Belkin P75125UK manual Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and Setup

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Appendix B: Important Factors for Placement and Setup

Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.

1.Wireless Router (or Access Point) Placement

Place your Wireless Router (or access point), the central connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.

To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):

Ensure that your Wireless Router’s (or access point’s) networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Wireless Router (or access point) itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas a much as possible in an upward direction.

In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router (or access point) on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Wireless Router (or access point) on an upper floor.

Try not to place the Wireless Router (or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.

2.Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your Wireless Router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

Refrigerators

Washers and/or dryers

Metal cabinets

Large aquariums

Metallic-based UV tinted windows

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Contents ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G+ Mimo Router Network your computers and share your Adsl Internet access Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Belkin Wireless NetworkIntroduction Make Sure You Have the Following Package ContentsInternet Connection Settings System RequirementsLAN Status LEDs Front Panel Power LEDKnowing your Router Wlan Status LED Internet LEDRestoring the Factory Defaults Reset ButtonResetting the Router Power PlugConnecting your Router Positioning your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Router Connecting your Adsl LineSection Powering Up your Router 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 Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Running the Setup WizardConfiguring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring Your Router with the Setup Wizard Manually Configuring your Router Understanding the Web-Based User InterfaceFeatures Internet Status IndicatorLAN Settings Internet SettingsChanging LAN Settings Dhcp Server LAN Settings IP AddressSubnet Mask IP PoolLease Time Local Domain NameDhcp Client List Internet WANConnection Type Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Setting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 Bridged Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP IPoA DNS Domain Name Server Settings Using Dynamic DNS Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update ClientChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid WirelessChannel and Ssid Changing the Wireless Channel Protected Mode Switch Using the Essid Broadcast FeatureUsing the Wireless Mode Switch Encryption/Security Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPUsing a Hexadecimal Key Encryption KeysWPA-Personal PSK WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA-Enterprise Radius WPA2 WiFi Protected Access Changing the Wireless Security Settings Sharing the Same Network KeysWEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionWPA Setup C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keySetting WPA-Personal PSK Setting WPA-Enterprise Radius SettingsWPA2 Requirements Setting WPA2-Personal PSK Setting WPA2-Enterprise Radius SettingsConfiguring your Computer’s Network Adapter to Use Security Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Supported Operating Systems Manual Wireless BridgeDisabled Firewall Choosing an Application Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerVirtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address FilteringDMZ Demilitarized Zone Blocking an Icmp PingUtilities Restart RouterRestarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Restore Factory DefaultsSaving/Backup Current Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update Updating the Router’s FirmwareChanging the Login Time-Out Setting System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementEnabling/Disabling UPnP Solution TroubleshootingProblem My wireless PC cannot connect to the Router Troubleshooting Section Troubleshooting C3 03 0F AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 = 128-bit key For example Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Enabling WPA-PSK no server Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Edge- bestTechnical Support Information Technical SupportPPPoE AppendixesAppendix a Glossary Channel and Ssid PPPoADisconnect after Essid Broadcast EncryptionDMZ Remote Management Administrator PasswordTime and Time Zone UPnP Appendix 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 StatementModifications Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty