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- Page 1 Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network User Manual User Manual Wireless B USB Network Adapter 802.11g Wireless 802.11b Wireless Mbps 2.4GHz Mbps 2.4GHz F5D6051...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1 Introduction ......... 1 Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network ....1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . -
Page 3: Introduction
Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility—you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop... -
Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance
To test whether performance issues are related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and ten feet from the Router. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Important Factors for Placement and Setup While some of the factors suggested below can affect network performance negatively, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning. - Page 5 Introduction 2. Avoid obstacles and possible sources of 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 include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers •...
- Page 6 Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For non-Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual.
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Page 7: Product Overview
Product Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Wireless compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard • USB interface •... -
Page 8: Product Specifications
• PC-compatible desktop or laptop with one available USB slot • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless B USB Network Adapter • Desktop Stand with 5 ft. USB Cable • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD •... -
Page 9: Knowing Your Wireless B Usb Network Adapter
Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter (a) Power Link LED (Amber) (a) Power Link LED (Amber) Solid: Adapter receives power Off: Adapter turned off (b) Link LED (Green) Blinking Slowly: Not linked to a wireless network Blinking Rapidly: Transferring data across a wireless network (c) Desktop Stand Allows you to position your adapter for optimal wireless performance (use is optional) - Page 10 Step 1: Software and Driver Installation 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”.
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Page 11: Installing The Adapter
Installing The Adapter Note to Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to restart the computer. Let the computer restart before going to the next step. Next, you will see an introduction screen. Click “Next” to continue with the installation of the Adapter. - Page 12 Windows 98SE CD. If you don’t have the CD, you need to obtain one. If your computer did not need to restart, the message “You can plug in your Belkin USB WLAN adapter now” will appear. With your computer ON, insert the Adapter into a free USB port on your computer.
- Page 13 A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens) will also appear. This is your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility. It also indicates the status of your connection: Green: Connected to a...
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Page 14: Using The Belkin Wireless Network Utility
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is a central point on your computer that allows you to control your Wireless B USB Network Adapter. Here is a list of the things you can do using the Utility: •... - Page 15 If you choose to use the WZC, directions for operation are available in the Windows XP help file. When you first install the 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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Page 16: Using The Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility
The Belkin Utility will disable itself and enable the WZC. This may take up to 30 seconds. Note: To re-enable the Belkin Utility, double-click on the desktop shortcut. This will disable the WZC and enable the Belkin Utility. This may take up to 30 seconds. - Page 17 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Belkin Utility (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP) When the Utility opens, you will see the Utility screen. The view will be of the Configuration screen. This is the screen you will use most often to choose and change networks.
- Page 18 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network After you install your Adapter for the first time, it will connect to your wireless network automatically. You should not have to do anything further to connect to a network. To manually connect to a wireless network, see the steps below.
- Page 19 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Quick Connect Screen The Utility was designed to offer you two methods of connecting to a wireless network. The Adapter ships with the Utility configured so you can use the Configuration view to select a wireless network.
- Page 20 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen When the Quick Connect screen appears, you will see all of the available networks in the window. Select a network by clicking on the name, then click the “Connect” button.
- Page 21 Creating and Using a Profile Profiles are automatically created when you connect to a network. From the factory, Belkin has also created one profile called “Default”. This is a special profile that will connect to the first wireless network that the Adapter detects. You can remove this profile if you wish. If you want to create the default profile again, simply create a profile with the name “Default”...
- Page 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Name the profile by typing in a name in the Profile Name field. Type in the name of the wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. If the network you are going to be connecting to uses a wireless router or Access Point (this is the most common configuration), leave the box next to “This Network uses an Access Point”...
- Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Prioritizing your Profiles You can change the priority of your profiles so the Utility will connect to the first network in the profile priority list. This feature is useful if you are in an area where you use more than one wireless network. Put simply, the profile at the top of the list will be the first network that the Utility automatically connects to.
- Page 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using Power Save Mode Enabling Power Save will help reduce battery consumption on a laptop by turning the Adapter or parts of the Adapter OFF after each group of data is sent or received to or from the network. Enabling this mode will decrease performance of the Adapter, but may greatly enhance your battery life.
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Page 25: Securing Your Wireless Network
Securing your Wireless Network Securing your Wi-Fi 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. - Page 26 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 or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key.
- Page 27 Securing your Wireless Network letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys. For instance: AF0F4BC3D4 = 64-bit WEP key C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key. Your Adapter uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys.
- Page 28 Use Security To start using security, you need to first enable WEP 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 manual for directions on how to access the management interface.)
- Page 29 Securing your Wireless Network Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Router and Access Point are equipped with WEP encryption to secure your network. By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will need to determine which encryption method you want to use.
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Page 30: Wep Setup
Securing your Wireless Network WEP Setup 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. - Page 31 Securing your Wireless Network 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” field and click “Generate” to create a key.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
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): The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have;... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
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 “Available Networks”... - Page 34 Choose “Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see if your USB device 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 35 SSID please reference your Wireless Router or Access Point 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,...
- Page 36 5-10’ from router. Please see the section titled “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.
- Page 37 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.
- Page 38 Mature — widely Adoption adopted Price Inexpensive 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 310-898-1100 x2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 802.11g...
- 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 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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Page 40: 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, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is... - Page 41 Information 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 & RSS 210 Industry Canada.
- Page 42 Rushden • NN10 6GL • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 © 2004 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Wireless B USB Network Adapter Belkin, Ltd.