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Manually Configuring your Router
Setting your ISP Connection to Static IP (IPoA)
This connection type is also called “Classical IP over ATM” or “CLIP”,
which your ISP provides a fixed IP for your Router to connect to
the Internet.
1.
WAN IP Address –
Enter an IP address assigned by your ISP for
the Router WAN interface.
2. WAN Subnet Mask -
Enter a subnet mask assigned by your ISP.
3.
Default Route -
Enter a default gateway IP address. If the Router
cannot find the destination address within its local network, it will
forward the packets to the default gateway assigned by your ISP.
4.
VPI/VCI -
Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit
Identifier (VCI) parameter here. These identifiers are assigned by
your ISP.
5. Encapsulation -
Select LLC or VC MUX your ISP uses.
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Setting your Connection Type to Modem Only (Disable
Internet Sharing)
In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets
across the DSL port. It requires additional software to be installed on
your computers in order to access the Internet.
1.
VPI/VCI -
Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit
Identifier (VCI) parameter here. (Assigned by your ISP).
DNS (Domain Name Server) Settings
A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that
translates Universal Resource Links (URLs) like “www.belkin.com” to
IP addresses. Many ISPs do not require you to enter this information
into the Router. The “Automatic from ISP” box
(1)
should be checked
if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address. If you are using
a static IP connection type, then you may need to enter a specific
DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work
properly. If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE, it is likely that
you do not have to enter a DNS address. Leave the “Automatic from
ISP” box checked. To enter the DNS address settings, uncheck the
“Automatic from ISP” box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces
provided. Click “Apply Changes”
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to save the settings.
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Wireless
The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From
this tab, you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating
channel, and encryption security settings.
Channel and SSID
1. Changing the Wireless Channel
There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United
States, there are 11 channels. In the United Kingdom and most of Europe, there
are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries, there are other channel
requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for
the country you reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country
that does not allow channel 11). The channel can be changed if needed. If there
are other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to
operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks. For best
performance, use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other
wireless networks. For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11, then
set your network to channel 6 or below. To change the channel, select the channel
from the drop-down list. Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.
2. Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier)
is used. The default SSID of the Router is “belkin54g”. You can change this to
anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If there are other wireless
networks operating in your area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is
unique (does not match that of another wireless network in the area). To change
the SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field
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and click
“Apply Changes”
(2)
. The change is immediate. If you make a change to the
SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to
connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wireless
network adapter for information on making this change.
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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 three different wireless modes:
“802.11g-Auto”, “802.11g-Only”, and “802.11g-LRS”. The different modes are
explained below. This option is not available when using 125HSM ‘Turbo mode’,
you must disable 125HSM to make changes to the wireless mode.
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802.11g-Auto -
In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and
802.11g wireless clients simultaneously. This is the factory default mode
and ensures successful operation with all
Wi-Fi-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients
in your network, we recommend setting the Router to 802.11g-Auto mode.
This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.
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802.11g-Only Mode -
802.11g-Only mode works with 802.11g clients only.
This mode is recommended only if you want to prevent 802.11b clients from
accessing your network. To switch modes, select the desired mode from
the “Wireless Mode”
drop-down box. Then, click “Apply Changes”.
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802.11g-LRS Mode -
We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless
you have a very specific reason to do so. This mode exists only to solve
unique problems that may occur with some 802.11b client adapters and is
NOT necessary for interoperability of 802.11g and 802.11b standards.
When to Use 802.11g-LRS Mode -
In some cases, older 802.11b clients may
not be compatible with 802.11g wireless technology. These adapters tend to be
of inferior design and may use older drivers or technology. 802.11g-LRS (Limited
Rate Support) allows these clients to be compatible with the newer 802.11g
technology. Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur
with these clients. If you suspect that you are using a client adapter that falls
into this category, first check with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver
update. If there is no driver update available, switching to 802.11g-LRS mode
may fix your problem.
Please note that switching to 802.11g-LRS mode may
decrease 802.11g performance slightly.
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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.
6. Using High-Speed Mode
The Router supports two high-speed modes: 125HSM* (High-Speed
Mode) and Frame Bursting. Selecting “125HSM Mode” will result in
all devices running in 125HSM if all devices are capable of 125Mbps
speeds. If any non-125HSM device connects or associates with the
network, the Router will automatically shift the entire network back to
Frame Bursting mode.
Selecting “Frame Bursting Mode” will result in all devices capable of
Frame Bursting to function in Frame Bursting mode, and all clients
not capable, to operate in normal 802.11g modes. Frame Bursting
mode supports both Frame Bursting-enabled devices and non-Frame
Bursting-enabled devices simultaneously. Frame Bursting mode is
based on the unreleased 802.11e specification.
Selecting “Off” will disable Turbo mode.
*When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device may achieve
an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34.1Mbps, which is the
equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and
operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps. Actual throughput will vary
depending on environmental, operational and other factors.

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