Belkin F5D8073 Introduction, Benefits of a Home Network, Advantages of a Wireless Network

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter. This Adapter is specifically designed to work with notebooks that have an ExpressCard slot. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance”.

Benefits of a Home Network

Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:

•Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

•Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

•Share a single printer with the entire family

•Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

•Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

•Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

•Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

•Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple

•Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

•Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

•No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

•Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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Contents Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Table of Contents 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 ContentsPower LED Adapter ConnectorInstallation Process for Windows Vista Installing and Setting up the AdapterSection 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 Lost Wireless Connection Network StatusAvailable Networks Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Network Status and Solution TipsConnection Failure Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Setting Wireless Network ProfilesWired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but more Bit WEP Wireless Protected Access WPA is the new standardBit Encryption Encryption KeysC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA Configuring your Adapter to use SecurityChanging the Wireless Security Settings Bit 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 Power LED does not come on Adapter is not working TroubleshootingLink LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Coverage Belkin Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support Information FCC StatementFederal Communications Commission Notice Information How state law relates to the warranty Belkin Tech Support Belkin International, IncBelkin B.V. Boeing Avenue