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Wireless G USB

Network Adapter

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Summary of Contents for F5D7051

Page 1: ...ton CA 90220 5221 USA 1 310 898 1100 1 310 898 1111 fax Belkin Ltd Express Business Park Shipton Way Rushden NN10 6GL United Kingdom 44 0 1933 35 2000 44 0 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin B V Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol Rijk The Netherlands 31 0 20 654 7300 31 0 20 654 7349 fax Belkin GmbH Hanebergstraße 2 80637 Munich Germany 49 0 89 143405 0 49 0 89 143405 100 fax Belkin SAS 5 Rue du Petit Robins...

Page 2: ...F5D7051 User Manual High Speed Mode Wireless G USB Network Adapter Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network ...

Page 3: ...6 Product Specifications 7 System Requirements 7 2 Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter 8 3 Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter 9 Step 1 Install the Software 9 Step 2 Connect your USB Adapter to your PC 10 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 11 4 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 13 5 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 26...

Page 4: ...uters 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 play games online check Internet e mail and chat 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 la...

Page 5: ...uter in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR PLACEMENT AND SETUP Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this c...

Page 6: ...e signal s path between your computers and Wireless Router or Access Point 3 Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers or Access Points and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates o...

Page 7: ...e and password and are used where security is important Secure connections include Virtual Private Network VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an 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 on line banking websites Many commercial websites which require a user name and ...

Page 8: ...aximum possible area with your Wireless Router Should you need to cover an even wider area please go to the networking product section on www belkin com networking for more details on Belkin s Wireless Range Extender Access Point For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www belkin com networking or call our Technical Support Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section ...

Page 9: ... both infrastructure and ad hoc peer to peer networking modes Easy installation and use LED link activity indicator Desktop stand allows you to position your Adapter for optimal wireless performance Applications and Advantages Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables Compatible with 802 11b 802 11g wireless LAN solutions are backward ...

Page 10: ...ximum networking speeds 54Mbps this device must be connected to a USB 2 0 host port on a PC Connection of this device to a USB 1 1 host port will yield a maximum of 11Mbps networking speed Power Consumption 500mA max Certification FCC Class B CE Mark C Tick Operating Temperature 32 131 F 0 55 C Storage Temperature 13 158 F 25 70 C Typical Operating Range Up to 200 System Requirements PC with one a...

Page 11: ...n Activity Off No Activity On Connected to network USB Adapter Desktop stand Optional Use The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter ...

Page 12: ...ear If it does not appear within 15 20 seconds then select your CD ROM drive and double click on the folder named Files Next double click on the icon named Start exe 1 3 In the menu window drag your mouse over the Install button then select Click here to start the software installation program 1 4 The installer will start Click Next to continue Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter 1 2...

Page 13: ...tep 2 Connect the USB Adapter to your PC 2 1 After the software installation is finished the message You can plug in your WLAN adapter now will appear Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer For desktops For notebooks or Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter ...

Page 14: ... your version of Windows a window similar to the one pictured here will appear Select the option Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next 3 2 When the installation is complete the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will appear on your desktop To open the Monitor Utility double click on this icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter ...

Page 15: ...the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network In most cases the Adapter will be able to connect to your network automatically If you are using encryption you will have to set the encryption settings of your adapter to match that of your wireless router or access point before the Adapter can successfully connect to your wireless network For information about configuring...

Page 16: ...n one of two ways You can insert the software CD and click on the Uninstall option in the menu or you can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the Add Remove Programs option The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section ...

Page 17: ...an see your current connection status on the screen The example below shows that there is a connection between the computer and the Wireless Router or Access Point by displaying 1 s and 0 s between the two The diagram below also shows there is a connection between your computer the Wireless Router or Access Point and the Internet by displaying 1 s and 0 s between the Wireless Router or Access Poin...

Page 18: ...ently connected to The name of the network you are connected to will be displayed in this box if no profile for that network exists b More Button Press the More button to see detailed specifics about the network you are connected below to including the Signal Strength Signal Link Quality IP information and the name of the wireless network you are connected to Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor ...

Page 19: ...this network A small padlock f next to a network name indicates that this network is secured either by WEP or WPA encryption It is not possible to connect to a secured network without the proper network key b Band This column shows you which band the network is operating on G indicates that this is 802 11g based network B indicates this is an 802 11b based network c Signal This column indicates th...

Page 20: ... connect you to the network automatically Note if the network you are attempting to connect to is using encryption you will be prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings How to update the Access Point AP list information Pressing the Refresh g button will make the USB adapter scan the air for available wireless networks The list will be updated Profile Tab Creating a Profile Using P...

Page 21: ...you will be connecting to the type of network it is and optionally you can set the data rate for that network a In the Network Name box type in the exact name of the network you will be connecting to The Network Name is the same as the network SSID b In the Network Type box select the type of network you will be connecting to Select Access Point if it is a network with a wireless router or access ...

Page 22: ...Complete If the network is encrypted you will need to have the network key and key type open or shared This information is available from the network administrator or is the same as your wireless router or access point TIP Most networks with WEP use Open System key type For more detailed information go to the sector titled Securing your Wireless Network on page 26 of this manual a Select the Authe...

Page 23: ... information on which type of WEP encryption to use Click Next c The next screen allows you to select the key input method either Alphanumeric Hexadecimal or Passphrase The method you choose will be determined by your network administrator is the same as your wireless router or access point TIP Most keys are Hexadecimal consists of letters and numbers from 0 9 and A F b c Using the Belkin Wireless...

Page 24: ...rmation should be provided by your network administrator TIP Most keys use Key Index 1 e Click Complete to save the profile To begin using your new profile highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time then click Connect d Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section ...

Page 25: ...uble click on the network you want to connect to A blue circle b should appear around the network icon next to the name of the network you selected This means you are connected to the network If the network is using encryption security you will need to make a profile for that network in order to connect See the section of this manual called Profile Tab on page 17 for information a b Using the Belk...

Page 26: ...eration of the WZC are available in the Windows XP help file When you first install the Card or Adapter the Belkin Utility will be enabled If you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to use the WZC follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP 1 Double click on the system tray icon 2 In the menu select Enable Windows...

Page 27: ... Connection and select Properties 2 Clicking on the Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is checked 3 Clicking the Configure button will allow you to choose your Network Authentication type 4 For home or small business users select WPA PSK under Network Authentication Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor...

Page 28: ...mportant Enter your pre shared key This can be from 8 to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up 7 Click OK to apply settings Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note If you have not already you must download the WPA update from Microsoft Windows Update to enable WPA support This can be found at the Microsoft web...

Page 29: ...s Name 64 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 128 bit Encryption Wi Fi Protected Access Acronym 64 bit WEP 128 bit WPA Security Good Better Best Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based on RC4 algorithm typically 40 bit keys Added security over 64 bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data TKIP tem...

Page 30: ...Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to Use Security To start using security you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router or access point For Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points these security features can be configured by using the web based interface See your wireless router or access point manual for directions on how to access the management interface Wireless G Router ...

Page 31: ...ck Apply Changes 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 settings in your wireless router or access point you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on you...

Page 32: ...P you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 128 bit WEP key 3 Click Apply Changes 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 WARNING If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router or access...

Page 33: ...rebooting the Router Try rebooting the modem If you are still having problems please call Belkin Technical Support If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router consult that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide 2 Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the screen If you re using a Belkin USB Adapter the tray icon should...

Page 34: ...n Technical Support The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in AP List If the correct network name is not listed under AP List in the wireless utility please attempt the following troubleshooting steps 1 If possible temporarily move the computer five to ten feet away from router Close the wireless utility and re open it If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks you...

Page 35: ... have been installed Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop Choose Properties and navigate to the Device Manager and see if your Adapter is listed without any errors If an error is indicated contact Belkin Technical Support Link LED is blinking slowly Cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly but you cannot connect to a net...

Page 36: ...t Belkin Technical Support Data transfer is sometimes slow Wireless Technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other 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 yo...

Page 37: ...adapter We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility To use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below Step 1 Right click on the network status icon in the system tray and select View Available Wireless Networks Step 2 Click on the Advanced button in the lower left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless n...

Page 38: ...Mbps Frequency 2 4GHz unlicensed band may interfere with common household devices cordless phones and microwave ovens 2 4GHz unlicensed band may interfere with common household devices cordless phones and microwave ovens 5GHz uncrowded band Compatibility Compatible with 802 11g Compatible with 802 11b Incompatible with 802 11b or 802 11g Range Depends on interference typically 100 200 ft indoors D...

Page 39: ...echnical Support You 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 Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Troubleshooting ...

Page 40: ...designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct...

Page 41: ...mmission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the identification label on your Belkin pr...

Page 42: ...ERS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No Belkin dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTI...

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