Page 2 - Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the; Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Introduction; ct
Introduction se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Card allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network....
Page 4 - Avoid Obstacles and Interference
3 2 Introduction Introduction 3 Introduction se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrige...
Page 5 - Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network; Product Features; Overview
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 Belkin Wireless Networking ...
Page 6 - Applications and Advantages; Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office; Product Specifications; System Requirements
7 6 7 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home,work, and hotspot locations without com...
Page 7 - Step 1 Install
9 8 Installing and Setting up the Card Installing and Setting up the Card 9 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 1 Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automati...
Page 8 - Step 2 Insert
11 10 Installing and Setting up the Card Installing and Setting up the Card 11 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 2 Insert Insert the Card into your Computer 2.1 After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your Notebook Card now” will appear. Insert your Card. 2.2 The Found New...
Page 9 - Step 3 Configure; Installation is now complete.
13 12 Installing and Setting up the Card Installing and Setting up the Card 13 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. 3.2 The Belkin Wireles...
Page 10 - Network Status; Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
15 14 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 15 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 the...
Page 11 - Connection Failure; Setting Wireless Network Profiles
17 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 17 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”. Network Status and Solutio...
Page 12 - At the time of publication, four encryption methods are available:; WEP
19 18 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 19 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below). Wired Equivale...
Page 13 - Encryption Keys; AF; WPA
21 20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 21 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Some h...
Page 14 - Configuring your Card to use Security; Changing the Wireless Security Settings; WEP Setup
23 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 23 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Configuring your 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 conne...
Page 16 - Wireless Networking Utility Options
27 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 27 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the use...
Page 17 - Advanced Diagnostic Tools
29 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 29 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Advanced Diagnostic Tools The “Advanced Diagnostic Tools” section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless networ...
Page 18 - I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.; NOT; The name of your wireless network appears in; To check the SSID settings or look for an available network,
31 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 31 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly. If you are unable to connect to the Internet 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...
Page 19 - Troubleshooting; decreases; increases
33 32 33 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. If the CD-ROM does not start the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering w...
Page 20 - Changing the wireless channel; Limiting the wireless transmit rate
35 34 35 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability. The default channel the router is shipped with is channel 6. Y...
Page 21 - Wireless Comparison Chart; networking
37 36 37 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart W ir e le ss Te c h n o lo g y 80 2. 11 b G (8 02 .1 1g ) G P lu s (8 02 .1 1g w it h H S M ) G P lu s M IM O (8 02 .1 1g w it h M IM O M R C ) N 1 M IM O (d ra ft 8 02 .1 1n w it h M IM O ) S p e e d * 11Mbps ...
Page 22 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
39 38 Information Information 39 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. Belkin Corporation Limited Lif...
Page 23 - How state law relates to the warranty.
41 40 Information Information 41 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that...
Page 24 - N1 Wireless
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