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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.

If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > N1 
Wireless ExpressCard > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility”.

Summary of Contents for F5D8071ak

Page 1: ...United Kingdom 44 0 1933 35 2000 44 0 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin Ltd 7 Bowen Crescent West Gosford NSW 2250 Australia 61 0 2 4372 8600 61 0 2 4372 8603 fax Belkin Tech Support Japan 0120 532372 South Ko...

Page 2: ...User Manual F5D8071ak N1 Wireless ExpressCard...

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Page 4: ...and Setting up the Card 8 Step 1 Install 8 Step 2 Insert Insert Insert 10 Step 3 Configure 12 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from t...

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Page 6: ...ected 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 pl...

Page 7: ...t 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...

Page 8: ...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 remov...

Page 9: ...n office network The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service Most online banking websites Many commercia...

Page 10: ...ame 2 4GHz frequency 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 ExpressCard slot with PCI Expre...

Page 11: ...s or open areas where wiring is difficult to install Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations SOHO Small Office Home Offi...

Page 12: ...etected c Card Connector Part of the Card that fits into your computer s ExpressCard slot System Requirements PC compatible laptop with one available ExpressCard ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 slot...

Page 13: ...appear This 1 2 may take 15 20 seconds Click Install Software or Next to start the installation Note If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds access your CD ROM b...

Page 14: ...k Next 1 5 The first in a series of progress monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process 1 6 You might see a screen similar to this one This DOES NOT mean there is a proble...

Page 15: ...ot and then insert it straight into the wide opening The universal ExpressCard slot has an internal notch that will gently guide the Card to the left side of the slot This allows the Card to link prop...

Page 16: ...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 2 6 The installation is now complete Cli...

Page 17: ...g your computer double click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen 3 2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear 3 3 Select a network to which to connect fr...

Page 18: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray Note Double clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up th...

Page 19: ...ction 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...

Page 20: ...ys 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 computer router or Internet...

Page 21: ...ng 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 Curre...

Page 22: ...ons tab on the WNU allows you to add edit and delete connection profiles It also displays signal strength security and network type Securing your Wi Fi Network If you choose to connect to a secure net...

Page 23: ...less Networking Utility 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 othe...

Page 24: ...reless network At the time of publication four encryption methods are available Encryption Methods Name 64 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 128 Bit Encryption Wi Fi Protected Access TKIP Wi Fi Protected A...

Page 25: ...ipment in the market today supports both 64 bit WEP and 128 bit WEP encryption but you might have older equipment that only supports 64 bit WEP All Belkin wireless products will support both 64 bit WE...

Page 26: ...ally this is the mode that will be used in a home environment WPA with radius server works best in a business environment in which a radius server automatically distributes the network key to clients...

Page 27: ...ss Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless ExpressCard supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard By default wireless security is disabled To enable security...

Page 28: ...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 A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and l...

Page 29: ...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 k...

Page 30: ...ame 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 a...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...hese settings Wireless Networking Utility Options 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 provid...

Page 33: ...ng Utility 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...

Page 34: ...Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 29 section 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 35: ...outer 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 Open your wi...

Page 36: ...are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network please contact Belkin Technical Support The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of Available Netw...

Page 37: ...n the My Computer icon on your desktop Choose Properties and navigate to the Device Manager and see if your USB Network Card is listed without any errors If an error is indicated contact Belkin Techni...

Page 38: ...oor 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 wi...

Page 39: ...is too weak as a rule slower transmission rates are more stable Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment note that all available transmission rates...

Page 40: ...d This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Card is also active This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections You must disable the Eth...

Page 41: ...ices 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 ba...

Page 42: ...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 Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia...

Page 43: ...ential for human contact during normal operation In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inc...

Page 44: ...rporation for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of the purchaser or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed altered in any way or tamp...

Page 45: ...How state law relates to the warranty THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN CORPORATION THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED...

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