Belkin F5D8013 v3 User Manual page 50

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Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless traffic and
interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve
performance and reliability. The default channel the router is shipped with is
channel 6. You may choose from several other channels depending on your
region; see your router's (or access point's) user manual for instructions on how
to choose other channels.
Limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wireless transmit rate can
help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. Most
wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this
property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open "Network Connections" and
double-click on your Card's connection. In the "Properties" dialog, select the
"Configure" button on the "General" tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the
Wireless Card in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the
"Advanced" tab and select the rate property. Wireless client cards are usually set
to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause
periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower
transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates
until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available
transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more
assistance, see your wireless card's literature. If issues persist even at close
range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray?
Which one do I use?
There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin Wireless
Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We
offer a site survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to name a
few.
It's essential to know which utility is managing your Card. We recommend using
the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. To use the Belkin Wireless Networking
Utility, follow the steps below:
Step 1 Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and select the
"Status" tab.
Step 2
From the "Status" tab, uncheck the "Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings" box. Once the box is unchecked, click the "Close" button to close the window.
You are now using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to configure the Card.
Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has
a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or
Intel® Centrino™).