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Belkin F5D6050 User Manual

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Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter

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Macintosh OS 10.1.5 and 10.2 Version
P73851-B
F5D6050 ver. 2

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter User Manual Macintosh OS 10.1.5 and 10.2 Version P73851-B F5D6050 ver. 2...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank You for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network Adapter, but without the wires.
  • Page 3 Knowing your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Adjustable Antennas Status Light Indicates network activity and power USB “B” socket...

  • Page 4: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter

    4. Double-Click on the file named “Belkin_F5D6050X10********.dmg.gz”. 5. Double-Click on the file named “Belkin_F5D6050X10********.dmg”. 6. Double-Click on the newly mounted disk image “Belkin 11Mbps Wireless USB Adapter”. 7. Double-Click on the Package “F5D6050”. 8. If administrator rights are required, please click the lock icon to make changes.
  • Page 5 Step 2: Connect the Adapter to you MAC 1. While the computer is rebooting, plug the USB cable into the adapter and connect it to an available USB port on your PC or USB hub. Step 3: Configure the Adapter and MAC TCPIP Settings 1.
  • Page 6 8. The Wireless LAN Configuration Utility will open. NOTE: If you already have a wireless router or an access point in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. In most cases, the Adapter will be able to connect to your network automatically.

  • Page 7: Connecting To Your Wireless Network

    Connecting to your wireless network If you already have a wireless router or an access point in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. In most cases, the Adapter will be able to connect to your network automatically. If your wireless network is using encryption, you will need to set the encryption settings of your Adapter to match that of your wireless network.

  • Page 8: Using The Belkin Wireless Lan Monitor Utility

    Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility To run the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility, click on the Hard Drive. Click on the Applications Folder and select Wireless LAN Configuration. When you launch the Belkin Wireless NIC Configuration Utilty (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below.
  • Page 9 Preamble Mode The preamble is a signal used to synchronize the timing between the wireless network Adapter and the Access Point. Some older wireless equipment may not be able to work if this setting is too short. Leaving this setting to “Auto” is the most effective way to ensure the Adapter will connect to any wireless network available.

  • Page 10: The Site Survey Tab

    The Site Survey Tab Clicking on the Site Survey Tab will display a list of all available access points in your area. The following information about each is displayed: BSSID – The MAC address of the access point SSID – The Service Set Identifier (wireless network name) of the access point. Signal Strength –...

  • Page 11: The Encryption Tab

    The Encryption Tab The encryption tab is used to set up the wireless encryption settings. There are two ways to set up the encryption settings of your Adapter. Create with Passphrase or Manual Entry. Select 64-bit from the drop-down menu. You will notice when using 64-bit encryption there are four keys labeled “Key 1”...
  • Page 12 4. You can now select which 64-bit key you want to use from the ”Use WEP Key” set to “1” unless you have a specific reason to use another key. Click “Apply” for the changes to be saved. Encryption is now enabled. Each wireless equipped computer (client) that needs to communicate on the wireless network must be set to the same encryption settings (rate, passphrase and key).
  • Page 13 Operating in Ad-Hoc/Peer-to-Peer Mode Ad-Hoc mode is a peer-to-peer mode (computer-to-computer). To set two or more computers to communicate directly with each other, follow these steps. 1. `Select “Peer-to-Peer” from the Mode box. 2. Enter the channel you want to use in the “Channel” box. wish.

  • Page 14: Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.networking.belkin.com www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 800-223-5546. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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