Belkin F5D7234-4-H user manual How do I extend the range of my wireless network?

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Problem:

How do I extend the range of my wireless network?

Solution:

Belkin recommends using one of the following products to extend wireless network coverage throughout large homes or offices:

•Wireless Access Point: A wireless access point can effectively double the coverage area of your wireless network. An access point is typically placed in the area not currently covered by your G Wireless Router, and is connected to the Router using either an Ethernet cable or through your home’s power lines using two Powerline Ethernet Adapters.

•For 802.11g (54g™) wireless networks, Belkin offers a Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point that can be connected wirelessly to a Belkin G Wireless Router, without requiring an Ethernet cable or Powerline Ethernet Adapters.

These Belkin products are available at your local retailer, or can be ordered from Belkin directly.

For network/range extension information, please visit: www.belkin.com/networking to find out more about:

Wireless G Range Extender/Access Point (F5D7130) Powerline Ethernet Adapter (F5D4070)

Wireless G Router

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Contents Router Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance Important Factors for Placement and SetupWireless Router Placement IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Package Contents Setup Assistant Software System RequirementsKnowing your Router System RequirementsRouter/Power Status Wired-Computer StatusKnowing your Router Internet StatusWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS button Wireless-Computer StatusWireless Security Connection to Modem Yellow Modem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterSetup Assistant Connecting and Configuring your Router Connecting and Configuring your Router Select Country Confirmation Screen Progress Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Optional Assistance Connecting Other ComputersSet Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Progress Screen Picking the Security Type Creating a Network Key Transferring the Key Verifying the Connection Congratulations Alternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Internet Status Indicator Login/Logout ButtonQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonLAN Settings Name FeaturesInternet WAN Settings Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address IP Address Provided by your ISP. Enter your IP address hereSubnet Mask ISP Gateway AddressSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Your connection type is PPPoE ifPassword Service NameUser Name MTUAlternate Setup Method Get IP by Dhcp Default GatewayUser ID Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Entering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings IP Address Dhcp ServerLease Time Local Domain NameConfiguring the Wireless Network Settings Viewing the Dhcp Client ListChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Ssid Broadcast Feature Using the Wireless Mode SwitchMixed 11b+11g Mode 11g Only Mode11b Only Mode When to Use 11b Only ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Bit WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Encryption KeysUsing a Hexadecimal Key Sharing the Same Network KeysWEP Setup Bit WEP Encryption AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP keyC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupWPA Setup Setting WPA/WPA2 Guest Access Optional Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerSetting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientUtilities Tab WAN Ping BlockingRestoring Factory Default Settings Restarting the RouterSaving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Updating the Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing the Login Time-Out SettingSetting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherSolution TroubleshootingProblem Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate How do I extend the range of my wireless network? C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Wireless Comparison Chart MimoCountry Number Internet adress Information FCC StatementF5D7234-4 Federal Communications Commission NoticeInformation ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Canada-Industry Canada IC101 Belkin International, Inc., Lifetime Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty 103