Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection | Belkin F5D7001

Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection

Click on the “Link Status” tab.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(h)

(a) Network Name (SSID)

The SSID is the wireless network name. This field shows the current network name that you are connected to.

(b) AP’s MAC Address

Shows the MAC address of the wireless router or access point that you are connected to.

(c) WEP

Shows whether the network you are associated with has WEP encryption enabled or disabled.

(d) Speed

Displays the data rate of the current connection.

(e) Channel

Shows the current channel (1-11) you are using. When connected to a wireless router or access point, the channel is set automatically. When connected to another computer using Ad-Hoc mode, the channel can be set manually. All computers using Ad-Hoc mode (computer-to- computer) need to operate under the same channel.

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Belkin F5D7001 user manual Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection

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 Compatibility with 802.11b products Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps* using HSMDifficult-to-wire environments Frequently changing environments Activity LED green Card ConnectorDetachable Antenna Product Specifications 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 Click on the Wireless Networks tab Enable Radio Setting Wireless Network PreferencesAvailable Networks System Tray Icon Preferred NetworksAdd, Remove Properties Access Point Infrastructure Networks Only Any Available Network Access Point PreferredComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork Bit WEP WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyEncryption Keys 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 Network Connection Type SignalClient IP Address Radio State Monitoring Data Transfer Click on the Statistics tab Finding Available Networks in your Area Control Registers Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionClick on the Diagnostics tab Sprom Format Version Loopback Test Interrupt TestLED 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