Belkin F5D8236-4 Naming your Wireless Network, Requesting Internet Account Info if needed

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1.3 Naming your Wireless Network

The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect. You can either use the default or change it to something unique. Write down this name for future reference. Click “Next” to continue.

1.4 Requesting Internet Account Info (if needed)

If your Internet account requires a login and password, you will be prompted with a screen similar to the illustration below. Select your country or ISP from the drop-down boxes.

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionRevolutionary N Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo IntroductionRouter Placement Avoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless PhonesChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Knowing your Router Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements System RequirementsKnowing your Router Modem Status Internet StatusPower Jack Black Reset Button RedResetting the Router Connection to Modem YellowConnecting and Configuring your Router Setup Assistant Ethernet USBModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIGSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if neededConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation GuideLogging into the Router Alternate Setup Method Logging out of the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface LAN Settings Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicators Quick-Navigation LinksInternet Settings FeaturesName Setting your Connection Type Host NameChange WAN MAC Address Subnet Mask Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEIP Address ISP Gateway AddressUser Name PasswordService Name MTUPptp Account Pptp PasswordService IP Address Get IP by DhcpDisconnect after X… Cloning your MAC Address Entering a Specific MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsViewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Dhcp ServerIP Pool Viewing the Dhcp Client List Lease TimeLocal Domain Name Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidExtension Channel Off Changing the Wireless Channel802.11n only Using the Wireless Mode Switch 802.11g onlyUsing the Bandwidth Switch 20MHz only20MHz/40MHz Auto Protected Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Security SettingsUsing Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSKSetting WEP Encryption Using the Access Point Mode Using a Hexadecimal KeySetting MAC Address Control Setting up an Allow Access ListConfiguring the Firewall Setting up a Deny Access ListConfiguring Internal Forwarding Settings Choosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerEnabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientUtilities Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Downloading a New Version of FirmwareChecking for a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OSManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherTroubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup Assistant cannot find my Router Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the InternetTroubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Troubleshooting Do Belkin products support WPA/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Technical SupportF5D8236-4v1 InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeInformation Canada-Industry Canada ICBelkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty How state law relates to the warranty