Belkin G Plus User Manual
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 3: Configure........11 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ....12 Accessing the Belkin WNU from the Windows System Tray . -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a computer with a USB port to your network. -
Page 5: 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 6 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 7 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.
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Page 8: Overview
Product Features The Adapter is a wireless LAN USB networking device that works best with the Wireless G Plus MIMO Router. It complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Adapter is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b... -
Page 9: 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 54Mbps • Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products Compatibility with 802.11b products •... -
Page 10: System Requirements
System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB port • Windows 2000 or XP ® Package Contents • Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter • Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual... -
Page 11: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter
IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Adapter. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1. 2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Click “install” to start the installation. Note: If the Belkin Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My... - Page 12 Installing and Setting up the Adapter The first in a series of progress- monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process. Click “Next”. When the installer process is complete, you will see the following screen. Click “Finish”. You might see a screen similar to this one.
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Page 13: Step 2 Insert
Insert the Adapter into your Computer After the software installation is complete, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear. Insert your Belkin Adapter. The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Select “Install the software automatically”... -
Page 14: Step 3 Configure
Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. The Belkin WNU icon can also be found on the system tray. Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin WNU icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility”... -
Page 15: 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 > Belkin Wireless Utility”. The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status”... -
Page 16: Network Status
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem’s source (e.g. -
Page 17: Network Status And Solution Tips
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 18: 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 Network ®... - Page 19 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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). Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol.
- Page 20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods are available: Encryption Methods: Name 64-Bit Wired 128-Bit Wired Wi-Fi Protected Wi-Fi Equivalent Equivalent Access-TKIP Protected Privacy Privacy Access 2 Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP/AES...
- Page 21 104-bit encryption. 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.
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Page 22: Configuring Your Adapter To Use Security
At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain wireless connection, you will need to set your Wireless G Plus MIMO USB Network Adapter to use the same security settings. - Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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.
- Page 24 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 25 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 26 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 27 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...
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Page 28: 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 29 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 30 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. Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility.
- Page 31 Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” on page 15 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
- Page 32 “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 33 Internet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray?
- Page 34 You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager. What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, G Plus, G Plus MIMO, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds.
- Page 35 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart 11Mbps link 5x faster than 10x faster than 10x faster than 15x faster than rate/baseline 802.11b* 802.11b* 802.11b* 802.11b* Common Common Common Common Common household household household household household devices such devices such devices such devices such devices such as cordless...
- Page 36 Troubleshooting Technical Support www.belkin.com You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546...
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Page 37: Information
Information Information... - Page 40 (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 Corporation for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
- Page 41 Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Corporation, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.
- Page 42 Information...