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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
Page 2 wireless networking Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card (the Card). This high-speed Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution that is easy to set up and use. The Card transmits at a rate of 11, 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps to let you share files and printers on the... -
Page 5: Knowing Your Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card
Optional Desktop Antenna—F5D6900 (not included) Belkin provides an optional Desktop Antenna to extend the antenna to your desktop. While the antenna that ships with the Card is optimal for most uses, there are some instances where moving the antenna above the desktop is necessary to ensure good signal quality and strength. -
Page 6: Installing And Setting Up The Card
In the utility screen, drag your mouse over the “Install” button, then select “Click here” to start the software installation program. wireless networking The Wireless Desktop Network Card installer will automatically copy all of the needed files to your computer. When prompted, click “Finish” to complete the copy process. -
Page 7: Step 3 -Finishing The Installation
You can insert the software CD and click on the “Uninstall” option in the menu, or you can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the “Add/Remove Programs” option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process. -
Page 8: Using The Card
(recommended). For information on how to use Windows XP to control your Card, consult the Windows XP “Help” files or the Microsoft website. We recommend that you use the software that Belkin provides to manage your Card. You will find the management software easy to use with more functionality. -
Page 9: Windows 98, Me, 2000
Remove the check mark next to “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”. Click “OK”. Windows XP is now configured to let the Belkin software control the Card. Follow the directions in the next section titled “Windows 98, Me, 2000” to operate the Card. -
Page 10: Link Status Tab
P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:09 PM Page 14 wireless networking Link Status Tab Channel Display This displays the current channel that the wireless network is operating on. In a wireless network using a wireless router or an access point, the wireless router or access point determines the operating channel. In a computer-to-computer network, the channel is determined by you. -
Page 11: Configuration Tab
P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:09 PM Page 16 wireless networking Configuration Tab The “Configuration” tab allows you to set different profiles, network names, network types, and adjust the Transmit Rate. wireless networking Using Profiles The first thing you will notice is the “Profile Name” bar. Using profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless networks. -
Page 12: Network Name Box
P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:09 PM Page 18 wireless networking To Select a Profile Click the down-facing arrow next to the “Profile Name” bar. A drop-down list of profiles will appear (see below). Note: If you have not saved any profiles, only the “Default” profile will appear as a selection. Select the profile you want to use by clicking on it. -
Page 13: Transmit Rate
P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:09 PM Page 20 wireless networking To Join an Access Point Wireless Network If you want to join a wireless network that uses an access point or a wireless router: Select “Access Point” in the “Operating Mode” box by clicking the down-facing arrow and highlighting your selection. -
Page 14: Encryption
P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:09 PM Page 22 wireless networking Encryption For security, the 802.11b standard incorporates a method of “scrambling” the data being sent over the air. This is called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). There are two different levels of WEP: 64-bit encryption and 128-bit encryption. -
Page 15: Site Monitor Tab
P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:09 PM Page 24 wireless networking To Create an Encryption Key Manually—FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY Click the “Encryption” tab. Select the rate of encryption you need to use from the drop-down menu. Select “Create Keys Manually”. There are two methods of entering the key, alphanumeric or hexadecimal. If you want to enter an alphanumeric key, select “Alphanumeric:”;... -
Page 16: Wireless Networking Using 802.11B
The US has 11 channels, Europe has 13 channels, and Japan has 14 channels. The following diagram shows a typical Ad-Hoc wireless LAN configuration. Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with Wireless PC with Wireless Desktop Notebook Network Card... -
Page 17: Roaming
P74056_F5D6001_man(fp).qxd 5/3/2002 5:09 PM Page 28 wireless networking wireless networking The diagram below illustrates how a wireless access point acts as a bridge between the wireless BSS and the wired network. Desktop PC Desktop PC Switch Desktop PC Switch Desktop PC Wireless BSS2 Access Point... -
Page 18: Glossary Of Wireless Networking Terms
A group of computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Ad-Hoc Mode Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter Backbone: The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another, where it is unloaded onto a local system. - Page 19 DNS Server Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name (such as belkin.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing “belkin.com”...
- Page 20 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Components may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada- Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 &...
- Page 21 Belkin Components Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.