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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 Benefits of a Home Network 5 Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home • 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 email, and chat Advantages of
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) and connected devices 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 Networking 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.
Overview 1 Product Features • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.
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 • Compatibility with 802.11b products 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.
Overview (b) Activity LED (a) Protective Cap 1 3 (c) USB Adapter 4 (d) Desktop Adapter Base (Optional Use) (a) Protective Cap The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector. The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection. (b) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Adapter is active Blinking Green: Active Off: Not connected to network On: Connected to network (c) USB Adapter Fits securely into your computer’s USB slot or into the Desktop Adapter Base (included).
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”. Click “Allow”. 1A.4 Click “Next” to begin the installation process.
Installing and Setting up the Card 1A.5 When prompted, plug in your Card. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1A.7 When the installation completes, click “Finish”. Your installation is now complete. 1A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. 1A.9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. 9 section 1A.6 You may see a window titled, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software”.
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 in a network security key or a passphrase. Click “Connect” after you have done so.
Installing and Setting up the Card 1A.14 After connecting to the 2 3 4 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. 11 5 6 section network, you may choose to save this network and connect automatically once your Card is in range.
Installing and Setting up the Adapter For users of other Windows operating systems, refer to the installation instrucions below. Step 1B Step 1 Install Important Note: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear).
Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 2 1 Connect Plug the Adapter into an Available USB Slot on your Notebook Computer 2.1 During the install process, 2 3 Note: If your system did not prompt you to insert your Adapter after the installation is completed, please do so now. 5 2.2 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the Wizard. 13 4 6 section you will be prompted to insert your Adapter.
Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.1 After successfully installing the Adapter, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen. 3.2 The Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. Select a network to connect to by selecting a network from the “Available Networks” list. Then, click “Connect”.
Installing and Setting up the Adapter 3.3 The Belkin Wireless Networking 1 2 Note: Double-clicking on the 3 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility” screen. Installation is now complete. 4 5 6 15 section Utility icon can also be found on the system tray.
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 system tray on the lower right-hand corner of your computer’s desktop.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 5 6 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, between the computer and router, and between the router and the Internet. In the event of a problem, use the “Network Status” window to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem).
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”. The default screen will be the “Current Status” tab and the “Network Status” section determines which connections are good and/or faulty.
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 network type. 1 2 3 5 6 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below).
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired 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 26character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9. the wireless security. However, not all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. Please check your wireless adapter’s user manual to check if it supports WPA.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit encryption. Shortly after the technology was introduced, researchers found that 64-bit encryption was too easy to decode.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These updates will be found on your wireless vendor’s website. There are three types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server), WPA (with radius server), and WPA2.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain a wireless connection, you will need to set your Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use the same security settings.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 2 Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key. 3 A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 5 6 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. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client.
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. 1. From the “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”. 2. Enter your network key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients (network cards) that you want to include in your network.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options 1 2 3 5 6 The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, as well as advanced diagnostic tools. 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.
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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. • The “WAN” light should be either on or blinking.
Troubleshooting The name of your wireless network appears in “Available Networks”. If the correct network name is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list. 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Wireless Networking Utility. If the CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Networking Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 15–20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon.
Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in your computer and wireless router (or access point). If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow.
Troubleshooting point). Please see the section titled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” in this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one should I use? There are several features and advantages to using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility.
Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? 1 Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones 5GHz— and microwave uncrowded ovens may band interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Compatibility Compatible with 802.11g Compatible with 802.11b Incompatible with 802.11b or 802.11g Compatible with 802.11g or 802.11b Coverage* 802.
Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/ networking.
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Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.
Information This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
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