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Belkin N1 MIMO User Manual

Belkin N1 MIMO User Manual

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  • Page 1: Usb Adapter

    N1 Wireless USB Adapter User Manual F5D8051ea...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless USB 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 notebook computer to your network .

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware

    (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 5 . 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 6 Introduction For more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual . 5 . Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important . Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used...

  • Page 7: Overview

    300Mbps* . The Adapter is also compatible with 802 . 1 1g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802 . 1 1b products at 11Mbps . The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi products . ® • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2 .0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Data rate of up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g),...

  • Page 8: 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 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 – The Adapter is backward- compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Difficult-to-wire environments – Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Difficult-to-wire environments –...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Overview (a) Protective Cap – The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation . Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or through the provided Desktop Stand . (b) Power/Activity LED – Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active . (c) USB Connector –...

  • Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter

    Installing and Setting up the Adapter A . Installation Process for Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER . Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive . Select the “Run Installer .exe” option . You may see a window titled, “An unidentified program wants access to your computer”...
  • Page 11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter The software will automatically install the driver . You may see a window titled, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software” . This is normal and does not indicate a problem . Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system .
  • Page 12 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.10 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu . A.11 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks” . English...
  • Page 13 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.12 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network” . A.13 Select an available wireless network and click “Connect . ” English...
  • Page 14 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.14 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network . A.15 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter in a network security key or a passphrase .
  • Page 15 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.16 After connecting to the network, you may choose to save this network and connect automatically once your Adapter is in range . A.17 The Network and Sharing Center should now show the network connection that you have just made .

  • Page 16: Windows Vista

    IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive . The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear . (This may take 15–20 seconds .) Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation . Note: If the Belkin Wireless Adapter...
  • Page 17 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 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 18: C - Insert

    Installing and Setting up the Adapter Insert the Adapter into your Computer C . Insert After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear . Insert your Adapter . The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear .
  • Page 19 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 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 20: D Configure

    Installing and Setting up the Adapter Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility D Configure After restarting your computer, double- click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen . D .2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear .
  • Page 21 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 . English 19...

  • Page 22: 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 USB Network Adapter > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility” .

  • Page 23: 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 24: Network Status And Solution Tips

    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” . The default screen will be the “Current Status”...

  • Page 25: 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 26 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) . English...
  • Page 27 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 28 . 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 .
  • Page 29 (or Access Point) to 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 (or Access Points), these security features can be configured by using the web- based interface .

  • Page 30: Configuring Your Adapter To Use Security

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard . By default, wireless security is disabled . To enable security, you first must determine which standard is used by the router (or access point) .

  • Page 31: 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. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys.
  • Page 32 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WARNING: I f 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 . Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point) .
  • Page 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WARNING: I f 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 . Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point) .
  • Page 34 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings . Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of software, and advanced diagnostic tools .
  • Page 35 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 services to ensure optimal network performance .

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    2. 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 Wireless Card, the tray icon should look like this (the icon may be red or green):...
  • Page 37 “Available Networks” . Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect. If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (G Plus) Router, or Belkin 802 . 1 1g (54g) Router, “Belkin54g” is the default name . If you are using a Belkin 802 . 1 1b Router, the default name should be “WLAN”.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    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 39 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 . Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet .
  • Page 40 “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 41 Internet . For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature . If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support . Why are there two wireless utilities in my...
  • Page 42 ® ™ This condition occurs if your computer has a built- in wireless card while your Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter 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 Adapters”...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart 11Mbps linvk rate/ 5x faster than 10x faster 10x faster than Wired speed over baseline 802 .11b* than 802 .11b* 802 .11b* the air* Common Common Common Common Common household devices household devices household devices household devices...
  • Page 44 *National call rates may apply You can find additional support information on our website www .belkin .com through the tech-support area . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number you need from the list below* .
  • Page 45 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc ., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8051 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this...

  • Page 46: Information

    (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 for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with .
  • Page 47 Information Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product . All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser . If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical...

  • Page 48: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Manufacturer : BELKIN LTD, EXPRESS BUSINESS PARK, SHIPTON WAY ,RUSHDEN NN10 6GL ENGLAND Representative : Belkin Ltd (residing in the EC holding the TCF) N1 Wireless USB Adapter Product / Apparatus Type Number...
  • Page 49 For use In oPerates on CHanneLs 1-13 restricted use in Certain Countries Class 2 equipment For information on product disposal please refer to http://environmental.belkin.com English...
  • Page 50 Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN60950-1:2001 A11:2004 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN50361 : (2001-07)
  • Page 51 [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ za ízení] je ve shod se základními požadavky a dalšími esky p íslušnými ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. [Czech] Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets typebetegnelse] Dansk overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. [Danish] Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in Übereinstimmung mit den Deutsch...
  • Page 52 N1 Wireless USB Adapter © 2007 Belkin International, Inc . All rights reserved . All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed . Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Belkin Ltd. Belkin SAS...

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