Belkin F5D8010 user manual Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility, Navigating the User Interface

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Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility

How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility

Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Client Utility. If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Client Utility”.

The following screen will appear.

Navigating the User Interface

Using the Compact View

(a )

(b)

(c)

(a)Signal icon

The signal icon on the left changes color according to current received signal strength: green indicates an excellent signal, yellow indicates it is acceptable, and red means there is no active signal.

(b) Display Mode

The Display Mode button alternates between the current Connection Information Screen and the received Signal Strength Chart. The Signal Strength Chart displays the signal strength of the Card for the last

60seconds.

(c)More

The More button opens the expanded view that allows you to view and configure more options of your Card.

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Contents Wireless Pre-N Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionPlacement of your Wireless Router or Access Point IntroductionAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features OverviewApplications and Advantages Product SpecificationsOverview 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 Navigating the User Interface Using the Belkin Wireless Client UtilityHow to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 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 workingData transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart FrequencyTechnical Support Information FCC StatementInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Wi-FI Interoperability Certificate Wireless Pre-N