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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we
suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, five to 10 feet
from the Router.
Changing the wireless channel -
Depending on local wireless
traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your
network can improve performance and reliability. The default
channel the Router is shipped with is channel 11; you may choose
from several other channels depending on your region. See the
section on page 42 entitled “Changing the Wireless Channel” for
instructions on how to choose other channels.
Limiting the wireless transmit rate -
Limiting the wireless
transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and
connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit
the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows
Control Panel, open the “Network Connections” and double-click on
your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select
the “Configure” button on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users
will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click
“Properties”), then choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate
property. Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically
adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause
periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule,
slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different
connection rates until you find the best one for your environment.
Note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for
browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s
user manual.
Problem:
I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
security on my Belkin Router (or Belkin Access Point).
Solution
1.
Log into your Wireless Router or Access Point.
Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the
Wireless Router (or Access Point). (The Router’s default is
192.168.2.1, the 802.11g Access Point is 192.168.2.254 ). Log
into your Router by clicking on the “Login” button in the top,
right-hand corner of the screen. You will be asked to enter your
password. If you never set a password, leave the “Password”
field blank and click “Submit”. Click the “Wireless” tab on the
left of your screen. Select the “Encryption” or “Security” tab to
get to the security settings page.
