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Summary of Contents for F5D8053E

Page 1: ...ork Status 18 Available Networks 18 Network Status and Solution Tips 19 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 20 Securing your Wi Fi Network 20 Configuring your Adapter to use Security 25 5 Troubleshooting 34 6 Information 42 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and offi...

Page 2: ...rking 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 incr...

Page 3: ...se to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing the wireless router or access point on an upper floor Try not to place the wireless router or access point near a cordless 2 4GHz phone 2 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router or access point near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Other objects that can inhibit wireless communicatio...

Page 4: ...with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices For more Belkin wireless networking products use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual 5 Secure Connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password ...

Page 5: ...requency band as 802 11b g Wi Fi products 2 4GHz ISM Industrial Science and Medical band operation Integrated easy to use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility USB 2 0 interface for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2 0 bus power port WPA WPA2 64 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy or 128 bit encryption Wireless access to networked resources Data rate of up to 300Mbps draft 802 11n 54Mbps 8...

Page 6: ...roughput will be lower Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment Insert image of F5D8053 v1000 with blue LED a Protective Cap The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to your computer s USB port or through the provided Desktop Stand b Power Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on and fl...

Page 7: ...your CD ROM drive A 2 Click Next to begin the installation process Insert screen shot Note If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer 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 If the Installer does not start automatically double click on the icon named Setup ...

Page 8: ...5D8053 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 8 of 57 A 4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking Browse or simply click Next to select a default location insert 8011_Install_2 tif to be updated 8 1 ...

Page 9: ...ere you are in the setup process insert 8011_Install_3 tif A 6 A window may appear a second time showing the message Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software This DOES NOT indicate a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system Insert screen shot ...

Page 10: ...3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 10 of 57 A 7 When prompted turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter Your installation is now complete Insert screen shot A 8 When the installation completes click on Finish Insert screen shot ...

Page 11: ...A_F5D8053 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 11 of 57 A 9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear within 3 15 seconds If it does continue to follow the prompts Select Locate and install the driver software to continue ...

Page 12: ...his DOES NOT mean there is a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system Select Install this driver software anyway and follow the on screen instructions Next a screen appears indicating that hardware installation is taking place then another indicates that the process is complete ...

Page 13: ... doc Page 13 of 57 A 11 To connect to the Internet open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the Start menu Insert screen shot A 12 In the Control Panel click on View network status and tasks Insert screen shot ...

Page 14: ... v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 14 of 57 A 13 In the Network and Sharing Center click on Connect to a network Insert screen shot A 14 In the next screen select an available wireless network and click Connect Insert screen shot ...

Page 15: ...Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network Insert screen shot A 16 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase Click Connect after you have done so Insert screen shot ...

Page 16: ...an choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range Insert screen shot A 18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates 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 ...

Page 17: ...Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER B 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD ROM drive B 2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds Click Install Software or Next to start the installation ...

Page 18: ...aller 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 Then double click on the icon named Setup exe B 3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process ...

Page 19: ...16030_P75451 A_F5D8053 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 19 of 57 B 4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking Browse or simply click Next to select a default location ...

Page 20: ...16030_P75451 A_F5D8053 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 20 of 57 B 5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process ...

Page 21: ...our USB Adapter now will appear Connect the Adapter to your computer Please insert image of Adapter insert into laptop B 7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3 15 seconds If it does select Install the software automatically and click Next to install the hardware B 8 If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not appear click Finish ...

Page 22: ... doc Page 22 of 57 B 9 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 with this operating system Select Continue Anyway and follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 23: ...16030_P75451 A_F5D8053 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 23 of 57 B 10 The Wizard will now install your software B 11 The installation is now complete Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard ...

Page 24: ...16030_P75451 A_F5D8053 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 24 of 57 B 12 Click Finish again to exit the InstallShield Wizard ...

Page 25: ...ave your data and close all other applications Then reboot C Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility C 1 After restarting your computer double click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen KEEP THE ICON Note The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray C 2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear ...

Page 26: ...16030_P75451 A_F5D8053 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 26 of 57 C 3 Select a network to which to connect from the Available Networks list and click Connect ...

Page 27: ...ete 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 ...

Page 28: ...ame screenshot 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 pro...

Page 29: ...l 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 reconnect use the same screenshot 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 ...

Page 30: ... Current Status tab and the Network Status section determines which connections are good and or faulty 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 ...

Page 31: ... v3000_N usb ADR_mnl doc Page 31 of 57 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 Note Types of security ...

Page 32: ...low Wireless 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 26 character hex key A hex key is a combination of letters a f and numbers 0 9 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the new standard in the wireless security However not all wireless cards and adapters support this te...

Page 33: ... RC4 algorithm typically 40 bit keys More secure than 64 bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol added so that keys are rotated and encryption is strengthened AES Advanced Encryption Standard does not cause any throughput loss insert chart from P74488 A p 16 WEP WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all W...

Page 34: ...3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key Write down the hex WEP key from your wireless router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Adapter s configuration screen 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 ...

Page 35: ...ess connection you must set your N Wireless USB Adapter to use the same security settings Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter supports advanced security technology including Wi Fi Protected Access 2 WPA2 Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP and Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS which simplifies the setup of a wireless network WPS uses familiar methodologies such as typed Per...

Page 36: ... either the PBC method or PIN method to allow a device access to your wireless network The two methods work as follows PBC Push and hold the WPS button located 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 ...

Page 37: ...ly enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes 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 ...

Page 38: ...usb ADR_mnl doc Page 38 of 57 The client will be automatically enrolled into your wireless network within two minutes If desired you may connect manually to a WPS enabled network Click on the Advanced tab to open the following window ...

Page 39: ...as well as the legacy WEP security standard By default wireless security is disabled To enable security you will first must 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 use the same screenshot To access the security settings on your Adapter click the My Connections tab and po...

Page 40: ... your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you must enter 10 hex keys For instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key insert UCUI Connect2aSecureNetwork Adv tif Add AF0F4BC3D4 to the Encryption key box use the same screenshot ...

Page 41: ...our 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 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually A hex hexadecimal key is a co...

Page 42: ... 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 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 ...

Page 43: ...ct 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 wireless network insert UCUI EditInfo Adv tif use the same screenshot 3 Click Save to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings ...

Page 44: ...ot 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 one click check for upgrades to updated versions of software and advanced diagnostic tools insert 8011_Help tif use the same screenshot ...

Page 45: ...nced 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 8011_WNU_Help_Diagnostic tif use the same screenshot ...

Page 46: ...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 If your Belkin Wireless Router s lights have the above characteristics go to number 2 below If this is NOT the case make sure The router s power cord is plugged in All cables are connected between the router and the mo...

Page 47: ...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 Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly 1 Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list 2 If...

Page 48: ... My Computer icon Next double click on the CD ROM drive in which the Installation CD has been placed to start the installation If the installation does not start automatically right click to select Explore then double click on the icon named setup exe Power LED does not come ON Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are not ON the problem may be that the Adapter is not connected or installed...

Page 49: ...hat will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the wireless router or access point In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temp...

Page 50: ...stable Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet For more assistance see your wireless card s literature If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray Which one do I use The...

Page 51: ...net card while your Adapter is also active This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections You must disable the Ethernet card from your computer under Network Adapters in the Device Manager What s the difference between 802 11g and draft 802 11n Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Eac...

Page 52: ...he unlicensed band 2 4GHz 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 and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatibility Compatible with...

Page 53: ... consistent speed and range Enhanced speed and coverage Leading edge best coverage and throughput Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment This Adapter is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802 11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results ...

Page 54: ...ept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI IEEE C95 1 1999 IC RSS 102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C IEEE 1528 Co location channel...

Page 55: ...ration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments This transmitter must not be co located o...

Page 56: ...f original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impr...

Page 57: ...ECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other ...

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