Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................... 1 Benefits of a Home Network ...................................................... 1Advantages of a wireless network ............................................ 1Placement of your Wireless Networ...
Page 3 - Benefits of a Home Network; Introduction
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ether net Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The 802.11g Wireless Ether net Adapter works like a...
Page 4 - Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for; Note; Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point
3 2 Introduction 3 2 3 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router (or Access Point). Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. Your ...
Page 5 - Avoid Obstacles and Interference; Cordless Phone Placement
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 se ct io n 333 Introduction 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Wireless Router (or Access Point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or ...
Page 6 - PB; Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network
PB 4 Introduction 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 Wireless ...
Page 7 - Product Features; Overview
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 se ct io n 5 Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps and 54Mbps. 802.11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 80...
Page 8 - Applications and Advantages
7 6 Overview 7 6 7 6 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hot spot locations without compromising the use o...
Page 9 - Product Specifications
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 777 Overview Product Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3 Wireless: Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Rate 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps Modulation 802.11g: OFDM 802....
Page 10 - Connecting the Wireless G Ethernet Adapter
9 8 9 8 (a) Power Link LED Solid: Adapter is ON Off: Adapter is OFF (b) Ethernet Link LED Solid: Connected to Ether net Off: Ether net disconnected Blinking: Transferring data Green: 10Mbps device connected Amber: 100Mbps device connected (c) WAN Link LED Solid: Wireless card is ON Blinking: Transfe...
Page 11 - Install the Hardware; Knowing your Wireless G Ethernet Adapter
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 99 Install the Hardware 1. Connect the included Ether net network cable into the LAN port on the back of the Wireless G Ether net Adapter and plug the other end of the cable to the back of your computer or any other Ether net-enabled device. 2. Tur n on your Adapter by c...
Page 12 - Important; Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard
11 10 11 10 Important : Your Adapter should work out-of-the-box. You only need to run the Wizard for special settings such as head-to-head play or wireless security. 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The “Wireless Ether net Adapter Setup Wizard” screen should automatically appear. Note : I...
Page 15 - Warning
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 13 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard 13 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard 9. Enter the settings for the wireless network that you will be connecting to. The default SSID of “ANY” will connect your Ada...
Page 19 - Setting up your computer to use the Web-Based User Interface; Using the Web-Based User Interface
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 17 Setting up your computer to use the Web-Based User Interface The default IP address of the Adapter is 192.168.2.225. You will need to set your computer’s IP address to the same subnet such as 192.168.2.224 before you can access the Web-Based Setup Interface. Perform the...
Page 20 - Connecting the Adapter
19 18 Using the Web-Based User Interface 19 18 19 18 Connecting the Adapter Using your Inter net browser, you can access the web-based user interface. In your browser, type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. Logging into the Web-Bas...
Page 21 - Status
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 19 19 19 Using the Web-Based User Interface Status (a) Quick Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the pages by clicking directly on these links. The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find....
Page 22 - Adapter Settings
21 20 Using the Web-Based User Interface 21 20 21 20 Adapter Settings (a) Bridge (Adapter) Name: Enter the name of your Wireless Ether net Adapter here. (b) IP Configuration: • Manually set the Adapter’s IP address - The default IP address of your Adapter is 192.168.2.225. You can modify it to match...
Page 23 - e) Gateway IP Address
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 21 21 21 Using the Web-Based User Interface (d) Subnet Mask: The Adapter’s subnet mask must be the same as your network’s subnet mask. e) Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of your network’s gateway (also known as router). (f) SSID The SSID is the name of your wireles...
Page 26 - Site Survey; Restart Wireless Adapter
25 24 Using the Web-Based User Interface 25 24 25 24 Site Survey (a) SSID The SSID is the wireless network name. (b) Refresh Clicking the Refresh button will give you the most up-to-date data. (c) Join You can connect to a specific wireless network by selecting the check box and click “Apply Changes...
Page 27 - Restore Factory Defaults; Save Current Settings
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 25 25 25 Using the Web-Based User Interface Restore Factory Defaults Clicking “Restore Defaults” will erase all your current settings. Save Current Settings You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore i...
Page 28 - Restore Previous Settings
27 26 Using the Web-Based User Interface 27 26 27 26 Restore Previous Settings This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. Firmware Update From time to time, Belkin may release new versions of the Adapter’s firmware. Updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that...
Page 29 - Password
se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 27 27 27 Using the Web-Based User Interface Password The Adapter ships with NO password entered. If you wish to add a password for greater security, you can set a password here. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it if you need to log in...
Page 30 - I can’t connect to a Wireless Network or Router; Troubleshooting
29 28 29 28 I can’t connect to a Wireless Network or Router If you are unable to connect to the Inter net from a wireless computer and your adapter appears to be functioning properly, please check the following items: Look at the lights on your Wireless Router. If you’re using a Belkin Wireless Rout...
Page 31 - Power LED does not come ON Adapter is not working
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 se ct io n 29 Troubleshooting 29 Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are not ON, the problem may be that the Adapter’s power supply is not connected or installed properly. Verify that the Adapter’s power supply is connected to the power port on th...
Page 32 - WAN Link LED is OFF Cannot connect to a wireless network or; WAN Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet
31 30 Troubleshooting 31 30 31 30 WAN Link LED is OFF; Cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot connect to a network and the WAN link LED is OFF, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the network name (SSID)...
Page 33 - Data transfer is sometimes slow
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 se ct io n 31 31 31 Troubleshooting 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 (met...
Page 34 - Wireless Comparison
33 32 Troubleshooting 33 32 33 32 What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is r...
Page 35 - Technical Support
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 se ct io n 33 33 33 Troubleshooting 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 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040
Page 36 - Information
35 34 35 34 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, F5D7330 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the F...