Belkin F5D8001, User Manual

Page 1: ...k Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to Share one high speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home Share resources such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home Share a single printer with the entire family Share documents music video and digital pictures Store retrieve and copy files from one computer to another Simultaneously play games onlin...

Page 2: ...e related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router or access point in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from func...

Page 3: ...ng cordless phones away from the wireless router or access point and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network...

Page 4: ...rvice Most online banking websites Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer s power management setting which causes it to go to sleep The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re running the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure website A second alternative is to chan...

Page 5: ...itions and construction sites which need networks on a short term basis also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period SOHO Small Office Home Office networking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface 32 bit PCI Power Consumption 802 11b 1 3w 802 11g 1 2w Operating Temperature 32 140 degrees F 0 6...

Page 6: ...ation Software CD into your CD ROM drive 1 2The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear This may take 15 20 seconds Click install to start the installation Insert splash page of Belkin Setup Utility screen Note If the Belkin Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds access your CD ROM by double clicking on the My Computer icon then double click on the CD ROM drive into w...

Page 7: ...e a screen similar to this one This DOES NOT mean there is a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system Select Continue Anyway and follow the on screen instructions 2 Insert Insert the Card into your Computer 2 1After the software installation is finished shut down the computer Unplug power cable and open computer s case Insert the Notebook Card to an e...

Page 8: ...ck Next to install the hardware 2 3 The Wizard will now install your software 2 4 The installation is now complete Click Finish to exit 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3 1 After restarting your computer double click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen 3 2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear ...

Page 9: ...N1 Wireless Desktop Card doc Page 9 of 35 3 3 Select a network to connect to from the Available Networks list and click Connect ...

Page 10: ...reless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the Utility screen Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WNU configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU simply place your m...

Page 11: ...ork Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network It even displays connectivity between the computer and router and router and Internet In the event of a connectivity problem this window can be used to determine the problem s source e g computer router or Internet modem Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as th...

Page 12: ...ion Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect To stop connecting click Stop and to reattempt connection click Retry Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status click Open Wireless Utility The default screen will be the Current Status tab and the Network Status section determines which connections are good and or faulty ...

Page 13: ...o features a Solution Tips section that provides troubleshooting guidelines Setting Wireless Network Profiles The My Connections tab on the WNU allows you to add edit and delete connection profiles It also displays signal strength security and network type ...

Page 14: ...nect to a secure network determine the type of security WPA or WEP and use the appropriate field in the dialog box Note Types of security Note When you select a network using encryption you will first see the simple security screen Click the Advanced button to see other security options below ...

Page 15: ... be asked to input a 10 or 26 character hex key A hex key is a combination of letters a f and numbers 0 9 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is the new standard in the wireless security However not all wireless cards and adapters support this technology Please check your wireless adapter s user manual to check if it supports WPA Instead of a hex key WPA uses only passphrases which are much easier to remem...

Page 16: ...sed on RC4 algorithm typically 40 bit keys More secure than 64 bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol added so that keys are rotated and encryption is strengthened AES Advanced Encryption Standard does not cause any throughput loss WEP WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi Fi compliant wireless pr...

Page 17: ...instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key Write down the hex WEP key from your wireless router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Card s configuration screen WPA WPA is a new Wi Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP To use WPA security the drivers and software of your wireless equipment ...

Page 18: ...ing your Card to use Security At this point you should already have your wireless router or access point set to use WPA or WEP In order for you to gain wireless connection you will need to set your N1 Wireless Desktop Card to use the same security settings Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless Desktop Card supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP ...

Page 19: ...tings Click Edit to change settings WEP Setup 64 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop down menu 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For instance AF 0F 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key ...

Page 20: ...ngs WARNING If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router or access point you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router or access point If you don t remember the hex key your client will be locked out of the wireless router or...

Page 21: ... mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key Change encryption key to C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 ...

Page 22: ...ess client Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router or access point If you don t remember the hex key your client will be locked out of the wireless router or access point WPA PSK no server Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server WPA PSK no server is typically used in home and small office networking 1 From the Network Authentication drop down...

Page 23: ...N1 Wireless Desktop Card doc Page 23 of 35 3 Click Save to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings Wireless Networking Utility Options ...

Page 24: ...35 The Options tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU Help tab provides users with access to online and telephone support as well as advanced diagnostic tools ...

Page 25: ...nostic Tools The Advanced Diagnostic Tools section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network It provides an array of tests and connectivity services to ensure optimal network performance ...

Page 26: ...Wireless Router the lights should be as follows The Power light should be on The Connected light should be on and not blinking The WAN light should be either on or blinking If your Belkin Wireless Router s lights have the above characteristics go to number 2 below If this is NOT the case make sure The router s power cord is plugged in All cables are connected between the router and the modem All t...

Page 27: ...ter Belkin54g is the default name If you are using a Belkin 802 11b Router the default name should be WLAN If you are NOT using a Belkin Router please consult your router manufacturer s user manual for the default name The name of your wireless network appears in Available Networks If the correct network name is listed in the Available Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wireles...

Page 28: ...en up your CD ROM drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon Next double click on the CD ROM drive that the Installation CD has been placed in to start the installation Then double click on the folder named Files Next double click on the icon named setup exe Power LED does not come ON Card is not working If the LED indicators are not ON the problem may be that the Card is not connected or in...

Page 29: ...Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible to five to 10 feet away from the wireless router or access point Please see the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for...

Page 30: ... literature If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support 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 Networking 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 ...

Page 31: ...ates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits ...

Page 32: ...classe B conforme á la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply with the R TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety EN 300 32...

Page 33: ...as flood earthquake war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin Corporation at 501 W Walnut St Compton CA 90220 Attn Custo...

Page 34: ...ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT E...

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