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Belkin F5D8001 User Manual

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N1 Wireless Desktop Card
Connect your notebook computer to a wireless network
User Manual
F5D8001
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Desktop 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
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
connected computers in your home
• Share a single printer with the entire family
• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email,
and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
• Mobility –you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"—now you can
work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless
range
• Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple
• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking
devices from anywhere in your home

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  • Page 1 F5D8001 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Desktop 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 notebook computer to your network.
  • Page 2 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 2 of 35 • Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office •...
  • Page 3 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network 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...
  • 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 Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important.
  • Page 5 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 5 of 35 Overview Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps • Compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11b products •...

  • Page 6: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    IMPORTANT: 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. [Insert splash page of Belkin Setup Utility screen] Note: If the Belkin Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer”...
  • Page 7 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 7 of 35 1.5 The first in a series of progress-monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process. Click “Next”. 1.6 When the installer is done installing the software, you will see the following screen.
  • Page 8 2.4 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to exit. Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear.
  • Page 9 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 9 of 35 3.3 Select a network to connect to from the “Available Networks” list and click “Connect”.

  • Page 10: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    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. Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility”...

  • Page 11: Network Status

    N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 11 of 35 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 12 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 12 of 35 Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to reconnect. Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”.
  • Page 13 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 13 of 35 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 14 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 14 of 35 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 Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen.
  • Page 15 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 15 of 35 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 16 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 16 of 35 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 17 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 18 Card to use the same security settings. Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless Desktop 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 19 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 19 of 35 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 20 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 20 of 35 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 21 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 21 of 35 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 22 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 22 of 35 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 23 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 23 of 35 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options...
  • Page 24 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 24 of 35 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 25 N1 Wireless Desktop Card.doc Page 25 of 35 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 26: 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 27 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): 3.
  • Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8001, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 32 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 &...
  • Page 33 (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 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 34 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 35 +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax © 2006 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 54g is a trademark of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The mark Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.