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All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 54g Wireless Desktop Network Card Share your broadband Internet connection and files User Manual F5D7000 Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components B.V. All rights reserved. belkin.com Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA...
All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 54g Wireless Desktop Network Card Share your broadband Internet connection and files User Manual F5D7000 Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components B.V. All rights reserved. belkin.com Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA...
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... Network Card works like a conventional network card, but without using cables. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Overview 2 Features 2 Applications and Advantages 3 Product Specifications 4 System Requirements 4 Package Contents 4 Knowing your Card 5 Installing and Setting Up the Card 6 Software and Driver Installation 6 Installing the Card on your PC 10 Finishing the Installation 11 Connecting to your Wireless Network 14 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 14 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 15 The Wireless Networks Tab 18 Encryption 21 The Link Status...
... Network Card works like a conventional network card, but without using cables. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Overview 2 Features 2 Applications and Advantages 3 Product Specifications 4 System Requirements 4 Package Contents 4 Knowing your Card 5 Installing and Setting Up the Card 6 Software and Driver Installation 6 Installing the Card on your PC 10 Finishing the Installation 11 Connecting to your Wireless Network 14 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 14 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 15 The Wireless Networks Tab 18 Encryption 21 The Link Status...
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... that frequently rearrange or change locations. • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period. • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need networks on a short-term basis; OVERVIEW Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to -use Wireless Configuration Utility • Wireless interface compliance with other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps as...
... that frequently rearrange or change locations. • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period. • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need networks on a short-term basis; OVERVIEW Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to -use Wireless Configuration Utility • Wireless interface compliance with other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps as...
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... Range: 802.11b: 590.6 ft. (180m) @ 11Mbps, 984.3 ft. (300m) @ 5.5 Mbps or lower 54g: 164 ft. (50m) @ 54Mbps, 492.1 ft. (150m) @ 18Mbps System Requirements • PC-compatible computer with one available PCI slot • Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP Package Contents • Belkin 54g Wireless Desktop Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual KNOWING YOUR CARD (d) (c) (a) (b) (a) Power LED When the Card...
... Range: 802.11b: 590.6 ft. (180m) @ 11Mbps, 984.3 ft. (300m) @ 5.5 Mbps or lower 54g: 164 ft. (50m) @ 54Mbps, 492.1 ft. (150m) @ 18Mbps System Requirements • PC-compatible computer with one available PCI slot • Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP Package Contents • Belkin 54g Wireless Desktop Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual KNOWING YOUR CARD (d) (c) (a) (b) (a) Power LED When the Card...
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..." to continue. 5. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 4. Accept the Belkin Software License Agreement by clicking the "YES" button. 6 7 If you use Windows XP's Connection Utility are using Windows XP, it will start the software installation program. Turn on the icon named "F5D7000_UTILITY.exe". 3. The installer will not work. 2. Install the software FIRST. Note: Install the software first before you install the Card inside of your PC. 3. Software and Driver Installation 1. If you install the software, it is...
..." to continue. 5. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 4. Accept the Belkin Software License Agreement by clicking the "YES" button. 6 7 If you use Windows XP's Connection Utility are using Windows XP, it will start the software installation program. Turn on the icon named "F5D7000_UTILITY.exe". 3. The installer will not work. 2. Install the software FIRST. Note: Install the software first before you install the Card inside of your PC. 3. Software and Driver Installation 1. If you install the software, it is...
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...". 8 9 After the software installation is recommended that you use the default folder "C:\Program Files\Belkin\Belkin 54Mbps Wireless Utility\". Note: During the install process, you would like to install the files. You are now ready to continue. 8. If this screen does not automatically disappear after five seconds, click on the "Cancel" button to install the hardware. Click "Next" to install the program files. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 6. Select...
...". 8 9 After the software installation is recommended that you use the default folder "C:\Program Files\Belkin\Belkin 54Mbps Wireless Utility\". Note: During the install process, you would like to install the files. You are now ready to continue. 8. If this screen does not automatically disappear after five seconds, click on the "Cancel" button to install the hardware. Click "Next" to install the program files. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 6. Select...
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... SETTING UP THE CARD Installing the Card into the slot you selected. Replace the computer's cover. 12. Finishing the Installation 1. Click "Next". 10 11 Remove the port cover from the back of the cables, and turn it back on the Card. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 11. Confirm that the included antenna needs to "Finishing the Installation". POWER OFF THE COMPUTER AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD. 2. Now that secure...
... SETTING UP THE CARD Installing the Card into the slot you selected. Replace the computer's cover. 12. Finishing the Installation 1. Click "Next". 10 11 Remove the port cover from the back of the cables, and turn it back on the Card. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 11. Confirm that the included antenna needs to "Finishing the Installation". POWER OFF THE COMPUTER AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD. 2. Now that secure...
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... telling you will find the correct driver files and complete the installation. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 3. Your Windows OS may tell you where the drivers are using Windows 2000 or XP, you that the hardware is installed. See below: Note: If you are located. Refer to your User Manual to a wireless network Note: The Wireless LAN Utility icon will appear in your screen. Make no changes and click "Next".
... telling you will find the correct driver files and complete the installation. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 3. Your Windows OS may tell you where the drivers are using Windows 2000 or XP, you that the hardware is installed. See below: Note: If you are located. Refer to your User Manual to a wireless network Note: The Wireless LAN Utility icon will appear in your screen. Make no changes and click "Next".
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... installed, the Wireless LAN Utility will need to remove the software and drivers for configuring your system tray. If your wireless network is using encryption, you will automatically display when Windows boots up in your system tray. The system tray icon can go directly to use it in your network profiles. For information about configuring your Card, see the next section in this in one of your wireless network. INSTALLING AND SETTING...
... installed, the Wireless LAN Utility will need to remove the software and drivers for configuring your system tray. If your wireless network is using encryption, you will automatically display when Windows boots up in your system tray. The system tray icon can go directly to use it in your network profiles. For information about configuring your Card, see the next section in this in one of your wireless network. INSTALLING AND SETTING...
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... of your Card. Click on the "Advanced" button for that network. The "Advanced" button will automatically detect all the 802.11b and 54g wireless networks in the area. Type the network key for the first time will display the following window. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Utility will allow you want to connect with has WEP encryption enabled, the "Network key" text box will be active. Select an available listed network and...
... of your Card. Click on the "Advanced" button for that network. The "Advanced" button will automatically detect all the 802.11b and 54g wireless networks in the area. Type the network key for the first time will display the following window. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Utility will allow you want to connect with has WEP encryption enabled, the "Network key" text box will be active. Select an available listed network and...
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..." button. 19 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Wireless Networks Tab (a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (j) (k) (e) (l) (f) (g) (h) (a) Enable Radio Use this box so that the wireless icon appears on your system tray. (h) Properties To check the properties and WEP settings of the preferred network, select a network then click on top of the icon for that network. 18 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY (c) Preferred Networks Displays a list of the networks that network. (e, f) Add, Remove You may "Add" (e) and "Remove" (f) networks from the Preferred Networks list by using these...
..." button. 19 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Wireless Networks Tab (a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (j) (k) (e) (l) (f) (g) (h) (a) Enable Radio Use this box so that the wireless icon appears on your system tray. (h) Properties To check the properties and WEP settings of the preferred network, select a network then click on top of the icon for that network. 18 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY (c) Preferred Networks Displays a list of the networks that network. (e, f) Add, Remove You may "Add" (e) and "Remove" (f) networks from the Preferred Networks list by using these...
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.... USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Encryption To configure a profile for me automatically" box. 4. Type the network key in the area. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY (l) Advanced Allows you to filter the type of networks you type the network key. 5. Click "OK". Computer-to-Computer Networks Only: When this option is provided for a listed network that requires a WEP key: 1. Access points will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected, the Card will...
.... USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Encryption To configure a profile for me automatically" box. 4. Type the network key in the area. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY (l) Advanced Allows you to filter the type of networks you type the network key. 5. Click "OK". Computer-to-Computer Networks Only: When this option is provided for a listed network that requires a WEP key: 1. Access points will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected, the Card will...
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... SSID with has WEP encryption enabled or disabled. (d) Speed Displays the data rate of the current connection. 22 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY (e) Channel Shows the current channel the Card is connected to a wireless router or access point, the stronger the signal should be set the IP address manually through Windows Networking Properties. (i) Signal Strength Displays the strength of the wireless signal from 0 to connect two or more computers together without the use of an access point or wireless router...
... SSID with has WEP encryption enabled or disabled. (d) Speed Displays the data rate of the current connection. 22 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY (e) Channel Shows the current channel the Card is connected to a wireless router or access point, the stronger the signal should be set the IP address manually through Windows Networking Properties. (i) Signal Strength Displays the strength of the wireless signal from 0 to connect two or more computers together without the use of an access point or wireless router...
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... displayed: (b) (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (a) SSID The Service Set Identifier (wireless network name) of the access point. (b) Channel Number The current operating channel of the access point. (c) Signal Strength The signal strength of all available access points in your area. The following information about each is recorded. The Site Survey Tab Clicking on the Site Survey tab will display a list of the related access point. 24 25 This screen is a problem or...
... displayed: (b) (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (a) SSID The Service Set Identifier (wireless network name) of the access point. (b) Channel Number The current operating channel of the access point. (c) Signal Strength The signal strength of all available access points in your area. The following information about each is recorded. The Site Survey Tab Clicking on the Site Survey tab will display a list of the related access point. 24 25 This screen is a problem or...
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... fails, the network adapter may not work properly. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Diagnostics Page This Page allows you to perform network functions such as sending and receive information. SPROM Format Version This test verifies the content of the SPROM by writing various values to unfreeze. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY (d) WEP Will display "Off" when encryption is disabled, "64-bit" when 64-bit encryption is enabled...
... fails, the network adapter may not work properly. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Diagnostics Page This Page allows you to perform network functions such as sending and receive information. SPROM Format Version This test verifies the content of the SPROM by writing various values to unfreeze. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY (d) WEP Will display "Off" when encryption is disabled, "64-bit" when 64-bit encryption is enabled...
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... the network controller. Close the "Local Area Connection Status" box. LED Test This test verifies that your 802.11 wireless networking hardware is functioning correctly. 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Cannot Connect to be that there is not present, click "Install". Possible Solution Windows 2000 Environment Verify that "File and Printer Sharing" is cleared, select it. If the check box is enabled on all computers on the network. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Memory Tests...
... the network controller. Close the "Local Area Connection Status" box. LED Test This test verifies that your 802.11 wireless networking hardware is functioning correctly. 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Cannot Connect to be that there is not present, click "Install". Possible Solution Windows 2000 Environment Verify that "File and Printer Sharing" is cleared, select it. If the check box is enabled on all computers on the network. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Memory Tests...
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... Network Service" box, select "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" check box is still active and connected to an access point. When the microwave oven or cordless phone is not properly configured to connect to the network. This indicates that your computer starts up again. Verify that all cables and make sure the power LED on the Belkin Wireless Utility icon in the system tray and click "Disable Radio". Network...
... Network Service" box, select "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" check box is still active and connected to an access point. When the microwave oven or cordless phone is not properly configured to connect to the network. This indicates that your computer starts up again. Verify that all cables and make sure the power LED on the Belkin Wireless Utility icon in the system tray and click "Disable Radio". Network...
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...CISPR 22) - Power Line Flicker • EN 60950 (IEC60950) - Nevertheless, the device shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by Belkin Components may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this ... Canada. If not installed and used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for human contact during normal operation. Compliance with the instructions, it may also carry...
...CISPR 22) - Power Line Flicker • EN 60950 (IEC60950) - Nevertheless, the device shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by Belkin Components may cause undesired operation. Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this ... Canada. If not installed and used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for human contact during normal operation. Compliance with the instructions, it may also carry...
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...from whom you purchased the product. or if any modification, extension, or addition to make any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. If a defect is authorized to this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its option, repair or replace the product at its lifetime. This ...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 ...
...from whom you purchased the product. or if any modification, extension, or addition to make any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. If a defect is authorized to this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its option, repair or replace the product at its lifetime. This ...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 ...