Belkin F5D8053 - Manual

3 Introduction 3 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: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or drye...

4 Introduction 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 Belkin Wir...

5 se ct io n Overview 5 Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification to communicate with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at up to 300Mbps*. The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Adapt...

6 Overview 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 compromising the u...

7 Overview 7 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 (a) Protective Cap The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation. Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or through the provided Desktop Stand. (b) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on a...

8 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: At the time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista drivers were not available for release and might not be included on the CD shipped with your product. For information on updated drivers for Wind...

13 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 13 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 B. Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card...

16 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 16 C. Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility C.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the sys...

18 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 18 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 connectivity status of the current network. It even displays connectiv...

19 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 19 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 Solution Tips To further understand the current Network...

20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 20 Setting Wireless Network Profiles The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. Securing your Wi-Fi ® Network If you choose to connect to a ...

22 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 22 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of lette...

23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 23 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 hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit ...

24 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 24 WPA 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 vendor’s website. ...

25 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 25 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Configuring your Adapter 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 must set your N Wireless USB Adapt...

26 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 26 WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually.A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and l...

31 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 31 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wireless Networking Utility Options The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings.

32 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 32 Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of software, and advanced diagnostic tools.

33 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 33 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 network. It provides an array of tests and connectivit...

34 Troubleshooting 34 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, the lights should be as follows: • The “...

35 Troubleshooting 35 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 Networks...

36 Troubleshooting 36 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 with the CD drive. If the Belkin Wireless N...

37 Troubleshooting 37 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in your computer and wireless router (or access poin...

38 Troubleshooting 38 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. You may choose from several other channels ...

40 Troubleshooting 40 Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart W ir e le ss Te c h n o lo g y G (8 02 .1 1g ) G P lu s M IM O (8 02 .1 1g w it h M IM O M R C ) N M IM O (d ra ft 8 02 .1 1n w it h M IM O ) N 1 M IM O (d ra ft 8 02 .1 1n w it h M IM O ) S p e e d /D a ta R a te * Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* U...

41 Troubleshooting 41 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 54...

42 Information 42 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Inter national, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8053 to which this declaration relates, complies with P...

44 Information 44 Belkin International, Inc., reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical t...

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