Using a Hexadecimal Key | Belkin F5D7001 guide

Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.

The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network.

Network Key=

MyPassword

Wireless G Desktop

Network Card

Network Key=	Network Key=
MyPassword	MyPassword

Wireless G Router

Wireless G Notebook

Network Card

Network Key=

WRONG Password

Wireless G Desktop

Network Card

The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router.

Using a Hexadecimal Key

A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers.

For instance:

AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit key

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key

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Belkin F5D7001 user manual Using a Hexadecimal Key

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 Setting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the Wireless Networks tab Enable RadioAvailable Networks Preferred Networks Add, RemoveSystem Tray Icon Properties Any Available Network Access Point Preferred Access Point Infrastructure Networks OnlyComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Securing your Wi-FiNetwork WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEPEncryption 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 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 Interrupt Test Loopback 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 Australia 1800 666 FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission Notice Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Tech Support