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Belkin F5D6050 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Quick Setup – Setting up your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter ..4 Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter ....5 Installing Windows 98/Me .
  • Page 3 Thank You for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network card, but without the wires.
  • Page 4 • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need. Package Contents • Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter • USB Cable • Installation Software CD • User Manual System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop computer or laptop with one available USB port •...
  • Page 5 Adjustable Antennas USB "B" Socket Status Light Indicates network activity and power...
  • Page 6 Windows will prompt you to restart the computer. Please do so. Install the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager software 1. Make sure the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Access your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the “Setup” icon.
  • Page 7 A six-foot USB cable is provided with the Adapter to allow you to place it as high as possible. The best location is on top of your computer’s monitor. Placing the Adapter on your desktop is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as a computer case or speakers.
  • Page 8 Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)". Click "Next" to continue. 5. The following screen will appear. Make sure that your Belkin CD is inserted into your CD-ROM drive and select "CD-ROM drive. Click "Next" to continue.
  • Page 9 8. The following screen will appear. Click "Finish". Windows may prompt you to restart the computer. If so, restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your Adapter will be installed. Go to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10.
  • Page 10 1. Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Connect your Adapter to an available USB port on your PC or USB hub. If you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must be a self-powered hub (connected to a power adapter that is plugged into the wall).
  • Page 11 Click "Finish". Windows may prompt you to restart the computer. If so, restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your Adapter will be installed. Go to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10.
  • Page 12 3. The following screen will appear. Click "Next". 4. The installer will install the needed files to a folder named "C:\Belkin\Wireless USB Adapter". If you wish to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Click "Next" to continue.
  • Page 13 6. Windows will finish installing the software and inform you that setup is complete. You can now launch the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the window on your desktop. Installation is completed.
  • Page 14 Shows the current wireless mode the Adapter is operating in. There are two operating modes: Infrastructure and 802.11 Ad-Hoc. Choose infrastructure mode when connecting your PC to a Belkin Wireless Network Access Point or to a Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router. To change the mode, click "Modify"...
  • Page 15 4. TxRate Displays the current rate of data transmission. There are five rate speeds possible: Fixed 11Mbps—Always transmit and receive at 11Mbps data rate regardless of signal quality Fixed 5.5Mbps—Always transmit and receive at 5.5Mbps data rate regardless of signal quality Fixed 2Mbps—Always transmit and receive at 2Mbps data rate regardless of signal quality Fixed 1Mbps—Always transmit and receive at 1Mbps data rate...

  • Page 16: The Statistics Tab

    The Statistics Tab The “Statistics” tab shows you how much data has been sent and received. Click "Reset" to start at zero. This screen is mostly for diagnostics. Note that the number of unsuccessful data and management frames is recorded. A large number of unsuccessful frames may indicate that there is a problem or interference in your area.

  • Page 17: The Encryption Tab

    The Encryption Tab Select “64-bit” from the drop-down menu. You will notice when using 64-bit encryption there are four keys labeled "Key 1" through "Key 4". Only one key can be used at a time. Keys can be entered manually, but for ease-of-use, the software can generate keys using a "passphrase"...
  • Page 18 1. Select “128-bit” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Clicking "Generate" will generate 4 keys that you can use. 4. Click "Apply" to save the changes. 128-bit Encryption is now enabled. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that needs to communicate on the wireless network must be set to the same encryption settings.
  • Page 19 Now that your wireless adapter drivers have been installed, you can configure the network. For each computer you connect to the network, you must assign a network address to be used by the other computers. Belkin has simplified this process by providing you with the Belkin SOHO Networking Software to configure your computers.
  • Page 20 1. Once your computer has restarted, click "Start", "Programs", highlight "Belkin SOHO Networking" and select "Belkin NetSetup" to launch this easy-to-use computer configurator. The following screen will appear: 2. Select "I am setting up my own network" and click "Next". The following screen will appear.
  • Page 21 “No” and move to step 11. 9. If you clicked “Yes”, you will be prompted to insert a floppy disk into the PC’s floppy disk drive. Label a floppy disk "Belkin Networking" and insert it into the floppy disk drive. Click “OK”.
  • Page 22 Click "Next". 3. Windows will now prompt you to insert the newly created client setup disk into the PC’s floppy drive. Insert the disk you labeled "Belkin Networking" into the floppy drive and click “OK”. The following screen will appear: 4.
  • Page 23 7. When finished filling in the fields, click "Next". The following screen will appear: 8. If you want to share files and printers on this computer, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". If not, select "I do not want to share files and printers on my computer"...
  • Page 24 1. Right-click on "My Network Places" and select "Properties". 2. In the "Network and Dial-up Connections" window, "Local Area Connection" should be available. 3. Right-click on "Local Area Connection" and select "Properties". 4. Highlight "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click on "Properties". 5.
  • Page 25 CD-ROM drives, you must set sharing settings for each PC in the network. Belkin has simplified the sharing of files, peripherals, and Internet connections by providing you with the Belkin NetShare Utility to set up your sharing options. 1. From the “Start” menu, click “Programs”...
  • Page 26 4. If you double-click on the “Entire Network” icon, all network resources available to you will be accessible. 5. If you press the “File Sharing” tab, the following screen will appear: 6. This screen will show you all the PC drives available for sharing with the entire network.
  • Page 27 10.Click on the “Printers” tab and the following screen will appear: 11.This screen will list all printers connected to your PC. Highlight the printer you would like to share (or not share) and select the “Sharing” button. The following screen will appear: 12.Select the preferred sharing option for this printer.
  • Page 28 1. From the “Start” menu, go to “Programs” and select “Belkin NetShare Utility”. The following screen will appear: 2. Select “Browse Your Network”. The following screen will appear: 3. Double-click on the “Entire Network” icon and your workgroup will appear.
  • Page 29 Ad-Hoc An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Ad-Hoc Mode PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter Backbone The core infrastructure of a network.
  • Page 30 Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. Roaming A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network. Desktop PC Notebook with Wireless Switch Desktop PC Notebook Network Card BSS2 Wireless Network Notebook with Wireless...
  • Page 31 Address DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to have a domain name (such as belkin.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "belkin.com"...
  • Page 32 Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the NAT capability of the Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

  • Page 33: Fcc Statement

    • 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 Components may void the users authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 34: Canada- Industry Canada (Ic)

    • EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 35 Belkin Components 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 37 7 Bowen Cresent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (2) 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (2) 4325 4277 P73947-A © 2002 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 150000012500E R01...