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Installing The Adapter

3.3When the installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting you to finish. Click “Finish”.

Note to Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to restart the computer. Let the computer restart before going to the next step.

3.4When the installation is complete or your computer has restarted, the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility icon will appear on your desktop. To open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this icon. For information about using the Utility, see the next section in this manual.

3.5A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens) will also appear. This is your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility. It also indicates the status of your connection:

Green: Connected to a wireless network

Red: No connection to a wireless network.

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Contents

Wireless B USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Important Factors for Placement and Setup Avoid obstacles and possible sources of interference Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkCordless phones Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Overview Product FeaturesApplications and Advantages Package Contents Product SpecificationsSystem Requirements Link LED Green Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network AdapterDesktop Stand USB Cable Software and Driver Installation You can install your Adapter in three easy steps Installing The Adapter Plug the Adapter into your Computer Let Windows Finish the Installation Section Opening the Wireless Network Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Section Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Update Button Using the Belkin Utility Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XPSignal Strength Navigation Buttons Connecting to a Wireless Network Network Name Ssid Using the Quick Connect ScreenAdvanced Button Connecting to a Network Using the Quick Connect Screen Creating and Using a Profile Using the Profiles Manager View Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Default Ad-Hoc Channel Power Save ModePrioritizing your Profiles Advanced Options Setting the Default Ad-Hoc Channel Using Power Save ModeShowing the Icon in System Tray Turning the Radio Off Securing your Wi-Fi Network Securing your Wireless NetworkEncryption Methods Encryption Keys WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyBit WEP C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Wrong Password Changing the Wireless Security Settings Bit WEP Encryption WEP Setup Securing your Wireless Network Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Name of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Power LED does not come on Adapter is not working Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility Data transfer is sometimes slow Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless ComparisonEurope 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 666 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Federal Communications Commission Notice FCC Statement Modifications Belkin Tech Support