Belkin F5D7001 user manual Preferred Networks, Add, Remove, System Tray Icon, Properties, Advanced

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

(c) Preferred Networks

Displays a list of the networks that you have previously configured. The one with the blue bubble (d) is the network you are currently connected to.

You may rank the networks by selecting the network name in the “Preferred Networks” list then clicking on the “Move Up” and “Move Down” (k) buttons. Networks appearing higher on the list will be preferred over networks listed lower on the list. If a preferred network is unavailable, the Card will attempt to connect to the next available network on the list.

(e, f) Add, Remove

You may “Add” (e) and “Remove” (f) networks from the Preferred Networks list by using these buttons.

(g) System Tray Icon

Check this box so that the wireless icon appears on your system tray.

(h) Properties

To change the properties and WEP (security) settings of a network, select a network from the Preferred Networks (c) then click on the “Properties” (h) button.

(l) Advanced

Allows you to select the type of network you want to connect to. When the “Advanced” (l) button is checked, the screen on the next page will appear.

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Contents High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkIntroduction Overview Product FeaturesFrequently changing environments Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSMDifficult-to-wire environments Compatibility with 802.11b productsLink LED orange Card ConnectorDetachable Antenna Product Specifications Activity LED greenSystem Requirements Package ContentsInstall the Software Installing and Setting Up the CardInsert the Card into the Computer Installing and Setting Up the Card Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and Setting Up the Card Installation is now complete Click on the Wireless Networks tab Enable Radio Setting Wireless Network PreferencesAvailable Networks Properties Preferred NetworksAdd, Remove System Tray IconAccess Point Infrastructure Networks Only Any Available Network Access Point PreferredComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Bit WEP WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption Keys C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessUsing a Hexadecimal Key Changing the Wireless Security Settings Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Type your WEP key in the Network key box Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Radio State SignalClient IP Address Network Connection TypeClick on the Statistics tab Monitoring Data TransferFinding Available Networks in your Area Sprom Format Version Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionClick on the Diagnostics tab Control RegistersLoopback Test Interrupt TestLED Test Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Power LED does not come on Card is not working Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless ComparisonEurope 00 800 223 55 US +1 Technical SupportFederal Communications Commission Notice FCC StatementInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin GmbH
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