Any Available Network Access Point Preferred | Belkin F5D7001

Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Any Available Network (Access

Point Preferred)

When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available network in the area. Wireless router or access point networks will be preferred networks over Ad-Hoc networks.

Access Point (Infrastructure) Networks Only

When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available wireless router or access point in the area. Ad-Hoc networks (computer-to-computer) will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected.

Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Networks Only

When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available computer in the area that’s also configured to be used in Ad-Hoc mode. The wireless router or access point will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected.

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Belkin F5D7001 user manual Any Available Network Access Point Preferred, Access Point Infrastructure Networks Only

Contents

High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Cordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the quietest channel for your wireless network Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Product Features Overview Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSM Difficult-to-wire environmentsCompatibility with 802.11b products Frequently changing environments Card Connector Detachable Antenna Product SpecificationsActivity LED green Link LED orange Package Contents System Requirements Installing and Setting Up the Card Install the Software Insert the Card into the Computer Installing and Setting Up the Card Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and Setting Up the Card Installation is now complete Available Networks Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the Wireless Networks tab Enable Radio Preferred Networks Add, RemoveSystem Tray Icon Properties Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Any Available Network Access Point PreferredAccess Point Infrastructure Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Encryption Keys WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyBit WEP WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Using a Hexadecimal Key Changing the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP Encryption C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Type your WEP key in the Network key box Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Signal Client IP AddressNetwork Connection Type Radio State Monitoring Data Transfer Click on the Statistics tab Finding Available Networks in your Area Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection Click on the Diagnostics tabControl Registers Sprom Format Version LED Test Interrupt TestLoopback Test Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Name of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility Power LED does not come on Card is not working Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slow Troubleshooting Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Technical Support Europe 00 800 223 55 US +1 FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission Notice Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin GmbH