Belkin Router F5D7231-4 User Manual

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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 
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G Plus Mode* 
The  Router  supports  two  high-speed  modes,  125  G  Plus  mode  and 
Frame-Bursting  mode.
Selecting  “125  G  Plus  mode”  will  result  in  all  devices  running  in
 
125  G  Plus  mode  if  all  devices  are  capable  of  125Mbps  speeds.  If 
any  non-125  G  Plus  devices  connect  or  associates  with  the  network, 
the  Router  will  automatically  shift  the  entire  network...

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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 
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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...

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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 
WEP  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 
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The  WEP  passphrase  is  NOT  the  same  as  a  WEP  key.  Your  Router 
uses  this  passphrase  to  generate  your  WEP  keys,  but  different 
hardware  manufacturers  might  have  different  methods  on  generating 
the  keys.  If  you  have  multiple  vendors’  equipment  in  your  network, 
the  easiest  thing  to  do  is  to  use  the  hex  WEP  key  from  your  Router  or 
access  point  and...

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Sharing the Same Network Keys
Most  Wi-Fi  products  ship  with  security  turned  off.  So  once  you
have  your  network  working,  you  need  to  activate  WEP  or  WPA  and 
make  sure  your  wireless  networking  devices  are  sharing  the  same 
network  key.
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Using a Hexadecimal Key 
A  hexadecimal  key  is  a  combination  of  numbers  and  letters  from  A–F 
and  0–9.  64-bit  keys  are  five  two-digit  numbers.  128-bit  keys  are  13 
 
two-digit  numbers.
For  instance:
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key
In  the  boxes  below,  make  up  your  key  by  writing  in  two  characters 
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WEP Setup
64-Bit WEP Encryption
1.
  Select  “64-bit  WEP”  from  the  drop-down  menu.
2.  After  selecting  your  WEP  encryption  mode,  you  can  enter  your  key  by  typing  in  the  hex  key  manually,  or  you  can  type  in  a 
passphrase  in  the  “Passphrase”  field  and  click  “Generate”  to 
create  a  key. 
  A  hex  (hexadecimal)  key  is  a  combination  of  numbers  and  letters 
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128-Bit WEP Encryption
Note to Mac users:
  The  Passphrase  option  will  not  operate  with  Apple 
AirPort .  To  configure  encryption  for  your  Mac  computer, 
set  the  encryption  using  the  manual  method  described  in  the 
next  section.
1.    Select  “128-bit  WEP”  from  the  drop-down  menu.
2.    After  selecting  your  WEP  encryption  mode,  you  can  enter  your  key  manually  by...