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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility ....14 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility ... . . 14 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Card (the Card). The Card features 802.11g and 802.11a technology, which allows you to share networked files and resources wirelessly. The Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wires. -
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 Cards, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): •... - Page 5 Introduction 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets •...
- Page 6 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your router (or access point). Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/ Access Point. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important.
- Page 7 Introduction If you need warranty or technical support during the warranty support period, you can locate the HP support location nearest you on: http://www.hp.com/support When you contact HP or an authorized HP service provider, please have available the product model name and model number, the applicable error messages, and type of operating system.
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Page 8: Overview
Overview Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g standards in order to communicate with other 802.11a- and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 108Mbps. The Card is compatible with 802.11b devices at 11Mbps. 802.11g and 802.11b products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency and 802.11a operates on the 5.0GHz band. -
Page 9: 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 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products • Compatible with existing Wi-Fi networks and with other products ® that display the Wi-Fi mark. -
Page 10: System Requirements
The part of the Card that fits into your computer’s PCI slot. System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop with one available PCI slot • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP ® Package Contents • Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual... -
Page 11: Installing And Setting Up The Card
Step 1 Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Card. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds to appear). Click “Install” to start the installation. -
Page 12: Step 2: Insert The Card
Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 2 Insert Insert the Card into your computer You will be prompted to remove the CD and insert your Card. To do so, remove the software CD from the CD-ROM drive then shut down your computer and disconnect the power. - Page 13 Installing and Setting Up the Card Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen. Apply pressure as needed until the connector is fully seated. Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place.
- Page 14 Installing and Setting Up the Card 2.10 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to exit.
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Page 15: Step 3: Connect To A Network
Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 3 Connect Connect to a network using the Wireless Network Utility Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Wireless Network Utility. -
Page 16: Using The Belkin Wireless Network Utility
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Wireless Network Utility. The color of the “Signal Indicator” icon reflects the connection link—green indicates that the Card is connected and red... - Page 17 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility ( a ) ( b ) ( c ) ( d ) ( e ) ( g ) ( f ) (d) Channel Displays the channel the network is on. (e) Encryption Displays “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either 64-bit or 128-bit is enabled, or “WPA”...
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Page 18: Finding Available Networks In Your Area
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the “Available Networks” tab to display a list of all available wireless routers (and/or access points) in your area. To connect to an available network, click on the network you would like to connect to from the “Available Networks”... - Page 19 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility (c) Security Will display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either 64-bit or 128-bit is enabled, or “WPA” when WPA is enabled. (d) Type Will display the network type of either “Access Point” if connected to a router (or access point) or “Ad-Hoc”...
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Page 20: Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Setting up Wireless Network Profiles Using Profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless networks, for instance at home or at work without having to reconfigure your connection each time you connect. This allows you to quickly change from one profile to another profile without having to remember the particular settings of a certain network. - Page 21 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Step 3 – The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network you are connecting to is not encrypted, leave the “Authentication Mode” in “Off” and click the “Complete” button to save the profile.
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Page 22: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network
Using the Belkin Wireless Network 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 23 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. Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key.
- Page 24 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. Most wireless products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you may need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.
- Page 25 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) User Manual for directions on how to access the management interface.
- Page 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Network 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 27 Using the Belkin Wireless Network 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 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Network 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 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Network 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)”.
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Page 30: Configuring Your Belkin Wireless Card To Use Security
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP (see “Securing Your Wi-Fi Network” section of this manual). In order for you to gain wireless connection, you will need to set your Card to use the same security settings. - Page 31 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Step 3 – The next screen allows you to select the encryption key “Input Method” using alphanumeric, hexadecimal, or passphrase. Most WEP encryption keys are hexadecimal consisting of letters A through F and numbers 0 through 9.
- Page 32 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Step 2 – Choose either “TKIP” or “AES” from the “Input Method” drop-down box depending on the WPA-PSK security settings the router (or access point) you are connecting to may be using. Click “Next” to continue.
- Page 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server or 802.1x: To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a network from the “Available Networks” tab or a profile from the “Profiles” tab and follow steps 1-3 of “Setting up Wireless Network Profiles”...
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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: •... - Page 35 If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (125HSM) Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g) router, “Belkin54g” is the default name. If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be “WLAN”. If you are using a Belkin Pre-N Router, the default name should be “Belkin pre-N”...
- Page 36 Troubleshooting Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available network, double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the Belkin Wireless Network Utility then click on the “Available Networks” tab. Click on the “Profiles” box if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and click “Add”.
- Page 37 Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available network, double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the Belkin Wireless Network Utility then click on the “Available Networks” window. If you do not see the network you are trying to connect to, click on the “Profiles”...
- Page 38 Troubleshooting encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Problem: Date transfer is sometimes slow. Solution: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases.
- Page 39 It’s essential to know which utility is managing your Card. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility. To use the Belkin Wireless Network Utility follow the steps below: Step 1 – Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and select the “Status”...
- Page 40 Solution: 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. You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters”...
- Page 41 Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps 108Mbps Common Common Uses the Common household household uncrowded household devices, such devices, such 5GHz band devices such as cordless as cordless which is not as cordless phones and phones and susceptible phones and microwave microwave...
- Page 42 Troubleshooting Technical Support If you need warranty or technical support during the warranty support period, you can locate the HP support location nearest you on: http://www.hp.com/support When you contact HP or an authorized HP service provider, please have available the product model name and model number, the applicable error messages, and type of operating system.
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Page 43: Information
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Belkin declares that F6D3000-HP ( FCC ID: K7S-F6D3000V2 ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. - Page 44 Information 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 & RSS 210 Industry Canada.
- 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.
- Page 46 © 2005 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. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED”...