Belkin N+ PM00781EA F5D8635-4 User Manual

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N+ Wireless Modem Router

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Using Wi-fi Protected setup

WPS uses WPA2 (described on page 44) for encryption . It does not

provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for

securing your wireless network . You may use either the Push Button

Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method to allow a device access to

your wireless network . Conceptually, the two methods work as follows:

PBC: First, initiate the WPS PBC procedure on the client device . Refer to

your client’s documentation on this procedure . Then, within two minutes,

push and hold the WPS button located on the front of your Router for

two seconds . Pushing the PBC button will automatically enable WPS .

The client has now been securely added to your wireless network .

PIN: The client device has an 8-digit PIN number that is associated

with WPS . Enable WPS through the screen illustrated below . Enter

the client’s PIN into the Router’s internal registrar (accessed through

this screen) . The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless

network within two minutes .

Protected Mode switch

Protected mode ensures proper operation of N1, draft 802 .11n-compliant

devices on your wireless network when 802 .11g or 802 .11b devices

are present or when there is heavy 802 .11g or 802 .11b traffic in the

operating environment . Use protected mode if your network consists of

a mix of Belkin N1 Wireless Cards and 802 .11g or 802 .11b cards on your

network . If you are in an environment that includes little to no 802 .11g or

802 .11b wireless network traffic, you will achieve the best N1 wireless

performance with protected mode OFF . Conversely, in an environment

with HEAVY 802 .11g or 802 .11b traffic or interference, you will achieve

the best N1 wireless performance with protected mode ON . This will

ensure N1 wireless performance is not affected .

802 .11e/WMM (Wi-fi

Multimedia) Qos

WMM, based on 802 .11e QoS (Quality of Service), prioritizes important

data on your network, such as multimedia content and voice-over-IP

(VoIP), so it will not be interfered with by other data being sent over the

network . This feature requires other wireless devices, such as Wi-Fi

phones or wireless laptops, to support WMM for best results .

Changing the Wireless security settings

Your N+ Wireless Modem Router is equipped with the latest security

standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy

security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . Your

Router also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) specification,

which simplifies the setup of a wireless network . WPS uses familiar

methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN)

or pushing a button, to enable users to automatically configure network

names and strong WPA™/WPA2 data encryption and authentication . By

default, wireless security is disabled . To enable security, you will need

to determine which standard you want to use . To access the security

settings, click “Security” on the “Wireless” tab .