Belkin F6D301 user manual Avoid Obstacles and Interference, Cordless Phones

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Introduction

2.Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

Refrigerators

Washers and/or dryers

Metal cabinets

Large aquariums

Metallic-based UV tinted windows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and router or access point).

3. Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

Try moving cordless phones away from routers (or access points) and your wireless-enabled computers.

Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4 or 5GHz band (check the manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, the phone may

be interfering.

If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your router (or access point) to channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.

4.Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.

Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Network Utility of this Card to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see this User Manual), and move your router (or

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Contents Wireless A+G Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Wireless Router or Access Point PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Australia EuropeNew Zealand SingaporeOverview Product FeaturesApplications and Advantages Product SpecificationsFrequently changing environments Temporary LANs for special projects or peak timeSystem Requirements Package ContentsInstalling and Setting Up the Card Insert Insert the Card into your Computer Installing and Setting Up the CardYour setup is now complete Signal Strength How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityMonitoring the Status of your Network Connection Connect to NetworkEncryption ChannelLink Speed MoreFinding Available Networks in your Area SignalNetwork Name SecurityBand TypeMac Address ConnectSetting up Wireless Network Profiles Transfer Rate Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkEncryption Methods Bit WEPC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key Wi-Fi Protected Access WPAEncryption Keys Network key= Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3 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 Solution ProblemName 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 Speed Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC StatementEurope-European Union Notice ModificationsCanada-Industry Canada IC Certification ID W002987 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin B.V. Boeing Avenue Belkin Tech SupportBelkin Corporation