Belkin F5D7050 user manual Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network adapter, but without the wires. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on page 2. By following our simple setup instructions your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:

Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

Share a single printer with the entire family

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:

Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple

Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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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 Frequently changing environments FeaturesDifficult-to-wire environments Applications and AdvantagesProduct Specifications Package ContentsSystem Requirements Desktop stand Optional Use Knowing your Wireless USB Network AdapterProtective Cap Activity LED USB AdapterInstall the Software Installing and setting up the USB Network AdapterProduct 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 More Button Current Profile StringBand Access Point AP List TabSignal Network NameHow 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 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 SupportInformation FCC StatementFederal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Canada-Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyWireless G USB Network Adapter