Belkin F5D7632UK4 Cordless Phones, Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network

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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 wireless router or access point).

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 wireless routers (or access points) 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 wireless router (or access point) 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 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.

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Contents Adsl Modem with Wireless G Router Table 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 RequirementsLED Indicators Knowing your RouterFront Panel Rear Panel PWRLAN USBReset Button Resetting the RouterRestoring the Factory Defaults Connecting your Router Positioning your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Router Connecting your Adsl LineSection Powering up your Router USB Driver Installation Connecting your Router Manually Configuring your Router Using Web-Based ManagerSetup Wizard Understanding the Web-Based User InterfaceLogin/Logout Button Quick-Navigation LinksHome Button Help ButtonInternet Status Indicator LAN SettingsFeatures Internet SettingsChanging LAN Settings LAN Settings IP AddressSubnet Mask Dhcp Server IP PoolLease Time Local Domain NameSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Internet WANManually Configuring your Router Setting your ISP Connection Type to Network Bridging Advanced Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Manually Configuring your Router Routing Wireless SettingsChanging the Wireless Channel Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidChannel and Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless Security Settings Setting WEP EncryptionSecurity Setting WPA Security Hex Hexadecimal KeySetting WPA-PSK no server Setting WPA with server Settings MAC Address Filtering Firewall PolicyVirtual Servers Manually Configuring your Router Access Control Manually Configuring your Router Web Filtering Schedule Rule MAC Address Filtering DMZ Demilitarized Zone DMZ is not protected from hacker attacksSecurity Log UtilitiesRestart Router Restore Factory Defaults Saving/Backup Current SettingsRestore Previous Settings Firmware UpdateUpdating the Router’s Firmware Remote ManagementSystem Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling/Disabling UPnPStatus Overview Internet Connection Connection StatusPing Test Traffic Counter Setting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually 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 Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting How do I extend the range of my wireless network? 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 Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSK no serverWireless Comparison Chart 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pre-NTechnical Support Information Technical SupportAppendixes Appendix a GlossaryPPPoE PPPoA Disconnect afterChannel and Ssid Essid Broadcast EncryptionApplication Gateways Client IP Filters URL Blocking Schedule RuleAdministrator Password DMZTime and Time Zone UPnPAppendix B Important Factors for Placement and Setup Wireless Router or Access Point PlacementChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesAppendix C Internet Connection Setting Table Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLVPI/VCI Information FCC StatementInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Adsl Modem with Wireless G Router