Belkin F5D7011 manual Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA-PSK (no server)

1.Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network Properties” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card.

2.Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”. The following screen will appear.

3.Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK”.

4.Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box.

Important: WPA-PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A–Z and 0–9. For WPA-PSK. The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long, and needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router or access point.

5.Click “OK”, then “Apply” to save the settings.

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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 UtilitySetting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the Wireless Networks tabEnable Radio Available NetworksUsing the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Add, RemoveSystem Tray Icon PropertiesAccess Point Infrastructure Networks Only Any Available Network access point preferredComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption Methods 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 Signal Client IP AddressNetwork Connection Type Radio StateMonitoring Data Transfer Click on the Statistics tabFinding Available Networks in your Area Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection Click on the Diagnostics tabControl Registers 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