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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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.
Extension Channel
The IEEE 802.11n draft specification allows the use of a secondary
channel to double the bandwidth (see “Using the Bandwidth Switch”
on the next page). An appropriate extension channel will be displayed
when operating in 40MHz mode (see “Using the Wireless Mode Switch”
below). The channel can be changed if needed.
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.
1)
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.
2)
802.11g only
Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802.11g-compliant
devices to join the network, keeping out any slower 802.11b
devices.
3)
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.
4)
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802.11n only
Setting the Router to this mode will allow only N/draft
802.11n-compliant devices to join the network, keeping out
802.11g and 802.11b devices.
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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:
1)
20MHz only
Setting the Router to this mode allows only 20MHz operation. This
mode is compatible with N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and
802.11b-compliant devices, but will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant
devices’ bandwidth by half. Reducing bandwidth to 20MHz-only
operation might solve some wireless problems.
2)
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 N, 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 Web-Based Advanced User Interface
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 N, 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 N 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 N 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 N wireless performance with protected mode ON. This will
ensure N wireless performance is not affected.
802.11e/WMM QoS Switch
Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS.
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2). It also supports the legacy security
standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). By default, wireless
security is disabled. To enable security, you will need to determine
which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click
“Security” on the “Wireless” tab.
The Router features WPA2, which is the second generation of the
WPA-based 802.11i standard. It offers a higher level of wireless
security by combining advanced network authentication and stronger
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption methods.
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WPA2 Requirements
IMPORTANT:
In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and
wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and
client utility software that supported WPA2. At the time of this User
Manual’s publication, a couple security patches are available, for
free download, from Microsoft
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. These patches work only with the
Windows XP operating system. Other operating systems are not
supported at this time.
For Windows XP computers that do not have Service Pack 2
(SP2), a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch
for Wireless Protected Access (KB 826942)” is available for free
For Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Microsoft has released
a free download to update the wireless client components to
support WPA2 (KB971021). The update is available from: http://
support.microsoft.com/kb/917021
IMPORTANT:
You also need to ensure that all your wireless client
cards/adapters support WPA2, and that you have downloaded and
installed the latest driver. Most of the Belkin wireless cards have
driver updates available for download from the Belkin support site:
www.belkin.com/networking.
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Setting WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)
Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PSK)
mode and WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) mode. Typically, WPA2-Personal
(PSK) is the mode that will be used in a home environment, while
WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) is implemented in a business environment
where an external radius server distributes the network key to the
clients automatically. Your Router supports WPA2-Personal (PSK).
1.
After you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Security” page under
“Wireless” and select “WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)” from the
“Security Mode” drop-down menu.
2.
For “Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK”, or
“WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK”. This setting will have to be identical
on the wireless clients that you set up. “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK”
mode will allow the Router to support clients running either WPA
or WPA2 security.
3.
“Encryption Technique”, select “TKIP”,
“AES”, or “TKIP+AES”.
This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that
you set up.
4.
Enter your pre-shared key (PSK). 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 wireless clients that you set up.
For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family
network key”. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set
all wireless clients to match these settings.
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