Belkin F6D3000 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the wireless router or access point.

In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, to five to 10 feet from the wireless router or access point.

Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability. The default channel the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router is shipped with is channel 11 for 802.11g and channel 36 for 802.11a. You may choose from several other channels depending on your region; see your router (or access point) user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels.

If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do we use?

There are several features and advantages of using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility. We offer link status, detailed link information plus an available networks site survey, to name a few.

It’s essential to know which utility is managing your Card. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility.

To use the Belkin Wireless Network Utility follow the steps below:

Step 1 – Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and select the “Status” tab.

Step 2 – From the “Status” tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box. Once the box is unchecked, click the “Close” button to close the window.

You are now using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility to configure the Card.

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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 PlacementCordless Phones Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless NetworkAvoid Obstacles and Interference 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 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityHow to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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 WEPEncryption Keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPABit Encryption 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
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