Belkin DESKTOP CARD F5D7001 manual

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1 Intr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 B e n e fi ts o f a H o m e N et w o r k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A d v a nt ag es o f a Wi r e l e s s Ne tw or k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 P l a c em en t o f y o u r W ir e l[...]

Intr oduction section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus Desktop Card (the Car d). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly . This Card allows you to connect a desktop computer to your network. The easy installation and setup will h[...]

3 2 Intr oduction 3 2 Intr oduction Placement of your Wir eles s Networking Hardwar e for Optimal Perf ormanc e Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless r outer (or access point). T ypical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way , your wireless conn[...]

3 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction section 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. A void Obstacl es and Interf er enc e Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wir eless communication can include: • Refrigerators • W ashers and/or dryers • Me[...]

5 4 5 4 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wir el ess Network In locations wher e homes or offices are close together , such as apartment buildings or office complexes, ther e may be wir eless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless Setup Utility to locate any other wireless network[...]

5 5 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Intr oduction Pr odu ct F eat ur es The Car d complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps or the faster G Plus. The Car d is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g pr oducts run at speeds of up to 54M[...]

7 6 7 6 Ap pl ic at io ns an d Ad va nt ag es • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking—without cables • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using G Plus Provides immediate wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b and [...]

7 7 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Storage T emperature: -4—176 degr ees F (-20—80 degr ees C) Humidity: Operating 10 ~ 85% (non-condensing) Storing 5 ~ 90% (non-condensing) T ypical Operating Range: up to 700 ft.* (213m) *Wireless performance may vary Overvie w (a) Activity LED Indicates wir eless activity when blinking (b) Link LED Lights up when the Ca[...]

9 8 9 8 Step 1 Install the Softwar e I m p or t a n t n ot e : I N S T AL L T HE S OF T W A R E B E F O R E I N S E R TI NG TH E C AR D. 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear . No te: If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, open your CD-ROM drive by double-clic[...]

9 9 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inst alling and Setting up the Car d 1.5 Choose an installation location. Click “Next” to accept the default location or click “Browse” to select a dif ferent location, and then click “Next”. 1.6 After the installation is compete, c lick “Finish” to shut do wn your computer . Step 2 Insert the Car d into the [...]

11 10 Inst alling and Setting up the Car d 11 10 Inst alling and Setting up the Car d 2.5 Remove the metal port cover from the back of the computer that corresponds to the PCI slot you selected. If ther e is a screw , place it in a safe place, as you will be using it to attach the Card to the computer later . 2.6 Push the Car d firmly into the PCI [...]

11 Inst alling and Setting up the Car d 11 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.2 Depending on the version of Windows you ar e using, you might also see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem as the drivers have been fully tested and are compatible with this Windows operating system. Select “Continue Anyway” and follow the on-scre[...]

13 12 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 13 12 Ho w t o Ac ce s s the Bel ki n Wir el es s Set up Util it y Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wir eless Network” scr een. Note: The color of the icon reflects the connection link: green for good, yellow for weak, and red if it is not active. The following scr een will [...]

13 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 13 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Se tt in g Wir el es s Net w ork Pr ef er enc es Click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. (a) Let this T ool Manage your Wir eles s S ettings Checking this box will allow the Belkin Wireless Utility to control the settings of the Card. (b) Enabl e Radio Use this option to tur n yo[...]

15 14 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 15 14 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility (a) Any A vailabl e Network (Ac ces s Point Pref err ed) When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available network in the area. Wireless r outer (or access point) networks will be preferred networks over Ad-Hoc networks. (b)[...]

15 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Se cu ri ng y ou r Wi- Fi ® Net wo rk Here are a few differ ent ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and pr otect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user . At the time of publication, thr ee en[...]

17 16 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 17 16 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility bits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some har dware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipmen[...]

17 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 section to access the network. T ypically , this is the mode that will be used in a home environment. WP A (with radius server) is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically . This is typically found in a business environment. For a list of Belk[...]

19 18 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 19 18 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility Se tt in g up y ou r Bel ki n Wir el es s Rou t er (o r Ac c es s P oin t) to use S ecu ri ty T o start using security , you need to first enable WEP or WP A for your wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wir eless Routers and Access Points, thes[...]

19 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 section WE P Set up 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the dr op-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 “Generate” to c[...]

21 20 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 21 20 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the dr op-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 “Passphrase” field an[...]

21 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 section 1. From the “Security Mode” dr op-down menu, select “WP A-PSK (no server)”. 2. Enter your network key . This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients (network cards) that you want to include[...]

23 22 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 23 22 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 5. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. IMPORT ANT : Y ou must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings.[...]

23 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Co nf ig uri ng yo ur Be lk in Wir el ess G N ot eb ook and Wi r el es s G Des kt op Car ds to us e Se cur it y At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WP A or WEP . In order for you to gain a wir eless connection, you will need to s[...]

25 24 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 25 24 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility Im por ta nt: A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP , you need to enter 26 characters. For 64-bit WEP , you need to enter 10 keys . This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless rout[...]

25 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 section 3. Under “Network Authentication” select “WP A-PSK”. 4. T ype your WP A key in the “Network key” box. Im por ta nt: WP A-PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A–Z and 0–9. For WP A-PSK, you can enter eight to 63 keys. This network key needs to match the k[...]

27 26 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 27 26 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wir eles s Router (or Acc ess Point) that uses WP A 1. Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network Properties” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more opti[...]

27 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 section 4. Under the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated r outer or as indicated by your network administrator . 5. Click “OK” to save the settings.[...]

29 28 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 29 28 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility Setting up WP A for Wir eless Desktop and Wir el ess Notebook Car ds that ar e not Manufactur ed by Belkin For WP A wireless desktop and wireless notebook cards that are NOT manufactured by Belkin, which ar e not equipped with WP A-enabled software, a fr[...]

29 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 section 4 . Clicking the “Configur e” button will allow you to choose your network authentication type. 5 . For home or small business users, select “WP A-PSK” under “Network Authentication”. Note: Select WP A if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network tha[...]

31 30 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 31 30 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility Mo ni to ri ng th e St at us o f yo ur Net wo rk Con nec ti on Click on the “Link Status” tab. (a) Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the wireless network name. This field shows the current network name that you ar e connected to. (b) AP’ s MAC Addr e[...]

31 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 section channel can be set manually . All computers using Ad-Hoc mode (computer -to-computer) need to operate under the same channel. (f) Client IP Addres s Shows the IP address of the computer . The IP address is obtained automatically by default. Y ou may set the IP address manually thr [...]

33 32 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 33 32 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility Mo ni to ri ng Da t a T ra ns f e r Click on the “Statistics” tab. The “Statistics” tab shows you how much data has been sent and received and if any errors occurr ed. This screen is mostly for diagnostics. Note that the number of data packets lo[...]

33 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Fi nd in g A v ai la bl e Ne tw or ks i n yo ur Ar ea Click on the “Site Monitor” tab. Clicking on the “Site Monitor” tab will display a list of all available wireless routers (or access points) in your ar ea. (a) Network Name (SSID) The network name of the wireless router [...]

35 34 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 35 34 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility P er f or mi ng D iag no s ti c T e st s on yo ur Co mp ut er Click on the “Diagnostics” tab. This page allows you to perform several diagnostic tests that are available for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop Car d. (a) Contr ol Register s This test veri[...]

35 Using the Belkin Wir el ess Setup Utility 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 section (d) Interrupt T est T h is test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to receive interrupts from the network contr oller . (e) Loopback T est This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to send and receive packets from the n etwork controller . (f) LED T est This test veri fies[...]

37 36 T r oubl eshooting 37 36 I ca n’ t c on ne ct to the I nt er net wir el ess l y. If yo u ar e unable to connect to the Inter net fr om a wir eless computer , please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your wireless router . If you’re using a Belkin Wir eless Router , the lights should be as follows: • The “Power” lig[...]

37 T r oubl eshooting 37 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The name of your wir eless network appears in “ A vailabl e Networks”. If the corr ect network name is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wir elessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list. 2. If the network has se[...]

39 38 39 38 T r oubl eshooting I n s t a l l a t i on CD - R O M do es n o t s t a r t W ir e l e s s S e t up Ut i l i t y . If the CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Setup Utility automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that ar e interfering with the CD drive. If the Wir eless Setup Utility screen does not appe[...]

39 39 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 T r oubl eshooting Li nk L ED is sol id bu t I ca nn ot c onn ec t to th e In te rn et . If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP address, the pr oblem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in your computer and wireless router (or access point) . Check the WEP key settings t[...]

41 40 41 40 T r oubl eshooting point). Please see the section titled “Placement of your Wir eless Networking Har dware for Optimal Performance” in this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin T echnical Support. Wh y ar e th er e tw o wir el es s ut il it ie s in my s ys t em tr ay? Wh ic h one sho ul d I use ? Ther[...]

41 41 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 T r oubl eshooting 2 . T ouch any metal part of the case to dischar ge static electricity , which could damage your product or your computer . 3 . Remove the Card. 4 . Locate a dif ferent empty PCI expansion slot. It is usually white in color . 5 . Confirm that the Card will fit into the slot you have chosen. Keep in mind [...]

43 42 43 42 T r oubl eshooting Wh at ’ s th e di ff er enc e bet w een 802 .1 1b , 802 .1 1g , 802 .1 1a , an d Pr e- N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very differ ent maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking sta[...]

43 43 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 T r oubl eshooting T echnical Support Y ou can find technical support information at ww w.b elk in .c om or ww w.b elk in .c om /n etw or kin g . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US : 87 7- 736 -57 71 Eu r op e: 00 80 0 223 55 460 Au st ra li a: 1800 235 54 6 Ne w Zea la nd : 0 80 0 235 5 46 [...]

45 44 Inf ormation 45 44 Wi-Fi ® Inter operability Certificate[...]

45 45 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inf ormation Caution: Exposur e to Radio Fr equency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When connecting an exter nal antenn[...]

47 46 47 46 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency ener gy . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tur ning the equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measur es: • Reorient o[...]

47 47 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Inf ormation Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low V oltage Dir ective (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community . Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent inter national standards).[...]

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