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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:

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Summary of Contents for F5D7000H

Page 1: ...ct Features 5 Applications and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Card 8 Step 1 Install 8 Step 2 Insert 13 Step 3 Configure 15 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 16 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 16 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 19 Securing your Wi Fi Network 1...

Page 2: ... 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 now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range Easy installation Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make...

Page 3: ...m effectiveness this checklist 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 wireless network devices To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless clients i e computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards Wireless Desktop Cards a...

Page 4: ...s possible For example change 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 If necessary consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone 4 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close toget...

Page 5: ...power management setting in 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 issues 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 the Belkin Wireless R...

Page 6: ...isplay the 54g logo Difficult 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 environments that frequently rearrange or change locations Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows exhibitions and co...

Page 7: ... LED Lights up when the Card 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 desktop computer with one available PCI slot and CD ROM drive Windows 2000 XP or Vista Package Contents ...

Page 8: ...ows 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 3 You may see a window titled A program needs your permission to continue Click Continue 1A 4 Click Next to begin the installation process Insert screen ...

Page 9: ...the publisher of this driver software across the top 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 the installation completes click on Finish Insert screen shot Designer pls photoshop Desktop over Notebook in image below ...

Page 10: ...f 52 1A 7 When prompted turn off your computer and plug in your Card 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 Insert screen shot ...

Page 11: ...AK_wrs g dc_mnl v2_1008 2007 doc1 Page 11 of 52 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 Insert screen shot ...

Page 12: ...E LF AK_wrs g dc_mnl v2_1008 2007 doc1 Page 12 of 52 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 Insert screen shot ...

Page 13: ...tings 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 Insert screen shot ...

Page 14: ...at 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 installation instructions below 1B Install IMPORTANT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD 1B 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD ROM drive ...

Page 15: ...e clicking on the My Computer icon then double click on the CD ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed Double click on the folder named Files then double click on the icon named setup exe 1B 3 The first in a series of progress monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process 1B 4 You might see a screen similar to this one This DOES NOT mean there is a proble...

Page 16: ...r case that secure the computer cover and remove cover Note Touch any metal 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 into the slot you have chosen Keep in mind that the included antenna needs to be oriented with the top pointing up If there are c...

Page 17: ...he back of the computer that corresponds to the PCI slot you selected If there is a screw place it in a safe place as you will be using it to attach the Card to the computer later 2 5 Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen Apply pressure as needed until the connector is fully seated ...

Page 18: ...ew the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card Turn the antenna until it is vertical and pointing up 2 8 Replace the computer s cover Now that the Card is installed you can reconnect the power cord and turn the computer back on 2 9 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility installation is now complete Click Finish to close the Wizard and restart your computer ...

Page 19: ...g your computer double click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen insert F5D7000v8 QIG 06 jpg 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 insert F5D7000v8 QIG 09 jpg ...

Page 20: ...n can also be found on the system tray insert F5D7000v8 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 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WNU configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few...

Page 21: ...stem 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 insert F5D7000v8 10 jpg insert F5D7000v8 11 jpg If the icon is not present click on Start Programs Belkin Wireless Networking Utility insert F5D7000v8 22 jpg ...

Page 22: ...t In the event of a problem 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 SSID Signal Strength Security Type Channel and Network Type Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to...

Page 23: ... 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 F5D7000v8 12 jpg ...

Page 24: ...g 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 insert F5D7000v8 13 jpg 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 ...

Page 25: ... v2_1008 2007 doc1 Page 25 of 52 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 F5D7000v8 14 jpg ...

Page 26: ...7_WN4201E LF AK_wrs g dc_mnl v2_1008 2007 doc1 Page 26 of 52 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 27: ... Using the Belkin Wireless 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 Best Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based on RC4 algorithm ...

Page 28: ...de it is critical that you 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 your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can type a passphrase into the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a combination o...

Page 29: ... which a radius server automatically 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 Protocol TKIP and AES for encryption For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA please visit our website at www belkin com networking Most Wi Fi products ship w...

Page 30: ...ecurity standard called Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP It also supports the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS specification which simplifies the setup of a wireless network WPS uses familiar methodologies such as typing in a Personal Identification Number PIN or pushing a button to enable users to automatically configure network names and...

Page 31: ...ocated on the back of your router for three seconds Then initiate the WPS procedure on the client utility within two minutes Select the network name in the utility and click Connect Your client will automatically exchange the security information and be added to your wireless network The Push Button Configuration method can also be initiated from the client side PIN Your client device has an eight...

Page 32: ...ity feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard By default wireless security is disabled To enable security 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 insert F5D7000v8 18 jpg ...

Page 33: ...P Setup 64 Bit WEP Encryption 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 click Generate to create a key 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 For instance AF 0F...

Page 34: ...52 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 ...

Page 35: ...r 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 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key manually 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 A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F an...

Page 36: ..._mnl v2_1008 2007 doc1 Page 36 of 52 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 ...

Page 37: ...oint 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 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 characte...

Page 38: ...790407_WN4201E LF AK_wrs g dc_mnl v2_1008 2007 doc1 Page 38 of 52 3 Click Save to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings Wireless Networking Utility Options ...

Page 39: ...7000v8 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 F5D7000v8 20 jpg ...

Page 40: ...ostic 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 F5D7000v8 21 jpg ...

Page 41: ...eshooting 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 ...

Page 42: ...an connect to If you are using 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 manufacturer s user manual for the default name The name of your wireless network appears in Available Networks If the correct network name is listed in the Available Network...

Page 43: ...stallation 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 Next double click...

Page 44: ...s to see if they match The 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 encryption please see the Securing your Wi Fi Network section in this manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Data transfer is sometimes ...

Page 45: ...ing Utility over the Windows 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 using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility To use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility follow the steps below Step 1 Right click on the network status icon in the syste...

Page 46: ...cure the Card with the screw 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 Now that the Card is installed you can reconnect the power cord and turn it back on 11 The computer should now properly recognize the Card What s the difference between 802...

Page 47: ...ndoors Interference range is 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 Leading edge best coverage and throughput Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment Technical Support You can find technical support in...

Page 48: ...the U S A is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and ...

Page 49: ... Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards EN 60950 1 IEC60950 1 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment ETS 301 489 General EMC req...

Page 50: ...hquake war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin International Inc at 501 W Walnut St Compton CA 90220 Attn Customer Ser...

Page 51: ...PURPOSE AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN INTERNATIONAL INC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISI...

Page 52: ...gerah Business Park Tuggerah NSW 2259 Australia 61 0 2 4350 4600 61 0 2 4350 4700 fax Belkin B V Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol Rijk The Netherlands 31 0 20 654 7300 31 0 20 654 7349 fax 2007 Belkin International Inc All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Micros...

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