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  • Page 1: Usb Adapter

    N Wireless USB Adapter User Manual F5D8053...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C — Configuration ..........16 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ......17 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin wireless network: • Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you...

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance

    10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning;...
  • Page 5 Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets •...
  • Page 6 Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

  • Page 7: Overview

    2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port •...

  • Page 8: Applications And Advantages

    Overview Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* • Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products Compatibility with 802.11b/g products •...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Overview (a) Protective Cap The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation. Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or through the provided Desktop Stand. (b) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active. (c) USB Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s USB port.

  • Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter

    At the time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista drivers were not available for release and might not be included on the CD shipped with your product. For information on updated drivers for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support/vista. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
  • Page 11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to select a default location. A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process.
  • Page 12 Installing and Setting up the Adapter When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter. Your installation is now complete. When the installation completes, click on “Finish”. The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear within 3–15 seconds. If it does, continue to follow the prompts.
  • Page 13 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. A.12 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”.
  • Page 14 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. A.16 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click “Connect”...

  • Page 15: B - Installation Process For Windows Operating Systems Other Than

    20 seconds. Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer”...
  • Page 16 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear. Connect the Adapter to your computer.
  • Page 17 Installing and Setting up the Adapter B.10 The Wizard will now install your software. B.11 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the “Found New Hardware Wizard”. B.12 Click “Finish” again to exit the InstallShield Wizard. B.13 Depending on which operating system you are using, you might be required to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 18: C - Configuration

    Installing and Setting up the Adapter C. Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray.

  • Page 19: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray. If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter > Belkin Wireless...

  • Page 20: Network Status

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet.

  • Page 21: Network Status And Solution Tips

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless Utility”.

  • Page 22: Setting Wireless Network Profiles

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. Securing your Wi-Fi If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.
  • Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below).
  • Page 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9.
  • Page 25 Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption. Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key.
  • Page 26 Security To start using security, you must first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these security features can be configured through the web-based interface. See your wireless router’s (or access point’s) manual for directions on how to access the management interface.

  • Page 27: Configuring Your Adapter To Use Security

    N Wireless USB Adapter to use the same security settings. Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled.
  • Page 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9.
  • Page 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now must be configured with the same security settings. WARNING:...
  • Page 30 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you must enter 26 hex keys.
  • Page 31 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. You must now configure each of the computers on your wireless network with the same security settings. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security...
  • Page 32 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used in home and small office networking. From the “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”.
  • Page 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings.
  • Page 34 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of software, and advanced diagnostic tools.
  • Page 35 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Advanced Diagnostic Tools The “Advanced Diagnostic Tools” section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: Look at the lights on your wireless router. If you’re using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The “Power” light should be on.
  • Page 37 Networks” screen. Click “Add” if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 38 If the CD-ROM does not start the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer”...
  • Page 39 Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” on page 20 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow.
  • Page 40 Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do I use? There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to name a few.
  • Page 41 (such as a mini PCI or Intel This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* Common household Common household devices such as devices such as cordless phones cordless phones and microwave and microwave ovens may interfere ovens may interfere with the unlicensed with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Europe: www.belkin.com/support...

  • Page 44: Information

    FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 45 Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product. What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of...
  • Page 46 DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
  • Page 47 Information...
  • Page 48 +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax © 2007 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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