Belkin F5D6051 user manual Connecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

To access the Quick Connect screen, right-click on the Utility icon in the system tray.

In the menu that appears, select “Use Quick Connect screen”.

After you have selected this option, the next time you double-click on the system tray icon

or the desktop shortcut to open

the Utility, the Quick Connect screen will appear.

Connecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen

When the Quick Connect screen appears, you will see all of the available networks in the window. Select a network by clicking on the name, then 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 on the next page of this manual titled “Creating and Using a Profile” for advanced encryption setup options.

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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 Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter Link LED GreenDesktop Stand 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 Using the Belkin Utility Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Update ButtonSignal 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 Using the Profiles Manager View Creating and Using a ProfileUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Power Save Mode Default Ad-Hoc ChannelPrioritizing your Profiles Advanced OptionsUsing Power Save Mode Setting the Default Ad-Hoc ChannelShowing 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 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