Using the Essid Broadcast Feature | Belkin P75125UK guide

Manually Configuring your Router

3. Using the ESSID Broadcast Feature

For security purposes, 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, remove the tick from the tick box next to the option, Broadcast SSID. The change is immediate. 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.

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

4. Using the Wireless Mode Switch

Your router can operate in either two different wireless modes:

•802.11b & 802.11g- Choose this option if you plan to have wireless clients of both 802.11b and 802.11g connect to your network.

•802.11g - Use this mode if there are no 802.11b clients in the network. This option gives the best performance but will not allow 802.11b clients to connect.

5.Protected Mode Switch

As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation of 802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When Protected mode is ON, 802.11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best performance results. If you are in an environment with very little—or no—wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF.

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Belkin P75125UK manual Using the Essid Broadcast Feature, Using the Wireless Mode Switch, Protected Mode Switch

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 Following Front Panel Power LED Knowing your RouterLAN Status LEDs Internet LED Wlan Status LED Power Plug Reset ButtonResetting the Router Restoring the Factory Defaults Positioning your Router Connecting your Router Connecting your Computers Connecting your Adsl Line Connecting your Router Section Powering Up your Router Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me Setting Up your Computers Manually 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 Settings Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Running the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard Configuring 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 Router Internet Settings Internet Status IndicatorLAN Settings Features Changing LAN Settings IP Pool LAN Settings IP AddressSubnet Mask Dhcp Server Local Domain Name Lease Time Internet WAN Dhcp Client List Connection 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 DNS Wireless 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/Security Encryption Keys Using a Hexadecimal Key WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA-Enterprise Radius WPA2 WiFi Protected AccessWPA-Personal PSK Sharing the Same Network Keys Changing the Wireless Security Settings Bit WEP Encryption WEP Setup C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA Setup Setting WPA-Enterprise Radius Settings Setting WPA-Personal PSK WPA2 Requirements Setting WPA2-Enterprise Radius Settings Setting WPA2-Personal PSK Configuring 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 Filters Blocking an Icmp Ping DMZ Demilitarized Zone Restart Router Utilities Restore Factory Defaults Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Saving/Backup Current Settings Restore Previous Settings Updating the Router’s Firmware Firmware Update System Settings Setting or Changing the Administrator PasswordChanging the Login Time-Out Setting Enabling Remote Management Setting the Time and Time Zone Enabling/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 Chart Technical Support Technical Support Information Appendixes Appendix a GlossaryPPPoE PPPoA Disconnect afterChannel and Ssid Encryption Essid Broadcast DMZ Administrator Password Time and Time ZoneRemote Management UPnP Wireless Router or Access Point Placement Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and Setup Cordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Appendix C Internet Connection Setting Table VPI/VCI FCC Statement Information Modifications Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty