Belkin F5D8631-4 user manual Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

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Introduction

Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.

For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card. See your network card’s user guide for more information.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Modem Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.

5.Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL

Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include:

Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network

The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service

Most online banking websites

Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account

Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.

A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your power management setting under Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.

If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues.

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Contents N1 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkSection Modem Router Placement Important Factors for Placement and SetupAvoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Country Number Internet adress Free Tech SupportProduct Overview Universal Plug and Play UPnP Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchBuilt-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Setup AssistantMAC Address Filtering Integrated N1 Wireless Access PointKnowing your Modem Modem Router Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Internet Connection SettingsWireless-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWired-Computer Status Internet Status Modem Router/Power StatusWireless Status Adsl lineStatusIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Connections to Wired Computers YellowReset Button Resetting the Modem RouterBrand New Setup Connecting and Configuring your Modem RouterConnecting 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 Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Alternate Setup MethodLogging out of the Modem Router Logging into the Modem RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Help Button Login/Logout ButtonQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonFeatures Internet-Status IndicatorLAN Settings Internet SettingsAlternate 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 Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDhcp Server Changing LAN SettingsIP Address Subnet MaskLease Time IP PoolLocal Domain Name Viewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid 802.11g only Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch 802.11n & 802.11g & 802.11b40MHz Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature 20MHzWMM Wi-Fi Multimedia Protected Mode SwitchChanging 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 up an Allow Access List Setting MAC Address ControlSetting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNSSetting up the Modem Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Utilities Blocking an Icmp PingRestarting 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 Checking for a New Version of Firmware Updating the FirmwareDownloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the Modem Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting or Changing the Administrator Password Changing System SettingsChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network SettingsSection Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Setup Assistant CD does not automatically start TroubleshootingSetup 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 Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationCanada-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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