Troubleshooting | Belkin F5D7050 instruction

Troubleshooting

Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do I use?

There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to name a few.

It’s essential to know which utility is managing your adapter. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility.

To use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below:

Step 1 Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and select View Available Wireless Networks.

Step 2 Click on the Advanced button in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window.

Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network. Once the box is unchecked click OK to close the Window.

You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless adapter.

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Belkin F5D7050 user manual Troubleshooting

Contents

Wireless G USB Network Adapter Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Introduction Cordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the quietest channel for your wireless network Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Introduction Features Difficult-to-wire environmentsApplications and Advantages Frequently changing environments Product Specifications Package ContentsSystem Requirements Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LEDUSB Adapter Desktop stand Optional Use Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Install the Software Product Placement Connect the USB Adapter to your PCFor desktops For notebooks Let Windows Finish the Installation Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Status Tab’s and 0’s displayed here indicates a connection Current Profile String More Button Access Point AP List Tab SignalNetwork Name Band How to update the Access Point AP list information Site InformationProfile Tab Creating a Profile Creating a new Profile Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless network Windows XP Users Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Securing your Wireless Network Encryption Methods Securing your Wireless Network WEP Setup Bit WEP Encryption C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Name of your wireless network appears in AP List Name of your wireless network does not appear in AP List Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility Power LED does not come on Adapter is not working Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Data transfer is sometimes slow 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 FCC StatementFederal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Canada-Industry Canada ICEurope-European Union Notice Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Information Wireless G USB Network Adapter