Belkin F5D8053 manual

User Manual F5D8 05 3 N Wir el ess USB Adapter[...]

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Be ne fi ts of a H om e N et wo rk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ad va nt ag es of a W ir e le ss Ne tw or k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 [...]

section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Intr oduction 1 Thank you for pur chasing the Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter . Now you can take advantage of this gr eat new technology and gain the fr eedom to network your home and of fice computers wirelessly . This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network. Please be sure to read through this User Manu[...]

2 Intr oduction 2 Placement of y our Wir eless Networking Hardwar e for Optimal Performance Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wir eless router (or access point). T ypical indoor operating range for your wir eless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way , your wireless connection and performa[...]

3 Intr oduction 3 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Av oid Obstacl es and Interfer ence Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • W ashers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquarium[...]

4 Intr oduction 4 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wir eles s Network In locations where homes or offices are close together , such as apartment buildings or of fice complexes, there may be wir eless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any o[...]

5 section Overvie w 5 Pr oduct F eatur es The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification to communicate with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at up to 300Mbps*. The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802.11b pr oducts at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as[...]

6 Overvie w 6 App lic ation s and Ad van tage s • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the fr eedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compr omising the use of existing 802.11b/g products •[...]

7 Overvie w 7 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 (a) Protective Cap The cap is pr ovided to protect the USB connector during transportation. Remove the cap befor e inserting the Adapter to your computer’ s USB port or through the provided Desktop Stand. (b) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is power ed on and flashes when it is active. (c) USB Connecto[...]

8 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A. Installation Pr ocess f or Windows Vista ***NOTE: At the time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista drivers were not available for release and might not be included on the CD shipped with your product. For information on updated drivers for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin webs[...]

9 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 9 A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. A.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or , simply click “Next” to select a default location. A.5 A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process.[...]

10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 10 A.7 When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter . Y our installation is now complete. A.8 When the installation completes, click on “Finish”. A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizar d might appear within 3–15 seconds. If it does, continue to follow the prompts. Select “Locate and insta[...]

11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 11 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.11 T o connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel fr om the “Start” menu. A.12 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center , click on “Connect to a network”. A.[...]

12 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 12 A.15 Y our Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. A.16 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click “Connect” after you have done so. A.17 After connecting to the network, you can choose to sav[...]

13 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 13 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 B. Installation Pr ocess f or Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista I MP OR T A NT : INST ALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear [...]

14 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 14 B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you ar e in the setup process. B.6 After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear . Connect the Adapter to your computer . B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizar d might appear in 3–15 seconds. If it [...]

15 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 15 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 B.10 The Wizard will now install your software. B.11 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the “Found New Hardwar e Wizard”. B.12 Click “Finish” again to exit the InstallShield Wizard. B.13 Depending on which operating system you are using, you might be [...]

16 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 16 C. Configuration Usi ng the Be lkin Wi r el ess Netw orki ng Util ity C.1 After restarting your computer , double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray . C.2 The Belkin Wireless Networ[...]

17 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 17 After successfully installing the Belkin Wir eless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wir eless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away . Accessing the Belkin Wir eless Networking Utility from the Windows System T ray T [...]

18 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 18 The WNU’ s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. It even displays connectivity be[...]

19 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 19 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connection Failur e Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. T o stop connecting, click “Stop” and to r eattempt connection, click “Retry”. Network Status and Solution Tips T o further understand the curr ent Network Status[...]

20 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 20 Set ting W ir el ess Netw ork Pr ofil es The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connect ion profiles. It also displays signa l str ength, security , and network type. Sec urin g you r Wi-Fi ® Netw ork If you choose to connect to[...]

21 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 21 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security scr een. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below).[...]

22 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 22 Wir ed Equ iva le nt Pri vac y (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key . A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f,[...]

23 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 23 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit encryption. Shortly [...]

24 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 24 WP A WP A is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP . T o use WP A security , the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These updates will be found on your wireless vendor’ s website. There ar[...]

25 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 25 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Con figu ring y our Ad apte r to use Se curi ty At this point, you should alr eady have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WP A or WEP . In order for you to gain wireless connection, you must set your N Wireless USB Adapter to use [...]

26 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 26 WEP S etup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually . A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letter[...]

27 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 27 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now must be configured with the same security settings. WA RNING : If you are using a wireless cli[...]

28 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 28 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “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 . A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-[...]

29 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 29 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. Y ou must now configure each of the computers on your wireless network with the same security settings. WA RNING : If you are using a wireless client t[...]

30 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 30 WP A-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server . WP A-PSK (no server) is typically used in home and small office networking. 1. From the “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select “WP A-PSK (no server)”. 2. Enter y[...]

31 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 31 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wir el ess Ne two rkin g Util ity Opt ions The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings.[...]

32 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 32 Wir el ess Ne two rkin g Util ity Hel p The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of software, and advanced diagnostic tools.[...]

33 U s i n g t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e s s N e t w o r k i n g U t i l i t y 33 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Adv anc ed Di agno sti c T ools The “Advanced Diagnostic T ools” section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and softwar e components of the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity servic[...]

34 T roubl eshooting 34 I can’t connect to the Internet wir eles sly. 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. • Th[...]

35 T roubl eshooting 35 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The name of your wir eless network appears in “ Availabl e Networks”. If the correct network name is listed in the “Available Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Networks” list. 2. If the network has securi[...]

36 T roubl eshooting 36 Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wir eless Networking Utility. If the CD-ROM does not start the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear withi[...]

37 T roubl eshooting 37 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lin k LED is so lid bu t I c anno t con nect t o the Int erne t. If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP addr ess, 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 , WP A, or WP A2 key [...]

38 T roubl eshooting 38 Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless traffic and interfer ence, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability . The default channel the router is shipped with is channel 6. Y ou may choose from several other channels depending on your region; see your router?[...]

39 T roubl eshooting 39 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The A dapt er does not per for m or co nnec tion i s unst abl e whe n co mput er has a se co nd buil t-in wi r el ess netw ork ca r d (such a s a m ini PCI o r Inte l ® Cent rino ™ ). This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter is also ac[...]

40 T roubl eshooting 40 Belkin Wirel ess Comparison Chart Wireless T echnology G (802.11g) G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC) N MIMO (draft 802.11n with MIMO) N1 MIMO (draft 802.11n with MIMO) Speed/Data Rate* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens ma[...]

41 T roubl eshooting 41 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 T echnical Support Y ou 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: 877-73 6-577 1 310 -898- 1100 ex t. 2263 UK: 084 5 607 77 87 Aus tra lia: 18 00 235 546 New Ze aland : 080 0 235 546 S ingap [...]

42 Information 42 FCC Statement DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 W est Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D8053 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject [...]

43 Information 43 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Modifications The FCC requir es the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that ar e not expressly appr oved by Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. Belkin Inter national, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty c[...]

44 Information 44 Belkin Inter national, Inc., reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection shall be borne solely by the pur chaser . If Belkin determines, in its sole discr etion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Interna[...]

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