User manual BELKIN F5D6231-4

[. . . ] Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router Share your broadband Internet connection without cables User Manual F5D6231-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . 3 Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements . 8 Connecting and Configuring your Cable/DSL Router . 20 Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . [. . . ] You can set a local domain name (network name) for your network. There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so. You can name the network anything you want such as "MY NETWORK". 36 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network. You are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer's network interface card (NIC). Pressing the "Refresh" (4) button will update the list. If there have been any changes, the list will be updated. (2) (1) (3) (4) 37 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 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, encryption security settings, and configure the Router to be used as an access point. 38 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 "WLAN". 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 and click "Apply Changes". 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. 39 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE 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 and most of Europe, there are 13 channels. 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 you reside in. 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. The change is immediate. 40 USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE Using the Accept "ANY" SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. [. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. [. . . ]