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Router 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 non-Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site
Survey and wireless channel information included in your
User Manual.
5. Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections are connections that 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 that require a user name 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 reconnect by re-running 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 Connection, VPNs, and
AOL, please review steps 1-4 above to be sure you have addressed
these issues.
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with
your Wireless Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we
suggest Belkin’s Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more information
on Belkin networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking.