Page 2 - Table of Contents
11 Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Pl...
Page 3 - Introduction; ct
11 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wi...
Page 4 - Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point
3 2 3 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking 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 ...
Page 6 - Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network
5 4 5 4 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 networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless LAN Utilit...
Page 8 - Product Features; Overview
7 6 7 6 Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps or the faster 125 High-Speed Mode (HSM). The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g prod...
Page 10 - Product Specifications
9 8 9 8 (a) Activity LED (green) Indicates wireless activity when blinking. (b) Link LED (orange) Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network. (c) Card Connector Indicates the side of the Card that fits into your computer’s PCI slot. (d) Detachable Antenna Product Specifications Host Interfa...
Page 12 - Installing and Setting Up the Card
11 10 11 10 Step 1 Install the Software WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. Note: If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by ...
Page 15 - Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation; DOES NOT mean there is
13 13 Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 3.1 After powering on your computer, you will see a “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next”. Note: Specific screens differ depending upon which v...
Page 17 - Installation is now complete!
15 15 3.6 The Signal Indicator icon in your system tray should now tur n green (yellow if the signal is weak.) Installation is now complete! Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The following screen will appear: Next, clicking on the “Advanced” button wil...
Page 18 - Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility; Setting Wireless Network Preferences; Click on the “Wireless Networks” tab.
17 16 17 16 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Setting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. (a) Enable Radio Use this option to tur n your wireless network radio ON or OFF. You may want to tur n the radio off while in airplanes or to conserve the battery life of your...
Page 21 - Network
19 19 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 time of publication, three encryption methods are avai...
Page 22 - Encryption Keys
21 20 21 20 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 wired network. 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introdu...
Page 24 - Using a Hexadecimal Key
23 22 23 22 Most Wi-Fi products ship with security tur ned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your...
Page 25 - Changing the Wireless Security Settings
23 23 In the boxes below, make up your key by writing in two characters between A–F and 0–9 in each box. You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Wirelesss Router (or Access Point) and your wireless computers. Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to Use Secu...
Page 26 - WEP Setup
25 24 25 24 WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “64-bit 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, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key. A hex (hex...
Page 32 - Connecting your computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point
31 30 31 30 Connecting your computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA-PSK (no server) 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network Properties” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card. 2. Under the...
Page 33 - Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point
31 31 Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA (with Radius Server)1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network Properties” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card. 2. Under the “...
Page 34 - Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection; Click on the “Link Status” tab.
33 32 33 32 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Click on the “Link Status” tab. (a) Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the wireless network name. This field shows the current network name that you are connected to. (b) AP’s MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the wireless router or access...
Page 36 - Monitoring Data Transfer; Click on the “Statistics” tab.
35 34 35 34 Monitoring Data Transfer Click on the “Statistics” tab. The Statistics tab shows you how much data has been sent and received and if any errors occurred. This screen is mostly for diagnostics. Note that the number of data packets lost is recorded. A large number of lost data packets may ...
Page 37 - Finding Available Networks in your Area; Click on the “Site Monitor” tab.
35 35 Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the “Site Monitor” tab. Clicking on the “Site Monitor” tab will display a list of all available wireless routers or access points in your area. (a) Network Name (SSID) The network name of the wireless router or access point. (b) Channel The curr...
Page 38 - Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection; Click on the “Diagnostics” tab.
37 36 37 36 Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection Click on the “Diagnostics” tab. This page allows you to perform several diagnostic tests that are available for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop Network Card. Control Registers This test verifies the read and write capabilities of the network ...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting; I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly; NOT
39 38 39 38 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 follows: •...
Page 41 - The name of your wireless network appears in
39 39 3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of “Available Networks”. Available networks are wireless networks you can connect to. If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (125HSM) Router, “Belkin54g” is th...
Page 42 - Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility
41 40 41 40 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of “Available Networks” If the correct network name is not list Check the SSID settings to see if they match. The SSID is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Card to conne...
Page 44 - decreases; increases. Other factors that
43 42 43 42 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 o...
Page 46 - Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System
45 44 45 44 Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System • The Wireless PCI Card is not recognized by your desktop computer• The “New Hardware” Wizard does not appear when booting up the computer • Receive Microsoft Error Code: 10 • Receive Microsoft Error Code: 0 If the “New Hardware Wizar...
Page 47 - Wireless Comparison
45 45 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 is responsible for certifying ne...
Page 48 - Technical Support; Information
47 46 47 46 Technical 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 US: +1 877-736-5771 Information
Page 49 - FCC Statement
47 47 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.When connecting an external an...
Page 50 - Europe-European Union Notice
49 48 49 48 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 users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with...
Page 51 - Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
49 49 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 provided it is returned during the warr...
Page 52 - Wireless G Desktop
PB PB © 2004 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. BROADCOM, 54g, the 54g logo, 125 High Speed Mode, and the 125 High Speed Mode logo are trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. P...
