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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_XXXXXX”; the XXXXXX represent six digits that
are unique to your Router� Your network name will look something
like “Belkin_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�
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 63)�
(1)
(2)
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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 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) 1x1 802�11n
Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802�11n-compliant
devices to join the network, keeping out any slower 802�11b/g devices�
4) 802�11b & 802�11g & 1x1 802�11n
Setting the Router to this mode will allow 802�11b-, 802�11g-, and
802�11n-compliant devices to join the network�
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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 802�11g devices on
your Enhanced network when 802�11b devices are present or when
there is heavy 802�11b traffic in the operating environment� If you
are using a mix of Belkin Enhanced Wireless Cards and 802�11b or
802�11g cards on your network, protected mode should be used� If you
are in an environment where there is no other (or very little) 802�11b
wireless network traffic, best 802�11g performance may be achieved
with protected mode OFF� If you are operating in an environment with
HEAVY 802�11b traffic or interference, best 802�11g performance may be
achieved with protected mode ON� Wireless Enhanced performance is
not affected by this setting�
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 draft 802�11n-, 802�11g-, and 802�11b-compliant
devices, but will limit 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 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�
802�11e/WMM QoS Switch
Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS�
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Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Your Enhanced Wireless 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 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�
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
WPS uses WPA2 (described on page 44) 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 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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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled�
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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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Router PIN: If an external registrar is available, you may enter in the
Router’s PIN to the registrar� Click “Generate New PIN” to change
the PIN from the default value� Click “Restore Default PIN” to reset
the PIN value�
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Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: PBC is an alternate
method to connect to a WPS network� Push the PBC button
located on the back of the Router for three seconds, and then
initiate the PBC on the client device� Alternatively, push the “Start
PBC” soft button to start this process�
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Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security
settings to be set up if not using WPS�

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