Belkin F9L1109V1 Computer Drive User Manual


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INTRODUCTION
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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 simply 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 in Windows,
see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections,
VPNs,andAOL,pleasereviewsteps1–4intheprevious
pages 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theBelkinWirelessRangeExtender/AccessPoint.
For more information regarding our networking
products,visitourwebsiteatwww.belkin.com/
networking or call Belkin Technical Support.
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