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F6D4050 V1000_User Manual_08121716030_P75451-A_F6D4050-v3000_N usb ADR_mnl

 

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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 

 

 

Summary of Contents for F6D4050

Page 1: ...ocess for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista 13 C Configuration 16 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 17 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows S...

Page 2: ...e in your home Easy expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required you can spare the exp...

Page 3: ...coverage for your wireless clients i e computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards Ensure that your wireless router s or access point s antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertic...

Page 4: ...5GHz cordless phone 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...

Page 5: ...er area we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender Access Point For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www belkin com networking or call Belkin Technical Suppor...

Page 6: ...rking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface USB 2 0 Operating Temperature 32 140 degrees F 0 60 degrees C Storage Temperatu...

Page 7: ...sta NOTE For information on updated drivers please visit the Belkin website at www belkin com support IMPORTANT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER A 1 Insert the Installation Software C...

Page 8: ...ual_08121716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 8 of 6159 placed If the Installer does not start automatically double click on the icon named Setup exe A 3 The InstallShield Wizard starts th...

Page 9: ...6159 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 A 5 A Setup Status s...

Page 10: ..._mnl Page 10 of 6059 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 t...

Page 11: ...5451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 11 of 6059 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 comp...

Page 12: ...ser Manual_08121716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 12 of 6059 A 9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear within 3 15 seconds If it does continue to follow the prompts Select Locate a...

Page 13: ...driver software to continue A 10 You might see a screen similar to the one pictured below This DOES NOT mean there is a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operatin...

Page 14: ...g that hardware installation is taking place then another indicates that the process is complete A 11 To connect to the Internet open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel...

Page 15: ...P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 15 of 6059 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 networ...

Page 16: ...of 6059 A 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 se...

Page 17: ...network you can 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 yo...

Page 18: ...ows Operating 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 I...

Page 19: ...less 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...

Page 20: ...00_User Manual_08121716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 20 of 6059 B 4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking Browse or simply click Next to select a defaul...

Page 21: ...F6D4050 V1000_User Manual_08121716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 21 of 6059 B 5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process...

Page 22: ...ease plug in your 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 i...

Page 23: ...00_N usb ADR_mnl Page 23 of 6059 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 Se...

Page 24: ...User Manual_08121716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 24 of 6059 B 10 The Wizard will now install your software B 11 The installation is now complete Click Finish to close the Found New Ha...

Page 25: ...F6D4050 V1000_User Manual_08121716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 25 of 6059 B 12 Click Finish again to exit the InstallShield Wizard...

Page 26: ...take effect Save 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 Wireles...

Page 27: ...F6D4050 V1000_User Manual_08121716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 27 of 6059 C 3 Select a network to which to connect from the Available Networks list and click Connect...

Page 28: ...n 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 f...

Page 29: ...tif use the same 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 th...

Page 30: ...eir 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 reconnect use the s...

Page 31: ...en will be the 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 guideli...

Page 32: ...P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 32 of 6059 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...

Page 33: ...ity options below 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...

Page 34: ...keys based on 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 adde...

Page 35: ...B2 C3 D4 4B C3 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 W...

Page 36: ...r for you to gain wireless connection you must set your Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter to use the same security settings Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapte...

Page 37: ...ted with the key icon You may use 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...

Page 38: ...be automatically 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 st...

Page 39: ...F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 39 of 6059 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 o...

Page 40: ...key and security method in order to join this network The following section describes how to connect to a secure network that does not support WPS The Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter supports th...

Page 41: ...ccess the security settings on your Adapter click the My Connections tab and point to the connection for which you want to change security settings Click Edit to change settings WEP Setup 64 Bit WEP E...

Page 42: ...uters on your wireless network will now must 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...

Page 43: ...ncryption 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 128 bit WEP you must enter 26 hex keys For in...

Page 44: ...ent 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 P...

Page 45: ...716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 45 of 6059 3 Click Save to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings Wireless Networking Utility Options insert 9010 8...

Page 46: ...NU 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 u...

Page 47: ...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 connecti...

Page 48: ...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 If y...

Page 49: ...02 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...

Page 50: ...licking on the 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 clic...

Page 51: ...ther factors that 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 w...

Page 52: ...ates are more 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 Intern...

Page 53: ...as an active Ethernet 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 Net...

Page 54: ...rowave 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 s...

Page 55: ...F6D4050 V1000_User Manual_08121716030_P75451 A_F6D4050 v3000_N usb ADR_mnl Page 55 of 6059 sharing range Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment...

Page 56: ...t cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment h...

Page 57: ...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 t...

Page 58: ...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 Bel...

Page 59: ...ow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other damages so the above limitations may not apply to you BELKIN Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Belkin Tech Support US 877 736 5771 800 2...

Page 60: ...phol Rijk The Netherlands 31 0 20 654 7300 31 0 20 654 7349 fax 2008 Belkin International Inc All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Windows a...

Page 61: ...M ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific conditions for 2 4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment the maximu...

Page 62: ...forme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente BELKIN dichiara che questo Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter conforme ai...

Page 63: ...o iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish BELKIN vakuuttaa t ten ett Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja si...

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