Belkin F5D7001 user manual Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Notebook and Wireless G Desktop Network Cards to Use Security

At this point, you should already have your wireless router or access point set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain wireless connection, you will need to set your Wireless G Notebook and Wireless G Desktop Network Cards to use the same security settings.

Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that Requires a 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEP Key

1.Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card.

2.Under the “Wireless Network” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”.

3.Under “Data Encryption” select “WEP”.

4.Ensure that the check box “Network key is provided for me automatically” at the bottom is unchecked. If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network, please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked.

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Contents High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Cordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Secure connections, VPNs, and AOLIntroduction Product Features OverviewCompatibility with 802.11b products Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSMDifficult-to-wire environments Frequently changing environmentsActivity LED green Card ConnectorDetachable Antenna Product Specifications Link LED orangePackage Contents System RequirementsInstalling and Setting Up the Card Install the SoftwareInsert 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 Setting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the Wireless Networks tab Enable RadioAvailable Networks System Tray Icon Preferred NetworksAdd, Remove PropertiesAny Available Network Access Point Preferred Access Point Infrastructure Networks OnlyComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPEncryption Keys WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP keyUsing a Hexadecimal Key Changing the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 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 Network Connection Type SignalClient IP Address Radio StateMonitoring Data Transfer Click on the Statistics tabFinding Available Networks in your Area Control Registers Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionClick on the Diagnostics tab Sprom Format VersionInterrupt Test Loopback TestLED Test Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility Power LED does not come on Card is not workingLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Technical Support Europe 00 800 223 55 US +1FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin GmbH

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