Introduction, Advantages of a wireless network | Belkin F5D7011

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology without using cables. The High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wires. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance”.

Advantages of a wireless network

•Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

•Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple

•Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

•Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

•No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

•Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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Belkin F5D7011 manual Introduction, Advantages of a wireless network

Contents

High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a wireless network Introduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point Cordless Phone Placement Choose the quietest channel for your wireless networkAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Overview Product Features Product Specifications OverviewApplications and Advantages System Requirements Package Contents Install the Software Installing and Setting up the Card Plug the Card in an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and Setting up the Card Installation is now complete How to Access the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Available Networks Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the Wireless Networks tab Enable Radio Properties Using the Belkin Wireless LAN UtilityAdd, Remove System Tray Icon Any Available Network access point preferred Access Point Infrastructure Networks OnlyComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Bit WEP Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Methods Bit Encryption Encryption KeysC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Network key= Wrong Password Changing the Wireless Security Settings Bit WEP Encryption WEP Setup C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server WPA with server Settings Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Radio State SignalClient IP Address Network Connection Type Click on the Statistics tab Monitoring Data Transfer Finding Available Networks in your Area Sprom Format Version Performing Diagnostic Tests on your ConnectionClick on the Diagnostics tab Control Registers Interrupt Test Loopback TestLED Test Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshooting Name of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityPower LED does not come on Card is not working Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poor Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Wireless Comparison Europe 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666 Technical Support Information Information Section Belkin Corporation Belkin Components B.V Belkin Tech Support