Belkin F6D3000 - Manual

3 Introduction se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal ca...

6 Overview 6 Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g standards in order to communicate with other 802.11a- and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 108Mbps. The Card is compatible with 802.11b devices at 11Mbps. 802.11g and 802.11b products operate on the same 2.4GHz fr...

7 Overview 7 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a desktop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables. • Compatibility with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products Compatible with existing Wi-Fi ® networks and with other products t...

9 Installing and Setting Up the Card 9 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 1 InstallIMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds to appear...

13 Installing and Setting Up the Card 13 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 3 Connect Connect to a network using the Wireless Network Utility 3.1 Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right cor ner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Wireless Network Utility. If t...

14 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 14 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right cor ner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Wireless Network Utility. The color of the “Signal Indicator” icon refl...

16 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 16 Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the “Available Networks” tab to display a list of all available wireless routers (and/or access points) in your area. To connect to an available network, click on the network you would like to connect to...

18 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 18 Setting up Wireless Network Profiles Using Profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless networks, for instance at home or at work without having to reconfigure your connection each time you connect. This allows you to quickly chang...

19 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 19 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 3 – The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network you are connecting to is not encrypted, leave the “Authentication Mode” in “Off” and click the “Complete” button to save th...

20 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 20 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 publica...

21 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 21 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 128-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-gene...

23 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 23 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to Use Security To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For the Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) th...

24 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 24 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 “...

25 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 25 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 “Passp...

28 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 28 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP (see “Securing Your Wi-Fi Network” section of this manual). In order for you to gain wireless conn...

31 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 31 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server or 802.1x: To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a network from the “Available Networks” tab or a profile from the “Profiles” tab and follow steps 1...

32 Troubleshooting 32 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 “...

33 Troubleshooting 33 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are using a Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router in 802.11a mode, “Belkin Super A” is the default name. If you are using a Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router in 802.11b/g mode, “Belkin Super G” is the default name. If you are using a Belkin 802.1...

34 Troubleshooting 34 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 the same in order for the ...

35 Troubleshooting 35 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Card is not working If the Card is not working, the problem may be that the Card is not connected or installed properly. Verify that the Card is plugged firmly into the PCI slot of your computer. Check to see that the drivers for the Card have been instal...

36 Troubleshooting 36 Link/Activity LED is solid but 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 point. Check the WEP k...

37 Troubleshooting 37 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the wireless router or access point. In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we sug...

39 Troubleshooting 39 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wireless Comparison Chart W ir e le ss N e tw o rk s 8 0 2 .1 1 b 8 0 2 .1 1 g 8 0 2 .1 1 a + g B e lk in P re -N Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps 108Mbps F re q u e n c y Common household devices, such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with...

40 40 Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/ networking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Troubleshooting

41 Information 41 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, F6D3000 to which this declaration relates, c...

43 Information 43 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 brack...

44 Information Wi-FI ® Interoperability Certificate