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Belkin Pre-N manual Sharing the Same Network Keys, Manually Configuring your Router

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Manually Configuring your Router

Sharing the Same Network Keys

Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same Network key.

Network key=

MyPassword

Wireless G Desktop

Network Card

Network key=	Network key=
MyPassword	MyPassword

Wireless G Router

Wireless G Notebook

Network Card

Network key=

WRONG Password

Wireless G Desktop

Network Card

The Wireless G Desktop Network Card cannot access the network because it is using a different Network key than the Network key that is configured on the Wireless G Router.

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Belkin Pre-N manual Sharing the Same Network Keys, Manually Configuring your Router

Contents

ADSL Modem with wireless Pre-N Router Network your computers and share your ADSL Internet accessUser Manual Table of Contents section Advantages of a Belkin Wireless NetworkIntroduction Benefits of a Home NetworkMake Sure You Have the Following Package ContentsInternet Connection Settings System RequirementsFront Panel 1. Power LEDKnowing your Router 2. LAN Status LED4. ADSL LED Knowing your Router3. WLAN Status LED 5. Internet LEDb. Restoring the Factory Defaults 8. Reset Buttona. Resetting the Router 9. Power PlugConnecting your Router Positioning your Router1. Power off your computers and networking equipment Connecting your ComputersConnecting your Router sectionConnecting your Router Connecting your ADSL LineConnecting your Router sectionyour Router Powering Up your Router Connecting your RouterSetting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows XP, 2000, or NTsection Setting Up your Computers Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or MeManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to Setting Up your Computerssection Setting Up your Computers 4. If not already set, at “Configure”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Routersection Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OSSetting Up your Computers 1. Click on the “System Preferences” iconSetting Up your Computers Setting Up your Computers Recommended Web Browser SettingsInternet Explorer 4.0 or Higher sectionNetscape Navigator 4.0 or Higher Setting Up your ComputersRunning the Setup Wizard Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizardsection Configuring your Router with the Setup Wizard section Configuring your Router with the Setup WizardWireless Channel = Auto Security = off SSID = Belkin54gConfiguring Your Router with the Setup Wizard Understanding the Web-Based User Interface Manually Configuring your Router4. Login/Logout Button 1. Quick-Navigation Links6. LAN Settings Manually Configuring your Router5. Internet Status Indicator 7. FeaturesChanging LAN Settings Manually Configuring your Routersection 2. Subnet Mask LAN Settings1. IP Address 3. DHCP ServerManually Configuring your Router 5. Lease Time6. Local Domain Name sectionDHCP Client List Internet WANManually Configuring your Router Connection Type Manually Configuring your Routersection Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA Manually Configuring your RouterSetting your Connection Type to Dynamic IP 1483 Bridged Manually Configuring your Routersection Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP IPoA Manually Configuring your RouterManually Configuring your Router Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only Disable Internet SharingDNS Domain Name Server Settings sectionChannel and SSID Wireless1. Changing the Wireless Channel Manually Configuring your RouterManually Configuring your Router 2. Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID3. Using the ESSID Broadcast Feature Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only4. Using the Wireless Mode Switch 5. Protected Mode SwitchManually Configuring your Router Encryption/Security Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64-Bit WEPManually Configuring your Router 128-Bit WEPEncryption Keys C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keyWPA with radius server WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWPA-PSK no server Manually Configuring your RouterSharing the Same Network Keys Manually Configuring your RouterC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key Using a Hexadecimal KeyAF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key Manually Configuring your RouterWEP Setup 64-Bit WEP EncryptionManually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router 128-Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key sectionWPA Setup Changing the Wireless Security SettingsManually Configuring your Router Setting WPA-PSK no server Manually Configuring your Routersection Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Network Cards to Use Security Setting WPA with radius server SettingsManually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router section3. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP” Manually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Network that Requires WPA with radius serversection Manually Configuring your Router Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSKSupported Operating Systems Windows XP ProfessionalManually Configuring your Router Wireless BridgeAuto sectionFirewall Manually Configuring your RouterChoosing an Application Manually Entering Settings into the Virtual ServerVirtual Servers Manually Configuring your RouterClient IP Filters MAC Address FilteringManually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router DMZ Demilitarized ZoneBlocking an ICMP Ping sectionUtilities Restart RouterManually Configuring your Router Manually Configuring your Router Restarting the Router to Restore Normal OperationRestore Factory Defaults sectionSaving/Backup Current Settings Manually Configuring your RouterRestore Previous Settings Manually Configuring your Routersection Firmware Update Updating the Router’s FirmwareManually Configuring your Router Changing the Login Time-Out Setting System SettingsSetting or Changing the Administrator Password Manually Configuring your RouterSetting the Time and Time Zone Enabling Remote ManagementManually Configuring your Router Enabling/Disabling UPnP Manually Configuring your Routersection Solution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem Signal strength is poorSolution TroubleshootingProblem 1. Log into your Wireless Router or access pointSolution TroubleshootingProblem sectionSolution TroubleshootingProblem 5. Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP”Solution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemSolution TroubleshootingProblem ProblemProblem Enabling WPA-PSK no serverTroubleshooting SolutionWhat’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? TroubleshootingWireless Comparison Chart TroubleshootingSpeed Technical Support Information Technical SupportIP Address AppendixesAppendix A Glossary Subnet MaskDisconnect after AppendixesPPPoA Channel and SSIDAppendixes ESSID BroadcastEncryption sectionClient IP Filters the settingsAppendixes MAC Address FilteringRemote Management Administrator PasswordTime and Time Zone AppendixesUPnP AppendixesAppendixes Appendix B Important Factors for Placement and Setup1. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement section4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network 3. Cordless PhonesAppendixes Appendixes Appendix C Internet Connection Setting Table5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL sectionAppendixes Information FCC Statementsection Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationModifications Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Informationsection ADSL Modem with wireless Pre-N Router P74911uk