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4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office
complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate
any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and
move your Router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks
as possible.
• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest
connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless
devices.
• For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless
channel information included with your wireless network card. See your network card’s
user guide for more information.
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router (or
access point). Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless
Range Extender/Access Point.
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is
important. Secure connections include:
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office
network
• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use
AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service
• Most online banking websites
• Many commercial websites which require a username and password to access your
account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which
causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning
the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go
to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your power
management setting under Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review the
steps above to be sure you have addressed these issues.
For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at
www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at:
US: 877-736-5771
310-898-1100 ext. 2263
Europe: 00 800 223 55 460
Australia: 1800 235 546
Product Overview
Product Features
In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The
following is a list of features that make your new Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router an ideal solution
for your home or small office network.