Belkin Router F5D8236-4 User Manual

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5�  l ease Time
The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each 
computer. We recommend that you leave the lease time set to “Forever”. 
The default setting is “Forever”, meaning that any time a computer is 
assigned an IP address by the DHCP server, the IP address will not 
change for that particular computer. Setting lease times for shorter 
intervals such as one...

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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 Name ( ssId )
To identify your wireless...

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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...

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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 N, draft 802.11n-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant 
devices, but will limit N, draft 802.11n-compliant devices’ bandwidth by 
half. Reducing bandwidth to...

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Using the  broadcast  ssId  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...

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Using Wi- fi Protected s etup (WPs)
WPS recommends that you set up WPA / WPA2 (described on page 46) 
as your wireless security. WPS does not provide additional security, but 
rather, simplifies the addition of wireless devices to 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. 
PBC: Push...

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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 an 8-digit PIN to the Router. After clicking “Enroll”, 
you must start WPS 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...

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s etting 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” mode...

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s etting We P 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 in...

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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...