Belkin P74845UK manual Windows XP Users

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility

Windows XP Users

If you are using Windows XP, please read this section.

Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can be used to control your Adapter or you can use the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility. We suggest that you use the Belkin Utility

to control your Card or Adapter. If you choose to use the WZC, directions for operation of the WZC are available in the Windows XP help file. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be enabled. If you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility.

Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP

1.Double-click on the system tray icon .

2.In the menu, select “Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)”

3.To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon.

4.In the menu, select “Disable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)”

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Contents

High-Speed Mode Wireless G USB Network Adapter F5D7051 Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Secure connections, VPNs, and AOLIntroduction Applications and Advantages FeaturesDifficult-to-wire environments Frequently changing environmentsSystem Requirements Product SpecificationsPackage Contents USB Adapter Knowing your Wireless USB Network AdapterProtective Cap Activity LED Desktop stand Optional UseInstalling and Setting Up USB Network Adapter Install the SoftwareFor desktops For notebooks Installing and Setting Up USB Network AdapterConnect the USB Adapter to your PC Section Installing and Setting Up USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Status TabCurrent Profile String More ButtonSignal Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor UtilityAccess Point AP List Tab Network NameProfile Tab Creating a Profile How to update the Access Point AP list informationSite Information 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 Securing your Wireless Network Encryption MethodsNetwork Key= MyPassword Securing your Wireless Network Bit WEP EncryptionC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in AP List Name of your wireless network Does not appear in AP ListTroubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Technical Support Europe 00 800 223 55Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Canada-Industry Canada IC InformationModifications Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Interoperability Certificate