Belkin P74845UK manual How to find and connect to a wireless Network

Page 25

Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility

How to find and connect to a wireless Network

1.Open the Wireless Monitor windows by double-clicking the icon in your system tray.

2.Click on the “AP List” tab (a). This will display a list of all of the networks in your area.

(a)

(b)

3.Double-click on the network you want to connect to. A blue circle

(b) should appear around the network icon next to the name of the network you selected. This means you are connected to the network. If the network is using encryption security, you will need to make a profile for that network in order to connect. See the section of this manual called “Profile Tab” on page 17 for information.

22

Image 25

Contents

High-Speed Mode Wireless G USB Network Adapter F5D7051 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking HardwareAvoid Obstacles and Interference Cordless Phone PlacementSecure connections, VPNs, and AOL Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkIntroduction Difficult-to-wire environments FeaturesApplications and Advantages Frequently changing environmentsPackage Contents Product SpecificationsSystem Requirements Protective Cap Activity LED Knowing your Wireless USB Network AdapterUSB Adapter Desktop stand Optional UseInstall the Software Installing and Setting Up USB Network AdapterConnect the USB Adapter to your PC Installing and Setting Up USB Network AdapterFor desktops For notebooks Section Installing and Setting Up USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers Status Tab Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor UtilityMore Button Current Profile StringAccess Point AP List Tab Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor UtilitySignal Network NameSite Information How to update the Access Point AP list informationProfile Tab Creating a Profile Creating a new Profile Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless Network Windows XP Users Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Encryption Methods Securing your Wireless NetworkNetwork Key= MyPassword Bit WEP Encryption Securing your Wireless NetworkC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName of your wireless network Does not appear in AP List Name of your wireless network appears in AP ListInstallation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility TroubleshootingLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless ComparisonEurope 00 800 223 55 Technical SupportFCC Statement InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Modifications InformationCanada-Industry Canada IC Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Interoperability Certificate