Belkin F5D6051 Using Power Save Mode, Setting the Default Ad-Hoc Channel, Turning the Radio Off

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

Using Power Save Mode

Enabling Power Save will help reduce battery consumption on a laptop by turning the Adapter or parts of the Adapter OFF after each group of data is sent or received to or from the network. Enabling this mode will decrease performance of the Adapter, but may greatly enhance your battery life. Use this feature only if necessary. Minimum Power Save mode will partially shut the Adapter off to reduce power consumption, but the radio will still be on, ready to transmit or receive. Maximum Power Save mode will completely shut the Adapter down when there is no activity. When there is activity, the Adapter will turn itself back on and begin transmitting or receiving data. This introduces a short delay, but will save the most battery power on your laptop.

Setting the Default Ad-Hoc Channel

You can select the channel you want the Adapter to operate in when it is set for Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode. In an Ad-Hoc configuration, one client initiates the connection by broadcasting its presence as an Ad-Hoc client. The rest of the clients will connect to the initial client, making the initial client’s channel the channel that all of the clients will operate on. The default Ad-Hoc channel is 11.

Showing the Icon in System Tray

You can choose to display the Utility icon in the system tray. By placing a check in the box, the icon will be displayed in the system tray. Removing the check will remove the icon. When there is no icon in the system tray, you can access the Utility by using the

desktop shortcut.

Turning the Radio Off

You can manually turn the radio off by placing a check in the box. This will disable the Adapter until you turn it back on.

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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 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 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 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 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