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Belkin F5D7010 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless G Notebook Card User Manual F5D7010...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Configure..........14 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ......16 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin 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 •...

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

    To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,” (i.e. computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): •...
  • 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 •...
  • Page 6 For more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used where security is important.

  • Page 7: Overview

    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. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products.

  • Page 8: 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 •...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Overview (a) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (b) Activity LED Lights up when the Card is active (c) Card Connector Part of the Card that fits into your computer’s CardBus slot System Requirements •...

  • Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    Installing and Setting up the Card For users of Windows Vista, refer to the following installation steps: Step 1A Install IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. 1A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1A.2 Select the “Run Installer.exe” option. 1A.3 You may see a window titled, “An unidentified program wants access to your computer”.
  • Page 11 Installing and Setting up the Card 1A.5 You may see a window titled, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software”. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system.
  • Page 12 Installing and Setting up the Card 1A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”. 1A.11 Select an available wireless network and click “Connect”. 1A.12 Your Card will attempt to connect to the selected network. 1A.13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter...
  • Page 13 Installing and Setting up the Card 1A.14 After connecting to the network, you may choose to save this network and connect automatically once your Card is in range. 1A.15 The Network and Sharing Center should now show the network connection that you have just made.
  • Page 14 15–20 seconds.) Click “Next” to start the installation. Note: If the Belkin Setup Utility 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 15: Step 2 Insert

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 2 Insert Insert the Card into your Computer Please insert your Card, then click “OK”. The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to exit. Your computer may need to reboot for the changes to take effect. Close all other applications and save your data.

  • Page 16: Step 3 Configure

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 3 Configure Connect to a Network After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. Select a network to connect to from the “Available Networks”...
  • Page 17 Installing and Setting up the Card The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray.

  • Page 18: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray. If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility”.
  • Page 19 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet.
  • Page 20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless Utility”.

  • Page 21: Setting Wireless Network Profiles

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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...
  • Page 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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:...
  • Page 23 Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 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 24: Configuring Your Belkin Wireless G Notebook Card To Use Security

    WPA. WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and (AES) for encryption. Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Notebook Card to use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP.
  • Page 25 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin Wireless G Notebook Card supports advanced security technology, including Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2 ), Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which simplifies the setup of a wireless network. WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typed Personal Identification Number (PIN) entry and push-button network-name configuration.
  • Page 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility You will see the following message if the procedure is initiated from the router: If the process is started from the client, you will see this message: PIN: Your notebook computer has an 8-digit PIN that is associated with WPS.
  • Page 27 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes. If desired, you may connect manually to a WPS-enabled network. Click on the “Advanced” tab to open the following window: Enter in the encryption key and security method in order to join this network.
  • Page 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 Select “WEP”...
  • Page 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu. 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 30 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 (no server)”.
  • Page 31 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Options 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 32: Troubleshooting

    • Reboot the modem. If you continue to have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router manufacturer’s user guide. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 33 “Available Networks”. Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect. If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (G Plus) Router, or 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 34 SSID. For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility.
  • Page 35 (or access point) must be exactly the same in order for the Card to connect to the router. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 36 “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on page 2 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Signal strength is poor. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases.
  • Page 37 Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray?
  • Page 38 ™ This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters”...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart G Plus MIMO N MIMO N1 MIMO Wireless (802.11g with (draft 802.11n (draft 802.11n (802.11g) Technology MIMO MRC) with MIMO) with MIMO) Speed/Data Rate* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Common household Common household Common household...
  • Page 40 *National call rates may apply You can find additional support information on our website www.belkin. com through the tech-support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number you need from the list below*.

  • Page 41: Information

    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, F5D7010v8 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
  • Page 42 Information 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) This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5 dBi.
  • Page 43 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? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of...
  • Page 44 Belkin product to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin International, Inc., Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.

  • Page 45: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EN300 489 – 17 V1.2.1:2002 Conformity was assessed via Annex IV, using a Technical Construction File examined by Notified Body 0560, Telefication. Signature Name K Simpson Title European Regulatory Compliance Manager Date _10 MAR 2006______________________ copy of d of c f5d7010.doc...
  • Page 46 +39 02 862 719 fax +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax © 2007 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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