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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 will ensure proper operation of 802.11g devices on your G Plus
MIMO 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 G
Plus MIMO 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 HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference, best 802.11g
performance may be achieved with protected mode ON. Wireless G Plus MIMO
performance is not affected by this setting.
802.11e/WMM QoS Switch
Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS.
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Your G+MIMO 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 Setup
WPS uses WPA2 (described on page xx) 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.