Belkin PM01110 user manual Verifying Hardware Connections Naming your Wireless Network

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Connecting and Configuring your Router

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2.2 Verifying Hardware Connections						2.3 Naming your Wireless Network

The Setup Assistant will now verify your hardware connection.

The Setup Assistant will display the default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network to which your computers or devices with wireless network adapters will connect. You can either use the default or change it to something unique. Write down this name for future reference.

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Contents Wireless Router Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network Wireless Router Placement Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceImportant Factors for Placement and Setup IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless PhonesSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewProduct Overview Knowing your Router Package ContentsSetup Assistant Software System Requirements System RequirementsKnowing your Router Power LEDWireless LED Modem LEDWired LEDs 1 2 3 Internet LEDReset Button Power JackConnections to Computers Wired Computer Ports Gray Resetting the RouterConnecting and Configuring your Router Modem RequirementsConnecting and Configuring your Router Hardware ConnectionsSet Up the Router Run the Setup Assistant Software Select Country Confirmation ScreenProgress 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 Connect your RouterAlternate Setup Method Alternate Setup Method Logging into the Router Logging out of the Router Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Quick-Navigation Links Internet Status IndicatorLogin/Logout Button Home ButtonInternet Settings LAN SettingsName Features Version InfoSetting your Connection Type Change WAN MAC Address IP Address Subnet MaskISP Gateway Address Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE User Name PasswordService Name Optional My IP AddressAlternate Setup Method Pptp Account My IP Address Alternate Setup Method L2TP Password L2TP AccountSetting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings Cloning your MAC Address Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN SettingsViewing the LAN Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Dhcp ServerIP Pool Subnet Mask Viewing the Dhcp Client List Lease TimeLocal Domain Name Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Changing the Wireless Network Name SsidOnly Mode Using the Wireless Mode SwitchB Mode Off ModeChanging the Wireless Channel Using the Broadcast Ssid Feature QoS Quality of Service ConfigurationProtected Mode Switch Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPBit WEP Encryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Using a Hexadecimal Key Sharing the Same Network KeysAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key Bit WEP Encryption Changing the Wireless Security Settings Using Wi-Fi Protected SetupWPA Setup Setting WPA/WPA2 Guest AccessUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Wireless Range Extension and Bridging What is a Wireless Bridge?Adding Another Network Segment Wirelessly Range Extension`i\c\jjLe`m\ijXc J\i`XcEf1 IXe\ok\e\i Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Firewall Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filtering Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Ddns Update Client Utilities Tab WAN Ping BlockingRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restarting the RouterRestoring Factory Default Settings Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Restoring a Previous Configuration Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware Searching for a New Version of FirmwareDownloading 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 System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update Enabling/Disabling UPnPManually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X Manually Configuring Network Settings Recommended Web Browser Settings Internet Explorer 4.0 or HigherRecommended Web Browser Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or HigherTroubleshooting ProblemSolution 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 101 C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example C3030FAF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7E4 = 128-bit key Solution Problem 105 106 Enabling WPA-PSK 108 F5D7234-4 InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeEurope-European Union Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICWhat is not covered by this warranty? What this warranty coversWhat will we do to correct problems? How to get serviceHow state law relates to the warranty 112