Belkin F6D3000 user manual Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Wireless Network Utility. The color of the “Signal Indicator” icon reflects the connection link—green indicates that the Card is connected and red indicates that the Card is not connected to a wireless network.

You can also double-click on the Wireless Network Utility shortcut icon on your desktop window.

If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless A+G Desktop Card > Wireless Network Utility” to bring up the Utility.

Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection

Click on the “Status” tab to monitor the link status of your network connection. From this tab you can see your current connection status on the screen. The example below shows that there is a connection between the computer and the wireless router (or access point) by displaying

a wireless signal and the word “connected” in between the two. The diagram below also shows there is a connection between the wireless router (or access point) and the Internet, to view the status of the router to the Internet click on the “Status” button.

(a) Signal Strength

Displays the signal strength of the related router (or access point).

(b) Connect to Network

Displays the current network SSID, the network name of the router (or access point) you are connected to.

(c) Network Type

Displays either “Access Point” if connected to a router (or access point) or “Ad-Hoc” when connected to another computer.

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Network Card Page Table of Contents Page Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionWireless Router or Access Point Placement IntroductionChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Features OverviewProduct Specifications Applications and AdvantagesPackage Contents System RequirementsInstalling and Setting Up the Card Installing and Setting Up the Card Insert Insert the Card into your computerSection Installing and Setting Up the Card Your setup is now complete Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityMonitoring the Status of your Network Connection Link Speed ChannelEncryption More…Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Finding Available Networks in your AreaSecurity SignalNetwork Name TypeSetting up Wireless Network Profiles Transfer RateUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Encryption Methods Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP Bit WEPWi-Fi Protected Access WPA Bit EncryptionEncryption Keys Network key= MyPassword Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use Security Connecting to a Wireless Network using 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEPConnecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-PSK no server Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server or Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Troubleshooting Card is not working Data transfer is sometimes slow Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison Chart Technical Support Information FCC StatementInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Wi-FIInteroperability Certificate 4372