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Belkin F6D3000 Connect to a network using the Wireless Network Utility, section, Step

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Installing and Setting Up the Card

Step 3	Connect

Connect to a network using the Wireless Network Utility

3.1Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Wireless Network Utility.

If the “Signal Indicator” icon does not appear, double-click on the Wireless Network Utility shortcut icon on your desktop window.

3.2Click on the “Available Networks” tab in the Utility. Select a network to connect to and click “Connect”.

3.3Click to exit the Utility. The color of the “Signal Indicator” icon reflects the connection link—green indicates that the Card is connected and red indicates that the Card is not connected to a wireless network.

Your setup is now complete!

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Belkin F6D3000 Connect to a network using the Wireless Network Utility, Your setup is now complete, section, Step

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Connect your desktop computer to your wireless network Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Network CardPage 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Table of ContentsPage section Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Introduction 1. Wireless Router or Access Point Placementsection 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference 3. Cordless PhonesIntroduction 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLsection IntroductionUS 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 235Overview Product FeaturesApplications and Advantages Product SpecificationsOverview sectionb Card Connector Package ContentsOverview System RequirementsInstall Installing and Setting Up the CardIMPORTANT Install the software before inserting the Card StepStep 2 Insert Insert the Card into your computer Installing and Setting Up the Card2.7 Turn the antenna until it is vertical and pointing up Installing and Setting Up the Cardsection 2.11 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to exit Installing and Setting Up the CardYour setup is now complete Connect to a network using the Wireless Network UtilityConnect Installing and Setting Up the CardHow to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utilitya Signal Strength Monitoring the Status of your Network Connectiond Channel a b c d ee Encryption f Link Speeda g h Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityFinding Available Networks in your Area a Network Name b Signalc Security d Typea b c Setting up Wireless Network Profilesb Network Type c Transfer Ratesection Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityStep 3 - The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network you are connecting Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkEncryption Methods 1 64-Bit WEP2 128-Bit Encryption 3 Wi-Fi Protected Access WPAEncryption Keys Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityNetwork key= MyPassword Using the Belkin Wireless Network UtilityMyPassword Network key= WRONG Passwordsection Changing the Wireless Security SettingsUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryptionsection C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP keyUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WPA-PSK no serversection WPA with server SettingsUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use SecurityConnecting to a Wireless Network using 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEP section Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-PSK no serverUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility section Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server orUsing the Belkin Wireless Network Utility I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly Troubleshootingsection The name of your wireless network appears in “Available Networks”Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility Troubleshootingsection Card is not workingTroubleshooting Link/Activity LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poorData transfer is sometimes slow Troubleshootingsection TroubleshootingWhat’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a, and Pre-N? TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Wireless Comparison ChartWireless Networks SpeedUS Europe 00 800 223 55 Australia 1800 235 New Zealand Technical SupportSingapore TroubleshootingFCC Statement InformationDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYInformation section Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyInformation Information Wi-FI Interoperability CertificateBelkin Tech Support Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Network Card