Table of Contents | Belkin F5D7001 specification

Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Placement of your Wireless Networking

Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 Installing and Setting Up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 1: Install the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 2: Insert the Card into your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting Wireless Network Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Monitoring Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Finding Available Networks in your Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Belkin F5D7001 user manual Table of Contents

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 Available Networks Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the Wireless Networks tab Enable Radio System Tray Icon Preferred NetworksAdd, Remove 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 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 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 Australia 1800 666 FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission Notice Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support