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Belkin Wireless Gplus Notebook Card User Manual

Belkin Wireless Gplus Notebook Card User Manual

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Belkin Corporation
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Belkin Ltd.
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© 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. The
"Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wireless G+
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NSW 2250, Australia
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  • Page 1 +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 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. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED”...

  • Page 2: User Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Plug the Card into an Available CardBus Slot on your Notebook Computer ................. 9 Step 3: Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ....... 10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ......11 Accessing the WNU from the Windows System Tray ....11 Network Status ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • 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”— •...

  • Page 5: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance

    10 feet from the wireless router 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 6 Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router 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 •...
  • Page 7 Introduction For more wireless networking products from Belkin, 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. Secure connections include: •...

  • Page 8: 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 or the faster G Plus. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps (or 125Mbps* using G Plus) and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi ®...

  • 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 or 125Mbps* using G Plus Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b and 802.11g products •...

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    Overview (a) Power LED Lights up when the Card is powered on (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 • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot •...

  • Page 11: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 1 Install the Software Important note: Install the software before inserting the Card. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) setup screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear). Click “install”...

  • Page 12: Step 2 Plug The Card Into An Available Cardbus Slot On Your Notebook Computer

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 2 Plug the Card into an Available CardBus Slot on your Notebook Computer During the install process, you will be prompted to insert your Card. Firmly insert the Card, label side UP, into your computer’s CardBus slot until it stops.

  • Page 13: Step 3 Use The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 3 Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After restarting your computer, double-click the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) icon on the desktop screen. The WNU screen will appear. Select a network to connect to from the “Available Networks”...

  • Page 14: Using The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. Accessing the WNU from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray.

  • Page 15: Network Status

    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem’s source (e.g.

  • Page 16: Network Status And Solution Tips

    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 17: 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 18 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: Types of security 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.
  • Page 19 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility At the time of this User Manual’s publication, there are four encryption methods available. Encryption Methods: Name 64-Bit Wired 128-Bit Wired Wi-Fi Protected Wi-Fi Equivalent Equivalent Access-TKIP Protected Privacy Privacy Access 2 Acronym 64-bit WEP...
  • Page 20 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. 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 wireless products from Belkin 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 21: Configuring Your Wireless G Plus Notebook Card To Use Security

    Setting up your Wireless Router to use Security To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router. For Wireless Routers from Belkin, these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. See your wireless router’s manual for directions on how to access the management interface.
  • Page 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” 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 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router, you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router.
  • Page 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router 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, you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client.
  • Page 25 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings. WNU Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and...
  • Page 26 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...

  • Page 27: 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 28 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. The name of your wireless network appears in “Available Networks”.
  • Page 29 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 Wireless...
  • Page 30 Card to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” on page 14 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 31 10 feet away from the wireless router. Please see the section titled “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.
  • Page 32 Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do I use? There are several features and advantages from using the WNU over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to name a few.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/ networking. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546...

  • Page 35: Information

    Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D7011 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 36 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 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 & RSS 210 Industry Canada.
  • Page 37 (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 38 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.

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