Belkin Pre-N manual Essid Broadcast, Encryption

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ESSID Broadcast

Many wireless network adapters currently on the market possess a feature known as site survey. It scans the air for any available network and allows each computer to automatically select a network from the survey. This occurs if the computer’s SSID is set to “ANY”. Your Belkin Router can block this random search for a network. If you disable the “ESSID Broadcast” feature, the only way a computer can join your network is by its SSID being set to the specific name of the network (like WLAN). Be sure that you know your SSID (network name) before enabling this feature. It is possible to make your wireless network nearly invisible. By turning off the broadcast of the SSID, your network will not appear in a site survey. Obviously, turning off the broadcast feature of the SSID helps increase security.

Encryption

Setting encryption can help keep your network secure. The Router uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WIFI protested Access (WPA) encrytion to protect to protect your data and features two rates of encryption: 64-bit and 128-bit. Encryption works on a system of keys. The key on the computer must match the key on the Router, and there are two ways to make a key. The easiest is to let the Router’s software convert a passphrase you’ve created into a key. The advanced method is to enter the keys manually.

Virtual Servers

This function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network. Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall, machines from the Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be “seen”. If you need to configure the virtual server function for a specific application, you will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need.

To manually enter settings, enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal machine, the port type (TCP or UDP), and the LAN and public port(s) required to pass. Then select “Enable” and click “Set”. You can only pass one port per internal IP address. Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk. You can enable and disable settings very quickly. It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application.

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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 Internet Connection Settings Package ContentsMake Sure You Have the Following System RequirementsFront Panel Power LED Knowing your RouterLAN Status LED Internet LED Wlan Status LEDResetting the Router Reset ButtonRestoring the Factory Defaults Power PlugPositioning your Router Connecting your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Adsl Line Connecting your RouterSection Powering Up your Router Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Setting Up your ComputersManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Setting Up your Computers Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Running the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with 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 LAN Settings Internet Status IndicatorFeatures Internet SettingsChanging LAN Settings Subnet Mask LAN Settings IP AddressDhcp Server IP PoolLocal Domain Name Lease TimeInternet WAN Dhcp Client ListConnection 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 Channel and Ssid Changing the Wireless Channel WirelessUsing the Essid Broadcast Feature Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidProtected Mode Switch Using the Wireless Mode SwitchWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkEncryption/Security Bit WEPC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Encryption KeysWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA-PSK no serverWPA with radius server Sharing the Same Network Keys Using a Hexadecimal Key Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Changing the Wireless Security Settings WPA SetupSetting 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 Auto Wireless BridgeFirewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Virtual ServersChoosing an Application MAC Address Filtering Client IP FiltersBlocking an Icmp Ping DMZ Demilitarized ZoneRestart Router UtilitiesRestore Factory Defaults Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationSaving/Backup Current Settings Restore Previous Settings Updating the Router’s Firmware Firmware UpdateSystem Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/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 Speed Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support Technical Support InformationAppendixes Appendix a GlossaryPPPoE PPPoA Disconnect afterChannel and Ssid Encryption Essid BroadcastDMZ Administrator Password Time and Time ZoneRemote Management UPnP Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and SetupCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Appendix C Internet Connection Setting TableVPI/VCI FCC Statement InformationModifications Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin GmbH
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