Belkin F5D8073 user manual Overview, Product Features

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Overview

Product Features

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 products at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi®products.

•2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation

•Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

•CardBus interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer

•WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption

•Wireless access to networked resources

•Data rate of up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b)

•Easy installation and use

•LED power and network link indicators

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Contents Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Table of Contents 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 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 Network Status Lost Wireless ConnectionAvailable Networks Network Status and Solution Tips Using the Belkin Wireless Networking UtilityConnection 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 standardEncryption Keys Bit EncryptionC3 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 FCC Statement InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Information How state law relates to the warranty Belkin International, Inc Belkin Tech SupportBelkin B.V. Boeing Avenue