Using The Access Point Mode - Belkin F5D7234-4 User Manual

F5D7234-4 v4 Wireless G Router User Manual Rev1
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4. Under the "Wireless Networks" tab, click the "Configure" button and you will
see the following screen.
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5. For a home or small business user, select "WPA-PSK" under "Network
Authentication".
Note: Select "WPA" if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate
network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server. Please
consult your network administrator for further information.
6. Select "TKIP" or "AES" under "Data Encryption". This setting will have to be
identical to the Router that you set up.
7. Type your encryption key in the "Network key" box.
Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from eight to 63 characters
and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of
the clients that you set up.
8. Click "OK" to apply settings.

Using the Access Point Mode

Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The
Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this
mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In Access Point
(AP) mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the
same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP
address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be
customized for your need.
1. Enable the AP mode by selecting "Enable" in the "Use as Access Point only"
page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings.
2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click "Apply Changes".
3. Connect a cable from the "Modem" port on the Router to your existing network.
The Router is now acting as an access point. To access the Router's Web-Based
Advanced User Interface again, type the IP address you specified into your