Belkin Range Extender/ Access Point User Manual page 7

Introduction Introduction
wireless router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far
away from other networks as possible.
Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to
find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring
cordless phones or other wireless devices. For Belkin wireless
networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless
channel information included in your User Manual. These guidelines
should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your
wireless router (or access point).
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and
are used where security is important. Secure connections include:
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect
remotely to an office network
• The "Bring Your Own Access" program from America Online (AOL),
which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable
or DSL service
• Most online banking websites
• Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to
access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer's power
management setting, which causes the computer to "go to sleep."
The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re-running
the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website. A
second alternative is to change your computer's power management
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be
appropriate for portable computers. To change your power management
setting under
Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the Control Panel. If you continue
to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please
review the steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues.
For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website
at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:
New Zealand:
US: 877-736-5771
310-898-1100 ext. 2263
Europe: 00 800 223 55 460
Australia: 1800 235 546
0800 235 546
Singapore: 800 616 1790
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