Securing Your Wi-Fi Network - Belkin F5D7234-4 User Manual

F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1
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driver update. If there is no driver update available, switching to b only mode may
fix your problem. Please note that switching to 11b only mode will decrease
802.11g performance.
Off
This option will turn off wireless functionality.
Changing the Wireless Channel
There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United
States, there are 11 channels. In Australia, the United Kingdom, and most of
Europe, there are 13 channels. 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 you reside in. The default channel is "Auto". The
channel can be changed if needed. If there are other wireless networks operating
in your area, your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different
than the other wireless networks. For best performance, use a channel that is at
least five channels away from the other wireless network. For instance, if another
network is operating on channel 11, then set your network to channel 6 or below.
To change the channel, select the channel from the drop-down list. Click "Apply
Changes".
Protected Mode Switch
As part of the 802.11g specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation of
802.11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802.11b traffic in the
operating environment. When Protected mode is ON, 802.11g scans for other
wireless network traffic before it transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in
environments with HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best
performance results. If you are in an environment with very little—or no—other
wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with Protected
mode OFF.
Securing your Wi-Fi
Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless
network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is
intended for the home, home office, and small office user.
At the time of this User Manual's publication, there are four encryption methods
available.
Name 64-Bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy
Acronym 64-bit WEP
®
Network
128-Bit Wired
Equivalent
Privacy
128-bit WEP
Wi-Fi Protected
Access-TKIP
WPA-TKIP/AES
(or just WPA)
Wi-Fi Protected
Access 2
WPA2-AES (or
just WPA2)