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Belkin  
 
Wireless G Desktop Card 
 
 
 
User Manual 
 
 
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 
3 Installing and Setting up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 
Step 1: Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 
Step 2: Insert. . . . . . 11 
Step 3: Configure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 
4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System 
Tray.16 
Setting Wireless Network Profiles 
Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 
Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Desktop Card to use Security. . . . . . . . . . 28 
5 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 
6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for F5D7000F

Page 1: ...Advantages 7 Product Specifications 8 System Requirements 9 Package Contents 9 3 Installing and Setting up the Card 10 Step 1 Install 10 Step 2 Insert 11 Step 3 Configure 13 4 Using the Belkin Wirele...

Page 2: ...multaneously 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 d...

Page 3: ...ist may help 1 Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point Place your wireless router or access point the central connection point of your network as close as possible to the center of your wire...

Page 4: ...ge the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router or access point to channel 11 Your channel selection will vary depending on your region See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions I...

Page 5: ...Windows see the Power Options item in the Control Panel If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections VPNs and AOL please review steps 1 4 above to be sure you have addressed these issue...

Page 6: ...lt to wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls or open areas where wiring is difficult to install Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or env...

Page 7: ...links to a wireless network b Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Card is active c Card Connector Fits securely into your computer s PCI slot d Antenna System Requirements PC compatible deskto...

Page 8: ...20 seconds Click install to start the installation insert splash page of Belkin Wireless Networking Utility setup screen Note If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 20...

Page 9: ...OES NOT mean there is a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system Select Continue Anyway and follow the on screen instructions 1 5 Once the software is in...

Page 10: ...l part of the case to discharge static electricity to avoid damage to the product or your computer 2 3Locate an empty PCI expansion slot It is usually white in color Confirm that the Card will fit int...

Page 11: ...ard firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen Apply pressure as needed until the connector is fully seated 2 6 Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place 2 7 Car...

Page 12: ...Select Install the software automatically and then click Next 2 10 You might see a screen similar to this one This DOES NOT mean there is a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible...

Page 13: ...Page 13 of 45 2 11 The Wizard will now install your software 2 12 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility installation is now complete Click Finish to close the Wizard and restart your computer...

Page 14: ...r double click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen insert F5D7000 QIG 06 jpg 3 2 The Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear Select a network to connect to...

Page 15: ...system tray insert F5D7000 QIG 10 jpg Note Double clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the Utility screen Installation is now complete Using the Be...

Page 16: ...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 insert F5D7000 10 jpg insert F5D7000 11 jpg I...

Page 17: ...use the Network Status window to determine the source e g computer router or Internet modem Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSI...

Page 18: ...on 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 g...

Page 19: ...s 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 insert F5D7000 13 jpg Securing your Wi Fi Network I...

Page 20: ...of 45 Note Types of security 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 insert F5D7000...

Page 21: ...Page 21 of 45 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...

Page 22: ...Networking Utility Name 64 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 128 Bit Encryption Wi Fi Protected Access Wi Fi Protected Access 2 Acronym 64 bit WEP 128 bit WPA TKIP AES WPA2 AES Security Good Better Best Be...

Page 23: ...generate an encryption key If the encryption key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network your wireless networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another You can enter...

Page 24: ...matically distributes the network key to clients WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard AES for encryption of data which offers much greater security than WPA WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity...

Page 25: ...PA or WEP In order for you to gain a wireless connection you will need to set your Wireless G Desktop Card to use the same security settings Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless...

Page 26: ...ion 1 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...

Page 27: ...ncryption 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 wi...

Page 28: ...t of the wireless router or access point 128 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select WEP from the drop down menu 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key...

Page 29: ...29 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 setti...

Page 30: ...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 WPA PSK no server is typically use...

Page 31: ...Page 31 of 45 3 Click Save to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings Wireless Networking Utility Options...

Page 32: ...ab 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...

Page 33: ...iagnostic 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 ens...

Page 34: ...o 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 W...

Page 35: ...ing a 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 If you are NOT using a Belkin Router please consult your router m...

Page 36: ...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 C...

Page 37: ...key is case sensitive and the spelling on each computer and wireless router or access point must be exactly the same in order for the Card to connect to the router For more information about encryptio...

Page 38: ...s XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility We offer a site survey detailed link information and adapter diagnosis to name a few It s essential to know which utility is managing your adapter We recommend...

Page 39: ...w that you previously placed in a safe place 9 Carefully screw the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card Turn the antenna until it is vertical and pointing up 10 Replace the computer s cover...

Page 40: ...s typically 50 100 ft Up to 800 wider coverage than standard 802 11g Advantage Mature legacy technology Common widespread use for Internet sharing Less interference great for multimedia application Le...

Page 41: ...ng normal operation This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested an...

Page 42: ...the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards EN 55022 CISPR 22 El...

Page 43: ...tative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs...

Page 44: ...y from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other damages so the above limitations may not apply to you BELKIN Wireless G Desktop Card Bel...

Page 45: ...7300 31 0 20 654 7349 fax 2006 Belkin Corporation All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark...

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