Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

2.For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up.

3.Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, symbols, or spaces. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”.

4.Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings.

Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin Wireless Router or Belkin Access Point for a business.

Solution:

If your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients, use this setting. This is typically used in a business environment.

1.From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA (with server)”.

2.For “Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP” or “AES”. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up.

3.Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius Server” fields.

4.Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field.

5.Enter the key interval. Key interval is how often the keys are distributed (in packets).

6.Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients to match these settings.

Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a business.

Solution:

1.Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your card.

2.Once the “Advanced” button is clicked, the Belkin Wireless LAN

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Contents Range Extender Access Point Increase your wireless coverage Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Wireless Router or Access Point PlacementCordless Phone Placement Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Front Panel Power LEDWireless LED OverviewOverview Package Contents SpecificationsSystem Requirements Configuring the Wure Configuring as a Wireless Access Point ConnectConnecting as a Wireless Access Point Running the Wireless Range Extender Management Utility InstallConfigure Running the Easy Install Wizard SoftwareConfiguring the Wure Advanced Configuration Configuring with One-Touch Setup Connecting the WureReposition Repositioning the Wure in a Weak Signal Area or Dead SpotWindows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLogging into the Wure Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceQuick Navigation Links Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceLogging out of the Wure Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceHome Button Login/Logout ButtonLAN Settings FeaturesChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Wireless BasicUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Repeater Mode Status of your connection will show in the Status box Name Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPEncryption Keys Sharing the Same Network Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessUsing a Hexadecimal Key WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionFor instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsSetting WPA-Personal PSK Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA2-Personal AES MAC Address Control Setting MAC Address FilteringTo Enable an Allow List To Enable a Deny ListChanging System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Configuration is now saved Changing System SettingsRestoring a Previous Configuration Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the WURE’s Firmware Changing System Settings Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Section Troubleshooting How do I extend the range of my wireless network? Troubleshooting Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Supported Operating SystemsTroubleshooting Technical Support Wireless Comparison ChartFederal Communications Commission Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty