Belkin F5D7630-4A Network Router User Manual


 
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UNDERSTANDING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE
requirements. Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the
country you reside in. The default channel is 11 (unless you are in a country that
does not allow channel 11). The channel can be changed if needed. If there are
other wireless networks operating in your area, your network should be set to
operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks. For best
performance, use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other
wireless network. For instance, if another network is operating on channel 11,
then set your network to channel 6 or below. To change the channel, select the
channel from the drop-down list. Click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.
Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
To identify your wireless network, a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier)
is used. The default SSID of the Router is “belkin54g”. You can change this to
anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If there are other wireless
networks operating in your area, you will want to make sure that your SSID is
unique (does not match that of another wireless network in the 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.