Belkin F5D7011 manual Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection

Click on the “Link Status” tab.

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(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(a) Network Name (SSID)

The SSID is the wireless network name. This field shows the current network name that you are connected to.

(b) AP’s MAC Address

Shows the MAC address of the wireless router or access point that you are connected to.

(c) WEP

Shows whether the network you are associated with has WEP encryption enabled or disabled.

(d) Speed

Displays the data rate of the current connection.

(e) Channel

Shows the current channel (1-11) you are using. When connected to a wireless router or access point, the channel is set automatically. When connected to another computer using Ad-Hoc mode, the channel can be set manually. All computers using Ad-Hoc mode (computer-to- computer) need to operate under the same channel.

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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 IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features OverviewProduct Specifications OverviewApplications 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 PropertiesAny Available Network access point preferred Access Point Infrastructure Networks OnlyComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Encryption Methods Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPBit Encryption Encryption KeysC3 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 VersionInterrupt Test Loopback TestLED Test Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName 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 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