Wireless G USB Network Adapter Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a FAST wireless network User Manual Mbps 802.11g 2.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 2 3 4 • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home 5 • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home 6 • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures 7 • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wirel
Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router (or Access Point). Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you.
Introduction In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor. • Try not to place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference 1 2 3 4 Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens.
Introduction 4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see page 16 of this manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.
Introduction These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, please go to the networking product section on (www.belkin.com/networking) for more details on Belkin’s Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call our Technical Support.
Introduction Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g and 802.11b-compliant wireless devices. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other setup • USB 2.
Introduction • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions 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. 2 3 4 5 Product Specifications Host Interface: 1 USB 2.0 This product is compatible with the USB 1.1 and USB 2.
Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LED Blinking Green: Scanning Off: No Activity On: Connected to network USB Adapter Desktop stand (Optional Use) The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector. The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection.
Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Step 1 1 Install the Software 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15–20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named “Files”. Next double-click on the icon named “Start.exe”. 1.
Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1.6 When the installer is done installing the software, you will see the following screen. Click “Finish”. Step 2 Connect the USB Adapter to your PC 2.1 After the software installation is finished, the message “You can plug in your WLAN adapter now” will appear. Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer.
Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed. Depending on your version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here will appear. Select the option “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next”. 3.2 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a message similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Click “Continue Anyway”. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3.
Installing Uninstalling and setting the Software up the USB and Network DriversAdapter 3.5 A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens) will appear. This is your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. It also indicates the status of your connection: Red: No connection to a wireless network Blue: Connected to a wireless network.
Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can easily accomplish this in one of two ways. You can insert the software CD and click on the “Uninstall” option in the menu, or you can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the “Add/Remove Programs” option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below. The following small icon will also be present in your system tray. Double-clicking on the icon in the system tray will open the Wireless Monitor window. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on your desktop, you can control your USB adapter through the utility. The first tab you will see is the “Status” tab.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (a) Current Profile String This indicates the name of the profile you are currently using, if any. If a question mark appears next to the text in this box, it indicates that there is no profile set up for the network you are currently connected to. The name of the network you are connected to will be displayed in this box if no profile for that network exists.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your area, select the “AP List” tab. In the window, you will be presented with a list showing you the available networks. (a) (b) (c) (e) (d) (f) (g) (a) Network Name This column shows you the name of the wireless network that is available. On the left side of the network name are small icons which tell you certain things about the network.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the AP list by clicking on it one time, the detailed information about that network will be available here. You will see what type of network it is (Access Point or Peer-toPeer), what channel the network is operating on, status of encryption (security) On or Off, and below “Surveyed at:” you will see the MAC address of that wireless network.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile 1. Click “Add” to open the new profile screen. Type in a name for the profile. The name can be anything you want. You should pick something easy to remember like “Work”, for your work network or “Home”, for your home network. Click “Next” to continue. 2.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (b) In the “Network Type” box, select the type of network you will 1 be connecting to. Select “Access Point” if it is a network with a wireless router or access point (This is most common). Select “Peer-to-Peer” if this is a direct connection to another computer. 2 (c) In the “Transfer Rate” box, it is suggested that you leave this 3 on “Automatic” unless there is a specific need to change this setting. 4 5 (c) 6 7 8 Click “Next” to continue. 3.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your network uses from the Encryption drop-down menu. Please see the section of this manual titled “Securing your Wireless Network” on page 26 for information on which type of WEP encryption to use. Click “Next”. (b) (c) The next screen allows you to select the key input method, either Alphanumeric, Hexadecimal or Passphrase.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (d) Enter the key in the “Key” box and select the key to use in the “Key Index” drop-down menu. This information should be provided by your network administrator. TIP: Most keys use Key Index 1. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 (e) Click “Complete” to save the profile. To begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click “Connect”.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless network 1. Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. 2. Click on the “AP List” tab (a). This will display a list of all of the networks in your area. (a) (b) 3. Double-click on the network you want to connect to. A blue circle (b) should appear around the network icon next to the name of the network you selected. This means you are connected to the network.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 Windows XP Users If you are using Windows XP, please read this section. Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP 1. Right-click on the system tray icon. 2. In the menu, select “Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)” 3. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon. 4.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you are using “Windows Wireless Network Utility” by doing the following: 1. Right-click on “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”. 2. Clicking on the “Wireless Networks” tab will display the following screen. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” check box is checked. 3.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 2 3 4 6 7 4. For home or small business users select “WPA-PSK” under “Network Authentication”. Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your network administrator for further information. 5. Select “TKIP” or “AES” under “Data Encryption”. This setting will have to be identical to the wireless router that you set up. 6.
Securing your Wireless Network Securing your Wireless Network Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available.
Securing your Wireless Network Most wireless products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you may need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key. The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network.
Securing your Wireless Network WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. For instance: AF0F4BC3D4 = 64-bit WEP Key 3.
Securing your Wireless Network 1 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys. For instance: 3 4 5 6 7 8 3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish.
Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your Wireless Router. If you’re using a Belkin 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 Router’s lights have the above characteristics, go to number 2.
Troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly (continued) 1 The name of your wireless network appears in AP List 2 If the correct network name is listed in the AP List, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 3 1. Click on the correct network name in the AP list and then click “Connect”. 2.
Troubleshooting If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon.
Troubleshooting For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your router’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that a mismatch between the Encryption key settings in your computer and router.
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.
Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? 1 Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. 802.11b transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information. 2 Wireless Comparison 5 802.11b 802.
Information Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking.
Information 1 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D7050 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Information • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.
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