Belkin F5D7050 user manual Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility, Status Tab

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility

When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below. The following small icon will also be present in your system tray.

Double-clicking on the icon in the system tray will open the Wireless Monitor window.

USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY

Status Tab

When the utility is on your desktop, you can control your USB adapter through the utility. The first tab you will see is the “Status” tab. From this tab you can see your current connection status on the screen. The example below shows that there is a connection between the computer and the Wireless Router (or Access Point) by displaying 1’s and 0’s between the two. The diagram below also shows there is a connection between your computer, the Wireless Router (or Access Point), and the Internet by displaying 1’s and 0’s between the Wireless Router (or Access Point) and the Internet.

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1’s and 0’s displayed here indicates a connection

If there is no connection between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an “X” will be displayed. This is the same for the Internet connection.

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Contents Wireless G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Secure connections, VPNs, and AOLIntroduction Features Difficult-to-wire environmentsApplications and Advantages Frequently changing environmentsPackage Contents Product SpecificationsSystem Requirements Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LEDUSB Adapter Desktop stand Optional UseInstalling and setting up the USB Network Adapter Install the SoftwareConnect the USB Adapter to your PC Product PlacementFor desktops For notebooks Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers Status Tab Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility’s and 0’s displayed here indicates a connection Current Profile String More ButtonAccess Point AP List Tab SignalNetwork Name BandSite Information How to update the Access Point AP list informationProfile Tab Creating a Profile Creating a new Profile Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless network Windows XP Users Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Securing your Wireless Network Encryption MethodsSecuring your Wireless Network WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in AP List Name of your wireless network does not appear in AP ListInstallation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility Power LED does not come on Adapter is not workingLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Technical Support Europe 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666FCC Statement InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Canada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty InformationWireless G USB Network Adapter