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Page 1: User Manual
Connect your desktop computer to a wider wireless network User Manual Wireless Pre-N Desktop Network Card ���������������� ��� �������� ��� � ������ ������������������������������ ��������� ���������������������� F5D8000... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 4: Install the Wireless Client Utility ....12 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility ..... 14 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility . -
Page 3: Introduction
• Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required – Belkin spares you the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout your home or office •... -
Page 4: 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 wireless router (or access point) antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). - Page 5 Introduction 2. 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 •...
- Page 6 AOL, please review steps 1–4 on pages 2–3 to be sure you have addressed these issues. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. ® ®...
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Page 7: Overview
Overview Product Features The Pre-N Card complies with the 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products. Pre-N products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11g and 802.11b Wi-Fi •... -
Page 8: 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 802.11b products 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products that display the Wi-Fi mark. -
Page 9: System Requirements
Overview PCI Adapter (a) PCI Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s PCI slot (b) CardBus Slot Slot to attach the Notebook Network Card’s CardBus connector (c) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Card is active (d) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (e) CardBus Connector... -
Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Card
Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 1 Install the PCI Adapter 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. Touch any metal part of the case to discharge static electricity, to avoid damage to your product or the computer. - Page 11 Installing and Setting Up the Card Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen. Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place. Replace the computer’s cover. Now that the Card is installed, you can reconnect the power cord, and turn the computer back on.
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Page 12: Step 2 Install The Software Drivers
IMPORTANT NOTE: Install the software before inserting the Card. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setup screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear). Note: If the Wireless Client Utility Setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer”... -
Page 13: Cardbus Slot Of Your Laptop
Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 3 Plug the Notebook Card into an Available PCI Slot on your Desktop 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 14: Step 4 Install The Wireless Client Utility
Click “Next” to accept the default location, or click “Browse” to select a different location before clicking “Next”. Click “Finish” to start the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. A small Signal Indicator icon should appear in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens). - Page 15 Network List. Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. If using with the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router, connect to the “Belkin_Pre-N_” SSID network name. The network name may be followed by six numbers, which are specific to your router.
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Page 16: Using The Belkin Wireless Client Utility
How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Client Utility”. The following screen will appear. - Page 17 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Expanded View ( a ) ( d ) ( e ) (a) Network List List all available networks; double-click on a network to connect. (b) Show BSSID Select this check box if you wish to see the MAC address of the access point or router.
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Page 18: Setting Wireless Network Preferences
Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setting Wireless Network Preferences To create a new Wireless Network Profile, click on the “Create” button, which will open up the “Profile” window. ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( g ) (a) Profile Name Enter a profile name of your choice for the new profile. - Page 19 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility (d) Start Ad-Hoc Network When this option is selected, the Card will create a new ad-hoc network for any available computer in the area that is configured to be used in ad-hoc mode to connect to this computer.
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Page 20: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network
Using the Belkin Wireless Client 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 21 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 22 WPA (with radius server) is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically. 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.
- Page 23 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) manual for directions on how to access the management interface.
- Page 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Client 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 25 Using the Belkin Wireless Client 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 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Client 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 27 Using the Belkin Wireless Client 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 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Notebook or Wireless Desktop Network 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 Wireless Notebook and Wireless Desktop Network Cards to use the same security settings.
- Page 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Select “128-Bit” or “64-Bit” encryption and type your WEP key in the “Key” box. IMPORTANT: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 keys.
- Page 30 Router or Access Point that is Using WPA In order to use WPA, ensure you are using “Windows Wireless Network Utility” instead of the “Belkin Wireless Client Utility” by doing the following: Under Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel >...
- Page 31 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the following screen. 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 radius server.
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Page 32: Monitoring The Status Of Your Network Connection
Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d ) ( e ) ( f ) ( g ) ( h ) ( k ) - Page 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility (g) SSID The network name of the router or access point. (h) BSSID This column will display the router or access point’s MAC address. (i) Signal Quality The signal strength of the related router or access point.
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Page 34: 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 35 Troubleshooting If you’re not using a Belkin Router, please consult your router manufacturer’s user manual for the default name. The name of your wireless network appears in “Network List” If the correct network name is listed in the “Network List”, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: Click on the correct network name in the “Network List”...
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Page 36: Client Utility
Choose “Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see if your CardBus 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 37 Card to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases.
- Page 38 Internet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray?
- Page 39 It’s essential to know which utility is managing your Card. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. To use the Belkin Wireless Client Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and select “View Available Wireless Networks”.
- Page 40 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 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards.
- Page 41 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 54Mbps Common household devices such...
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Page 42: Technical Support
Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking by phone, please call: US: 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 www.belkin.com... -
Page 43: 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 44 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 45 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 47 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. The True MIMO logo is a trademark of Airgo Networks, Inc.
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