User manual BELKIN F5D8633-4

[. . . ] N Wireless Modem Router User Manual F5D8633-4 Table of Contents 1. 97 Introduction section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Modem Router (the Router). Following are two short sections--the first discusses the benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" on the next page. [. . . ] Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment. 51 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA-PSK 1. 4. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK (no server)". For "Encryption Technique", select "TKIP" or "AES". This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. This can be from eight to 39 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. You must now set all clients to match these settings. 52 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 2 3 4 5 section Setting 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. 2. Select "128-bit WEP" or "64-bit WEP" from the drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your WEP key manually by typing in the hex values in the space provided, or you can type a passphrase in the "PassPhrase" field and click "Generate" to create a WEP key from the passphrase. You must now set all of your clients to match these settings. 6 7 8 9 10 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. 53 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­9. 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 A­F and 0­9. 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 64bit encryption only. If you cannot configure your network with 128-bit encryption, try 64-bit encryption. 54 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 2 3 4 5 section 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 Access Point (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. 3. Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" (1) in the "Use as Access Point only" page. [. . . ] ("Belkin") warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin's request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood, lightning, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i. e. [. . . ]