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Manually Configuring your Modem/Router
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Manually Configuring your Modem/Router
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Wireless
The “Wireless” tab lets you make changes to the wireless network settings. From
this tab, you can make changes to the wireless network name (SSID), operating
channel, and encryption security settings.
Channel and SSID
1. 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, most of Europe, Australia
and New Zealand, there are 13 channels. In a small number of other countries,
there are other channel requirements. Your Modem/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 networks. 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.
2. 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
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