Belkin F5D7050 user manual Creating a new Profile

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility

Creating a new Profile

1.Click “Add” to open the new profile screen. Type in a name for the profile. The name can be anything you want. You should pick something easy to remember like “Work”, for your work network or “Home”, for your home network. Click “Next” to continue.

2.The next screen you will see allows you to type in the name of the network you will be connecting to, the type of network it is, and optionally you can set the data rate for that network.

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(a)In the “Network Name” box, type in the exact name of the network you will be connecting to. The “Network Name” is the same as the network SSID.

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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 environmentsSystem Requirements Product SpecificationsPackage Contents Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LEDUSB Adapter Desktop stand Optional UseInstalling and setting up the USB Network Adapter Install the SoftwareFor desktops For notebooks Product PlacementConnect the USB Adapter to your PC Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers ’s and 0’s displayed here indicates a connection Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor UtilityStatus Tab Current Profile String More ButtonAccess Point AP List Tab SignalNetwork Name BandProfile Tab Creating a Profile How to update the Access Point AP list informationSite Information 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 666Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Europe-European Union Notice ModificationsCanada-Industry Canada IC Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty InformationWireless G USB Network Adapter