Belkin Wireless G Ethernet Adapter User Manual
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Page 1: Ethernet Adapter
Wireless G Ethernet Adapter Connect your gaming console or Ethernet-equipped PC to a FASTER wireless network 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless Mbps 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless F5D7330uk... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product Specifications ............... 7 System Requirements ..............7 Package Contents..............7 3 Connecting the Wireless G Ethernet Adapter ...... 8 4 Knowing your Wireless G Ethernet Adapter ....... 9 5 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard ....10 6 Using the Web-Based User Interface ....... 17 7 Troubleshooting .............. -
Page 3: Introduction
“Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” below. Benefits of a Home Network By following our simple setup instructions, your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home •... -
Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance
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): •... - Page 5 Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router (or Access Point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets •...
- Page 6 For more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Guide. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website...
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Page 7: Overview
Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps and 54Mbps. 802.11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products. -
Page 8: Applications And Advantages
Overview Applications and Advantages Wireless roaming 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 hot spot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products Compatibility with 802.11b products •... -
Page 9: Product Specifications
Computing device such as a computer (PC and Mac®) or any device with an available Ethernet port • (Installation Wizard) Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless G Ethernet Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD •... -
Page 10: Connecting The Wireless G Ethernet Adapter
Connecting the Wireless G Ethernet Adapter (a) Power Link LED Solid: Adapter is ON Off: Adapter is OFF (b) Ethernet Link LED Solid: Connected to Ethernet Off: Ethernet disconnected Blinking: Transferring data Green: 10Mbps device connected Amber: 100Mbps device connected... -
Page 11: Knowing Your Wireless G Ethernet Adapter
Install the Hardware Connect the included Ethernet network cable into the LAN port on the back of the Wireless G Ethernet Adapter and plug the other end of the cable to the back of your computer or any other Ethernet-enabled device. -
Page 12: Connecting The Adapter Using The Setup Wizard
Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Important : Your Adapter should work out-of-the-box. You only need to run the Wizard for special settings such as head-to-head play or wireless security. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The “Wireless Ethernet Adapter Setup Wizard” screen should automatically appear. - Page 13 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Select the Adapter you wish to set up and click “Next”. Leave the password blank and click “Next” to continue for initial setup. Note : If this is not your first time setting up this Adapter and you already were assigned a password, enter your password and click “Next”.
- Page 14 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Your Adapter ships with no password entered. You can set the password now or make no changes to the password field to keep your password blank. Click “Next” to continue. Select “Access point”...
- Page 15 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Enter the settings for the wireless network that you will be connecting to. The default SSID of “ANY” will connect your Adapter to the closest network automatically. After you finish entering the settings, click “Next”...
- Page 16 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard b. Subnet Mask: The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the same as your network’s subnet mask. c. Router: Enter the IP address of your network’s gateway (also known as router).
- Page 17 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard c. Passphrase: For 64-bit encryption, your key lengths will be five characters (ASCII text). For 128-bit encryption, your key length will be 13 characters (ASCII text). d. Hex Key: For 64-bit encryption, your key lengths will be 10 hexadecimal characters.
- Page 18 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard You can now connect the Adapter to any Ethernet-equipped device on your wireless network...
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Page 19: Using The Web-Based User Interface
Using the Web-Based User Interface Setting up your computer to use the Web-Based User Interface The default IP address of the Adapter is 192.168.2.225. You will need to set your computer’s IP address to the same subnet such as 192.168.2.224 before you can access the Web-Based Setup Interface. - Page 20 Using the Web-Based User Interface Connecting the Adapter Using your Internet browser, you can access the web-based user interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. Logging into the Web-Based Setup You will see the Web-Based Setup home page in your browser window.
- Page 21 Using the Web-Based User Interface Status (a) Quick Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the pages by clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find. (b) Version Information Shows the firmware version, boot-code version, and hardware version.
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Page 22: Adapter Settings
Using the Web-Based User Interface Adapter Settings (a) Bridge (Adapter) Name: Enter the name of your Wireless Ethernet Adapter here. (b) IP Configuration: • Manually set the Adapter’s IP address - The default IP address of your Adapter is 192.168.2.225. You can modify it to match your network subnet if needed. - Page 23 Using the Web-Based User Interface (d) Subnet Mask: The Adapter’s subnet mask must be the same as your network’s subnet mask. e) Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of your network’s gateway (also known as router). (f) SSID The SSID is the name of your wireless network. This field lets you type in the network name (SSID) you want this Adapter to connect to.
- Page 24 Using the Web-Based User Interface Adapter Settings (con’t) (i) WEP Encryption From the Encryption drop-down menu, select “none”, “64-bit”, or “128-bit” according to your wireless network’s setting. Select “none” if you have not configured your wireless network to use encryption. All wireless devices on your network must share the same network key.
- Page 25 Using the Web-Based User Interface (l) Network Key: Enter a network key only if you have encryption enabled in your wireless network. Type your WEP key in the Network Key box using passphrase or hex key format. All wireless devices on your network must share the same network key.
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Page 26: Site Survey
Using the Web-Based User Interface Site Survey (a) SSID The SSID is the wireless network name. (b) Refresh Clicking the Refresh button will give you the most up-to-date data. (c) Join You can connect to a specific wireless network by selecting the check box and click “Apply Changes”. - Page 27 Using the Web-Based User Interface Restore Factory Defaults Clicking “Restore Defaults” will erase all your current settings. Save Current Settings You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed.
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Page 28: Firmware Update
This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. Firmware Update From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Adapter’s firmware. Updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. For the latest firmware, go to the support section of www. - Page 29 Using the Web-Based User Interface Password The Adapter ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log into the router in the future.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
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 31 Troubleshooting Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are not ON, the problem may be that the Adapter’s power supply is not connected or installed properly. Verify that the Adapter’s power supply is connected to the power port on the Adapter and that the power supply is firmly connected into a working power outlet.
- Page 32 Access Point must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption please go to page 21 of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support.
- Page 33 “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on page 2 of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact 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 34 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.
- Page 35 Troubleshooting Technical Support www.belkin.com www. You can find technical support information at 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 666 040...
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Page 36: 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, F5D7330 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to... - Page 37 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 & RSS 210 Industry Canada.
- Page 38 Information Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).
- Page 39 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...
- Page 40 Belkin Tech Support Europa: 00 800 223 55 460 © 2004 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. BROADCOM, 54g, and the 54g logo are trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.