Belkin F5D7230-4 User Manual - Page 46

Configuring the Wireless Network Settings, Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID - wireless router

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Clicking on the header of the "Wireless" tab will take you to the "Wireless" header page. From this page, the Router's wireless radio can be enabled or disabled (the default setting is enabled). Under the "Wireless" tab, there are links that allow you to make changes to the wireless network settings. (1) (2) 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 "belkin54g". 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 in the "SSID" field (1) and click "Apply Changes" (2). The change is immediate. 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. 44

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings
Clicking on the header of the “Wireless” tab will take you to the
“Wireless” header page. From this page, the Router’s wireless radio
can be enabled or disabled (the default setting is enabled). Under the
“Wireless” tab, there are links that allow you to make changes to the
wireless network settings.
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 “belkin54g”.
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 in the “SSID” field
(1)
and
click “Apply Changes”
(2)
. The change is immediate. 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.