Belkin F5D8231-4v4 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID

is used.

The SSID is your network name. The default network name of the

Router is “Belkin N1 Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique

to your Router. Your network name will look something like

“Belkin_N1_Wireless_123456”. You can change this to anything you

choose, or you can leave it unchanged. Keep in mind, if you decide

to change your wireless network name, and there are other wireless

networks operating in your area, your network name needs to be

different from other wireless networks that may be operating in your

area. To change the SSID, type in the SSID that you want to use

in the SSID field

(1)

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.

(1)

(2)

Note:

Please periodically check for new Router firmware updates

from the “Utilities > Firmware update” page. Newer firmware can fix

problems, add wireless features, and/or improve wireless performance

(see page 67).

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Changing the Wireless Channel

There are a number of operating channels from which you can

choose—in the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom

(and most of Europe), there are 13. 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 in which you reside. 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.

Using the Wireless Mode Switch

This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes. There are

several modes.

Note: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled.

802.11b+g+n

Setting the Router to this mode will allow 802.11b-, 802.11g-, and

802.11n-compliant devices to join the network.

Off

This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wireless

devices can join the network. Turning off the wireless function of

your Router is a great way to secure your network when you are

away from home for a long period of time, or don’t want to use the

wireless feature of the Router at a certain time.

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Using the Bandwidth Switch

This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless bandwidth modes.

There are several modes available:

20MHz only

Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This

mode is compatible with N1, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and

802.11b-compliant devices, but will limit N1, draft 802.11n-compliant

devices’ bandwidth by half. Reducing bandwidth to 20MHz-only

operation might solve some wireless problems.

40MHz only

Setting the Router to this mode allows only 40MHz operation. This

mode is compatible only with N1, draft 802.11n-compliant devices.

It may affect legacy 802.11b/g devices. Use only when you have a

pure N1, draft 802.11n wireless network.

20MHz/40MHz Auto

Setting the Router to this mode allows it to switch automatically

between 20MHz and 40MHz operation. This mode enables 40MHz

operation, to maximize speed for N1, draft 802.11n-compliant

devices when conditions permit. When a legacy 802.11g access

point is presented and occupies an adjacent secondary channel,

the Router automatically reverts to 20MHz operation to maximize

compatibility. We recommend using this as the default mode.

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Using the Broadcast SSID Feature

Note:

This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users

only. For security, 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 check mark from the box next to “Broadcast

SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. 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.

Protected Mode Switch

Protected mode ensures proper operation of N1, draft 802.11n-compliant

devices on your wireless network when 802.11g or 802.11b devices

are present or when there is heavy 802.11g or 802.11b traffic in the

operating environment. Use protected mode if your network consists of

a mix of Belkin N1 Wireless Cards and 802.11g or 802.11b cards on your

network. If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802.11g

or 802.11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best N1 wireless

performance with protected mode OFF. Conversely, in an environment

with HEAVY 802.11g or 802.11b traffic or interference, you will achieve

the best N1 wireless performance with protected mode ON. This will

ensure N1 wireless performance is not affected.

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi

Protected Access

™

2 (WPA2

™

) and the legacy security standard called

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Your Router also supports the Wi-Fi

Protected Setup (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a

wireless network. WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in

a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable

users to automatically configure network names and strong WPA2

data encryption and authentication. By default, your Router does

not ship with security enabled. You may automatically configure the

security settings using WPS. To change the security settings manually,

you will need to determine which standard you want to use. To access

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

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Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption. It does not

provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for

securing your wireless network. You may use either the Push Button

Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to

your wireless network. Conceptually, the two methods work as follows:

PBC: Push and hold the WPS button located on the back of your

Router for three seconds. Then initiate the WPS procedure on the client

device within two minutes. Refer to your client’s documentation on this

procedure. Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS. The

client has now been securely added to your wireless network.

PIN: The client device has a PIN number (either four or eight digits)

that is associated with WPS. Enable WPS through the GUI shown

below. Enter the client’s PIN into the Router’s internal registrar

(accessed through this GUI). The client will be automatically enrolled

into your wireless network within two minutes.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(3)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled.

Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, a

wireless client wishing to access your network must supply a 4- or

8-digit PIN to the Router. After clicking “Enroll”, you must start the

WPS handshaking procedure from the client within two minutes.

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