Belkin F6D3000 user manual Network Name, Signal, Security, Type, Band, Mac Address, Refresh

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

(a) Network Name

The SSID of the router or access point.

(b) Signal

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

(c) Security

Will display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either 64-bit or 128-bit is enabled, or “WPA” when WPA is enabled.

(d) Type

Will display the network type of either “Access Point” if connected to a router (or access point) or “Ad-Hoc” when connected to another computer.

(e) Band

The wireless band the network is on.

(f) Channel

The wireless channel the network is using.

(g) Mac Address

The Mac address of the router or access point

(scroll right in the Utility to view the “Mac Address” tab).

(h) Connect

Connects to the selected network.

(i) Refresh

Refreshes the status of the networks in the area.

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Network Card Page Table of Contents Page Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Wireless Router or Access Point PlacementChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceCordless Phones Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Overview Product FeaturesApplications and Advantages Product SpecificationsSystem Requirements Package ContentsInstalling and Setting Up the Card Insert Insert the Card into your computer Installing and Setting Up the CardSection 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 Encryption ChannelLink Speed More…Finding Available Networks in your Area Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityNetwork Name SignalSecurity TypeTransfer Rate Setting up Wireless Network ProfilesUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkEncryption Methods Bit WEPWi-Fi Protected Access WPA Bit EncryptionEncryption Keys Network key= MyPassword Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Bit WEP Encryption WEP SetupC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Connecting to a Wireless Network using 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEP Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use SecurityConnecting 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 Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly TroubleshootingName 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 FCC Statement InformationInformation Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Wi-FIInteroperability Certificate 4372