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Belkin N1 User Manual

Belkin N1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax © 2006 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. N1 Wireless Desktop Card Belkin Ltd.
  • Page 2 N1 Wireless Desktop Card User Manual F5D8001...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Step 4: Configure..........13 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ......14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray .

  • Page 6: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware

    • 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 room”—you can work on a networked laptop or desktop...

  • Page 7: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For 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 8 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 9 In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

  • Page 10: Overview

    Wi-Fi products. ® • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • PCI interface, for operation in virtually any desktop computer • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption •...

  • Page 11: Applications And Advantages

    Overview Applications and Advantages Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* • Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products Compatibility with 802.11b/g products • The Card is backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products •...

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    32-bit PCI slot • 128MB RAM or greater • 500MHz processor or greater • Windows 2000 or XP ® Package Contents • N1 Wireless Desktop Card • External Antenna with Cable • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual...

  • Page 13: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed.
  • Page 14 Installing and Setting up the Card Choose a destination folder in which to install the software, or simply click “Next”. The first in a series of progress-monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process. You might see a screen similar to this one.

  • Page 15: Step 2 Insert

    Installing and Setting up the Card Installing and Setting up the Card Step 2 Insert Insert the Card into your Computer Shut down your computer and disconnect your computer’s power cord. Remove the screws behind your computer case that secure the computer cover and remove the cover.

  • Page 16: Step 3 Finish

    Installing and Setting up the Card Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place. Replace the computer’s cover. Plug in the external antenna cable to the connector on the back of the Card. Now that the Card is installed, you can reconnect the power cord and turn the computer back on.
  • Page 17 Installing and Setting up the Card Installing and Setting up the Card The Wizard will now install your software. 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 18: Step 4 Configure

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 4 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. Select a network to connect to from the “Available Networks”...

  • Page 19: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray. If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility”.

  • Page 20: Network Status

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet.

  • Page 21: Network Status And Solution Tips

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless Utility”.

  • Page 22: Setting Wireless Network Profiles

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. Securing your Wi-Fi If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.
  • Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below).

  • Page 24: Wired Equivalent Privacy (Wep)

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9.
  • Page 25 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. 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 Security To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. See your wireless router’s (or access point’s) manual for directions on how to access the management interface.

  • Page 27: Configuring Your Card 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 wireless connection, you will need to set your N1 Wireless Desktop Card to use the same security settings.

  • Page 28: Wep Setup

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9.
  • Page 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.
  • Page 30 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. Each of the computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.
  • Page 31 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking 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 “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”.
  • Page 32 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings.
  • Page 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, a one-click check for software updates, and advanced diagnostic tools.

  • Page 34: Advanced Diagnostic Tools

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Advanced Diagnostic Tools The “Advanced Diagnostic Tools” section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 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 36 “Wireless Networks” screen. Click “Add” if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 37 Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. If the CD-ROM does not start the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the...
  • Page 38 Card to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” on page 17 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow.
  • Page 39 Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do I use? There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to name a few.
  • Page 40 (such as a mini 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.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart 11Mbps link 5x faster than rate/baseline 802.11b* Common Common household household devices such devices such as cordless as cordless phones and phones and microwave microwave ovens may ovens may interfere with interfere with the unlicensed the unlicensed band 2.4GHz band 2.4GHz Compatible...
  • Page 42 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 Singapore: 800 616 1790...

  • Page 43: Information

    20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Belkin declares that F5D8001 (FCC ID: K7SF5D8001) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in the U.S.A.
  • Page 44 (except for shipping charges for the product). What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin Corporation for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
  • Page 45 Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Corporation, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.
  • Page 46 Information...

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