Belkin F5D7050 user manual How to find and connect to a wireless network

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility

How to find and connect to a wireless network

1.Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray.

2.Click on the “AP List” tab (a). This will display a list of all of the networks in your area.

(a)

(b)

3.Double-click on the network you want to connect to. A blue circle

(b) should appear around the network icon next to the name of the network you selected. This means you are connected to the network. If the network is using encryption security, you will be prompted to make a profile for that network in order to connect. See the section of this manual called “Profile Tab” on page 17 for information.

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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 environmentsProduct Specifications Package ContentsSystem 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 SoftwareProduct Placement Connect the USB Adapter to your PCFor desktops For notebooks Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Status Tab’s and 0’s displayed here indicates a connection Current Profile String More ButtonAccess Point AP List Tab SignalNetwork Name BandHow to update the Access Point AP list information Site 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 666Information FCC StatementFederal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Canada-Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty InformationWireless G USB Network Adapter