Belkin PM01527ea F5D8636-4 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 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 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 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 Router 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 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 Router.. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Universal Range Extender/Access Point..

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Contents Wireless Modem Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with Mimo N Mimo IntroductionRouter Placement Placement of your N Wireless Modem RouterImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewIntegrated N Wireless Access Point Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpSetup Assistant Product OverviewPackage Contents Knowing your Modem RouterKnowing your Modem Router Setup Assistant Software System RequirementsInternet Connection Settings System RequirementsWireless-Computer Status Wired-Computer StatusSecurity Internet Status Router/Power StatusAdsl Line Status WPS Push ButtonResetting the Router Connections to Wired Computers YellowReset Button Ii.. Restoring the Factory DefaultsConnecting and Configuring your Modem Router Connecting and Configuring your Modem Router Hardware Connections Brand-New SetupReplacing an Existing Modem or Modem Router Set Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Select CountryConfirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Requesting Internet Account Info if neededConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Optional Assistance Connecting Other Computers Set Up Wireless Security Run the Security Assistant Software Progress Screen Picking the Security Type Creating a Network Key Transferring the Key Verifying the Connection Congratulations Alternate Setup Method Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation GuideAlternate Setup Method Logging into the RouterLogging out of the Router Understanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface LAN Settings Login/Logout ButtonInternet-Status Indicator Internet SettingsStatic IP IPoA Modem Only Disable Internet Sharing Adsl InfoPPPoE PPPoA Dynamic/Fixed IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Alternate Setup Method For Dynamic IP connection For Static IP connectionSetting 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 SettingsUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsDhcp Server IP AddressSubnet Mask IP PoolTable of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Extension Channel Changing the Wireless ChannelUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Off802..11e/WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS Using the Bandwidth SwitchUsing the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch 20MHz/40MHzChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA Security Setting WPA-PSKSetting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key 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 Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientBlocking an Icmp Ping Utilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Saving a Current Configuration 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 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Changing System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling Remote Management Enabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up toManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OSManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me Recommended Web Browser Settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 4..0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4..0 or HigherTroubleshooting ProblemSolution Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate Problem C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Troubleshooting Supported Operating Systems Enabling WPA-PSKMimo N1 Mimo Technical Support Local rates applyInformation Europe-European Union NoticeRestricted Use in Certain Countries Information How state law relates to the warranty