Belkin F5D8631-4 Using the Bandwidth Switch, 20MHz, 40MHz, Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Using the Bandwidth Switch

This switch allows you to set the Modem Router’s wireless bandwidth modes. There are several modes available:

1.20MHz

Setting the Modem Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This mode is compatible with N1, draft 802.11n-,

802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices, but will limit N1, draft 802.11n-compliant devices’ bandwidth by half. Reducing bandwidth to 20MHz-only operation might solve some wireless problems.

2.40MHz

Setting the Modem Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically between 20MHz and 40MHz operation. This mode enables 40MHz operation, to maximize speed for N1, draft 802.11n- compliant devices when conditions permit. When a legacy 802.11g access point is presented and occupies an adjacent secondary channel, the Modem Router automatically reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize compatibility. We recommend using this as the default mode.

Using the Broadcast SSID Feature

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate. Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.

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