Belkin F5D8231-4 user manual Wireless Comparison Chart

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Wireless Comparison Chart

Wireless Advantage Coverage* Compatibility Frequency Speed* Technology

802.11b	G (802.11g)	G Plus (802.11g with HSM)	G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC)	N1 MIMO (draft 802.11n with MIMO)
11Mbps link	5x faster than	10x faster	10x faster than	Wired speed
rate/baseline	802.11b*	than 802.11b*	802.11b*	over the air*
Common	Common	Common	Common	Common
household	household	household	household	household
devices such	devices such	devices such	devices such	devices such
as cordless	as cordless	as cordless	as cordless	as cordless
phones and	phones and	phones and	phones and	phones and
microwave	microwave	microwave	microwave	microwave
ovens may	ovens may	ovens may	ovens may	ovens may
interfere with	interfere with	interfere with	interfere with	interfere with
the unlicensed	the unlicensed	the unlicensed	the unlicensed	the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz	band 2.4GHz
				Compatible
Compatible	Compatible	Compatible	Compatible	with draft
with 802.11g	with 802.11b/g	with 802.11b/g	with 802.11b/g	802.11n** and
				802.11b/g
Typically
100–200 ft.	Up to 400 ft.*	Up to 700 ft.*	Up to 1,000 ft.*	Up to 1,400 ft.*
indoors
	Common—	Enhanced	Better coverage	Leading
Mature—legacy	widespread	Enhanced	Better coverage	edge— best
technology	use for Internet	speed and	and consistent	coverage and
technology	use for Internet	coverage	speed at range	coverage and
	sharing			throughput

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.

**This Router is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802.11n specifications, and may require a software upgrade for best results.

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Contents N1 Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkRevolutionary N1 Wireless Technology with Mimo N1 Mimo Important Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your N1 Wireless RouterRouter Placement Avoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Overview Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp Integrated 10/100 4-Port SwitchSetup Assistant Universal Plug and Play UPnPMAC Address Filtering Integrated N1 Wireless Access PointSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router System RequirementsWireless-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWired-Computer Status Wireless Status Router/Power StatusModem Status Internet StatusConnection to Modem Yellow Connections to Wired Computers GrayResetting the Router Reset ButtonIi. Restoring the Factory Defaults Power Jack BlackEthernet USB Setup Assistant Connecting and Configuring your RouterModem Requirements Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Step Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Connecting and Configuring your RouterConfirmation Screen Checking SettingsProgress Screen Connecting and Configuring your Router Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Alternate Setup Method Logging out of the Router Logging into the RouterUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick-Navigation Links Internet-Status IndicatorHome Button LAN Settings Login/Logout ButtonFeatures Internet SettingsAlternate Setup Method Setting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameSubnet Mask IP AddressISP Gateway Address My ISP Provides More Than One Static IP AddressSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Service Name PasswordUser Name MTUService IP Address Pptp PasswordPptp Account My IP AddressConnection ID optional My Subnet MaskSelect your State Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings User Decide Login Server ManuallyCloning your MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressEntering a Specific MAC Address Viewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Pool Dhcp ServerLease Time Local Domain NameViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Channel20MHz only Using the Bandwidth Switch40MHz only 20MHz/40MHz AutoChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode SwitchWPA2 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 a Deny Access List Setting up an Allow Access ListConfiguring the Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsChoosing an Application Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSBlocking an Icmp Ping UtilitiesRestarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestoring Factory Default Settings Saving a Current Configuration 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 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 SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Manually Configuring Network SettingsSection Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE 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 Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Click OK, and then Apply to save the settings Do Belkin products support WPA? 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