Belkin F5D8010 user manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

1

Introduction

1

 

Advantages of a Wireless Network

1

 

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware

2

 

for Optimal Performance

2 Overview

5

 

Product Features

5

 

Applications and Advantages

6

 

Product Specifications

6

 

System Requirements

7

 

Package Contents

7

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Installing and Setting Up the Card

8

 

Step 1: Install the Software Drivers

8

 

Step 2: Plug the Card into an Available

9

 

CardBus Slot of your Laptop

 

Step 3: Install the Wireless Client Utility

10

4

Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility

12

 

How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility

12

 

Navigating the User Interface

12

 

Setting Wireless Network Preferences

14

 

Securing your Wi-Fi Network

16

 

Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection

28

5

Troubleshooting

30

6

Information

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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