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Belkin F5D9000 User Manual

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Wireless G Plus MIMO Desktop Card
User Manual
F5D9000

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
3 Installing and Setting up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Step 1A: Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Step 1B: Insert. . . . . . XX
Step 1C: Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX
Step 2A: Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
Step 2B: Insert. . . . . . X
Step 2C: Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX
4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
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Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX
5 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX
6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Step 2C: Configure....XX 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility....X Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray.16...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Page 2 of 62 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Desktop Card (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Card allows you to connect a desktop computer to your network.

  • Page 3: 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.
  • Page 4 F5D9000 revised manual Page 4 of 62 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 5: Overview

    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 more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important.

  • Page 6: Applications And Advantages

    F5D9000 revised manual Page 6 of 62 ® products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility • PCI interface, for operation in virtually any desktop computer •...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    F5D9000 revised manual Page 7 of 62 Continuous Rx: 360±10mA @ 802.11b/g Standby: 200±10mA @ 3.3VDC (max.) Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 65°C Storage Temperature: -20~85°C Humidity: Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,000 ft. (304.8m)*...

  • Page 8: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    F5D9000 revised manual Page 8 of 62 - Installation Software CD containing User Manual Installing and Setting up the Card For users of Windows Vista, refer to the following installation steps: 1A Install IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD.
  • Page 9 F5D9000 revised manual Page 9 of 62 1A.5 Click “Next”.
  • Page 10 F5D9000 revised manual Page 10 of 62 1A.6 Select the location of the installation. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 11 F5D9000 revised manual Page 11 of 62 1A.7 A window may appear with the message, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software” across the top. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system.
  • Page 12 F5D9000 revised manual Page 12 of 62 Insert Insert the Card into an Available PCI Slot on your Desktop Computer 1B.1 Shut down your computer and disconnect the power cord. 1B.2 Remove the screws that secure your computer case cover, and remove the cover.
  • Page 13 F5D9000 revised manual Page 13 of 62 1B.4 Remove the metal port cover from the back of the computer that corresponds to the PCI slot you selected. If there is a screw, put it in a safe place, as you will be using it to attach the Card to the computer later.
  • Page 14 F5D9000 revised manual Page 14 of 62 1B.6 Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously put aside. 1B.7 Carefully screw the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card. Turn the antenna until it is vertical, pointing up.
  • Page 15 F5D9000 revised manual Page 15 of 62 1B.10 You might see a screen similar to the one pictured below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Install this driver software anyway”...
  • Page 16 F5D9000 revised manual Page 16 of 62 1.C Configure Connect to a Network 1C.1 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. (Insert screen shot)
  • Page 17 F5D9000 revised manual Page 17 of 62 1C.2 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. (Insert screen shot) 1C.3 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”. (Insert screen shot) 1C.4 Select an available wireless network and click “Connect”. (Insert...
  • Page 18 F5D9000 revised manual Page 18 of 62 1C.5 Your Card will attempt to connect to the selected network. (Insert screen shot) 1C.6 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter in a network security key or a passphrase. Click...
  • Page 19 F5D9000 revised manual Page 19 of 62 1C.7 After connecting to the network, you may choose to save this network and connect automatically once your Card is in range. (Insert screen shot) 1C.8 The Network and Sharing Center should now show the network connection that you have just made.
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. 2A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2A.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Click “install” to start the installation.** Insert Screen...
  • Page 21 F5D9000 revised manual Page 21 of 62 Note: If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 22 F5D9000 revised manual Page 22 of 62 2A.4 The first in a series of progress-monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process. Click “Next” to install in the recommended destination folder.
  • Page 23 F5D9000 revised manual Page 23 of 62 2A.5 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. Select “Continue Anyway” and follow the on-screen...
  • Page 24 F5D9000 revised manual Page 24 of 62 2A.6 The dialogue box will ask to shut down the computer and insert the Desktop Card. Click the “Shutdown” button to shut down your computer. 2B. Insert Insert the Card into an Available PCI Slot on your Desktop Computer 2B.1 Shut down your computer and disconnect your power cord.
  • Page 25 F5D9000 revised manual Page 25 of 62 2B.3 Locate an empty PCI expansion slot. It is usually white in color. Confirm that the Card will fit into the slot you have chosen. Keep in mind that the included antenna needs to be oriented with the top pointing up. If there are cables and other connectors in the way, try to pick the PCI slot that has the fewest obstructions to the correct positioning of the antenna.
  • Page 26 F5D9000 revised manual Page 26 of 62 2B.6 Now, secure the Card with the screw that you put aside. 2B.7 Carefully screw the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card. Turn the antenna until it is vertical, pointing up.
  • Page 27 F5D9000 revised manual Page 27 of 62 2B.10 Depending on your operating system software, you might see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has...
  • Page 28 F5D9000 revised manual Page 28 of 62 been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Continue Anyway” and follow the on-screen instructions. 2B.11 Click “Finish” to complete the software installation.
  • Page 29 F5D9000 revised manual Page 29 of 62 2B.12 Click “Finish” to end the installation process.

  • Page 30: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    2C.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. [KEEP THE ICON] Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray. [KEEP] 2C.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear.
  • Page 31 F5D9000 revised manual Page 31 of 62 2C.3 Select a network to which to connect from the “Available Networks” list and click “Connect”.

  • Page 32: Accessing The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility From The Windows System

    Installation is now complete. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows...
  • Page 33 F5D9000 revised manual Page 33 of 62 If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility”. The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks.
  • Page 34 F5D9000 revised manual Page 34 of 62 Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to reconnect.

  • Page 35: Setting Wireless Network Profiles

    F5D9000 revised manual Page 35 of 62 The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 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.

  • Page 36: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network

    F5D9000 revised manual Page 36 of 62 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network 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. *Note: Types of security...
  • Page 37 F5D9000 revised manual Page 37 of 62 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). Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol.
  • Page 38 The following section, intended for the home, home office, and small office user, presents a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network. At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods are available: Encryption Methods: Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Name 64-Bit Wired 128-Bit...
  • Page 39 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 40: Configuring Your Belkin Wireless G Plus Mimo Desktop Card To Use Security

    WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use Security To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point).
  • Page 41 F5D9000 revised manual Page 41 of 62 To enable security, you will first need to determine which standard is used by the router or access point. (See your wireless router’s or access point’s manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) [insert F5D9000-18.jpg]...
  • Page 42 F5D9000 revised manual Page 42 of 62 3. 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 43 F5D9000 revised manual Page 43 of 62 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. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9.
  • Page 44 F5D9000 revised manual Page 44 of 62 WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client.
  • Page 45 F5D9000 revised manual Page 45 of 62 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options [insert F5D9000-19.jpg]...
  • Page 46 F5D9000 revised manual Page 46 of 62 The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings. Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, as well as advanced diagnostic tools.
  • Page 47 F5D9000 revised manual Page 47 of 62 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 services to ensure optimal network performance.

  • Page 48: 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 49 2. Open your Wireless Networking 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): 3.
  • Page 50 Computer” icon on your desktop. Choose “Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see if your 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 51 For more information about setting up an SSID, please refer to your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in your computer and wireless router (or access point).
  • Page 52 Once the box is unchecked, click “OK” to close the window. You are now using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to configure the Card. The Card is not detected by operating system. • The Card is not recognized by your desktop computer.
  • Page 53 F5D9000 revised manual Page 53 of 62 2. Touch any metal part of the case to discharge static electricity, which could damage your product or your computer. 3. Remove the Card. 4. Locate a different empty PCI expansion slot. It is usually white in color.

  • Page 54: Information

    *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment. Technical Support 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 UK: 0845 607 77 87...
  • Page 55 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D9000v3, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 56 F5D9000 revised manual Page 56 of 62 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 57 F5D9000 revised manual Page 57 of 62 Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 58 F5D9000 revised manual Page 58 of 62 European Union Notice: Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 59 F5D9000 revised manual Page 59 of 62 This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454–2483.5MHz. For...
  • Page 60 (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 for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
  • Page 61 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship...
  • Page 62 +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax © 2007 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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