Belkin F5D7050 user manual Features, Applications and Advantages, Difficult-to-wire environments

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Introduction

Features

The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g and 802.11b-compliant wireless devices.

•2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation

•Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other setup

•USB 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience in virtually any desktop or notebook computer

•WPA security (Windows XP only), 64-bit WEP or 128-bit Encryption

•Wireless access to networked resources

•Support for both infrastructure and ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes

•Packet transfer rate of up to 54Mbps

•Easy installation and use

•LED link/activity indicator

•Desktop stand allows you to position your Adapter for optimal wireless performance

Applications and Advantages

•Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking—without cables.

•Compatible with 802.11b

802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (802.11b) products and with other 802.11g products.

•Difficult-to-wire environments

Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install.

•Frequently changing environments

Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations.

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Contents Wireless G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Introduction Cordless 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