Belkin F5D8236-4v3 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings

The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network

settings. From this tab you can make changes to the wireless network

name or Service Set Identifier (SSID), operating channel, encryption

security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an access point.

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 N Wireless” followed by six digits that are unique to

your Router. Your network name will look something like “Belkin_N_

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 57).

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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.

Extension Channel

The IEEE 802.11n draft specification allows the use of a secondary

channel to double the bandwidth (see “Using the Bandwidth Switch”

below). 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) 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 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.

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

Your N Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security standard

called Wi-Fi Protected Access

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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 WPA

™

/WPA2 data encryption and authentication. 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.

802�11e/WMM QoS Switch

Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS.

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Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WPS uses WPA/WPA2 (described on page 39) 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 WPA/WPA2.

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 screen illustrated

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

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

into your wireless network within two minutes.

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