Belkin F5D8631-4 user manual Avoid Obstacles and Interference, Cordless Phones

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Introduction

2.Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your Modem Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

Refrigerators

Washers and/or dryers

Metal cabinets

Large aquariums

Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and Modem Router).

3.Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

Try moving cordless phones away from your Modem Router and your wireless-enabled computers.

Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.

If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Modem Router to channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

4.Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.

Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Modem Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

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Contents N1 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionSection Important Factors for Placement and Setup Modem Router PlacementChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Free Tech Support Country Number Internet adressProduct Overview Setup Assistant Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Universal Plug and Play UPnPIntegrated N1 Wireless Access Point MAC Address FilteringInternet Connection Settings Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Knowing your Modem Modem RouterWireless Security Wireless-Computer StatusWired-Computer Status Adsl lineStatus Modem Router/Power StatusWireless Status Internet StatusResetting the Modem Router Connections to Wired Computers YellowReset Button Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsConnecting and Configuring your Modem Router Brand New SetupConnecting and Configuring your Modem Router Replacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router Select Country Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation GuideLogging into the Modem Router Logging out of the Modem RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Home Button Login/Logout ButtonQuick-Navigation Links Help ButtonInternet Settings Internet-Status IndicatorLAN Settings FeaturesAlternate Setup Method Connection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Alternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP IPoA Alternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN SettingsSubnet Mask Changing LAN SettingsIP Address Dhcp ServerIP Pool Lease TimeLocal Domain Name Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Viewing the Dhcp Client ListChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid 802.11n & 802.11g & 802.11b Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch 802.11g only20MHz Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature 40MHzProtected Mode Switch WMM Wi-Fi MultimediaChanging the Wireless Security Settings WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSK Setting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Setting MAC Address Control Setting up an Allow Access ListSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Using Dynamic DNS Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZSetting up the Modem Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Blocking an Icmp Ping UtilitiesRestarting the Modem Modem Router Restoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Checking for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Modem 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 NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OSSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Troubleshooting Setup Assistant CD does not automatically startSetup Assistant cannot find my Modem Router Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Free Tech Support Information Federal Communications Commission NoticeCanada-Industry Canada IC Information How state law relates to the warranty EC Declaration of Conformity to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Belkin Tech Support
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