Belkin F5D8073 user manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware

for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

A — Installation Process for Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

B — Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems

other than Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 C — Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

from the Windows System Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Network Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Available Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Network Status and Solution Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting Wireless Network Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Configuring your Adapter to use Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Contents Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features OverviewApplications and Advantages Product SpecificationsOverview Adapter Connector Package ContentsPower LED System RequirementsInstalling and Setting up the Adapter Installation Process for Windows VistaSection Installing and Setting up the Adapter Section Important Install the Software Before Inserting the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Available Networks Lost Wireless ConnectionNetwork Status Connection Failure Using the Belkin Wireless Networking UtilityNetwork Status and Solution Tips Setting Wireless Network Profiles Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but more Wireless Protected Access WPA is the new standard Bit WEPC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Bit EncryptionEncryption Keys Configuring your Adapter to use Security WPAChanging the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server Wireless Networking Utility Options Wireless Networking Utility HelpAdvanced Diagnostic Tools Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Troubleshooting Power LED does not come on Adapter is not workingLink LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart CoverageTechnical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Information How state law relates to the warranty Belkin B.V. Boeing Avenue Belkin Tech SupportBelkin International, Inc