Belkin F1PI241EGau Reference guide
Self Help Guide
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APPLIES TO:
• F1PI241EGau
TABLE OF CONTENTS:-
Enable Wireless on your Modem/Router 1
Setup Wireless Encryption 3
Wireless Security Information 3
64 Bit WEP 4
128 Bit WEP 6
WPA 8
Connecting to the Wireless Network 9
Before you begin you will need:
• Belkin Wireless / VoIP unit
• Power cable
• Network cable
Hardware check:
• Your computer is switched on
• The Wireless / VoIP unit is switched on
(power switch at rear)
• Network cable connected from computer to
the Wireless / VoIP unit
Enable wireless and wireless security on your Belkin VoIP modem/router.
STEPS:
1) Open your web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Safari etc)
2) In the Address Bar, delete any text and type in 10.1.1.1 or click here to
open the page directly
3) Type in your current password (default password = admin)
then click LOGIN
4) On the left hand side of the screen click Advanced Setup
5) You will now be presented with more options in the menu on the left. Click
Wireless then click Enable Wireless Function and click Save Settings
Wireless is now enabled. We strongly recommend that you setup Wireless
Security to help protect your wireless network against unauthorised use.
If you like to setup Wireless Security, please follow the steps on the following
page.
If you still require further assistance Call: 1300 55 47 80
contact Belkin Technical Support Visit: www.belkin.com/support
Self Help Guide
WIRELESS SECURITY INFORMATION
Click the type of security you wish to setup:-
• 64 Bit WEP
• 128 Bit WEP
• WPA
• WPA2
WPA Information:
In order to use WPA and/or WPA2, you will need to ensure that:-
You have Windows XP SP2 and the latest WPA2 patch installed & your wireless
card supports WPA and/or WPA2
Click here to download Service Pack 2 for Windows XP
Click here to download WPA2 Security patch for Windows XP SP2
Or visit http://www.microsoft.com
64 Bit WEP:-
1) Under Wireless click Security
2) Click WEP
3) Click 64 Bit for WEP Mode leave all other settings as default
4) Place a tick in the Passphrase field
WIRELESS SECURITY INFORMATION
Encryption Type Pros Cons Recommended usage
64 Bit WEP Most compatible Least secure Older computers
form of encryption and wireless adapters
Easy to setup (Windows 98/ME/2000
and manage &/or 802.11b Wireless Cards)
Home users
128 Bit WEP More secure Long network key Apple Macintosh
than 64 Bit, yet still /Office use
widely supported (26 Characters)
by wireless cards
WPA Easy to setup and Limited support Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
most secure form Later model wireless cards
of encryption
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5) In the space provided in Passphrase, create a password – this can be any
combination of letters and numbers
6) Click Save Settings
7) Write down the characters in Key 1 – this is now your ‘Network Key’ or
‘Encryption Key’
NB. There are ten (10) characters in total.
This is the ‘key’ that will be required to be entered on your wireless PC.
When you setup your wireless, it will ask you to type in a ‘Network Key’ or
‘Encryption Key’.
128 Bit WEP:-
1) Under Wireless click Security
2) Click WEP
3) Click 128 Bit for WEP Mode leave all other settings as default
4) Place a tick in the Passphrase field
5) In the space provided in Passphrase, create a password – this can be any
combination of letters and numbers
6) Click Save Settings
7) Write down the characters in Key 1 – this is now your ‘Network Key’ or
‘Encryption Key’
NB. There are twenty six (26) characters in total.
This is the ‘key’ that will be required to be entered on your wireless PC. When
you setup your wireless, it will ask you to type in a ‘Network Key’ or ‘Encryption
Key’.
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WPA:-
1) Under Wireless click Security
2) Click WPA/WPA2
3) Authentication is Pre-Shared Key – leave all other settings as default
4) In the space provided in Pre-shared Key, create a password – minimum of
eight (8) characters, it can be any combination of numbers and letters
5) Click Save Settings
6) Ensure that WPA is still enabled. The password you created earlier is now
your ‘Network Key’ or ‘Encryption Key’
This is the ‘key’ that will be required to be entered on your wireless PC.
When you setup your wireless, it will ask you to type in a ‘Network Key’ or
‘Encryption Key’.
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WPA2:-
1) Under Wireless click Security
2) Click WPA2
3) Authentication is Pre-Shared Key – leave all other settings as default
4) In the space provided in Pre-shared Key, create a password – minimum of
eight (8) characters, it can be any combination of numbers and letters
5) Click Save Settings
6) Ensure that WPA is still enabled. The password you created earlier is now
your ‘Network Key’ or ‘Encryption Key’
This is the ‘key’ that will be required to be entered on your wireless PC.
When you setup your wireless, it will ask you to type in a ‘Network Key’ or
‘Encryption Key’.
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Connecting to the Wireless Network using Windows Vista
1) If you are using a laptop or notebook with a built in wireless connection,
make sure the Wireless Switch and/or Wireless Button on your computer is
turned on. (Please refer to the documentation which came with your
computer for further details)
2) Open Control Panel, select Network and Sharing Center. (If you do not have
Network and Sharing Center select Network and Internet, then click
Network and Sharing Center.)
3) On the Left under Tasks click on Manage Wireless Networks
4) If there is anything under Networks you can View and Modify remove them
by right clicking on the Network Name and selecting Remove Network.
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5) Once all Networks are Removed you will need to Add your new Network,
Click Add (Green + Symbol).
6) Select Add a Network that is in Range of this Computer.
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7) Next to Show Select Wireless
8) Click on your Network
9) Click Connect
10) It will now ask you for your Security Key or Passphrase.
11) Enter your Security information into the available field.
12) Press Connect
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13) Successfully Connected should appear, tick Save this Network and Start
this connection Automatically, and Press Close
14) You have Successfully Connected to your Wireless Network
For further assistance setting up non-Belkin wireless cards (including laptops
with built-in wireless) you will need to contact the appropriate manufacturer.
If you required further assistance with a Belkin Wireless Card, please contact
Belkin Technical Support on 1800 BELKIN.
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