Belkin F5D7001 user manual Finding Available Networks in your Area

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Finding Available Networks in your Area

Click on the “Site Monitor” tab.

Clicking on the “Site Monitor” tab will display a list of all available wireless routers or access points in your area.

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(a) Network Name (SSID)

The network name of the wireless router or access point.

(b) Channel

The current operating channel of the wireless router or access point.

(c) Signal Strength

The signal strength of the related wireless router or access point.

(d) WEP (Encryption)

Will display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “64-bit” when 64-bit encryption is enabled, and “128-bit” when 128-bit encryption is enabled.

(e) Ad-Hoc Networks Only

Check this box to display available Ad-Hoc networks only. An Ad-Hoc network is a computer-to-computer network.

(f) Advanced

Displays additional information about the selected network.

(g) Freeze

Takes a “snapshot” of the signal strength at the time of the site survey. Click again to unfreeze.

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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 FeaturesDifficult-to-wire environments Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSMCompatibility with 802.11b products Frequently changing environmentsDetachable Antenna Product Specifications Card ConnectorActivity LED green Link LED orangeSystem 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 Add, Remove Preferred NetworksSystem Tray Icon PropertiesAccess 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 Client IP Address SignalNetwork Connection Type Radio StateClick on the Statistics tab Monitoring Data TransferFinding Available Networks in your Area Click on the Diagnostics tab Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionControl Registers Sprom Format VersionLoopback 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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