Belkin F5D6051 - Manual

Introduction 3 2. Avoid obstacles and possible sources of interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal ...

4 Introduction Product Overview 5 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices.• 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Wireless compliance with the IEEE 8...

6 Product Overview 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 1.1 Power Consumption: Tx: 330mA, Rx: 230mA Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating Temperature: 32–131° F (0–55° C) Storage Temperature: -13–158° F (-25–70° C) System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop or ...

6 7 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter (a) Power Link LED (Amber) Off: Adapter turned off (b) Link LED (Green) Blinking Slowly: Not linked to a wireless network Blinking Rapidly: Transferring data across a wireless network (c) Desktop Stand Allows you to position yo...

8 9 NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE ADAPTER INTO YOUR COMPUTER. You can install your Adapter in three easy steps.1. Install the software FIRST. If you plug your Adapter into your computer before you install the software, it will not work until you install the software. 2. Plu...

8 Installing The Adapter 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 1.4 Next, you will see an introduction screen. Click “Next” to continue with the installation of the Adapter. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may see a screen similar to the one below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Sel...

10 Installing The Adapter Installing The Adapter 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Step 2: Plug the Adapter into your Computer 2.1 If your computer did not need to restart, the message “You can plug in your Belkin USB WLAN adapter now” will appear. 2.2 With your computer ON, insert the Adapter into a free...

10 Installing The Adapter Installing The Adapter 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 3.3 When the installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting you to finish. Click “Finish”. Note to Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to restart the computer. Let the computer restart before going to the ...

12 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is a central point on your computer that allows you to control your Wireless B USB Network Adapter. Here is a list of the things you can do using the Utility:• Choose the wireless network you want to connect to • See a list of all available ne...

12 13 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Note to Windows XP users: If you are using Windows XP, please read this section first. Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can be used...

14 15 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP 1. Right-click on the system tray icon. 2. Select “Use Windows to Configure my Wireless Connection”. 3. The Belkin Utility will disable itself and enable the W...

16 17 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network After you install your Adapter for the first time, it will connect to your wireless network automatically. You should not have to do anything further to connect to a network. To manually connect...

16 17 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Quick Connect Screen The Utility was designed to offer you two methods of connecting to a wireless network. The Adapter ships with the Utility configured so you can use the Configuration view to select a wireless netw...

18 19 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To access the Quick Connect screen, right-click on the Utility icon in the system tray. In the menu that appears, select “Use Quick Connect screen”. After you have selected this option, the next time you double-click on the system tray icon or the desktop shortcut to o...

18 19 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using the Profiles Manager View Using profiles is a convenient way to quickly and easily connect to networks if you travel between multiple wireless networks. For example, your primary wireless network may be at home, but you also use a wireless network at work. Each o...

20 21 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Prioritizing your Profiles You can change the priority of your profiles so the Utility will connect to the first network in the profile priority list. This feature is useful if you are in an area where you use more than one wireless network. Put simply, the profile at ...

22 23 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Securing your Wireless Network Securing your Wi-Fi Network Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the ...

24 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Securing your Wireless Network WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP (W ired E quivalent P rivacy) is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wire...

26 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Securing your Wireless Network Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Router and Access Point are equipped with WEP encryption to secure your network. By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will need to determine which...

28 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Securing your Wireless Network WEP Setup 128-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “128-bit 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 “Passp...

30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly If you are unable to connect to the Inter net 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 fo...

30 31 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Troubleshooting 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 Network...

32 33 Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, o...

32 33 Troubleshooting se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your Wireless Router or Access Point manufacture’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technic...

34 35 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Troubleshooting Signal strength is poor 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 genera...

36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 37 Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that ...

36 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 37 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge ...

38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 39 Information Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized.Wh...

38 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 39 Information Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Canada-Industry Canada (IC)The wireless ra...

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