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Introduction
Introduction
manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel as
far away from other networks as possible.
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Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in
order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference
from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.
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For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed
Site Survey and wireless channel information included with
your wireless network card. See your network card’s user
guide for more information.
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum
possible area with your Router. Should you need to cover an
even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range
Extender/Access Point.
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password,
and are used where security is important. Secure
connections include:
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to
connect remotely to an office network
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The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online
(AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided
by another cable or DSL service
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Most online banking websites
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Many commercial websites that require a user name and
password to access your account
