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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Wireless G USB Network Adapter User Manual F5D7050...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Connect and Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . . . . . . . . . . 18 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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 No cabling required –...

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance

    10 feet away 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 . Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning;...
  • Page 5 Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens . Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that...
  • Page 6 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 .
  • Page 7 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router . 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 or call Belkin Technical Support at:...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Product Features The Wireless G USB Network Adapter complies with the IEEE 802 .11g standard in order to communicate with other 802 .11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps or the faster G Plus . • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other setup • USB 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience in virtually any desktop or notebook computer • WPA™, WPA2™, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit...

  • Page 9: Applications And Advantages

    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 54Mbps Provides immediate wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802 .11b and 802 .11g products • Compatibility with 802.11b products 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with...

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    Overview System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista ® ® Package Contents • Wireless G USB Network Adapter with Desktop Stand (and attached USB cable) • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual...

  • Page 11: Knowing Your Wireless G Usb Network Adapter

    Knowing your Wireless G USB Network Adapter (b) Activity LED (a) Protective Cap (c) USB Adapter (d) Desktop Adapter Base (Optional Use) (a) Protective Cap The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector . The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection .

  • Page 12: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter

    Click “Next” to begin the installation process . 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; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed .
  • Page 13 Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A1.4 When prompted, please plug in your Adapter on a USB port on your computer . A1.5 A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process . A1.6 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear within 3–15 seconds. If it does,...

  • Page 14: Step 2 Connect And Configure

    Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A1.8 When the installation completes, click on “Finish” . Next, a screen appears indicating that hardware installation is taking place; then, another indicates that the process is complete . Installation is now complete . Step 2 Connect and Configure A2.1...
  • Page 15 Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A2.2 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks” . A2.3 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network” . A2.4 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click “Connect”...
  • Page 16 Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A2.6 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase . Click “Connect” after you have done so . A2.7 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when...

  • Page 17: Installation Process For Windows Operating Systems

    “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation . 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; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed .
  • Page 18 Installing and Setting Up the Adapter B1.4 After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear . Connect the Adapter to your computer . B1.5 You might see a screen similar to this one . This DOES NOT mean there is a problem .

  • Page 19: Step 2 Connect And Configure

    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” screen . Installation is now complete .

  • Page 20: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows system tray on the lower right-hand corner of your computer’s desktop . If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility” .
  • Page 21 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The Wireless Network Utility’s (WNU) default screen is the “Current Status” tab . This tab displays the current network status and available networks . Network Status This window displays the connection status of the current network, between the computer and router, and between the router and the Internet .
  • Page 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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. The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting tips .

  • Page 23: Setting Wireless Network Profiles

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 . Securing your Wi-Fi Network ®...
  • Page 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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) .
  • Page 25 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and...
  • Page 26 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 .
  • Page 27 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 .

  • Page 28: Configuring Your Belkin Wireless G Usb Network Adapter

    . Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) . It also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network .
  • Page 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption . It does not provide additional security, but rather, standardizes the method for securing your wireless network . On your client utility, WPS-enabled networks are denoted with the key icon . You may use either the PBC or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network .
  • Page 30 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 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 31: Wep Setup

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu . After selecting WEP encryption mode, enter the key that’s been set up in your wireless router (access point) by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase”...
  • Page 32 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu . After selecting your WEP encryption mode, enter the key that’s been set up in your wireless router (access point) by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase”...
  • Page 33 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking 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 “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select “WPA- PSK”...
  • Page 34 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) provides the user with the ability to customize his or her WNU settings .
  • Page 35 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, as well as advanced diagnostic tools .
  • Page 36 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect . If you are using a 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”.
  • Page 38 . If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support . The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of “Available Networks”.
  • Page 39 SSID . 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 .
  • Page 40 Adapter to connect to the router . For more information about encryption, please see the “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” section in this manual . If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support . Data transfer is sometimes slow.
  • Page 41 . It’s essential to know which utility is managing your adapter . We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . To use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility, follow the steps below: Double-click on the network status icon in the system tray to open up the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility .
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Draft-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds . Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards . The most common wireless networking standard, 802 .11b, transmits information at 11Mbps;...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart 600% faster 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps than standard 802 .11g* Common Common Common household household household devices such as devices such as devices such as cordless phones cordless phones cordless phones 5GHz— and microwave and microwave and microwave uncrowded band ovens may ovens may...
  • Page 44 . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: www.belkin.com/support...

  • Page 45: Information

    Information...

  • Page 46: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc ., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D7050 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is...
  • Page 47 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc ., 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 48 To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1 . Contact Belkin International, Inc ., at 501 W . Walnut St ., Compton CA 90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence .
  • Page 49 Information Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product . All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser . If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical...
  • Page 50 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax © 2008 Belkin International, Inc . All rights reserved . All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed . Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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