Belkin F5D6051 user manual Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is a central point on your computer that allows you to control your Wireless B USB Network Adapter. Here is a list of the things you can do using the Utility:

•Choose the wireless network you want to connect to

•See a list of all available networks in the area

•See information about the networks in the area that are available to you

•Store profiles for each network that you connect to

•Set power-saving options

•Enable/disable the Adapter’s radio

•Select the default view you will use to connect to your networks

•View and refresh the Adapter’s network IP information

Opening the Wireless Network Monitor Utility

After you have installed the Adapter and the Utility, you will see an icon in the lower right corner of your screen (near the clock).

This is called the system tray icon. The icon will be green when your Adapter is connected to a network and it will be red when there is no connection to a wireless network. After installation, the Adapter will connect to your wireless network automatically. Double-clicking on the system tray icon will open the Utility. Also, the installation software placed a shortcut icon on your desktop. Double-clicking this shortcut will open the Utility.

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Contents Wireless B USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Important Factors for Placement and Setup Placement of your Wireless Networking HardwareCordless phones Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkAvoid obstacles and possible sources of interference Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Applications and Advantages Product FeaturesProduct Overview System Requirements Product SpecificationsPackage Contents Desktop Stand Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network AdapterLink LED Green USB CableYou can install your Adapter in three easy steps Software and Driver InstallationInstalling The Adapter Let Windows Finish the Installation Plug the Adapter into your ComputerSection Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Opening the Wireless Network Monitor UtilitySection Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Signal Strength Using the Belkin Utility Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XPUpdate Button Navigation ButtonsConnecting to a Wireless Network Advanced Button Using the Quick Connect ScreenNetwork Name Ssid Connecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen Using the Profiles Manager View Creating and Using a ProfileUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Prioritizing your Profiles Power Save ModeDefault Ad-Hoc Channel Advanced OptionsShowing the Icon in System Tray Using Power Save ModeSetting the Default Ad-Hoc Channel Turning the Radio OffEncryption Methods Securing your Wireless NetworkSecuring your Wi-Fi Network Bit WEP WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption Keys C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Wrong Password Changing the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionSecuring your Wireless Network Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility Power LED does not come on Adapter is not workingLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slowSignal strength is poor Troubleshooting Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 666 Wireless ComparisonWhat’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Belkin Tech Support