Belkin F5D9050 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™)..

This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.

You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

Adapter does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card..

This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Wireless Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections. You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

What’s the difference between 802..11b, 802..11g, G Plus, G Plus MIMO, and Pre-N?

Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11g works at 54Mbps; G Plus, G Plus MIMO, and Pre-N work at 108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release, promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to twice the wireless coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information.

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Contents USB Network Adapter Page Table of Contents Page Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkBenefits 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 FeaturesOverview Product SpecificationsApplications 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 UtilityNetwork Status Lost Wireless ConnectionAvailable Networks Network Status and Solution Tips Using the Belkin Wireless Networking UtilityConnection Failure Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Setting Wireless Network ProfilesWireless Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but WPA Bit WEPEncryption Keys Bit EncryptionC3 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 InformationCanada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsEurope-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 B.V Belkin Tech SupportBelkin Corporation