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Belkin F6D3000 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility ... . . 14 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection... . . 14 Finding Available Networks in your Area .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • 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 •...

  • Page 6: 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): • Ensure that your router’s (or access point’s) networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling).
  • Page 7 Introduction 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your 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 • Metal cabinets •...
  • Page 8 • For Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with this Card. See this User Manual for more information.
  • Page 9 Introduction For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g standards in order to communicate with other 802.11a- and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 108Mbps. The Card is compatible with 802.11b devices at 11Mbps. 802.11g and 802.11b products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency and 802.11a operates on the 5.0GHz band.

  • Page 11: Applications And Advantages

    Overview Applications and Advantages Wireless roaming with a desktop around the home or office • Offers the freedom of networking without cables. • Compatibility with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products Compatible with existing Wi-Fi that display the Wi-Fi mark. • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install.

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    The part of the Card that fits into your computer’s PCI slot. System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop with one available PCI slot • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP ® Package Contents • Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual...

  • Page 13: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    CD has been placed in. Double-click on the folder named “files” then double-click on the icon named “setup.exe”. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds to appear). Click “Install” to start the installation.

  • Page 14: Step 2: Insert The Card

    Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 2 Insert Insert the Card into your computer 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 15 Installing and Setting Up the Card Remove the metal bracket cover from the back of the computer that corresponds to the PCI slot you selected. If there is a screw, place it in a safe place, as you will be using it to attach the Card to the computer later.
  • Page 16 Installing and Setting Up the Card 2.10 You might see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our hardware has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Continue Anyway” and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 17: Step 3: Connect To A Network

    Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 3 Connect Connect to a network using the Wireless Network Utility Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Wireless Network Utility.

  • Page 18: Using The Belkin Wireless Network Utility

    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Wireless Network Utility. The color of the “Signal Indicator” icon reflects the connection link—green indicates that the Card is connected and red...
  • Page 19 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d ) ( e ) ( f ) (d) Channel Displays the channel the network is on. (e) Encryption Displays “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either 64-bit or 128-bit is enabled, or “WPA”...

  • Page 20: Finding Available Networks In Your Area

    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the “Available Networks” tab to display a list of all available wireless routers (and/or access points) in your area. To connect to an available network, click on the network you would like to connect to from the “Available Networks”...
  • Page 21 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility (a) Network Name The SSID of the router or access point. (b) Signal The signal strength of the related router (or access point). (c) Security Will display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either 64-bit or 128-bit is enabled, or “WPA”...

  • Page 22: Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles

    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Setting up Wireless Network Profiles Using Profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless networks, for instance at home or at work without having to reconfigure your connection each time you connect. This allows you to quickly change from one profile to another profile without having to remember the particular settings of a certain network.
  • Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Step 3 – The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network you are connecting to is not encrypted, leave the “Authentication Mode” in “Off” and click the “Complete” button to save the profile.

  • Page 24: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network

    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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 intrusion. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available.
  • Page 25 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 26 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 wireless products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you may need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.
  • Page 27 Use Security To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For the Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. See your Wireless Router (or Access Point) User Manual for directions on how to access the management interface.

  • Page 28: Wep Setup

    Using the Belkin Wireless Network 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 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Network 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” field and click “Generate” to create a key.
  • Page 30 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used in home and small office networking. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”.
  • Page 31 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WPA (with server) Settings Choose this setting if your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients (network cards). WPA (with server) is typically used in business networks. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA (with Radius Server)”.

  • Page 32: Configuring Your Belkin Wireless Card To Use Security

    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP (see “Securing Your Wi-Fi Network” section of this manual). In order for you to gain wireless connection, you will need to set your Card to use the same security settings.
  • Page 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-PSK (no server): To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a network from the “Available Networks” tab or a profile from the “Profiles” tab and follow steps 1-3 of “Setting up Wireless Network Profiles”...
  • Page 34 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Step 2 – Choose either “TKIP” or “AES” from the “Input Method” drop-down box depending on the WPA-PSK security settings the router (or access point) you are connecting to may be using. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 35 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server or 802.1x: To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a network from the “Available Networks” tab or a profile from the “Profiles” tab and follow steps 1-3 of “Setting up Wireless Network Profiles”...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your wireless router. If you’re using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: •...

  • Page 37: Available Networks

    If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (125HSM) Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g) router, “Belkin54g” is the default name. If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be “WLAN”. If you are using a Belkin Pre-N Router, the default name should be “Belkin pre-N”...
  • Page 38 Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available network, double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the Belkin Wireless Network Utility then click on the “Available Networks” tab.

  • Page 39: Card Is Not Working

    Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available network, double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the Belkin Wireless Network Utility then click on the “Available Networks” window. If you do not see the network you are trying to connect to, click on the “Profiles”...
  • Page 40 Card to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow...
  • Page 41 It’s essential to know which utility is managing your Card. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility. To use the Belkin Wireless Network Utility follow the steps below: Step 1 – Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and select the “Status”...
  • Page 42 PCI or Intel This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters”...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Speed 11Mbps Common household devices, such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Compatible with 802.11g Depends on interference— typically 100- 200 ft. indoors Mature— widely adopted 54Mbps 108Mbps Common Uses the household uncrowded...

  • Page 44: Technical Support

    Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.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 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546...

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47 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 48 Information Wi-FI Interoperability Certificate ®...
  • Page 49 +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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