Belkin Router F6D4230-4 User Manual
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39Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE 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 n ame (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_ X X X X X X”; the X X X X X X 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)
40Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE 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) o f f 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 �
41Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE Using the b roadcast ss Id f eature 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 HEAV Y 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 b andwidth 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 a uto 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 Qo s s witch Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS �
42Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE Changing the Wireless s ecurity 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 s etup 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 �
43Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE 1� Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS): Enabled or Disabled � 2� 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 � 3� 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� 4� 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 � 5� Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings to be set up if not using WPS �
44Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE WP a2 Requirements IMP oRT anT: In order to use WPA2 security, all your computers and wireless client adapters must be upgraded with patches, driver, and client utility software that supported WPA2 � At the time of this User Manual’s publication, a couple security patches are available, for free download, from Microsoft®� These patches work only with the Windows XP operating system � Other operating systems are not supported at this time� For Windows XP computers that do not have Service Pack 2 (SP2), a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access (KB 826942)” is available for free download at http://support �microsoft �com/kb/826942 For Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Microsoft has released a free download to update the wireless client components to support WPA2 (KB971021) � The update is available from: http://support �microsoft �com/kb/917021 IMPoRT anT: You also need to ensure that all your wireless client cards/adapters support WPA2, and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver � Most of the Belkin wireless cards have driver updates available for download from the Belkin support site: www �belkin �com/networking �
45Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE setting WP a/WP a2-Personal (P sK) Like WPA security, WPA2 is available in both WPA2-Personal (PSK ) mode and WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) mode � Typically, WPA2-Personal (PSK ) is the mode that will be used in a home environment, while WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) is implemented in a business environment where an external radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically� Your Router supports WPA2-Personal (PSK )� IMPoRT anT: Make sure your wireless computers are updated to work with WPA2 and have the correct settings to get proper connection to the Router � 1� After you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Security” under “Wireless” and select “WPA / WPA2-Personal (PSK )” from the “Security Mode” drop-down menu (1)� 2� For “Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK”, or “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK” (2)� This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up � “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK” mode will allow the Router to support clients running either WPA or WPA2 security� 3� Enter your pre-shared key (PSK ) (3)� This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols � This same key must be used on all of the wireless clients that you set up � For example, your PSK might be something like: “Smith family network key”� Click “Apply Changes” (4) to finish � You must now set all wireless clients to match these settings � (1)(2) (3) (4)
46Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE setting WEP Encryption n ote 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” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu � 2� After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter you WEP key manually by typing in the hex WEP key manually, or you can type a passphrase in the “PassPhrase” field and click “Generate” to create a WEP key from the passphrase � Click “Apply Changes” to finish� You must now set all of your clients to match these settings � 3� Encryption in the Router is now set � Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same passphrase� Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change �
47Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0 –9 � 64-bit keys are 10 digits long and can be divided into five two-digit numbers � 128-bit keys are 26 digits long and can be divided into 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 between A–F and 0 –9 � You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers � note to Mac users: Original Apple AirPort products support 64-bit encryption only � Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64-bit or 128-bit encryption� Please check your product to see which version you are using� If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption �
48Enhanced Wireless Router sectionstable of c ontents12345789106 UsIng THE WEb- bas Ed ad Van CEd Us ER InTER faCE Using the access Point Mode note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only � The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point � Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server� In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to� The default IP address is 192�168 �2 �254 and subnet mask is 255 �255 �255 �0 � These can be customized for your need � 1� Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access Point only” page� When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings � 2� Set your IP settings to match your network � Click “Apply Changes”� 3� Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network� The Router is now acting as an access point � To access the Router advanced user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser’s navigation bar� You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally �