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Belkin
Wireless G Desktop Card
User Manual
Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Installing and Setting up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 1: Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 2: Insert. . . . . . 11
Step 3: Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Desktop Card to use Security. . . . . . . . . . 28
5 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Page 2: Introduction
Page 2 of Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G 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 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 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...
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Page 5: Overview
Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. Overview Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. -
Page 6: Applications And Advantages
Page 6 of • Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes • Data rate of up to 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use • External antenna • LED power and network link indicators Applications and Advantages •... -
Page 7: System Requirements
Page 7 of [insert F5D7000- 23.jpg] (Designer we need a new image) (a) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (b) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Card is active (c) Card Connector Fits securely into your computer’s PCI slot (d) Antenna System Requirements... -
Page 8: Installing And Setting Up The Card
Important Note: Install the Software before Inserting the Card 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15– 20 seconds.) Click “install” to start the installation. - Page 9 Page 9 of 1.4 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. 1.5 Once the software is installed, you will be prompted to shut down your computer.
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Page 10: Step 2: Insert
Page 10 of 2. Insert Insert the Card into an Available PCI Slot on your Desktop Computer 2.1 Shut down your computer and disconnect your power cord. 2.2 Remove the screws behind your computer case that secure the computer cover and remove cover. Note: Touch any metal part of the case to discharge static electricity to avoid damage to the product or your computer. - Page 11 Page 11 of 2.4 Remove the metal port cover from the back of the computer that corresponds to the PCI slot you selected. If there is a screw, place it in a safe place, as you will be using it to attach the Card to the computer later. 2.5 Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen.
- Page 12 Page 12 of 2.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Select “Install the software automatically” and then click “Next”. 2.10 You might see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem.
- Page 13 Page 13 of 2.11 The Wizard will now install your software. 2.12 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the Wizard and restart your computer.
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Page 14: Step 3: Configure
Page 14 of 3. Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen. [insert F5D7000 QIG 06.jpg] 3.2 The Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. -
Page 15: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
Page 15 of Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 3.3 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray. [insert F5D7000 QIG 10.jpg] Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility”... -
Page 16: Accessing The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility From The Windows System Tray.16
WNU icon on the Windows system tray on the lower right-hand corner of your computer’s desktop. [insert F5D7000-10.jpg] [insert F5D7000-11.jpg] If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Wireless Networking Utility”. [insert F5D7000 22.jpg]... - Page 17 Page 17 of The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current network status and available networks. Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network, between the computer and router, and between the router and the Internet. In the event of a problem, use the “Network Status”...
- Page 18 Page 18 of Network Status and Solution Tips 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. [insert F5D7000-12.jpg]...
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Page 19: Setting Wireless Network Profiles
Page 19 of 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. [insert F5D7000-13.jpg] Securing your Wi-Fi®... - Page 20 Page 20 of *Note: Types of security 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). [insert F5D7000-14.jpg]...
- Page 21 Page 21 of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the...
- Page 22 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 23 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 24 WPA. WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and (AES) for encryption. For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.
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Page 25: Configuring Your Belkin Wireless G Desktop Card To Use Security
Wireless G Desktop Card to use the same security settings. Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Desktop Card supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled. - Page 26 Page 26 of 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. Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2.
- Page 27 Page 27 of 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...
- Page 28 Page 28 of settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point). If you don’t remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router (or access point).
- Page 29 Page 29 of 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.
- Page 30 Page 30 of 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. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point).
- Page 31 Page 31 of 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options...
- Page 32 Page 32 of [insert F5D7000-19.jpg] 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 33 Page 33 of 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 34: 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release, promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to twice the wireless coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information. Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a Belkin Pre-N Technology Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 600% faster than standard 802.11g*...
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Page 40: 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 41 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Statement 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)
- Page 42 Belkin Corporation 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). What is not covered by this warranty?
- Page 43 Page 43 of All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin Corporation for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
- Page 44 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.
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