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1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1
Benefits of a Home Network ................................................................................. 1
Advantages of a Wireless Network ....................................................................... 1
Optimal Performance ............................................................................................ 2
2 Overview ............................................................................................................ 5
Product Features .................................................................................................. 5
Applications and Advantages ................................................................................ 6
Product Specifications ......................................................................................... 6
System Requirements ........................................................................................... 7
Package Contents ................................................................................................. 7
3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter ................................................................ 8
A - Installation Process for Windows Vista ......................................................... 8
Vista .................................................................................................................... 13
C - Configuration ............................................................................................. 16
4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ................................................... 17
the Windows System Tray .................................................................................. 17
Network Status.................................................................................................... 18
Available Networks ............................................................................................. 18
Network Status and Solution Tips ....................................................................... 19
Setting Wireless Network Profiles ....................................................................... 20
Securing your Wi-Fi Network .............................................................................. 20
Configuring your Adapter to use Security ........................................................... 25
5 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 34
6 Information ...................................................................................................... 42
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter. Now you can take
advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your
home and office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a
notebook computer to your network. Please be sure to read through this User
Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement
of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance".
Benefits of a Home Network
Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:
• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers
in your home
• Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
6 Information ...................... 42 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network. -
Page 2: Advantages Of A Wireless Network
• 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 3 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router’s (or access point’s) antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling).
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Overview
802.11b/g Wi-Fi products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus- power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption •... -
Page 6: Product Specifications
16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 6 of 57 • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: 32–140 degrees F (0–60 degrees C) - Page 7 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. Click “Next” to begin the installation process. [Insert screen shot] 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;...
- Page 8 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 8 of 57 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to select a default location. [insert 8011_Install_2.tif – to be updated 8/1]...
- Page 9 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 9 of 57 A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process. [insert 8011_Install_3.tif] A window may appear a second time showing the message, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software”. This DOES NOT indicate a problem.
- Page 10 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 10 of 57 When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter. Your installation is now complete. (Insert screen shot) When the installation completes, click on “Finish”. (Insert screen shot)
- Page 11 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 11 of 57 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear within 3–15 seconds. If it does, continue to follow the prompts. Select “Locate and install the driver software” to continue.
- Page 12 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 12 of 57 A.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 13 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 13 of 57 A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. (Insert screen shot) A.12 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. (Insert screen shot)
- Page 14 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 14 of 57 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”. (Insert screen shot) A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click “Connect”. (Insert screen shot)
- Page 15 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 15 of 57 A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. (Insert screen shot) A.16 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click “Connect”...
- Page 16 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 16 of 57 A.17 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range. (Insert screen shot) A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made.
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Page 17: B - Installation Process For Windows Operating Systems Other Than Windows Vista
IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds. Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation. - Page 18 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 18 of 57 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 19 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 19 of 57 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to select a default location.
- Page 20 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 20 of 57 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process.
- Page 21 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 21 of 57 After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear. Connect the Adapter to your computer. (Please insert image of Adapter insert into laptop) The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3–15 seconds. If it does, select “Install the software automatically”...
- Page 22 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 22 of 57 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 instructions.
- Page 23 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 23 of 57 B.10 The Wizard will now install your software. B.11 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the “Found New Hardware Wizard”.
- Page 24 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 24 of 57 B.12 Click “Finish” again to exit the InstallShield Wizard.
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Page 25: C - Configuration
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. The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. - Page 26 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 26 of 57 Select a network to which to connect from the “Available Networks” list and click “Connect”.
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Page 27: Accessing The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility From The Windows System Tray
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 28: Network Status
Page 28 of 57 [KEEP] [KEEP] If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility”. [insert 8011_WNU_Current_Status_Connected.tif] – use the same screenshot The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. -
Page 29: Available Networks
16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 29 of 57 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 30: Setting Wireless Network Profiles
16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 30 of 57 To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless Utility”. The default screen will be the “Current Status” tab and the “Network Status” section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. -
Page 31: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network
16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 31 of 57 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 32 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 32 of 57 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). Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol.
- Page 33 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 33 of 57 check your wireless adapter’s user manual to check if it supports WPA. Instead of a hex key, WPA uses only passphrases, which are much easier to remember. 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.
- Page 34 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. Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key.
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Page 35: Configuring Your Adapter To Use Security
Page 35 of 57 To start using security, you must 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 through the web-based interface. See your wireless router’s (or access point’s) manual for directions on how to access the... - Page 36 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 36 of 57 3. Advanced Configuration Method: For manual connection to a secured network. WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption. It does not provide additional security. Instead, it standardizes the method for securing your wireless network. On your client utility, WPS-enabled networks are denoted with the key icon.
- Page 37 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 37 of 57 If the process is started from the client, you will see this message: The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes. PIN: Your notebook computer has an 8-digit PIN that is associated with WPS. Select the WPS-enabled network and click “Connect”...
- Page 38 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 38 of 57 The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes. If desired, you may connect manually to a WPS-enabled network. Click on the “Advanced” tab to open the following window:...
- Page 39 WPS. The Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled.
- Page 40 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 40 of 57 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. 2. 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 41 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 41 of 57 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 must be configured with the same security settings. 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 42 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 42 of 57 – use the same screenshot 3. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. You must now configure each of the computers on your wireless network with the same security settings.
- Page 43 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 43 of 57 (no server) is typically used in home and small office networking. 1. From the “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”. 2. Enter your network key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols.
- Page 44 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 44 of 57 Wireless Networking Utility Options [insert 9010-8.tifKEEP– use the same screenshot] 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, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of software, and advanced diagnostic tools.
- Page 45 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 45 of 57 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.
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Page 46: 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 47 3. The window that opens should have a list of “Available Networks”. Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect. If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (G Plus) Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g) Router, “Belkin54g” is the default name.
- Page 48 CD drive. If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer”...
- Page 49 Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” on page 16 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow.
- Page 50 Once the box is unchecked, click the “Close” button to close the window. You are now using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to configure the Adapter. The Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable when computer a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel®...
- Page 51 Page 51 of 57 This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You must disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters”...
- Page 52 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 52 of 57 Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless G Plus N MIMO N1 MIMO Technology (802.11g) MIMO (draft 802.11n (draft (802.11g with MIMO) 802.11n with MIMO with MIMO) MRC) Speed/Data Up to Up to Up to...
- Page 53 16030_P75451-A_F5D8053-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl.doc Page 53 of 57 Advantage Common— Better Enhanced Leading widespread coverage speed and edge— best use for coverage coverage Internet consistent sharing speed and throughput range *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment. **This Adapter is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802.11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results.
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Page 54: Information
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, F5D8053, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject... - Page 55 Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product. What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product).
- Page 56 Page 56 of 57 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 57 DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.