Belkin F6D301 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N?

Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps or 108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release, promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to 800% the wireless coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information.

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Contents Wireless A+G Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionWireless Router or Access Point Placement IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL New Zealand EuropeAustralia SingaporeProduct Features OverviewFrequently changing environments Product SpecificationsApplications and Advantages Temporary LANs for special projects or peak timePackage Contents System RequirementsInstalling and Setting Up the Card Installing and Setting Up the Card Insert Insert the Card into your ComputerYour setup is now complete Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network UtilitySignal Strength Connect to NetworkLink Speed ChannelEncryption MoreNetwork Name SignalFinding Available Networks in your Area SecurityMac Address TypeBand ConnectSetting up Wireless Network Profiles Transfer Rate Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Encryption Methods Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP Bit WEPWi-Fi Protected Access WPA Encryption KeysC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key Network key= Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to use Security Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-PSK no server Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server or Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Problem SolutionName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart SpeedTechnical Support FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice Certification ID W002987 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support Belkin CorporationBelkin B.V. Boeing Avenue