Belkin F5D8235-4 User Manual

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N+ Wireless Router

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Changing the Wireless Channel
There are a number of operating channels from which you can choose—

in the United States, there are 11 and in the United Kingdom (and most

of Europe), there are 13 . In a small number of other countries, there are

other channel requirements . Your Router is configured to operate on the

proper channels for the country in which you reside . 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 .

extension Channel
The IEEE 802 .11n draft specification allows the use of a secondary

channel to double the bandwidth (see “Using the Bandwidth Switch”

below) . An appropriate extension channel will be displayed when

operating in 40MHz mode (see “Using the Wireless Mode Switch”

below) . The channel can be changed if needed .

Using the Wireless Mode switch
This switch allows you to set the Router’s wireless modes . There are

several modes .
Note: Some modes may require firmware updates to be enabled .

1�

off

This mode will turn OFF the Router’s access point, so no wireless

devices can join the network . Turning off the wireless function of your

Router is a great way to secure your network when you are away from

home for a long period of time, or don’t want to use the wireless feature

of the Router at a certain time .

2�

802�11b+g

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only 802 .11b- and g-compliant

devices to join the network

3�

802�11b+g+n

Setting the Router to this mode will allow 802 .11b-, 802 .11g-, and

802 .11n-compliant devices to join the network .

4�

802�11n only

Setting the Router to this mode will allow only N/draft 802 .11n-compliant

devices to join the network, keeping out 802 .11g and 802 .11b devices .