Belkin F5D7011 manual Introduction, Advantages of a wireless network

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology without using cables. The High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wires. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance”.

Advantages of a wireless network

•Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

•Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple

•Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

•Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

•No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

•Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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Contents High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a wireless networkIntroduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access PointCordless Phone Placement Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Overview Product FeaturesProduct Specifications OverviewApplications and Advantages System Requirements Package ContentsInstall the Software Installing and Setting up the CardPlug the Card in an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and Setting up the CardInstallation is now complete How to Access the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN UtilityAvailable Networks Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the Wireless Networks tab Enable RadioProperties Using the Belkin Wireless LAN UtilityAdd, Remove System Tray IconAny Available Network access point preferred Access Point Infrastructure Networks OnlyComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Bit WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption MethodsBit Encryption Encryption KeysC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Network key= Wrong Password Changing the Wireless Security SettingsBit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3 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 Radio State SignalClient IP Address Network Connection TypeClick on the Statistics tab Monitoring Data TransferFinding Available Networks in your Area Sprom Format Version Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionClick on the Diagnostics tab Control RegistersInterrupt Test Loopback TestLED Test Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityPower LED does not come on Card is not working Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless ComparisonEurope 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666 Technical SupportInformation Information Section Belkin Corporation Belkin Components B.V Belkin Tech Support