Introduction
wireless router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router (or access point).
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include:
•Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network
•The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service
•Most online banking websites
•Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which causes the computer to “go to sleep.”
The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by
Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel. If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues.
For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:
US:
Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546
New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790
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