Belkin F5D7011 manual Installing and Setting up the Card, Install the Software

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Installing and Setting up the Card

Step 1 Install the Software

WARNING: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD.

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

1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility will automatically appear.

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

1.3In the menu window, drag your mouse over the “Install” button then select “Click here” to start the software installation program.

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Contents High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card 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 Package Contents System RequirementsInstalling and Setting up the Card Install the SoftwarePlug the Card in an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop Installing and Setting up the Card Let Windows Finish the InstallationInstallation is now complete Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless LAN UtilityEnable Radio Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the Wireless Networks tab Available NetworksSystem Tray Icon Using the Belkin Wireless LAN UtilityAdd, Remove PropertiesAccess Point Infrastructure Networks Only Any Available Network access point preferredComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Encryption Methods Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPEncryption Keys Bit EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Changing the Wireless Security Settings Network key= Wrong PasswordWEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 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 LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Network Connection Type SignalClient IP Address Radio StateMonitoring Data Transfer Click on the Statistics tabFinding Available Networks in your Area Control Registers Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionClick on the Diagnostics tab Sprom Format VersionLoopback Test Interrupt TestLED Test Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility TroubleshootingPower LED does not come on Card is not working Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Technical Support Europe 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666Information Information Section Belkin Tech Support Belkin Corporation Belkin Components B.V