Belkin Router F6D6230xx4 User Manual

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Changing the Wireless Channel
There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose  . 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...

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for 5 gHz networks:
1)  of 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�11a 
Setting the Router to this mode...

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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  .11a, 802  .11g-, and 802  .11b-compliant devices, but will limit N, draft 802  .11n-compliant devices’ bandwidth by half  ....

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Changing the Wireless s ecurity settings
Your Double N+ 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...

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1�  Wi-fi Protected  setup ( WP s)
Enabled or Disabled  .
2�  Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: 
In this method, a wireless client wishing to access your network must supply an 8-digit PIN to the Router  . Start the WPS PIN handshaking procedure from the client, and you will be provided an 8-digit PIN  . Enter it in the box and click “Enroll” . 
3�  Router PIN
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setting WP a/WP a2-Personal (P sK)  
1�  After you’ve set up your Router, go to the “Security” page under “Wireless” and select “WPA / WPA2-Personal (PSK )” from the “Security Mode” drop-down menu  .  
2� For “Authentication”, select “WPA-PSK”, “WPA2-PSK”, or “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK”  . This setting will have to be identical on the wireless clients that you set up  . “WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK”...

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setting W eP  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” 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...

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g uest  access: This option allows guest users access to the Internet while keeping them away from your private network  . By default, this option is enabled . Guest users should connect to the Belkin Double N+ Guest network . 
securit y options for  guest  access:
Hotel Style: Users will be redirected to a hotel-style landing page when they first try to access the Internet  . They...

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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...

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setting Ma C address Control
The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network  . Note: This list applies only to wireless computers . This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wireless network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access  . When you enable...