Belkin F5D7001 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open the Network Connections and double-click on your wireless card’s connection. In the properties dialog, select the configure button on the General tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click properties), then choose the advanced tab and select the Rate property. Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature.

If issues persist even at close range, please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do we use?

There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to name a few.

It’s essential to know which utility is managing your adapter. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility.

To use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below:

Step 1 Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and select View Available Wireless Networks.

Step 2 Click on the Advanced button in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window.

Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network. Once the box is unchecked click OK to close the Window.

You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless card.

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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 Setting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the Wireless Networks tab Enable RadioAvailable Networks Add, Remove Preferred NetworksSystem Tray Icon 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 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 VersionInterrupt Test Loopback 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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