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Belkin F5D8071 User Manual

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  • Page 1 +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax © 2006 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 2 N1 Wireless ExpressCard ™ User Manual F5D8071...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Configure..........12 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ......14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless ExpressCard (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Card allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network.

  • Page 7: 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 8 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 9 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 10: Overview

    ® • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • ExpressCard slot with PCI Express interface, for operation in newer computers with an ExpressCard slot • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption •...

  • Page 11: Applications And Advantages

    Overview 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 12: System Requirements

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

  • Page 13: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    (This may take 15–20 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” icon; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed.
  • Page 14 Installing and Setting up the Card Select a different destination folder for the software installation, or simply click “Next”. The first in a series of progress-monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process. You might see a screen similar to this one.

  • Page 15: Step 2 Insert

    Installing and Setting up the Card Installing and Setting up the Card Step 2 Insert Insert the Card into your Computer After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your ExpressCard now” will appear. Insert your Card. If your notebook computer comes with the wider, universal ExpressCard (ExpressCard/54) slot, align the Card to the left side of the slot and then insert it straight...
  • Page 16 Installing and Setting up the Card The Wizard will now install your software. 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.

  • Page 17: Step 3 Configure

    Installing and Setting up the Card Installing and Setting up the Card Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear.
  • Page 18 Installing and Setting up the Card The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray. Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility” screen. Installation is now complete.

  • 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 ExpressCard > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility”.

  • 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 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 Network ®...
  • Page 23 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).
  • Page 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more 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 Card To Use Security

    N1 Wireless ExpressCard to use the same security settings. Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless ExpressCard supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled.

  • Page 28: Wep Setup

    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 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.
  • Page 30 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 31 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 32 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 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 34 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility...

  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37 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 38 Card to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” on page 17 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow.
  • Page 39 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 card diagnosis, to name a few.
  • Page 40 ® ™ This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin N1 Wireless ExpressCard is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You must disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Cards”...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart 11Mbps link 5x faster than 10x faster 10x faster than Wired speed rate/baseline 802.11b* than 802.11b* 802.11b* over the air* Common Common Common Common Common household household household household household devices such devices such devices such devices such devices such as cordless...
  • Page 42 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 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546...

  • Page 43: Information

    Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8071 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 44 (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 45 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 46 Information...

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