Belkin F5D6051 Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter, Link LED Green, Desktop Stand

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Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter

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(c)	(d)

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Off: Adapter turned off

(b) Link LED (Green)

Blinking Slowly: Not linked to a wireless network

Blinking Rapidly: Transferring data across a wireless network

(c) Desktop Stand

Allows you to position your adapter for optimal wireless performance (use is optional)

(d) USB Cable

Connects to an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computers

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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 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 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 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 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 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