Belkin F5D8010 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

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It’s essential to know which utility is managing your Card. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility.

To use the Belkin Wireless Client 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 “Advanced” 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 Client Utility to configure the Wireless Card.

The Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™ )

This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.

You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

The Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card

This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections.

You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

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Contents Wireless Pre-N Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access PointChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless Phone PlacementAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Overview Product FeaturesOverview Product SpecificationsApplications and Advantages Card Connector Package ContentsSystem Requirements Activity LEDInstalling and Setting Up the Card Section Install the Wireless Client Utility Installing and Setting Up the CardInstallation is now complete How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Client UtilityNavigating the User Interface Show Bssid Using the Expanded View Network ListAllow Roaming ScanSetting Wireless Network Preferences Using the Belkin Wireless Client UtilityService Set Identifier Profile NameSecurity Settings Box Save & Activate Power SettingsCancel Start Ad-Hoc NetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkEncryption Methods Bit WEPEncryption Keys Bit EncryptionWPA 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 Authentication Signal QualityPower Consumption BssidCan’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Network List Power LED does not come on Card is not working TroubleshootingLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poorData transfer is sometimes slow Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequency Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support FCC Statement InformationInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Wi-FI Interoperability Certificate Wireless Pre-N