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Manually Configuring your Router

Wireless

The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From this tab, you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating channel, and encryption security settings.

Channel and SSID

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1.Changing the Wireless Channel

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There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11). The channel can be changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks. For best performance, use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless networks. For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to channel 6 or below. To change the channel, select the channel from the drop-down list. Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.

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Contents Network your computers and share your Adsl Internet access Table of Contents Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network Package Contents Internet Connection SettingsMake Sure You Have the Following System RequirementsFront Panel Power LED Knowing your RouterLAN Status LED Wlan Status LED Internet LEDReset Button Resetting the RouterRestoring the Factory Defaults Power PlugConnecting your Router Positioning your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Router Connecting your Adsl LineSection Powering Up your Router Setting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Setting Up your Computers Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Running the Setup WizardConfiguring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring Your Router with the Setup Wizard Manually Configuring your Router Internet Status Indicator LAN SettingsFeatures Internet SettingsChanging LAN Settings LAN Settings IP Address Subnet MaskDhcp Server IP PoolLease Time Local Domain NameDhcp Client List Internet WANConnection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP IPoA DNS Domain Name Server Settings Wireless Channel and Ssid Changing the Wireless ChannelChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Essid Broadcast FeatureUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Protected Mode SwitchSecuring your Wi-Fi Network WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption/Security Bit WEPEncryption Keys C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keyWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA-PSK no serverWPA with radius server Sharing the Same Network Keys Using a Hexadecimal Key WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsSetting WPA-PSK no server Setting WPA with radius server Settings Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Supported Operating Systems Wireless Bridge AutoFirewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Virtual ServersChoosing an Application Client IP Filters MAC Address FilteringDMZ Demilitarized Zone Blocking an Icmp PingUtilities Restart RouterRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restore Factory DefaultsSaving/Backup Current Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update Updating the Router’s FirmwareSystem Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling UPnP Troubleshooting ProblemSolution My wireless PC cannot connect to the Router Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart SpeedTechnical Support Information Technical SupportAppendixes Appendix a GlossaryPPPoE PPPoA Disconnect afterChannel and Ssid Essid Broadcast EncryptionDMZ Administrator Password Time and Time ZoneRemote Management UPnP Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and Setup Wireless Router or Access Point PlacementChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesAppendix C Internet Connection Setting Table Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLVPI/VCI Information FCC StatementModifications Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin GmbH