781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 1 of 45 Belkin Wireless G Notebook Card User Manual F5D7010v8 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 3 of 45 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; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help. 1.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 4 of 45 3. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router (or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information).
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 5 of 45 Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website. A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate for portable computers.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 6 of 45 • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products • Compatibility with 802.11b products 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.
81608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 7 of 45 • Installation Software CD • User Manual Installing and Setting up the Card For users of Windows Vista, refer to the following installation steps: 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. ***Insert screen shot*** 1A.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 8 of 45 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. (Insert screen shot) 1A.6 When prompted, plug in your Card.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 9 of 45 1A.7 When the installation completes, click “Finish”. Your installation is now complete. (Insert screen shot) 1A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 10 of 45 1A.9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. (Insert screen shot) 1A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 11 of 45 1A.11 Select an available wireless network and click “Connect”. (Insert screen shot) 1A.12 Your Card will attempt to connect to the selected network.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 12 of 45 1A.13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter in a network security key or a passphrase. Click “Connect” after you have done so. (Insert screen shot) 1A.14 After connecting to the network, you may choose to save this network and connect automatically once your Card is in range.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 13 of 45 1A.15 The Network and Sharing Center should now show the network connection that you have just made. The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your network connections. (Insert screen shot) For users of other Windows operating systems, refer to the following installation steps: 1B. Install IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. 1B.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 14 of 45 1B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear. (This may take 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.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 15 of 45 2. Insert Insert the Card into your Computer (Please insert image of CardBus insert into laptop) 2.1 Please insert your Card, then click “OK”. 2.2 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to exit.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 16 of 45 2.3 Your computer may need to reboot for the changes to take effect. Close all other applications and save your data. Then, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” Click “OK” to reboot. 3. Configure Connect to a Network 3.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 17 of 45 [insert F5D7010v8-06.jpg] 3.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. [insert F5D7010v8-07.jpg] 3.3 Select a network to connect to from the “Available Networks” list and click “Connect”. [insert F5D7010v8-09.jpg] Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 3.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 18 of 45 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 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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. [insert F5D7010v8-10.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 19 of 45 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. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem’s source (e.g.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 20 of 45 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. [insert F5D7010v8-12.jpg] The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 21 of 45 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.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 22 of 45 bit keys) 24 additional encryption is throughput loss bits of system- strengthened generated data (insert chart from P74488-A, p.16) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 23 of 45 website. There are three types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server),WPA (with radius server), and WPA2. WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. A network key is a password that is between eight and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same network key to access the network.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 24 of 45 1. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this method, your Wireless G Notebook Card generates a PIN to be entered into your router. 2. Push-Button Configuration (PBC) Method. 3. Advanced Configuration Method: For manual connection to a secured network. WPS uses WPA2 (described below) for encryption. It does not provide additional security.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 25 of 45 PIN: Your notebook computer has an 8-digit PIN that is associated with WPS. Select the WPS-enabled network and click “Connect” to start the WPS process. Choose the PIN-method option and complete the WPS procedure on your router’s setup utility. You will see the following message during the connection process: The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 26 of 45 Enter in the encryption key and security method in order to join this network. The following section describes how to connect to a secure network that does not support WPS. To connect to a secure network, you will first need to determine which standard is used by the router (or access point). (See your wireless router’s or access point’s manual for directions on how to access the security settings.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 27 of 45 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 1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 28 of 45 3. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 29 of 45 connection until you activate security on your wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point). If you don’t remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router (or access point). 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 30 of 45 3. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. Each of the computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 31 of 45 connection until you activate security on your wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point). If you don’t remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router (or access point). WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 32 of 45 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 33 of 45 Wireless Networking Utility Options [insert F5D7010v8-19.jpg] 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. [insert F5D7010v8-20.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 34 of 45 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. [insert F5D7010v8-21.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 35 of 45 Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your wireless router. If you’re using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The “Power” light should be on. • The “Connected” light should be on, and not blinking.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 36 of 45 • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem’s LEDs are functioning correctly. If not, see your modem’s user manual. • Reboot the router. • 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. 2.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 37 of 45 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of “Available Networks”. If the correct network name is not listed, check the SSID settings to see if they match. The SSID is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Card to connect to the wireless router (or access point).
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 38 of 45 Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Networks” screen. Click “Add” if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s user manual.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 39 of 45 channel 11. You may choose from several other channels depending on your region; see your router’s (or access point’s) user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels. Limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 40 of 45 Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card. This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections. You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager. What’s the difference between 802.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 41 of 45 Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking. 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.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 42 of 45 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 43 of 45 • EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics • EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker • EN 60950-1 (IEC60950-1) – Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo. Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc Page 44 of 45 Belkin International, Inc., reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the 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.
781608_WN4301E-LF-AK_15478_P74682-F_F5D7010_v8000_wrs g nc_mnl-v4_1008-2007.doc1 Page 45 of 45 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: www.belkin.com/support Belkin International, Inc. 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles, CA 90220, USA 310-898-1100 310-898-1111 fax Belkin Ltd. Express Business Park, Shipton Way Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin Ltd.