Belkin Pre-N manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections” and double-click on your wireless card’s connection. In the “Properties” dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click “Properties”), then choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate property. Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s user manual.

Problem:

I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin Router or Belkin Access Point.

Solution

1.Log into your Wireless Router or access point.

2.Open your web browser and type in IP address of the Wireless Router or access point. (The Router default is 192.168.2.1, the 802.11g access point is 192.168.2.254 ). Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login” button in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your password. If you never set a password, leave the password field blank and

click “Submit”.

3.Click the “Wireless” tab on the left of your screen. Select the “Encryption” or “Security” tab to get to the security settings page.

4.Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.

5.After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can type in your hex WEP key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP key from the passphrase. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all of your clients to match these settings. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F

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Contents Network your computers and share your Adsl Internet access Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Belkin Wireless NetworkBenefits of a Home Network Make Sure You Have the Following Package ContentsInternet Connection Settings System RequirementsKnowing your Router Front Panel Power LEDLAN Status LED Wlan Status LED Internet LEDRestoring the Factory Defaults Reset ButtonResetting the Router 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 Features Internet Status IndicatorLAN Settings Internet SettingsChanging LAN Settings Dhcp Server LAN Settings IP AddressSubnet Mask 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 SwitchEncryption/Security Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPEncryption Keys C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keyWPA-PSK no server WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA 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 Virtual Servers Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing 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 FirmwareSetting or Changing the Administrator Password System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling UPnP Problem TroubleshootingSolution 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 SupportAppendix a Glossary AppendixesPPPoE Disconnect after PPPoAChannel and Ssid Essid Broadcast EncryptionDMZ Time and Time Zone Administrator PasswordRemote 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