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  • Page 1: User Manual

    N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter ™ User Manual F5D8073...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C — Configuration ..........15 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ......16 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles •...

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

    To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,” (i.e. computers enabled by Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapters, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): •...
  • 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 In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. 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

    Wi-Fi products. ® • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • CardBus interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption •...

  • 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 •...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Overview (a) Power LED Lights up when the Adapter is powered up (b) Link/Activity LED Lights up when the Adapter is connected; flashes when wireless activity is detected (c) Adapter Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s CardBus slot System Requirements •...

  • Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter

    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 CARD.
  • Page 11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 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. A window may appear a second time showing the message, “Windows can’t verify the...
  • Page 12 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 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. Select “Locate and install the driver software” to continue. A.10 You might see a screen similar to the one pictured below.
  • Page 13 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 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”. A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click “Connect”.

  • Page 14: B - Installation Process For Windows Operating Systems Other Than Windows Vista

    The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your network connections. The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds. Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation.
  • Page 15 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 lets you know where you are in the setup process.
  • Page 16 Installing and Setting up the Adapter You might see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Continue Anyway” and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    Windows System Tray 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 > Belkin Wireless Utility”.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Setting Wireless Network Profiles

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 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.
  • Page 22 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). 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.
  • Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Protected Access (WPA) the wireless security. However, not all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. Please check your wireless adapter’s user manual to check if it supports WPA. Instead of a hex key, WPA uses only passphrases, which are much easier to remember.
  • Page 24 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 25: Configuring Your Adapter To Use Security

    Security To start using security, you need to 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 by using the web-based interface. See your wireless router’s (or access point’s) manual for directions on how to access the management interface.
  • Page 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will first need to determine which standard is used by the router (or access point).
  • Page 27 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 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client.
  • 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 the computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.
  • Page 30 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings.
  • Page 31 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 32: Troubleshooting

    • Reboot the modem. If you continue to have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router manufacturer’s user guide. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 33 “Available Networks”. Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect. If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (G Plus) Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g) Router, “Belkin54g” is the default name. If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be “WLAN”.
  • Page 34 Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. 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...
  • Page 35 Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” on page 19 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 36 “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on page 2 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Signal strength is poor. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases.
  • Page 37 Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray?
  • Page 38 ® ™ This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters”...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology (802.11g) Speed/Data Up to 54Mbps* Rate* Common household devices such as cordless phones and Frequency microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Compatible Compatibility with 802.11b/g Coverage* Up to 400 ft.* Common—...
  • Page 40 You can find technical support information at networking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: www.belkin.com/support www.belkin.com/...

  • Page 41: Information

    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. Operation is...
  • Page 42 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 43 Information Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical...
  • Page 44 +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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