Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page (1) (2) (3) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (4) 41 section 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.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Your Belkin A+G Router is equipped with two wireless access points, one 802.11g and one 802.11a. Both access points run simultaneously (at the same time). Each has its own unique settings that can be adjusted independent of each other. This means that each will have its own SSID, Mode, Security, and Advanced settings. The following sections will tell you about making changes to these settings and more.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Changing the Channel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 43 section For best performance, your Router should use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless networks in the area. 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.
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 SSID is your network name. The default network name of the Routers access points are as follows: 802.11g AP: Belkin_Super_G 802.11a AP: Belkin_Super_A You can change these to anything you choose, or you can leave them unchanged.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. For security, you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. To turn off the broadcast of the SSID, remove the check mark from the box next to “Broadcast SSID”, and then click “Apply Changes”. The change is immediate.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Super A Wireless Mode The Super A wireless mode of the Router is shipped from the factory in the “a only” mode, meaning it will seamlessly interoperate with standard 802.11a devices. Setting the wireless mode to “Auto 108Mbps” will allow the Router to jump into the 108Mbps mode when possible. In this mode, the Router constantly monitors the radio waves looking for interference or other networks.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with the latest security standard called WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). It also supports the legacy security standard called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Also included is 802.1x authentication using a server. By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will need to determine which standard you want to use.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WPA-PSK (No Server) Security Note: To use WPA security, your clients must be capable of supporting WPA. If you are not sure, contact the manufacturer of your wireless card. WPA-PSK uses what is known as a pre-shared key (PSK) as the security key. A pre-shared key is basically a password that is between eight and 40 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same key to access the network.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Setting WPA (with server) Security 2 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA (with server)”. 3 2. For “Encryption Technique”, select TKIP or AES. This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 4 3. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius Server” fields. 5 4. Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field. 5. Enter the key interval.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting WEP Encryption (64-bit, 128-bit) Note to Mac users: The passphrase option will not operate with Apple ® AirPort ®. To configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Select “128-bit WEP” or “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using a Hexadecimal Key for WEP Encryption A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 2 3 4 AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Using 802.1x Authentication 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “802.1x”. 2. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius Server” fields. 3. Enter the port that the radius server is listening on. 4. Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field. 5. Enter the re-key interval. Re-key interval is how often the keys are distributed (in seconds). 6. Click “Apply Changes” to finish.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Using the Access Point Mode 1. Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access Point only” page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings. 2 3 4 5 6 2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply Changes”. 7 3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network. 8 The Router is now acting as an A+G access point.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network. Note: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be configured so any computer attempting to access the wireless network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access.
Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface 1 Setting up a Block Access List The “Block” list lets you specify computers that you DO NOT want to access the network. Any computer in the list will not be allowed access to the wireless network. All others will. (1) (2) (3) 2 3 5 6 7 (4) (5) 8 9 1. Check the “Enable MAC Address Filtering” box (1) to begin setting up a list of computers to be denied access to the wireless network. 2.