High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card Connect your desktop computer to a FASTER wireless network User Manual F5D7001
Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home 5 • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home 6 • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Netwo
Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router (or Access Point). Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Wireless Router (or Access Point) increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you.
Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router (or Access Point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens.
Introduction 4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
Introduction 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 Belkin’s 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.
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 125 High-Speed Mode (HSM). 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 HSM) and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products. • 2.
Overview 1 Applications and Advantages Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSM Offers the freedom of networking without cables Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hot spot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b and 802.11g products • • 4 802.11g and 125HSM wireless LAN solutions are backwardcompatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.
Overview (c) (d) (b) (a) (a) Activity LED (green) Indicates wireless activity when blinking. (b) Link LED (orange) Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network. (c) Card Connector Indicates the side of the Card that fits into your computer’s PCI slot. (d) Detachable Antenna Product Specifications Host Interface: 32-bit PCI Power Consumption: Tx/Rx peak 550/350mA@3.3VDC (max.
Overview 1 System Requirements PC-compatible desktop with one available PCI slot • Windows ® 98SE, 2000, Me, XP 2 3 Package Contents • High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 4 5 6 9 section •
Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 1 Install the Software WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. Note: If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon. Then, double-click on the folder named “Files”. Next, double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”. 1.