Belkin F5D8073 user manual Overview, Applications and Advantages, Product Specifications

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Overview

Applications and Advantages

•Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables

•Connection rates of up to 300Mbps*

Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products

•Compatibility with 802.11b/g products

The Adapter is backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products

•Difficult-to-wire environments

Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install

•Frequently changing environments

Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations

•SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need

Product Specifications

Host Interface:	32-bit CardBus
Operating Temperature:	32–140 degrees F (0–60 degrees C)
Storage Temperature:	-4–176 degrees F (-20–80 degrees C)
Humidity:	Max. 90% (non-condensing)

Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,200 ft. (365.8m)**

*NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.

**Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment.

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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 Package Contents Power LEDAdapter Connector 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