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Page 1: User Manual
Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter User Manual Macintosh OS 9.xVersion P73851-B F5D6050 ver. 2... - Page 2 Introduction Thank You for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network Adapter, but without the wires.
- Page 3 Knowing your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Adjustable Antennas Status Light Indicates network activity and power USB “B” socket...
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Page 4: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter
Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is provided with the Adapter to allow you to place it as high as possible. The best location is on top of your computer’s monitor. Placing the Adapter on your desktop is acceptable, however, avoid placing the adapter near metal objects such as a computer case or speakers. - Page 5 1. After rebooting the computer, the adapter will be installed. Now click on the Apple Menu. Click on Control Panel and select Belkin USB_Setup. The Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager will start. If you get an error stating “No Wireless Card Found” then make sure you have plugged the USB Wireless adapter into an onboard USB controller or a self powered USB Hub.
- Page 6 2. Click on the Apple Menu and select Control Panel. In the Control Panel select the TCPIP Control Panel. In the Connect Via drop down list select “Belkin USB Wireless Driver 11”. Configure your TCPIP Settings to match your network. Please contact your system administrator for these settings. Click on the close box and then click on...
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Page 7: Connecting To Your Wireless Network
Connecting to your wireless network If you already have a wireless router or an access point in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. In most cases, the Adapter will be able to connect to your network automatically. If your wireless network is using encryption, you will need to set the encryption settings of your Adapter to match that of your wireless network. -
Page 8: Using The Belkin Wireless Lan Monitor Utility
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility To run the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility, click on the Apple Menu. Click on Control Panel and select Belkin USB_Setup. When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utilty (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below. - Page 9 wireless network in the area. To connect to a specific wireless network, you can manually enter the SSID of the known wireless network. Note that the SSID is case-sensitive, so, capital letters do make a difference. To change the SSID, click in the Network SSID field, type the SSID you want, then click “Apply”. PS Mode (Power Save) Enabling Power Save will help reduce battery consumption on a laptop by turning the Adapter OFF after each data set is sent or received to or from the network.
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Page 10: The Site Survey Screen
The Site Survey Screen Clicking on the Site Survey radio button will display a list of all available access points in your area. The following information about each is displayed: BSSID – The MAC address of the access point SSID – The Service Set Identifier (wireless network name) of the access point. Channel number –... -
Page 11: The Encryption Tab
The Encryption Tab The encryption tab is used to set up the wireless encryption settings. There are two ways to set up the encryption settings of your Adapter. Create with Passphrase or Manual Entry. Select 64-bit from the drop-down menu. You will notice when using 64-bit encryption there are four keys labeled “Key 1”... - Page 12 2. Select “Create with Passphrase” (b). 3. Enter a Passphrase and click “Apply”. Clicking “Apply” will generate four keys if you choose 64-bit or 1 key if you choose 128-bit. 4. You can now select which 64-bit key you want to use from the ”Use WEP Key” set to “1”...
- Page 13 Operating in Ad-Hoc/Peer-to-Peer Mode Ad-Hoc mode is a peer-to-peer mode (computer-to-computer). To set two or more computers to communicate directly with each other, follow these steps. 1. `Select “Peer-to-Peer” from the Mode box. 2. Enter the channel you want to use in the “Channel” box. wish.
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Page 14: Technical Support
Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.networking.belkin.com www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 800-223-5546. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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