Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Setting Wireless Network Preferences

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Click on the “Wireless Networks” tab.

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(m)

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(j)

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(a) Enable Radio

Use this option to turn your wireless network radio ON or OFF. You may want to turn the radio off while in airplanes or to conserve the battery life of your mobile computer. When the radio is disabled, the power LED on your Card will turn off and the system tray wireless network icon will be depicted with an “X”.

(b) Available Networks

This displays a list of wireless networks in your area. If you don’t see

a name in the box, click on the “Refresh” (j) button to rescan for any available networks. To connect to a network, select a network name in the Available Networks list box and click the “Configure” (i) button Click “OK” (m) in the “Wireless Network Properties” box to add the network name to the “Preferred Networks” (c) list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is

connected to the selected network when you see a blue bubble (d) on top of the icon for that network.

(c) Preferred Networks

Displays a list of the networks that you have previously configured.

The one with the blue bubble (d) is the network you are currently connected to. You may rank the networks by selecting the network

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Belkin F5D7011 Setting Wireless Network Preferences, Click on the Wireless Networks tab, Enable Radio, Available Networks