Belkin PM01110-A user manual Ssid Broadcast Feature, Using the Wireless Mode Switch

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SSID Broadcast Feature

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only.

For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, select “Disable”, and then click “Apply Changes”. Each computer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID; an SSID of “ANY” will no longer be accepted. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change.

Using the Wireless Mode Switch

Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “Mixed (11b+11g)”, “11g Only”, “11b Only”, and “Off”. The different modes are explained below.

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Introduction Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceImportant Factors for Placement and Setup Wireless Router PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesProduct Overview System Requirements Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements Knowing your RouterModem LED Power LEDWireless Network LED Knowing your RouterInternet LED Wired LEDs 1 2 3Resetting the Router Power JackConnections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray Reset ButtonModem Requirements Connecting and Configuring your RouterSetup Assistant Hardware Connections Connecting and Configuring your RouterSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Confirmation Screen Select CountryProgress Screen Checking Settings Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network Connecting and Configuring your Router Configuring the Router Checking Internet Connection Congratulations Troubleshooting 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 Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Home Button Internet Status IndicatorLogin/Logout Button Quick-Navigation LinksVersion Info LAN SettingsName Features Internet WAN SettingsSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address ISP Gateway Address IP AddressSubnet Mask Your connection type is PPPoE if Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoEMTU PasswordService Name User NameAlternate Setup Method Get IP by Dhcp Default GatewayUser ID Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Entering a Specific MAC Address Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC AddressCloning your MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the LAN Settings Changing LAN SettingsLease Time Using the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceIP Address IP Pool Dhcp ServerViewing the Dhcp Client List Configuring the Wireless Network SettingsChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Wireless Mode Switch Ssid Broadcast FeatureWhen to Use 11b Only Mode Mixed 11b+11g Mode11g Only Mode 11b Only ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Bit WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP Encryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPASharing the Same Network Keys Using a Hexadecimal KeyAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsWPA Setup Setting WPA/WPA2 Guest Access Optional Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Configuring the Firewall Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Configuring Internal Forwarding SettingsSetting Client IP Filters Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ WAN Ping Blocking Utilities TabRestarting the Router Restoring Factory Default SettingsSaving a Current Configuration Restoring a Previous Configuration Updating the Firmware Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing System Settings Changing the Login Time-Out Setting Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordEnabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling UPnP Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Manually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings 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 Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate 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 For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Do Belkin products support WPA? Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Frequency Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement F5D7234-4Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationModifications Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty 102 How state law relates to the warranty20 654