Belkin Network Card F5D7051 User Manual

High-Speed Mode  
Wireless G USB  
Network Adapter  
Belkin Corporation  
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
2 Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
3 Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter . . . . . . . . 9  
Step 1: Install the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Step 2: Connect your USB Adapter to your PC. . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
4 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
5 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
6 Securing your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
8 Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the High-Speed Mode Wireless G USB Network  
Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new  
technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office  
without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a  
conventional network adapter, but without the wires. The easy installation  
and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure  
to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention  
to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware  
for Optimal Performance” on page 2. By following our simple setup  
instructions your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:  
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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 online, check Internet e-mail,and chat  
Here are some of the advantages  
of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:  
Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—  
now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer  
anywhere within your wireless range  
Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes  
setup simple  
Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other  
networking devices from anywhere in your home  
Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products  
let you expand your network to include devices such as printers  
and gaming consoles  
No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of  
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office  
Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range  
of interoperable networking products  
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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. As you move further from your Wireless Router  
or Access Point, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can  
weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio  
waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.  
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be  
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a  
position between five and ten feet from the Wireless Router, in order  
to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close  
range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.  
IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR PLACEMENT AND SETUP  
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network  
performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from  
functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at  
its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.  
1. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware  
Place your Wireless Router (or Access Point), the central connection  
point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your  
wireless network devices.  
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless  
clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network  
Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):  
Ensure that your Wireless Router (or Access Point) networking  
antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically  
(toward the ceiling). If your Wireless Router (or Access Point)  
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as  
possible in an upward direction.  
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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  
Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that  
may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that  
can inhibit Wireless communication can include:  
Refrigerators  
Washers and/or dryers  
Metal cabinets  
Large aquariums  
Metallic-based UV tinted windows  
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that  
objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your  
computers and Wireless Router or Access Point)  
3. Cordless Phone Placement  
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending  
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:  
Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers (or  
Access Points) and your wireless-enabled computers  
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that  
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers 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 furthest channel from your wireless network,  
as possible. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and  
move your Wireless Router to channel 11. See your phone’s user  
manual for detailed instructions.  
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz  
cordless phone.  
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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.  
Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to  
find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring  
cordless phones or other wireless devices.  
5. Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL  
Secure connections are connections that typically require a user name  
and password, and are used where security is important. Secure  
connections include:  
Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect  
remotely to an office network  
The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online  
(AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by  
another cable or DSL service  
Most on-line banking websites  
Many commercial websites which 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 web site.  
A second alternative is to change your computer’s power  
management settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may  
not be appropriate for portable computers. To change your power  
management setting under Windows, see the “Power Options” item in  
the Control Panel.  
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If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connection, VPNs and  
AOL please review steps 1-4 above to be sure you have addressed  
these issues.  
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  
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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 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience  
in virtually any desktop or notebook computer  
WPA security (Windows XP only), 64-bit WEP or 128-bit Encryption  
Wireless access to networked resources  
Support for both infrastructure and ad-hoc (peer-to-peer)  
networking modes  
Easy installation and use  
LED link/activity indicator  
Desktop stand allows you to position your Adapter for optimal  
wireless performance  
Applications and Advantages  
Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office  
Offers the freedom of networking—without cables.  
Compatible with 802.11b  
802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with  
existing Wi-Fi (802.11b) products and with other 802.11g products.  
Difficult-to-wire environments  
Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or  
open areas where wiring is difficult to install.  
Frequently changing environments  
Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange  
or change locations.  
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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.  
Product Specifications  
Host Interface:  
USB 2.0 (This product is compatible with  
the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification.  
To achieve maximum networking speeds  
(54Mbps), this device must be connected to  
a USB 2.0 host port on a PC. Connection of  
this device to a USB 1.1 host port will yield  
a maximum of 11Mbps networking speed.)  
Power Consumption:  
Certification:  
500mA (max)  
FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick  
32–131° F (0–55° C)  
-13–158° F (-25–70° C)  
Up to 200’*  
Operating Temperature:  
Storage Temperature:  
Typical Operating Range:  
System Requirements  
PC with one available USB port  
Windows® 2000 or XP  
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment  
Package Contents  
High-Speed Mode Belkin Wireless USB  
Network Adapter with Desktop Stand  
Quick Installation Guide  
Installation Software CD  
User Manual  
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Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter  
Protective Cap  
Activity LED  
Blinking Green: Activity  
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.  
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Installing and Setting Up the  
USB Network Adapter  
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Step 1 Install the Software  
WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Adapter  
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”.  
1.3 In the menu window, drag your mouse  
over the “Install” button then select  
“Click here” to start the software  
installation program.  
1.4 The installer will start. Click “Next”  
to continue.  
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USB Network Adapter  
1.5 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.  
or  
For desktops:  
For notebooks:  
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USB Network Adapter  
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Step 3 Configure Wireless USB Adapter  
Let Windows Finish the Installation  
3.1 After connecting your Adapter,  
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 When the installation is complete, the  
Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will appear  
on your desktop. To open the Monitor  
Utility, double-click on this icon.  
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USB Network Adapter  
3.3 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.  
If you already have a wireless router (or an access point) in your home or  
office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless  
network. In most cases, the Adapter will be able to connect to your  
network automatically. If you are using encryption, you will have to set  
the encryption settings of your adapter to match that of your wireless  
router (or access point) before the Adapter can successfully connect to  
your wireless network. For information about configuring your Adapter,  
see the manual on the CD and look for the section called, “Profile Tab:  
Creating a Profile”.  
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Uninstalling the Software and Drivers  
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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.  
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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. From  
this tab you can see your current connection status on the screen.  
The example below shows that there is a connection between the  
computer and the Wireless Router (or Access Point) by displaying 1’s  
and 0’s between the two. The diagram below also shows there is a  
connection between your computer, the Wireless Router (or Access  
Point), and the Internet by displaying 1’s and 0’s between the Wireless  
Router (or Access Point) and the Internet.  
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(b)  
1’s and 0’s displayed here indicates a connection  
If there is no connection between the computer and Wireless Router  
(or Access Point), an “X” will be displayed. This is the same for the  
Internet connection.  
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(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.  
(b) More Button  
Press the “More” button to see detailed specifics about the network  
you are connected (below) to including the Signal Strength, Signal  
Link Quality, IP information, and the name of the wireless network you  
are connected to.  
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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.  
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(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. A blue circle around the  
network icon (e) indicates that you are currently connected to this  
network. A small padlock (f) next to a network name indicates that  
this network is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). It is not  
possible to connect to a secured network without the proper network key.  
(b) Band  
This column shows you which band the network is operating on.  
“G” indicates that this is 802.11g based network. “B” indicates this is  
an 802.11b based network.  
(c) Signal  
This column indicates the signal strength of the wireless network.  
Typically, the stronger the signal strength, the closer the network is to  
your physical location. The lower the signal strength, the further away  
from the network you are.  
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(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-to-  
Peer), 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.  
How to connect to a wireless network in the Access Point (AP) list  
There are two ways to connect to a network that appear in the AP list.  
1. Highlight the network name by clicking on it one time, then click  
the “Connect” button on the bottom of the window.  
or  
2. Double click a network name that is in the AP list. This will  
connect you to the network automatically.  
Note: if the network you are attempting to connect to is using  
encryption, you will be prompted to create a profile with the  
encryption settings.  
How to update the Access Point (AP) list information  
Pressing the “Refresh” (g) button will make the USB adapter scan the  
“air” for available wireless networks. The list will be updated.  
Profile Tab: Creating a Profile  
Using Profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless  
networks. For instance, if you use your Adapter at your place of  
work and also at your home, your wireless network settings may be  
different for each location. Profiles let you store settings for each  
location and name them for easy identification. You can quickly  
change from one profile to another profile without having to remember  
the particular settings of a certain network.  
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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. The next screen you will see allows you to type in the name of  
the network you will be connecting to, the type of network it is,  
and optionally you can set the data rate for that network.  
(a) In the “Network Name” box, type in the exact name of the  
network you will be connecting to. The “Network Name” is  
the same as the network SSID.  
(b) In the “Network Type” box, select the type of network you will  
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.  
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(c) In the “Transfer Rate” box, it is suggested that you leave this  
on “Automatic” unless there is a specific need to change  
this setting.  
Click “Next” to continue.  
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(c)  
3. The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings  
for the network. If the network is not encrypted, then leave the  
mode in “Off” and click “Complete.  
If the network is encrypted, you will need to have the network key and  
key type (open or shared). This information is available from the network  
administrator or is the same as your wireless router or access point.  
TIP: Most networks with WEP use “Open System” key type. For more  
detailed information go to the sector titled “Securing your Wireless  
Network” on page 26 of this manual.  
(a) Select the Authentication Mode from the drop-down menu.  
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(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”.  
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(c) The next screen allows you to select the key input method, either  
Alphanumeric, Hexadecimal or Passphrase. The method you choose  
will be determined by your network administrator is the same as  
your wireless router or access point.  
TIP: Most keys are Hexadecimal (consists of letters and numbers  
from 0-9 and A-F)  
(c)  
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(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.  
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(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”.  
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How to find and connect to a wireless Network  
1. Open the Wireless Monitor windows 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. If the network is using encryption security, you will  
need to make a profile for that network in order to connect. See  
the section of this manual called “Profile Tab” on page 17 for  
information.  
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Windows XP Users  
If you are using Windows XP, please read this section.  
Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as  
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can  
be used to control your Adapter or you can use the Belkin Wireless  
Network Monitor Utility. We suggest that you use the Belkin Utility  
to control your Card or Adapter. If you choose to use the WZC,  
directions for operation of the WZC are available in the Windows XP  
help file. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility  
will be enabled. If you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to  
use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility.  
Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in  
Windows XP  
1. Double-click on the system tray icon  
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2. In the menu, select “Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)”  
3. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon.  
4. In the menu, select “Disable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)”  
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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. Clicking the “Configure” button will allow you to choose your  
Network Authentication type.  
4. For home or small business users select “WPA-PSK”  
under “Network Authentication”.  
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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. Type in your encryption key in the “Network key” box.  
Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from 8 to 63  
characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key  
must be used on all of the clients that you set up.  
7. Click “OK” to apply settings.  
Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA  
Note: If you have not already, you must download the WPA update  
from Microsoft Windows Update to enable WPA support. This can  
be found at the Microsoft website by searching for the term “WPA  
Wireless”. Locate the update called KB826942, download it and  
update your operating system.  
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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.  
Encryption Methods:  
Name  
64-bit Wired  
Equivalent Privacy  
128-bit  
Encryption  
Wi-Fi Protected  
Access  
Acronym  
Security  
Features  
64-bit WEP  
Good  
128-bit  
WPA  
Best  
Better  
Static keys  
Static keys  
Dynamic key  
encryption and mutual  
authentication  
Encryption keys based Added security  
on RC4 algorithm over 64-bit WEP  
(typically 40-bit keys) using a key length  
TKIP (temporal key  
integrity protocol)  
added so that keys are  
of 104 bits, plus 24 rotated and encryption  
additional bits of  
system-generated  
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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.  
Network Key=  
MyPassword  
Wireless G Desktop  
Network Card  
Network Key=  
MyPassword  
Network Key=  
MyPassword  
Wireless G Router  
Wireless G Notebook  
Network Card  
Network Key=  
WRONG Password  
Wireless G Desktop  
Network Card  
The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key  
than the one configured on the wireless router.  
Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point  
to Use Security  
To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your  
wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wireless Routers and  
Access Points, these security features can be configured by using the  
web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point  
manual for directions on how to access the management interface.)  
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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. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router  
or access point is now set. Each of your computers on your  
wireless network will now need to be configured with the same  
security settings.  
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 access point.  
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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:  
C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key  
3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router  
or access point is now set. Each of the computers on your  
wireless network will now need to be configured with the same  
security settings.  
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.  
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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. below.  
If this is NOT the case, please contact Belkin technical support  
Make sure your Router’s power cord is plugged in.  
Make sure all cables are connected  
between the Router and modem.  
Are all the modems LEDs functioning?  
If not, see your modem’s user manual.  
Try rebooting the Router.  
Try rebooting the modem.  
If you are still having problems, please call Belkin Technical  
Support.  
If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that  
Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide.  
2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in  
the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.  
If you’re using a Belkin USB Adapter, the tray icon should look  
like this (the icon may be red, or blue):  
3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model  
of USB Adapter you have; however, any of the utilities should  
have a list of “Available Networks”. Available networks are  
wireless networks you can connect to. If you are using a Belkin  
802.11g Router, Belkin54g” is the default name.  
If you are using a Belkin 802.11b router, the default name should  
be “WLAN”.  
If using a non-Belkin Wireless router, please consult your router  
manufacturers user manual for the default name.  
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The name of your wireless network appears in AP List  
If the correct network name is listed in the AP List, please follow  
the steps below to connect wirelessly:  
1. Click on the correct network name  
in the AP list and then click “Connect”.  
2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need  
to enter the network key. For more information regarding  
security, see the page entitled: “Profile Tab: Creating a New  
Profile” pg. 17 of the user manual.  
3. Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower right-hand  
corner of your screen should turn blue, indicating a successful  
connection to the network.  
If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to  
the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support  
The name of your wireless network  
DOES NOT appear in AP List  
If the correct network name is not listed under AP List in the wireless  
utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps:  
1. If possible, temporarily move the computer five to ten feet  
away from router. Close the wireless utility, and re-open it. If  
the correct network name now appears under “Available  
Networks”, you may have a range or interference problem.  
Please see the suggestions listed in the section of this  
manual titled “Placement of your Wireless Networking  
Hardware” page 2.  
2. Using a computer that is connected to the Wireless Router (or  
Access Point) via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly),  
ensure that “Broadcast SSID” is enabled. This setting is found  
on the “Channel and SSID” configuration page. For detailed  
instructions on accessing this page and changing settings,  
please see your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide.  
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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. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive and  
double-click on the folder named “Files”. Next, double-click on the  
icon named Start.exe.  
Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working  
If the LED indicators are not ON, the problem may be that the  
Adapter is not connected or installed properly.  
Verify that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB slot of your  
computer. Check to see that the drivers for the Card have been  
installed. Right click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop.  
Choose “Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see  
if your Adapter is listed without any errors. If an error is indicated  
contact Belkin Technical Support.  
Link LED is blinking slowly; Cannot connect to a wireless  
network or the Internet  
If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot  
connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom  
of your screen, the problem may be that there is a mismatch  
between the settings in your wireless network properties.  
Check the settings to see if they match. The SSID is case-sensitive  
and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in  
order for the Adapter to connect to the wireless router or access  
point.  
Note: To check the Adapter settings or look for an available  
network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the  
“Wireless Monitors” screen. Click the “AP List” if you do not see  
the network you are trying to connect to click the “refresh” button  
to scan the “air” for wireless networks.  
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For more information about setting up a SSID please reference  
your router manufacture’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.  
Check the WEP key settings to see if they match. The key is  
case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and router  
must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect  
to the router. For more information about encryption please see  
“Profile Tab: creating a Profile” on page 17 of this manual.  
If issues persist even at close range, please contact please  
contact Belkin Technical Support  
Data transfer is sometimes slow  
Wireless Technology is radio-based, which means connectivity  
and the throughput performance between devices decreases  
when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that  
will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit)  
are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As a result,  
the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between  
100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease  
as you move further from the wireless router or access point.  
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range,  
we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, to  
five to ten from Wireless Router. Please see the section titled  
“Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal  
Performance” on page 2 of this manual.  
If issues persist even at close range, please contact please  
contact Belkin Technical Support  
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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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What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?  
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.  
Wireless Comparison  
Wireless  
Technology  
802.11b  
11Mbps  
802.11g  
54Mbps  
802.11a  
54Mbps  
Speed  
2.4GHz -  
2.4GHz -  
unlicensed band,  
may interfere  
with common  
household  
unlicensed band,  
may interfere  
with common  
household  
5GHz - uncrowded  
band  
Frequency  
devices: cordless  
phones and  
devices: cordless  
phones and  
microwave ovens  
microwave ovens  
Incompatible with  
802.11b or  
802.11g  
Compatible with  
802.11g  
Compatible with  
802.11b  
Compatibility  
Range  
Depends on  
Depends on  
Less interference -  
range is  
typically 50-100 feet  
interference -  
typically 100–200  
ft. indoors  
interference -  
typically 100–200  
ft. indoors  
Slow adoption for  
consumers -  
more popular in  
business  
Expected to  
continue to grow  
in popularity  
Mature - widely  
adopted  
Adoption  
Price  
environments  
Inexpensive  
More expensive  
Most expensive  
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Technical Support  
You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com  
or www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical  
support by phone, please call:  
Europe: 00 800 223 55 460  
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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,  
F5D7051  
to which this declaration relates,  
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. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such  
manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized.  
When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be  
placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during  
normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio  
frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less  
than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.  
Federal Communications Commission Notice  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.  
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and  
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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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.  
Canada-Industry Canada (IC)  
The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry  
Canada. This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la 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 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment  
ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.  
To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label  
on your Belkin product.  
Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)  
and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the  
European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity  
to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international  
standards).  
EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference  
EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) – Electromagnetic Immunity  
EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics  
EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker  
EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety  
Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682  
or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo.  
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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.  
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident,  
abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without  
the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been  
removed or defaced.  
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE  
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED  
OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification,  
extension, or addition to this warranty.  
BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF  
WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO  
OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA  
STORED IN, OR USED WITH, BELKIN PRODUCTS.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above  
limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you  
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state  
to state.  
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