Page 2 - Features
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installing and Setting Up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 The ...
Page 4 - Plug the Card into your laptop.; NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CARD
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 4 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 5 Installing your Card is done in three easy steps:1. Install the software FIRST. If you plug your Card into your laptop before you install the software, it will not work until you install the software. 2. Plug the Card into you...
Page 6 - INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD
When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will bepresented with the screen below. The following small icon will also be presentin your system tray. The Utility can be set to always be on top of everything else on your desktopwhen it is open. This setting can be changed if y...
Page 7 - The Status Tab
USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY 11 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY The Status Tab (a) Profile Name The first thing you will notice is the “Profile Name”. Initially this will say“default” and be grayed out until you have set up a profile. Also, the ProfileManager Mode (k) ...
Page 8 - Shows the MAC address of the Wireless Notebook Network Card.; The Statistics Tab
USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY 13 12 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY 12 (f) MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the Wireless Notebook Network Card. (g) Status Displays the BSSID (in hexadecimal) of the access point with which the Cardis associated. If you are connected ...
Page 9 - The Site Survey Tab; The MAC address of the access point.; USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY; The Encryption Tab
The Site Survey Tab Clicking on the “Site Survey” tab will display a list of all available accesspoints in your area. The following information about each is displayed: (a) BSSID– The MAC address of the access point. (b) SSID– The Service Set Identifier (wireless network name) of the access point. (...
Page 10 - Select the key that you want to use.
16 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY Setting 64-Bit or 128-Bit Encryption Using a Passphrase (Easiest)1. Select “64-bit” or “128-bit” from the drop-down menu (a). 2. Select “Create with Passphrase” (b). 3. Enter a passphrase and click “Genera...
Page 11 - The Advanced Tab; Using Profile Manager Mode
The Advanced Tab The settings on the “Advanced” tab should be left as is unless there is a specific reason to change them. (a) Preamble Type The preamble is a signal used to synchronize the timing between the wireless network card and the access point. Some older wireless equipment may not be ableto...
Page 12 - Creating a Profile; Right-click the Utility icon in the task bar.; Operating in Ad-Hoc Mode
20 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN MONITOR UTILITY Creating a Profile Before you can use the Profile Manager, you need to create a profile. Followthese steps to create a profile. 1. If not already, turn ON the Profile Manager mode by pressing the “Activate...
Page 14 - FCC Statement; Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.; Modifications; INFORMATION
25 24 INFORMATION 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 soleresponsibility that the product, F5D6020 to which this declaration relates,complies with Part 15 of t...
Page 15 - Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
26 INFORMATION Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at nocharge provided it is returned during ...