Belkin F5D6051 user manual Connecting to a Wireless Network

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

Connecting to a Wireless Network

After you install your Adapter for the first time, it will connect to your wireless network automatically. You should not have to do anything further to connect to a network. To manually connect to a wireless network, see the steps below.

1.Open the Utility by double-clicking on the icon in the system tray

or double-click on the desktop shortcut.

2.All networks in your area will be displayed in the “Available Networks” window. Select the network that you want to connect to by clicking the name (under the SSID column) of the network. Once you have selected the network, click the “Connect” button.

Note: If the network that you are attempting to connect to is using encryption, you will be prompted to enter the network key. If you don’t know the key, you will need to obtain it from the system administrator. Also, see the section of this manual called “Creating and Using a Profile” on page 19 for advanced encryption

setup options.

3.The name of the network will appear in the “Connected to” window and the Signal Strength indicator will show the network’s signal strength. Your computer is now connected to the wireless network.

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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 HardwareChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Avoid obstacles and possible sources of interferenceCordless phones Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Product OverviewApplications and Advantages Product Specifications Package ContentsSystem Requirements 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 Using the Quick Connect Screen Network Name SsidAdvanced Button 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 OffSecuring your Wireless Network Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkEncryption Methods WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption KeysBit WEP 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 Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 666 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Belkin Tech Support