Belkin F5D7050 user manual Introduction

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Introduction

If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connection, VPNs and AOL please review steps 1-4 above to be sure you have addressed these issues.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, please go to the networking product section on (www.belkin.com/networking) for more details on Belkin’s Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.

For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call our Technical Support.

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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 AdvantagesPackage Contents Product SpecificationsSystem 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 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 StringBand Access Point AP List TabSignal Network NameSite 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