Belkin F5D7011 manual Finding Available Networks in your Area

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Finding Available Networks in your Area

Click on the “Site Monitor” tab.

Clicking on the “Site Monitor” tab will display a list of all available wireless routers or access points in your area.

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(a) Network Name (SSID)

The network name of the wireless router or access point.

(b) Channel

The current operating channel of the wireless router or access point.

(c) Signal Strength

The signal strength of the related wireless router or access point.

(d) WEP (Encryption)

Will display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “64-bit” when 64-bit encryption is enabled, and “128-bit” when 128-bit encryption is enabled.

(e) Ad-Hoc Networks Only

Check this box to display available Ad-Hoc networks only. An Ad-Hoc network is a computer-to-computer network.

(f) Advanced

Displays additional information about the selected network.

(g) Freeze

Takes a “snapshot” of the signal strength at the time of the site survey. Click again to unfreeze.

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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 UtilityClick on the Wireless Networks tab Setting Wireless Network PreferencesEnable Radio Available NetworksAdd, Remove Using the Belkin Wireless LAN UtilitySystem Tray Icon PropertiesAny Available Network access point preferred Access Point Infrastructure Networks OnlyComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Securing your Wi-FiNetworkEncryption Methods 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 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 Client IP Address SignalNetwork Connection Type Radio StateClick on the Statistics tab Monitoring Data TransferFinding Available Networks in your Area Click on the Diagnostics tab Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionControl Registers Sprom Format VersionInterrupt 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