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Page 1: User Manual
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation ....10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility ..... 12 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility . -
Page 3: Introduction
• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin wireless network: Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated “computer •... -
Page 4: 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 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. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets •...
- Page 6 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our...
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Page 7: Overview
Overview Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps or the faster G Plus. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps (or 125Mbps* using G Plus) and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi... -
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 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using G Plus • Provides immediate wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b and 802.11g products Compatibility with 802.11b products... -
Page 9: System Requirements
Overview Storage Temperature: Humidity: Typical Operating Range: up to 700 ft.* (213m) (a) Activity LED Indicates wireless activity when blinking (b) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (c) Card Connector Indicates the side of the Card that fits into your computer’s PCI slot (d) Antenna System Requirements •... -
Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Card
Important note: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. Note: If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, open your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon. -
Page 11: Step 2 Insert The Card Into The Computer
Installing and Setting up the Card Step 2 Step 2 Insert the Card into the Computer Insert the Card into the Computer WARNING: Be sure to power off your computer and disconnect your power cord before opening up your computer. Choose an installation location. -
Page 12: Step 3 Let Windows Finish The Installation
Installing and Setting up the Card Installing and Setting up the Card Step 3 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation Let Windows Finish the Installation Remove the metal port cover from the back of the computer that corresponds to the PCI slot you selected. - Page 13 Installing and Setting up the Card Depending on the version of Windows you are using, you might also see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem as the drivers have been fully tested and are compatible with this Windows operating system.
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Page 14: Using The Belkin Wireless Setup Utility
The following screen will appear: (f,g) Next, clicking on the “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card. The “Advanced” button will take you to the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility. -
Page 15: Setting Wireless Network Preferences
Setting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. Let this Tool Manage your Wireless Settings Checking this box will allow the Belkin Wireless Utility to control the settings of the Card. Enable Radio Use this option to turn your wireless network radio ON or OFF. You may want to turn the radio off while in airplanes or to conserve the battery life of your mobile computer. - Page 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility (a) Any Available Network (Access Point Preferred) When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available network in the area. Wireless router (or access point) networks will be preferred networks over Ad-Hoc networks.
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Page 17: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network
Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Securing your Wi-Fi 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. - Page 18 Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit 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 and 128-bit WEP. Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key.
- Page 19 This is typically found in a business environment. For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have...
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Page 20: Setting Up Your Belkin Wireless Router (Or Access Point) To Use Security
Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Router and Access Point are equipped with the latest WPA security feature. They also support the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled. -
Page 21: Wep Setup
Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility 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”... - Page 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility 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”...
- Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”. Enter your network key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients (network cards) that you want to include in your wireless network.
- Page 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Click “Apply Changes” to finish. IMPORTANT: You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings.
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Page 25: Configuring Your Belkin Wireless G Notebook And Wireless G Desktop Cards To Use Security
Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Notebook and Wireless G Desktop Cards 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 a wireless connection, you will need to set your Wireless G Notebook and Wireless G Desktop Cards to use the same security settings. - Page 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Important: A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 characters. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 keys. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router (or access point).
- Page 27 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK”. Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box. Important: WPA-PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A–Z and 0–9. For WPA-PSK, you can enter eight to 63 keys. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router (or access point).
- Page 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router (or Access Point) that uses WPA Double-click the Signal Indicator icon “Wireless Network Properties” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card.
- Page 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Under the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated router or as indicated by your network administrator. Click “OK” to save the settings.
- Page 30 Manufactured by Belkin For WPA wireless desktop and wireless notebook cards that are NOT manufactured by Belkin, which are not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a free download from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access” is available.
- Page 31 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility 4. Clicking the “Configure” button will allow you to choose your network authentication type. 5. For home or small business users, select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Authentication”. 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.
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Page 32: Monitoring The Status Of Your Network Connection
Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Click on the “Link Status” tab. (a) Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the wireless network name. This field shows the current network name that you are connected to. - Page 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility channel can be set manually. All computers using Ad-Hoc mode (computer-to-computer) need to operate under the same channel. (f) Client IP Address Shows the IP address of the computer. The IP address is obtained automatically by default. You may set the IP address manually through Windows “Networking Properties”.
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Page 34: Monitoring Data Transfer
Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Monitoring Data Transfer Click on the “Statistics” tab. The “Statistics” tab shows you how much data has been sent and received and if any errors occurred. This screen is mostly for diagnostics. Note that the number of data packets lost is recorded. -
Page 35: Finding Available Networks In Your Area
Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the “Site Monitor” tab. Clicking on the “Site Monitor” tab will display a list of all available wireless routers (or access points) in your area. (a) Network Name (SSID) The network name of the wireless router (or access point). -
Page 36: Performing Diagnostic Tests On Your Computer
Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Computer Click on the “Diagnostics” tab. This page allows you to perform several diagnostic tests that are available for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop Card. (a) Control Registers This test verifies the read and write capabilities of the network controller registers by writing various values to the registers and verifying the result. - Page 37 Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility (d) Interrupt Test This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to receive interrupts from the network controller. (e) Loopback Test This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to send and receive packets from the network controller.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
“Available Networks”. Available networks are wireless networks you can connect to. If you are using a Belkin Wireless G or Wireless G Plus Router, “Belkin54g” is the default name. If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be “WLAN”. - Page 39 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 the list of “Available Networks”.
- Page 40 Choose “Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see if your Card is listed without any errors. If an error is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. Link LED is blinking slowly; cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet.
- Page 41 Card to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see the “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” section in this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow.
- Page 42 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 Setup Utility to configure the Card. The Card is not detected by my operating system.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting 2. Touch any metal part of the case to discharge static electricity, which could damage your product or your computer. 3. Remove the Card. 4. Locate a different empty PCI expansion slot. It is usually white in color. 5. Confirm that the Card will fit into the slot you have chosen. Keep in mind that the included antenna needs to be oriented with the top pointing up.
- Page 44 Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps;...
- Page 45 You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 www.belkin.com or . If you want to contact technical support...
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Page 46: Information
Information Wi-Fi ® Interoperability Certificate... - Page 47 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, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 48 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 &...
- Page 49 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.
- Page 50 +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax © 2005 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. The mark Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED”...
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