Belkin F5D8232-4 User Manual page 56

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 N1, 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 N1 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 N1 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 N1 wireless performance with protected mode ON . This will
ensure N1 wireless performance is not affected .
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
Your N1 Vision is equipped with the latest security standard called
Wi-Fi Protected Access
called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . Your N1 Vision 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, your N1 Vision does not ship with security enabled . You may
automatically configure the security settings using WPS . To change
the security settings manually, you will need to determine which
standard you want to use . To access the security settings, click
"Security" on the "Wireless" tab .
2 (WPA2 ) and the legacy security standard
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