Belkin F5D6001 user manual Prioritizing your Profiles, Advanced Options

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THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY

4.Name the profile by typing in a name in the Profile Name field.

5.Type in the name of the wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field.

6.If the network you are going to be connecting to uses an access point (this is the most common configuration), leave the box next to “This Network uses an Access Point” checked. If it is a peer-to-peer network that you are creating a profile for, check that box.

7.If the network uses encryption, select the type of encryption (64-bit or 128- bit) by placing a check mark next to the type you need.

8.Type in the network key for the network in the Network Key field. If the network key is a hexadecimal key, check “Hex Key”. If your key is in the form of a passphrase, check “Passphrase”. Check the number of the key that you need to use. Most of the time, this is “1”. Note: The network key and format are determined by the network administrator. If you don’t have the key, contact your administrator.

9.Click “Save” to save the profile.

10.Your profile will now appear in the Profiles window. To use the profile, select the profile by clicking on it, then press the “Use” button. The Utility will switch to the Configuration view again. Your Card will now be connected to the network specified in your profile.

Prioritizing your Profiles

You can change the priority of your profiles so the Utility will connect to the first network in the profile priority list. This feature is useful if you are in an area where you use more than one wireless network. Put simply, the profile at the top of the list will be the first network that the Utility automatically connects to. If the network in the top of the priority list is not available (you are not near it) then the Utility will go to the next profile in the list, and so on.

Advanced Options

Clicking on the “Advanced” button will take you to the Advanced view. In the Advanced view you can do the following:

Enable Power Save mode

Enable/disable the system tray icon

Turn off the radio on the Card

Select the default Ad-Hoc channel

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Contents 802.11b Wireless Desktop Network Card Table of Contents Features IntroductionPackage Contents System RequirementsKnowing Your Desktop Network Card Link LEDActivity LED Installing the Card Software and Driver InstallationInstalling the Card Installing the Card Installing the Card into your PC Power OFF the Computer and Disconnect the Power CordFinishing the Installation Uninstalling the Software and Drivers Opening the Wireless Network Monitor Utility System Tray iconIf you are using Windows XP, please read this section first Windows XP UsersUsing the Belkin Utility Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Connecting to a Wireless Network Using the Quick Connect ScreenConnecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen Using the Profiles Manager ViewCreating and Using a Profile Prioritizing your Profiles Advanced OptionsShowing the Icon in System Tray Using Power Save ModeSetting the Default Ad-Hoc Channel Turning the Radio OffTroubleshooting Technical SupportBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeModifications Canada-Industry Canada IC Europe-European Union NoticeP74056-D