Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection | Belkin F5D7011

Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection

Click on the “Diagnostics” tab.

This page allows you to perform several diagnostic tests that are available for your Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card.

Control Registers

This test verifies the read and write capabilities of the network controller registers by writing various values to the registers and verifying the result. The device driver uses these registers to perform network functions such as sending and receive information. If the test fails, the network adapter may not work properly.

SPROM Format Version

This test verifies the content of the SPROM by reading a portion of the SPROM and computing the checksum. The test fails if the computed checksum is different than the checksum stored in the SPROM.

Memory Tests

This tests verifies that the network controller internal memory is functioning properly. The test writes patterned values to the memory and reading back the results. The test fails if an erroneous value is read back. The network controller will not function without its internal memory.

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Belkin F5D7011 manual Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection, Click on the Diagnostics tab, Control Registers

Contents

High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card Table of Contents Advantages of a wireless network Introduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point Introduction Choose the quietest channel for your wireless network Cordless Phone PlacementAvoid Obstacles and Interference Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features Overview Overview Product SpecificationsApplications and Advantages Package Contents System Requirements Installing and Setting up the Card Install the Software Plug the Card in an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop Installing and Setting up the Card Let Windows Finish the Installation Installation is now complete Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Enable Radio Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the Wireless Networks tab Available Networks System Tray Icon Using the Belkin Wireless LAN UtilityAdd, Remove Properties Access Point Infrastructure Networks Only Any Available Network access point preferredComputer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Networks Only Encryption Methods Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Bit WEP Encryption Keys Bit EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Changing the Wireless Security Settings Network key= Wrong Password WEP Setup Bit WEP Encryption 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 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 TroubleshootingPower 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 Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Technical Support Europe 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 666 Information Information Section Belkin Tech Support Belkin Corporation Belkin Components B.V