Manually Configuring your Router

3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the Router is now set. Each of

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your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with

the same security settings.

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WARNING: If you are configuring the Wireless Router from a computer with a

wireless client, you will need to ensure that security is turned ON for this wireless

 

 

 

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client. If this is not done, you will lose your wireless connection.

 

 

 

 

 

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

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Your Router is equipped with WPA/WPA2, the latest wireless security standard. It

 

 

 

 

 

also supports the legacy security standard, WEP. By default, wireless security is

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disabled. To enable security, you must first determine which standard you want to

use. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the “Wireless” tab.

 

 

 

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WPA Setup

 

 

 

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Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and

software that support it. At the time of this User Manual’s publication, a security

 

 

 

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patch download is available free from Microsoft. This patch works only with the

Windows XP operating system. You also need to download the latest driver for your

 

Belkin Wireless G Desktop or Notebook Card from the Belkin support site. Other

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operating systems are not supported at this time. Microsoft’s patch only supports

devices with WPA-enabled drivers such as Belkin 802.11g products.

 

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There are two types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server) and WPA (with radius

server). WPA-PSK (no server) uses a so-called pre-shared key (PSK) as the security

 

 

key. A pre-shared key is a password that is between eight and 63 characters long.

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It can be a combination of letters, numbers, and other characters. Each client uses

the same key to access the network. Typically, this mode will be used in a home environment. WPA (with radius server) is a configuration wherein a radius server distributes the keys to the clients automatically. This is typically used in a business environment. WPA2 is the second generation of WPA, offering a more advanced encryption technique over WPA.

Setting WPA/WPA2-PSK (no server)

1.From the “Allowed Client Type” drop-down menu, select “WPA/WPA2”.

2.For “Authentication”, select “Pre-shared Key” for typical home/SOHO use. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up.

3.Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up. For example, your pre-shared key might be something like:

“Smith family network key”.

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F5D7632uk4A specifications

The Belkin F5D7632uk4A is a versatile wireless router recognized for its reliability and robust performance. Designed to cater to both home and small office environments, it ensures seamless connectivity for multiple devices simultaneously.

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Another notable characteristic of the F5D7632uk4A is its user-friendly setup process. With a simple installation wizard, even those who are not tech-savvy can have their network up and running in no time. The web-based management interface is intuitive, offering a range of customization options to optimize network performance.

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