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 let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles •...
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): •...
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Introduction • In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor. • Try not to place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
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Introduction Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network 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 Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see page 16 of this manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from other...
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Wireless Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, please go to the networking product section on (www. belkin.com/networking) for more details on (Belkin’s Wireless Range Extender/Access Point). For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website...
Introduction Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g and 802.11b-compliant wireless devices. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other setup •...
PC with one available USB port • Windows® 2000 or XP *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment Package Contents • High-Speed Mode Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD •...
Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LED Blinking Green: Activity Off: No Activity On: Connected to network USB Adapter Desktop stand (Optional Use) The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector. The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection.
WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Adapter Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15–20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named “Files”.
Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter When the installer is done installing the software, you will see the following screen. Click “Finish”. Step 2 Connect the USB Adapter to your PC After the software installation is finished, the message “You can plug in your WLAN adapter now”...
Select the option “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next”. When the installation is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will appear on your desktop. To open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this icon.
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USB Network Adapter A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens) will appear. This is your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. It also indicates the status of your connection: Red: No connection to a wireless network Blue: Connected to a wireless network.
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.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below. The following small icon will also be present in your system tray. Double-clicking on the icon in the system tray will open the Wireless Monitor window.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (a) Current Profile String This indicates the name of the profile you are currently using, if any. If a question mark appears next to the text in this box, it indicates that there is no profile set up for the network you are currently connected to.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your area, select the “AP List” tab. In the window, you will be presented with a list showing you the available networks.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the AP list by clicking on it one time, the detailed information about that network will be available here. You will see what type of network it is (Access Point or Peer-to- Peer), what channel the network is operating on, status of encryption (security) On or Off, and below “Surveyed at:”...
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile Click “Add” to open the new profile screen. Type in a name for the profile. The name can be anything you want. You should pick something easy to remember like “Work”, for your work network or “Home”, for your home network.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility In the “Transfer Rate” box, it is suggested that you leave this on “Automatic” unless there is a specific need to change this setting. Click “Next” to continue. The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings for the network.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your network uses from the Encryption drop-down menu. Please see the section of this manual titled “Securing your Wireless Network” on page 26 for information on which type of WEP encryption to use.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Enter the key in the “Key” box and select the key to use in the “Key Index” drop-down menu. This information should be provided by your network administrator. TIP: Most keys use Key Index 1.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless Network Open the Wireless Monitor windows by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. Click on the “AP List” tab . This will display a list of all of the networks in your area.
WZC are available in the Windows XP help file. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be enabled. If you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you are using “Windows Wireless Network Utility” by doing the following: Right-click on “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your network administrator for further information.
Securing your Wireless Network Securing your Wireless Network Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available.
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Use Security To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points, these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point...
Securing your Wireless Network WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase”...
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Securing your Wireless Network 128-Bit WEP Encryption Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key.
Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If you’re using a Belkin USB Adapter, the tray icon should look like this (the icon may be red, or blue): The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of USB Adapter you have;...
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If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in AP List...
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Troubleshooting If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive.
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Troubleshooting For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your router manufacture’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that a mismatch between the Encryption key settings in your computer and router.
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Available Wireless Networks window. Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network. Once the box is unchecked click OK to close the Window. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless adapter.
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Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards.
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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: Europe: 00 800 223 55 460...
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, F5D7051 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 &...
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Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation 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.
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Information Interoperability Certificate...