Belkin F5D7632uk4v3000 user manual Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network

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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 LAN Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s manual), and move your wireless router (or access point) and computers to

a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

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 in your User Manual. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router (or access point). Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.

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Contents Adsl Modem with Wireless G Router Designed to Meet ADSL2+ SpecificationTable of Contents Product Features IntroductionIntegrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpNAT IP Address Sharing SPI FirewallAdvantages of a Belkin Wireless Network Benefits of a Home NetworkPackage Contents Internet Connection SettingsMake Sure You Have the Following System RequirementsPower LED Knowing your RouterFront Panel LAN Status LEDsWlan Status LED Internet LEDPower Plug Reset ButtonResetting the Router Restoring the Factory DefaultsConnecting your Computers Connecting your RouterPositioning your Router Connecting your Adsl Line Connecting your Router Powering up your RouterRunning the Setup Wizard Connecting your Router Ssid = Belkin54g Wireless Channel = Auto Connecting your Router Manually Configuring your Router Understanding the Web-Based User InterfaceQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonLogin/Logout Button Internet Status IndicatorLAN Settings FeaturesIP Address Changing LAN SettingsSubnet Mask Dhcp Server IP PoolDhcp Client List Internet WANLease Time Local Domain NameConnection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Manually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection Type to Static IP IPoA Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 BridgedDNS Domain Name Server Settings Default RouteUsing Ddns Dynamic DNS Wireless Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientUsing the Essid Broadcast Feature Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidChannel and Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless ChannelSecuring your Wi-Fi Network WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption/Security Bit WEPWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Encryption KeysWPA with 802.1x radius server WPA-PSK no serverWPA2 Requirements Using a Hexadecimal Key Sharing the Same Network KeysWEP Setup Changing the Wireless Security Settings WPA SetupSetting WPA/WPA2-PSK no server Setting WPA/WPA2 with radius server SettingsManually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Supported Operating Systems Manually Configuring your Router Wireless Range Extension and Bridging What is a Wireless Bridge?Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Please be Sure to Follow the Steps below Carefully Manually Configuring your Router Firewall Virtual Servers Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerChoosing an Application Access Control Client IP FiltersClick OK and then click Apply Changes to save your settings URL Blocking Schedule RuleManually Configuring your Router Setting MAC Address Filtering DMZ Demilitarized Zone Blocking an Icmp Ping Utilities Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestart Router Restore Factory Defaults Saving/Backup Current SettingsConfiguration is now saved Restore Previous Settings Updating FirmwareChecking for a New Version of Firmware Downloading a New Version of FirmwareUpdating the Router’s Firmware System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling NAT Network Address Translation Enabling/Disabling UPnPEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Setting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Setting Up your Computers Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Problem TroubleshootingSolution Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key Download the latest driver at Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSK no server Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart SpeedTechnical Support Information Belkin Technical SupportAppendix a Glossary AppendixesPPPoE routing mode, for multiple PCs Disconnect after PPPoA routing mode, for multiple PCsChannel and Ssid Essid Broadcast EncryptionDMZ Time and Time Zone Administrator PasswordRemote Management Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and SetupUPnP Avoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless PhonesChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Appendix C Internet Connection Setting Table VPI/VCI FCC Statement InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Canada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty 107 Belkin GmbH