Belkin P75125UK manual 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 Wireless Router or access point).

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 Wireless Routers (or access points) 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 Wireless Router (or access point) 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 LAN Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s manual), and move your Wireless Router (or access point) 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 in your User Manual.

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Contents ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless G+ Mimo Router Network your computers and share your Adsl Internet access Table of Contents Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network System Requirements Package ContentsInternet Connection Settings Make Sure You Have the FollowingFront Panel Power LED Knowing your RouterLAN Status LEDs Internet LED Wlan Status LEDPower Plug Reset ButtonResetting the Router Restoring the Factory DefaultsPositioning your Router Connecting your RouterConnecting your Computers Connecting your Adsl Line Connecting your RouterSection Powering Up your Router Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Setting Up your ComputersManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS Setting Up your Computers Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher Recommended Web Browser SettingsNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Running the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup WizardConfiguring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring Your Router with the Setup Wizard Understanding the Web-Based User Interface Manually Configuring your RouterInternet Settings Internet Status IndicatorLAN Settings FeaturesChanging LAN Settings IP Pool LAN Settings IP AddressSubnet Mask Dhcp ServerLocal Domain Name Lease TimeInternet WAN Dhcp Client ListConnection 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 Setting up the Router’s Dynamic DNS Update Client Using Dynamic DNSWireless Channel and Ssid Changing the Wireless ChannelChanging the Wireless Network Name Ssid Using the Essid Broadcast Feature Using the Wireless Mode SwitchProtected Mode Switch Bit WEP Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption/SecurityEncryption Keys Using a Hexadecimal KeyWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA-Enterprise Radius WPA2 WiFi Protected AccessWPA-Personal PSK Sharing the Same Network Keys Changing the Wireless Security SettingsBit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA SetupSetting WPA-Enterprise Radius Settings Setting WPA-Personal PSKWPA2 Requirements Setting WPA2-Enterprise Radius Settings Setting WPA2-Personal PSKConfiguring your Computer’s Network Adapter to Use Security Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Supported Operating Systems Wireless Bridge DisabledManual Firewall Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual Server Virtual ServersChoosing an Application MAC Address Filtering Client IP FiltersBlocking an Icmp Ping DMZ Demilitarized ZoneRestart Router UtilitiesRestore Factory Defaults Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationSaving/Backup Current Settings Restore Previous Settings Updating the Router’s Firmware Firmware UpdateSystem Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time ZoneEnabling/Disabling UPnP Troubleshooting ProblemSolution 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 Edge- best Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support Technical Support InformationAppendixes Appendix a GlossaryPPPoE PPPoA Disconnect afterChannel and Ssid Encryption Essid BroadcastDMZ Administrator Password Time and Time ZoneRemote Management UPnP Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and SetupCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Appendix C Internet Connection Setting TableVPI/VCI FCC Statement InformationModifications Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty