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F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy
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F5D8011
Belkin
N1 Wireless Notebook Card
User Manual
F5D8011
P75172
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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 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 1: Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Step 2: Insert .......................................... 10
Step 3: Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tray....14
Network Status.........15
Available Networks..............15
Setting Wireless Network Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring your Card to use Security................................22
5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card. Now you can
take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    6 Information ..........38 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network...

  • Page 2: Benefits Of A Home 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 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 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 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 • CardBus interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption •...

  • Page 6: Applications And Advantages

    Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment. (Insert image of F5D8011 v1000 with blue LEDs) (a) Power LED Lights up when the Card is powered up (b) Link/Activity LED Lights up when the Card is connected; flashes when wireless activity is detected...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation.
  • Page 8 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 8 of 43 [Insert 8011_installer.tif – to be updated 5/5] 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 9 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 9 of 43 1.5 The first in a series of progress-monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process.
  • Page 10 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 10 of 43 [insert 8011_Install_3.tif] 1.6 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 11: Step 2: Insert

    F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 11 of 43 2. Insert Insert the Card into your Computer (Please insert image of CardBus insert into laptop) 2.1 After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your Notebook Card now” will appear. Insert your Card. [insert 8011_install_5_Insert_Card.tif]...
  • Page 12 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 12 of 43 2.2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. (This may take 3–15 seconds.) Select “Yes, this time only” and click “Next” to install the hardware. [insert 8011_install_6_New_HW.tif] 2.3 Select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to install the hardware.
  • Page 13 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 13 of 43 2.4 The Wizard will now install your software. [insert 8011_install_7_New_HW_Install.tif]...
  • Page 14 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 14 of 43 2.5 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 instructions.
  • Page 15 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 15 of 43 2.4 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to exit. [Insert 8011_install_10_New_HW_Done.tif]...
  • Page 16 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 16 of 43 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. [KEEP THE ICON] The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear.

  • Page 17: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 17 of 43 Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 3.4 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray. [KEEP] Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility”...

  • Page 18: Network Status

    F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 18 of 43 [KEEP] [KEEP] If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility”. [insert 8011_WNU_Current_Status_Connected.tif] The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks.

  • Page 19: Network Status And Solution Tips

    F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 19 of 43 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 20: Setting Wireless Network Profiles

    F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 20 of 43 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 21: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network

    F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 21 of 43 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. [insert 8011_WNU_Connect.tif] *Note: Types of security Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen.
  • Page 22 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 22 of 43 [insert: 8011_WNU_Connect_Adv.tif] Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more 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 23 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 23 of 43 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: Name 64-Bit Wired...
  • Page 24 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 25: Configuring Your Card To Use Security

    Notebook Card to use the same security settings. Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will first need to determine which standard is used by the router (or access point).
  • Page 26 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 26 of 43 To access the security settings on your Card, click the “My Connections” tab and point to the connection for which you want to change security settings. Click “Edit” to change settings. WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1.
  • Page 27 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 27 of 43 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. 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 28 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 28 of 43 1. Select “WEP” from the 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 29 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 29 of 43 3. 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. 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 30 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 30 of 43 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options [insert 9010-8.tifKEEP]...
  • Page 31 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 31 of 43 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 32 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 32 of 43 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 33: 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 34 2. Open your wireless 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): [Keep the same icon] 3.
  • Page 35 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 36 Card 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 37 From the “Status” tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box. 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 Card. Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel®...

  • Page 38: Information

    F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 38 of 43 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 39 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8011, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful...
  • Page 40 Belkin International, Inc., 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 41 F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 41 of 43 What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin International, Inc., determines that the Belkin...
  • Page 42 INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, 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.
  • Page 43 +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 is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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