Belkin F5D7001 user manual Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Connecting your computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA-PSK (no server)

1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “Wireless Network Properties” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card.

2.Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, select a network name from the “Available networks” list and click “Configure”. The following screen will appear.

3.Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK”.

4.Type your WPA key in the “Network key” box.

Important: WPA-PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A–Z and 0–9. For WPA-PSK, you can enter 8 to 63 keys. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router or access point.

5.Click “OK”, to save the settings.

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Contents High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Cordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Secure connections, VPNs, and AOLIntroduction Product Features OverviewConnection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSM Difficult-to-wire environmentsCompatibility with 802.11b products Frequently changing environmentsCard Connector Detachable Antenna Product SpecificationsActivity LED green Link LED orangePackage Contents System RequirementsInstalling and Setting Up the Card Install the SoftwareInsert the Card into the Computer Installing and Setting Up the Card Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and Setting Up the Card Installation is now complete Available Networks Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the Wireless Networks tab Enable Radio Preferred Networks Add, RemoveSystem Tray Icon PropertiesComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Any Available Network Access Point PreferredAccess Point Infrastructure Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Encryption Keys WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyBit WEP WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP keyUsing a Hexadecimal Key Changing the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Type your WEP key in the Network key box Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Signal Client IP AddressNetwork Connection Type Radio StateMonitoring Data Transfer Click on the Statistics tabFinding Available Networks in your Area Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection Click on the Diagnostics tabControl Registers Sprom Format VersionLED Test Interrupt TestLoopback Test 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 Card is not workingLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Technical Support Europe 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support

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