Belkin F5D7051 manual

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F5 D 7 0 5 1 U ser Manual High-Speed Mode Wir eless G USB Netw ork A dapter Connect y our desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network[...]

1 3 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Be ne fi ts of a H om e Ne tw or k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ad va nt ag es of s et ti ng up a B el ki n Wi r e le ss Net wo rk . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pl ac em en t of yo ur Wir e le s s Ne tw or ki ng Ha r dw ar e fo r Opti[...]

1 3 Thank you for purchasing the High-Speed Mode Wir eless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need ar ound the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network adapter , but without the wires. The easy installati[...]

3 2 3 2 Placement of your Wirel ess Networking Hardwar e for Optimal Performance Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router (or Access Point). T ypical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way , your wireless connection and performance will degr[...]

3 2 3 2 • In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor . • T ry not to place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. Av oid Obstacles and Interferenc e Avoid placing your Wir el[...]

5 4 5 4 4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wirel ess network In locations where homes or of fices are close together , such as apartment buildings or office complexes, ther e may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wir eless networks ([...]

5 4 5 4 If you continue to have difficulty with Secur e Connection, VPNs and AOL please review steps 1-4 above to be sur e you have addressed these issues. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wir eless Router . Should you need to cover an even wider area, please go to the networking pr oduct section on (ww[...]

7 6 7 6 F eatures The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in or der to communicate with other 802.11g and 802.11b-compliant wireless devices. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other set[...]

7 6 7 6 • T emporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period. • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick[...]

9 8 9 8 Pr otec tive Cap Act ivity LE D Bli nking Gr een: Act ivity Off : No Act ivity On: Conn ect ed to netw ork USB Adap ter Des ktop st and (Op tional Use) The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector . The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection. Knowing your Wir eless USB Network Adapter[...]

9 8 9 8 Step 1 Install the Software WARNING: Install the software befor e inserting the Adapter 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will automatically appear . If it does not appear within 15–20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named “Fil[...]

11 10 11 10 1. 5 When the installer is done installing the software, you will see the following screen. Click “Finish”. Step 2 Connect the USB Adapter to your PC 2.1 After the software installation is finished, the message “Y ou can plug in your WLAN adapter now” will appear . Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your desktop or n[...]

11 10 11 10 Step 3 Configur e Wirel ess USB Adapter Let Windows Finish the Installation 3.1 After connecting your Adapter , Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed. Depending on your version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here will appear . Select the option “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” a[...]

13 12 13 12 3.3 A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens) will appear . This is your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Monitor . It also indicates the status of your connection: Red: No connection to a wireless network Blue: Connected to a wireless network. If you already have a wireless router (or an access point) in you[...]

13 12 13 12 If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can easily accomplish this in one of two ways. Y ou can insert the software CD and click on the “Uninstall” option in the menu, or you can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the “Add/Remove Programs” option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the rem[...]

15 14 15 14 When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below . The following small icon will also be present in your system tray . Double-clicking on the icon in the system tray will open the Wireless Monitor window. USI NG THE BE LKIN WI RELES S MONI TOR UTI LITY Status T ab When the utili[...]

15 14 15 14 (a) Current Profil e String This indicates the name of the profile you are currently using, if any . If a question mark appears next to the text in this box, it indicates that there is no profile set up for the network you are currently connected to. The name of the network you are connected to will be displayed in this box if no profil[...]

17 16 17 16 Acc ess Point (AP) List T ab T o view a list of all available networks in your area, select the “AP List” tab. In the window , you will be presented with a list showing you the available networks. (a) Network Name This column shows you the name of the wireless network that is available. On the left side of the network name are small[...]

17 16 17 16 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the AP list by clicking on it one time, the detailed information about that network will be available here. Y ou will see what type of network it is (Access Point or Peer-to- Peer), what channel the network is operating on, status of encryption (security) On or Off, and below “[...]

19 18 19 18 Cr eating a new Profil e 1. Click “Add” to open the new profile screen. T ype in a name for the profile. The name can be anything you want. Y ou should pick something easy to remember like “W ork”, for your work network or “Home”, for your home network. Click “Next” to continue. 2. The next screen you will see allows you[...]

19 18 19 18 (c) In the “T ransfer Rate” box, it is suggested that you leave this on “Automatic” unless there is a specific need to change this setting. Click “Next” to continue. 3. The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network is not encrypted, then leave the mode in “Off” and click[...]

21 20 21 20 (b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your network uses from the Encryption drop-down menu. Please see the section of this manual titled “Securing your Wireless Network” on page 26 for information on which type of WEP encryption to use. Click “Next”. (c) The next screen allows you to select the [...]

21 20 21 20 (d) Enter the key in the “Key” box and select the key to use in the “Key Index” drop-down menu. This information should be provided by your network administrator . TIP: Most keys use Key Index 1. (e) Click “Complete” to save the profile. T o begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one[...]

23 22 23 22 How to find and connect to a wirel ess Network 1. Open the Wireless Monitor windows by double-clicking the icon in your system tray . 2. Click on the “AP List” tab ( a ) . This will display a list of all of the networks in your area. 3. Double-click on the network you want to connect to. A blue circle (b) should appear around the ne[...]

23 22 23 22 Win dows XP Us er s If you are using Windows XP , please read this section. Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can be used to control your Adapter or you can use the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility . W e suggest that you use the Belkin [...]

25 24 25 24 Setting Up Windows XP Wirel ess Network Utility to Use WP A-PSK In order to use WP A-PSK, ensure that you are using “Windows Wireless Network Utility” by doing the following: 1. Righ t-clic k on “Wir eles s Netw ork Conne ction” and sele ct “Pr opert ies”. 2 . Clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the foll[...]

25 24 25 24 Not e: Select WP A if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server , please consult your network administrator for further information. 5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Data Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the wireless rout[...]

27 26 27 26 Sec uring you r Wir el ess Ne twor k Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user . At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available. Encryption Methods: Name 64-b[...]

27 26 27 26 Most wireless products ship with security tur ned off. So once you have your network working, you may need to activate WEP or WP A and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key . The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network. The Car d can not ac ce ss th [...]

29 28 29 28 WEP Set up 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 “Generate” to create a key . A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numb[...]

29 28 29 28 128-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 “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key . A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numb[...]

31 30 31 30 I can ’t co nnec t to th e Int erne t wir el ess l y If you are unable to connect to the Internet 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 “Power” light should be on. • The “[...]

31 30 31 30 I can ’t co nnec t to th e Int erne t wir el ess l y (c onti nued) The name of your wirel ess network appears in AP List If the correct network name is listed in the AP List, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the AP list and then click “Connect”. 2. If the network has secu[...]

33 32 33 32 If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin T echnical Support. Ins tal latio n CD-RO M does no t star t Setup Uti lity If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. [...]

33 32 33 32 For more information about setting up a SSID please refer ence your router manufacture’ s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin T echnical Support. Lin k LED is so lid but can not c onn ect to the In terne t If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that[...]

35 34 35 34 Why ar e the re tw o wir el ess ut ilit ies in my sy ste m tr ay? Whi ch one do I use? There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility . W e offer a site survey , detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to name a few . It’ s essential to [...]

35 34 35 34 What’ s the differ ence 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 responsible for certifying networking standards. 802.11b transmits in[...]

37 36 37 36 T echnical Support Y ou can find technical support information at www. belkin .com or www.be lkin. c om/ netwo rking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: Eur ope: 00 800 22 3 55 460 T r oubleshooting[...]

37 36 37 36 Caution: Exposure 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 manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized. When connecting an exter nal antenna to the device, the antenna shall be[...]

39 38 39 38 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to [...]

39 38 39 38 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 no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges pre[...]