Belkin F6D3000 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™)

This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.

You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

Card does not perform, or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card

This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections.

You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a, and Pre-N?

Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps or 108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release, promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to 800% the wireless coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information.

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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