Belkin F5D7050 user manual Windows XP Users

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility

Windows XP Users

If you are using Windows XP, please read this section.

Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can be used to control your Adapter or you can use the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility. We suggest that you use the Belkin Utility

to control your Card or Adapter. If you choose to use the WZC, directions for operation of the WZC are available in the Windows XP help file. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be enabled. If you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility.

Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP

1.Right-click on the system tray icon.

2.In the menu, select “Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)”

3.To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon.

4.In the menu, select “Disable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)”

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Contents Wireless G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking HardwareAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkIntroduction Difficult-to-wire environments FeaturesApplications and Advantages Frequently changing environmentsPackage Contents Product SpecificationsSystem Requirements Protective Cap Activity LED Knowing your Wireless USB Network AdapterUSB Adapter Desktop stand Optional UseInstall the Software Installing and setting up the USB Network AdapterConnect 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 More Button Current Profile StringSignal Access Point AP List TabNetwork 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 Encryption Methods Securing your Wireless NetworkSecuring your Wireless Network Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network does not appear in AP List Name of your wireless network appears in AP ListPower LED does not come on Adapter is not working Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityData transfer is sometimes slow Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the InternetTroubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless ComparisonEurope 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666 Technical SupportFCC Statement InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Canada-Industry Canada IC ModificationsEurope-European Union Notice Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyWireless G USB Network Adapter