Belkin F5D8010 user manual Installing and Setting Up the Card

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Installing and Setting Up the Card

Step 1 Install the Software Drivers

IMPORTANT NOTE : Install the software before inserting the Card.

1.1Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

1.2The Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setup screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear).

Note: If the Wireless Client Utility Setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon and double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the installation CD has been placed in. Double-click on the folder named “Files”, then double-click on the icon named “setup.exe”.

1.3Click “Install Software” from the menu.

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Contents Wireless Pre-N Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionPlacement of your Wireless Router or Access Point IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless Phone PlacementAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features OverviewOverview Product SpecificationsApplications and Advantages System Requirements Package ContentsCard Connector Activity LEDInstalling and Setting Up the Card Section Installing and Setting Up the Card Install the Wireless Client UtilityInstallation is now complete How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Client UtilityNavigating the User Interface Allow Roaming Using the Expanded View Network ListShow Bssid ScanService Set Identifier Using the Belkin Wireless Client UtilitySetting Wireless Network Preferences Profile NameCancel Power SettingsSecurity Settings Box Save & Activate Start Ad-Hoc NetworkEncryption Methods Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPBit Encryption Encryption KeysWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Changing the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP Encryption C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Power Consumption Signal QualityAuthentication BssidTroubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in Network List Troubleshooting Power LED does not come on Card is not workingLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poorData transfer is sometimes slow Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart FrequencyTechnical Support Information FCC StatementInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Wi-FI Interoperability Certificate Wireless Pre-N