Belkin F5D8010 - Manual

Introduction se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wire...

Overview 5 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 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. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate o...

6 Overview Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables. • Compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11b products Pre-N wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b) pro...

Overview 7 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 (a) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Card is active (b) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (c) Card Connector Part of the Card that fits into your computer’s CardBus slot System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one availa...

8 Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 1 Install the Software DriversIMPORTANT NOTE: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setup screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 second...

Installing and Setting Up the Card 9 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 1.4 The installer will now start. Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions. 1.5 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 oper...

10 Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 3 Install the Wireless Client Utility 3.1 After the network card driver installation is complete, click “Next” to install the Wireless Client Utility. 3.2 The wizard will prompt you to choose an installation location. Click “Next” to accept the default loca...

Installing and Setting Up the Card 11 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.6 Select a network to connect to by double-clicking on a network from the Network List. Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. If using with the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Ro...

12 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Client Utility”.The following screen...

Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 13 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Using the Expanded View (a) Network List List all available networks; double-click on a network to connect. (b) Show BSSID Select this check box if you wish to see the MAC address of the access point or router. (c) Allow Roaming Sele...

14 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setting Wireless Network Preferences To create a new Wireless Network Profile, click on the “Create” button, which will open up the “Profile” window. (a) Profile Name Enter a profile name of your choice for the new profile. (b) Service Set Identifier When ...

16 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 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 intrusion. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication...

Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 17 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated ...

18 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These updates will be found on your wireless ...

Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 19 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network. Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to Use Security To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA...

20 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. 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 “Gene...

Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 21 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. 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 “Passphras...

24 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Notebook or Wireless Desktop Network Card to Use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router or access point set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain wireless connection, you will need to set...

26 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setting Up WPA in Windows XP to Connect your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that is Using WPA In order to use WPA, ensure you are using “Windows Wireless Network Utility” instead of the “Belkin Wireless Client Utility” by doing the following...

28 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection (a) Current Profile This is the current profile you are using. (b) Connection Quality Depending on the distance or noise in your area, the quality you receive may be excellent, good, or bad. (c) Access Point...

30 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: • The Powe...

Troubleshooting 31 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Wireless Router, the default name should be “WLAN”. If you’re not using a Belkin Router, please consult your router manufacturer’s user manual for the default name. The name of your wireless network appears in “Network List”...

32 Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Client Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Client Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Wireless Client Utility Setup screen do...

Troubleshooting 33 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 For more information about setting up a SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet If you have a signal b...

34 Troubleshooting when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that can cause signal degradation are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances (metal is generally the worst culprit). As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet. ...

Troubleshooting 35 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 We offer a Site Survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to name a few. It’s essential to know which utility is managing your Card. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. To use the Belkin Wireless Client Utility, follow the ...

Troubleshooting 37 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wireless Comparison Chart W ir e le ss Te c h n o lo g y 8 0 2 .1 1 b 8 0 2 .1 1 g 8 0 2 .1 1 a B e lk in P re -N Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps F re q u e n c y Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the ...

38 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: US: 877.736.5771 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapo...

Information 39 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8010 to which this declaration relates, comp...

Information 41 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets...

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