Belkin F6D3000 user manual Setting up Wireless Network Profiles, Transfer Rate

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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility

Setting up Wireless Network Profiles

Using Profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless networks, for instance at home or at work without having to reconfigure your connection each time you connect. This allows you to quickly change from one profile to another profile without having to remember the particular settings of a certain network.

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(a) Network Name

Step 1 – To create a new wireless network profile, click on the “Profiles” tab. Click “Add” to open the new profile screen. Type in a name for the profile. You should pick something easy to remember like “Work” for your work network or “Home” for your home network. Click “Next” to continue.

Step 2 – The next screen you will see allows you to type in the name of the network you will be connecting to, the type of network it is, and optionally, you can set the data rate for that network. After making the selections, click “Next” to continue.

The exact name of the network you will be connecting to. The “Network Name” is the same as the network SSID.

(b) Network Type

Select either “Access Point”, if it is a network with a wireless router (or access point), or “Peer-to-Peer” if this is a direct connection to another computer.

(c) Transfer Rate

“Automatic” is the suggested “Transfer Rate” unless there is a specific need to change this setting.

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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 IntroductionAvoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkCordless 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 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using 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 WEPBit Encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access WPAEncryption 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