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Belkin F6D4050 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter English Français User Manual DEutsch 8820-00050ea F6D4050 nEDErl anDs Español italiano...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 Using the Belkin Wireless networking Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Benefits of a Home Network .
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter . Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly . This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network .
  • Page 4 Placement of your Wireless networking Hardware for To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,” (i .e ., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): optimal Performance • Ensure that your wireless router’s (or access point’s) antennas...
  • Page 5 • Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router (or capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other access point) and your wireless-enabled computers . wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible .
  • Page 6 . 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 . Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter...
  • Page 7 • 2 .4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802 . 1 1b/g products •...
  • Page 8 oVErVIEW sections table of contents Product Specifications (a) Protective Cap The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation . Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to your Host Interface: USB 2 .0 computer’s USB port . Operating Temperature: 32–140 degrees F (0–60 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -4–176 degrees F (-20–80 degrees C) (b) Power/Activity LED...
  • Page 9 A . 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive . A .2 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”...
  • Page 10 InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents A .3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process . A .4 A window may appear showing the message, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software” . This DOES NOT indicate a problem .
  • Page 11 InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents A .5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter . A .7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer . A .6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar .

  • Page 12: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter

    InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center A .9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks” . by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu . Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter...
  • Page 13 InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to A . 1 1 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and a network” . click “Connect” . Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter...
  • Page 14 InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents A . 1 2 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network . A . 1 3 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase . Click “Connect”...
  • Page 15 InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents A . 1 4 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this A . 1 5 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range . connection that you have just established .

  • Page 16: Systems Other Than Windows Vista

    THE ADAPTER . B . 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive . B .2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds . Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation .
  • Page 17 InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents B .3 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking B .4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to install to the default location . setup process .
  • Page 18 InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents B .5 A window may appear showing the message, “The software you B .6 When prompted, plug in your Adapter . are installing…” This DOES NOT indicate a problem . Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system .
  • Page 19 InSTAllIng And SETTIng UP THE AdAPTEr sections table of contents B .7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3–15 seconds . If B.8 Click “Finish” to restart your computer . it does, select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to install the software .
  • Page 20 C . Configuration C .2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear . Using the Belkin Wireless networking Utility C . 1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen .

  • Page 21: The Windows System Tray

    USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away . Accessing the Belkin Wireless networking Utility from The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status”...

  • Page 22: Network Status

    USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents network Status Connection failure Right-click on the WNU icon in the Windows task tray and more options will appear . You can retry, view solution tips, or choose another network This window displays the connectivity status of the current network .

  • Page 23: Network Status And Solution Tips

    USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents network Status and Solution Tips Managing Wireless network Profiles To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and Utility”...

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Secure Wi-Fi Network

    USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi network ® If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box .

  • Page 25: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents 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 26 USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents For Belkin routers, press the WPS button for two seconds and release . The security icon on the router will flash, indicating that the WPS session has been initiated .
  • Page 27 USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN – Personal Identification Number Note the PIN number listed and click on “Connect” . To use the WPS PIN method, you must have another computer that is already connected to the network and can access the router interface .
  • Page 28 You are now connected to the router . the router interface, enter the PIN number, and click on “Enroll” . Please note that the screenshot below is from a Belkin router; other routers’ interfaces will be different . Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter...
  • Page 29 USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents Wireless networking Utility options Wireless networking Utility Help The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone his or her WNU settings .
  • Page 30 USIng THE BElkIn WIrElESS nETWorkIng UTIlITy sections table of contents 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 31: Troubleshooting

    • The “WAN” light should be either on or blinking. If you are using a Belkin 802 . 1 1g (G Plus) Router, or Belkin 802 . 1 1g (54g) If your Belkin Wireless Router’s lights have the above characteristics, go Router, “Belkin54g”...
  • Page 32 . your screen should turn green, indicating a successful connection to the network . If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support . If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support .
  • Page 33 If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot that are interfering with the CD drive . If the Belkin Wireless Networking connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of...

  • Page 34: Optimal Performance

    “Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network” on page 22 of this User Manual . router (or access point) . If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest Technical Support .
  • Page 35 Internet . For more assistance, see your wireless card’s Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and literature . If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin the throughput performance between devices decreases when the Technical Support .
  • Page 36 This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero your Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter is also active . This happens Configuration utility . We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections .
  • Page 37 *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment . Technical Support You can find technical support information at http://www .belkin .com/ networking or www .belkin .com/support/ . Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter...

  • Page 38: Technical Support

    You can find technical-support information on our website, AUSTRIA 0820 200766 www .belkin .com/de/networking/ www .belkin .com, by navigating to the tech-support section . www .belkin .com/nl/networking/ BELGIUM 07 07 00 073 If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number www .belkin .com/fr/networking/...
  • Page 39 Statement dEClArATIon of ConforMITy WITH fCC rUlES for ElECTroMAgnETIC CoMPATIBIlITy We, Belkin International, Inc ., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F6D4050,...
  • Page 40 . For information on product disposal please refer to In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for http://environmental .belkin .com 0560...
  • Page 41 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo [Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd ] deklar , ka [F6D4050] / iek rtas tips] atbilst Direkt vas 1999/5/EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem.
  • Page 42 REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product . All costs PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY .
  • Page 43 Netherlands © 2009 Belkin International, Inc . All rights reserved . All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed . Apple, AirPort, Mac, and Mac OS, are trademarks of Apple Inc ., registered in the U .S . and other countries . Windows, Windows Vista, NT, and Microsoft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries .

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