Belkin F5D6051 user manual Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless B USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this new great technology. It gives you the freedom to roam within your wireless range while connected to your home or office network—and the Internet—without using cables. The Adapter works like a conventional network adapter, to enable your computer to access your network and share resources.

Our easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes.

Please be sure to read carefully through this User Manual, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on page 2. By following our simple setup instructions, your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:

Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

Share a single printer with the entire family

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:

Mobility—you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

Easy installation—Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple

Flexibility—set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

Easy expansion—the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

No cabling required—you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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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 SetupChoose 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 USB Cable Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network AdapterLink LED Green Desktop StandSoftware 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 Navigation Buttons Using the Belkin Utility Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XPUpdate Button Signal StrengthConnecting to a Wireless Network Using the Quick Connect Screen Network Name SsidAdvanced Button Connecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen Creating and Using a Profile Using the Profiles Manager ViewUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Advanced Options Power Save ModeDefault Ad-Hoc Channel Prioritizing your ProfilesTurning the Radio Off Using Power Save ModeSetting the Default Ad-Hoc Channel Showing the Icon in System TraySecuring 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 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 Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 666 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyFederal Communications Commission Notice FCC StatementModifications Belkin Tech Support