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Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
Clicking on the header of the “Wireless” tab will take you to the
“Wireless” header page. From this page, the Router’s wireless radio
can be enabled or disabled (the default setting is enabled). Under the
“Wireless” tab, there are links that allow you to make changes to the
wireless network settings.
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
(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.
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Using the Wireless Mode Switch
Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes:
“g and b”, “g only”, and “b only”. The different modes are
explained on the next page.
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g and b Mode
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 g and b mode. This setting should
only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so.
g only Mode
g 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”.
b only 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 b only Mode
In some cases, older 802.11b clients may not be compatible with
802.11g wireless. These adapters tend to be of inferior design and
may use older drivers or 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 of adapters,
first check with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver update. If
there is no driver update available, switching to b only mode may fix
your problem.
Please note that switching to b only mode will decrease
802.11g performance.
Changing the Wireless Channel
There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In
the United States and Australia, 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
network. 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
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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
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—other
wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with
Protected mode OFF.
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Securing your Wi-Fi
®
Network
Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your
wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears.
This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office
user. At the time of this User Manual’s publication, there are three
encryption methods available.
Name
64-bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy
128-bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy
Wi-Fi Protected
Access-TKIP
Wi-Fi Protected
Access-AES
Acronym
64-bit WEP
128-bit WEP
WPA-TKIP
WPA-AES
Security
Good
Better
Best
Best
Features
Static keys
Static keys
Dynamic key
encryption
and mutual
authentication
Dynamic key
encryption
and mutual
authentication
Encryption
keys based
on RC4
algorithm
(typically
40-bit keys)
More secure
than 64-bit
WEP using a
key length of
104 bits plus
24 additional
bits of system-
generated data
TKIP (temporal
key integrity
protocol)
added so
that keys are
rotated and
encryption is
strengthened
AES (Advanced
Encryption
Standard)
does not
cause any
throughput loss
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a common protocol that adds
security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. WEP was designed
to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as
a comparable wired network.
64-Bit WEP
64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which
includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of
system-generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers
refer to 64-bit as 40-bit encryption. Shortly after the technology was
introduced, researchers found that 64-bit encryption was too easy
to decode.

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