Belkin PM01116EA Cordless Phones, Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network

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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 Range Extender/Access Point.

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your G+ Mimo Wireless RouterRouter Placement IntroductionCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesSetup Assistant Built-In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DhcpProduct Overview Support for VPN Pass-ThroughSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Package ContentsKnowing your Router System RequirementsWireless-Computer Status Wireless SecurityWired-Computer Status Router/Power StatusInternet Status Modem StatusReset Button Red Connections to Wired Computers GrayResetting the Router Ii. Restoring the Factory DefaultsModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterSetup Assistant Ethernet USB Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide QIG Connecting and Configuring your RouterSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Progress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Requesting Internet Account Info if needed Naming your Wireless NetworkConfiguring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting Connecting and Configuring your Router Hardware Connections Follow the Quick Installation Guide Alternate Setup MethodLogging into the Router Logging out of the Router Alternate Setup MethodUnderstanding the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Internet-Status Indicator Login/Logout ButtonQuick-Navigation Links Home ButtonInternet Settings LAN SettingsFeatures LanguageSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address Host NameProvided by your ISP. Enter your IP address here IP AddressSubnet Mask Provided by your ISP. Enter your subnet mask hereSetting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Service Name PasswordUser Name Get IP by DhcpEuropean Countries Only Service IP Address Pptp PasswordPptp Account Disconnect after X…Alternate Setup Method Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Entering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your 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 Changing the Wireless Network Name Ssid Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Changing the Wireless ChannelOff 802.11g onlyChanging the Wireless Security Settings Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature Protected Mode Switch802.11e/WMM QoS Switch Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA-PSK Setting WPA SecuritySetting WEP Encryption Using a Hexadecimal Key Using the Access Point Mode Click Apply Changes 5 to finish Setting MAC Address ControlSetting up an Allow Access List Setting up a Deny Access List Configuring the Firewall Choosing an Application Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsManually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Setting Client IP Filters Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSUtilities Restarting the Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestoring 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 Downloading a New Version of Firmware Updating the FirmwareChecking for a New Version of Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Router’s Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Changing System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/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 X Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsSolution TroubleshootingProblem Troubleshooting Setup Assistant cannot find my Router Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet 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/WPA2? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Technical Support What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?Country Number Internet adress FCC Statement InformationF5D9231-4v1 Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications InformationEurope-European Union Notice Canada-Industry Canada ICWhat will we do to correct problems? What this warranty coversWhat is not covered by this warranty? How to get serviceHow state law relates to the warranty Restricted Use in Certain Countries Class 2 Equipment