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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Using the Broadcast SSID Feature
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
SSID", and then click "Apply 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 ensures proper operation of N, draft 802 .11n-compliant
devices on your wireless network when 802 .11g or 802 .11b devices are
present or when there is heavy 802 .11g or 802 .11b traffic in the operating
environment . Use protected mode if your network consists of a mix of
Belkin N Wireless Cards and 802 .11g or 802 .11b cards on your network .
If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802.11g or 802.11b
wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best N wireless performance
with protected mode OFF. Conversely, in an environment with HEAVY
802 .11g or 802 .11b traffic or interference, you will achieve the best
N wireless performance with protected mode ON. This will ensure N
wireless performance is not affected .
802.11e/WMM QoS Switch
Allows you to turn ON or OFF wireless QoS.
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Your N Wireless Router is equipped with the latest security standard
called Wi-Fi Protected Access
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
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 .
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