Belkin F5D6051 user manual Using the Belkin Utility Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Navigation Buttons

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

Using the Belkin Utility (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP)

When the Utility opens, you will see the Utility screen. The view will be of the Configuration screen. This is the screen you will use most often to choose and change networks.

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			(h)

(a) Navigation Buttons

Pressing these buttons will change the view

(b) Connect Button

Select a network from the Available Networks window and click to connect to the network

(c) Refresh Button

Pressing this button will refresh the settings of the Adapter. The IP information is displayed next to the button.

(d) Available Networks

Displays the available networks and their settings

(e) Update Button

Re-scans for more wireless networks in your area

(f) Connected to

Shows you the name and MAC address of the network you are currently connected to

(g) Signal Strength

Shows you the signal strength (in real time) of the network you are currently connected to

(h) Link Speed

The Adapter is operating at the speed indicated in this window

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Contents Wireless B USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Important Factors for Placement and SetupCordless 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 Link LED Green Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network AdapterDesktop Stand USB CableSoftware and Driver Installation You can install your Adapter in three easy stepsInstalling The Adapter Plug the Adapter into your Computer Let Windows Finish the InstallationSection Opening the Wireless Network Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilitySection Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Update Button Using the Belkin Utility Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XPSignal Strength Navigation ButtonsConnecting to a Wireless Network Advanced Button Using the Quick Connect ScreenNetwork Name Ssid Connecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen Creating and Using a Profile Using the Profiles Manager ViewUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Default Ad-Hoc Channel Power Save ModePrioritizing your Profiles Advanced OptionsSetting the Default Ad-Hoc Channel Using Power Save ModeShowing the Icon in System Tray 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 Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupSecuring your Wireless Network Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Power LED does not come on Adapter is not working Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityData transfer is sometimes slow Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the InternetSignal 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? Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyFederal Communications Commission Notice FCC StatementModifications Belkin Tech Support