Belkin F5D9050 user manual Setting Wireless Network Profiles, Securing your Wi-FiNetwork

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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

Setting Wireless Network Profiles

The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type.

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Securing your Wi-Fi®Network

If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.

*Note: Types of security

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Contents USB Network Adapter Page Table of Contents Page Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network Introduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access PointAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkOverview Product FeaturesProduct Specifications OverviewApplications and Advantages System Requirements Package ContentsStep Install Installing and Setting up the AdapterSection Step Insert Insert the Adapter into your Computer Installing and Setting up the AdapterInstallation is now complete. Click Finish to exit Step Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Installation is now complete Accessing the Belkin WNU from the Windows System Tray Using the Belkin Wireless Networking UtilityLost Wireless Connection Network StatusAvailable Networks Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Network Status and Solution TipsConnection Failure Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Setting Wireless Network ProfilesWireless Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but WPA Bit WEPBit Encryption Encryption KeysC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Changing the Wireless Security Settings Configuring your Adapter to use SecurityBit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server Wireless Networking Utility Help Wireless Networking Utility OptionsAdvanced Diagnostic Tools Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks TroubleshootingPower LED does not come on Adapter is not working Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Speed Wireless Comparison ChartTroubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationModifications Canada-Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice What is not covered by this warranty? What will we do to correct problems?How to get service InformationHow state law relates to the warranty Belkin Tech Support Belkin B.VBelkin Corporation