Belkin Router F6D4230-4 User Manual

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Problem:
Setup Assistant cannot find my Router �
solution: 
If the Setup Assistant is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please check the following items:
3� Ensure that you have a cable connected between the network (Ethernet) port on the back of the computer and one of the “wired” ports on the back of the Router � 
note: The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled “to Modem” on...

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Problem:
Setup Assistant cannot connect my Router to the Internet � 
solution:
If the Setup Assistant is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please check the following items:
1� Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Setup Assistant �
2� If your ISP requires a user name and password, make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly � Some user names require that the ISP’s domain...

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Problem:
•	The Setup Assistant completed installation, but my web browser doesn’t work �
•	I am unable to connect to the Internet � The “modem” LED on my Router is on, and the “internet” LED is blinking �
solution: 
1� If you cannot connect to the Internet, the “modem” LED is on, and the “internet” LED is blinking, the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP’s connection � 
2� If you have a “static...

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Problem:
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly �
solution:
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items:
3� The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of “Available Networks”—those wireless networks it can connect to � 
does the name of your wireless network appear...

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Problem:
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed �
solution:
If the name of your network is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:
1� Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list � 
2� If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the network key � For more information regarding...

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Problem: 
• My wireless network performance is inconsistent.
• Data transfer is sometimes slow.
• Signal strength is poor.
• Difficulty establishing and/or maintaining a Virtual Private Network ( VPN) connection.
limiting the wireless transmit rate—Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability � Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate�...

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Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on my Belkin Router �
For example: 
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4� Click “Apply Changes” to finish � Encryption in the Wireless Router is now set� Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings � 
WaRn Ing : If you are configuring the Wireless...

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Problem: 
I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on a Belkin client card �
6� Ensure that the check box “The key is provided for me automatically” at the bottom is unchecked � If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network, please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked �
7�  Type your WEP key in the “Network key” box�
Important: A WEP key is...

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Problem:
Do Belkin products support WPA / WPA2?
solution: 
To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it � At the time of this FAQ publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft � This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system� Download the patch here: Download the patch here: http://www�microsoft �com/downloadS/details...

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Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wireless Protected Access (WPA) security on a Belkin wireless client card for a home network �
4� Under “Network Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK (no server)” �
5� Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box � 
Important: WPA-PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A-Z and 0-9� For WPA-PSK, you can enter eight to 63 characters � This network key needs to match the key...