User's Manual

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To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The
SSID is your network name. The default network name of the Router is “Belkin Pre-N_” followed
by six digits that are unique to your Router. Your network name will look something like “Belkin
Pre-N_012345”. You can change this to anything you choose, or you can leave it unchanged.
Keep in mind, if you decide to change your wireless network name, and there are other wireless
networks operating in your area, your network name needs to be different from other wireless
networks that may be operating in your area. To change the SSID, type in the SSID that you want
to use in the SSID field (1) and click “Apply Changes” (2). The change is immediate. If you make
a change to the SSID, your wireless-equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to
connect to your new network name. Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter
for information on making this change.
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Using the Wireless Mode Switch
This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes. There are three modes.
1) 802.11g only
Setting the Router to this mode will allow only Pre-N and 802.11g-compliant devices to join the
network, keeping out any slower 802.11b devices.
2) 802.11g & 802.11b
Setting the Router to this mode will let Pre-N-, 802.11g-, and 802.11b-compliant devices to join
the network.
3) Off
This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wireless devices can join the network.
Turning off the wireless function of your Router is a great way to secure your network when you
are away from home for a long period of time, or don’t want to use the wireless feature of the
Router at a certain time.
Changing the Wireless Channel
There are a number of operating channels you can choose from. In the United States, there are
11 channels. In 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 channel can be changed if
(1)
(2)