Belkin F5D9050 - Manual

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: • Refriger...

4 Introduction 5 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 Wi...

4 Introduction Overview 5 se ct io n Product Features The Adapter is a wireless LAN USB networking device that works best with the Wireless G Plus MIMO Router. It complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Adapter is c...

6 Overview 7 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 54Mbps Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use...

6 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 USB Adapter to your computer’s USB port or through the provided Desktop Stand. (b) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered ...

8 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 9 Step 1 Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Adapter. 1 .1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1 .2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Click “Inst...

10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 11 Step 2 Insert Insert the Adapter into your Computer 2 .1 After the software installation is complete, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear. Insert your Belkin Adapter. 2 .2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. (This may take ...

12 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 13 Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3 .1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) icon on the desktop screen. 3 .2 The Belkin WNU screen will appear. 3 .3 Select a network to connect ...

12 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 13 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 .4 The Belkin WNU icon can also be found on the system tray. Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin WNU icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility” screen. Installation is now complete.

14 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 15 After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. Accessing the Belkin WNU from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place yo...

14 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 15 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Inter net. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window c...

16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 17 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 Status, click “Open Wi...

16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 17 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 ...

18 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 19 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods are available: Encryption Methods: Name 64-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 128-Bit Encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access-TKIP Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP...

20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 21 128-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 data (128 bits t...

20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 21 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption of data, which offers much greater security than WPA. WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and (AES) for encryption. Setting up your Belkin Wirele...

22 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 23 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 an...

22 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 23 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to tur n on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client. P...

24 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 25 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 user the ability to customize his or her WNU setti...

26 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 27 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 connectivity services to ensure op...

26 Troubleshooting 27 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 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 shou...

28 Troubleshooting 29 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of “Available Networks”. If the correct network name is not listed, check the SSID settings to see if they match. The SSID is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly th...

30 Troubleshooting 31 Link LED is blinking slowly; I cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet . If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of your screen, the problem may be that there is a mismatc...

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

32 Troubleshooting 33 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 11. You may choose from several other channels...

34 Troubleshooting 35 Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology 802.11b G (802.11g) G Plus (802.11g with HSM) G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC) Belkin Pre-N (802.11g with True MIMO) Speed* 11Mbps link rate/baseline 5x faster than 802.11b* 10x faster than 802.11b* 10x faster than 802.11b* 15x f...

34 Troubleshooting 35 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 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235...

36 Information 37 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, F5D9050 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of...

36 Information 37 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. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radi...

38 Information 39 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyWhat this warranty covers. Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. What the period of coverage is. Belki...

38 Information 39 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 it is impracti...

Belkin Ltd. 4 Pioneer AvenueTuggerah Business ParkTuggerah, NSW 2259, Australia+61 (0) 2 4350 4600+61 (0) 2 4350 4700 fax Belkin B.V. Boeing Avenue 3331119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands+31 (0) 20 654 7300+31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845...