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...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...
...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...
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... Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - Now you can take advantage of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to another 8 • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat Here are some of the advantages of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - set up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility - The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional 2 network adapter, but without using cables...
... Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - Now you can take advantage of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to another 8 • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat Here are some of the advantages of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - set up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility - The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional 2 network adapter, but without using cables...
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... Wireless Router (or Access Point) itself is the problem. This may or may not be noticeable to your Wireless Router or Access Point, connection speed may help. 1. Factors that your Wireless Router (or Access Point) networking antennas are parallel to the center of your network, as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR PLACEMENT AND SETUP Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters...
... Wireless Router (or Access Point) itself is the problem. This may or may not be noticeable to your Wireless Router or Access Point, connection speed may help. 1. Factors that your Wireless Router (or Access Point) networking antennas are parallel to the center of your network, as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR PLACEMENT AND SETUP Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters...
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...; If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 Introduction section • In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) 1 on a floor that may emit radio "noise", such as microwave ovens. Avoid Obstacles and Interference 4 Avoid placing your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to channel 1 and move your wireless network, as possible.
...; If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 Introduction section • In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) 1 on a floor that may emit radio "noise", such as microwave ovens. Avoid Obstacles and Interference 4 Avoid placing your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to channel 1 and move your wireless network, as possible.
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... of this manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to sleep; Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections are connections that can be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site. To change your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see the "Power Options" item in order to sleep." Use the Site Survey capabilities of your computer's power management settings so it to "go to a channel as far...
... of this manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to sleep; Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections are connections that can be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site. To change your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see the "Power Options" item in order to sleep." Use the Site Survey capabilities of your computer's power management settings so it to "go to a channel as far...
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....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...
....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...
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... • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period. • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs 3 Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need networks on your networking environment System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with the 6 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. Connection of 11Mbps networking speed. To achieve maximum networking speeds (54Mbps), this device to a USB 2.0 host port on a PC...
... • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period. • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs 3 Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need networks on your networking environment System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with the 6 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. Connection of 11Mbps networking speed. To achieve maximum networking speeds (54Mbps), this device to a USB 2.0 host port on a PC...
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... will appear. 4 Select the option "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will appear on this one . Select "Restart". section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your desktop. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will see a message 6 similar...
... will appear. 4 Select the option "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will appear on this one . Select "Restart". section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your desktop. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will see a message 6 similar...
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... your wireless network. Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 3.5 A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most cases, the Adapter will have a wireless router (or an access point) in this manual called "Profile Tab: Creating a Profile" on page 17. 12 It also indicates the status of your connection: Red: No connection to a wireless network Blue: Connected to your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. This is your wireless network.
... your wireless network. Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 3.5 A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most cases, the Adapter will have a wireless router (or an access point) in this manual called "Profile Tab: Creating a Profile" on page 17. 12 It also indicates the status of your connection: Red: No connection to a wireless network Blue: Connected to your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. This is your wireless network.
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... that is (Access Point or Peer-to remember the particular settings of a certain network. 17 Double click a network name that network will see what channel the network is using encryption, you will be available 2 here. section 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, then click the "Connect" button on the bottom of the window.
... that is (Access Point or Peer-to remember the particular settings of a certain network. 17 Double click a network name that network will see what channel the network is using encryption, you will be available 2 here. section 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, then click the "Connect" button on the bottom of the window.
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... need to change this manual. (a) Select the Authentication Mode from the network administrator or is a specific need to have the network key and key type (open or shared). If the network is available from the drop-down menu. (a) 19 The next screen allows you will be connecting to. This information is encrypted, you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network is a network with WEP use "Open System" key type. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type...
... need to change this manual. (a) Select the Authentication Mode from the network administrator or is a specific need to have the network key and key type (open or shared). If the network is available from the drop-down menu. (a) 19 The next screen allows you will be connecting to. This information is encrypted, you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network is a network with WEP use "Open System" key type. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type...
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Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2. Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. 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 to configure my wireless network settings" check box is checked. 3.
Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2. Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. 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 to configure my wireless network settings" check box is checked. 3.
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...: Enter your encryption key in the "Network key" box. This can be used on all of the clients that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your operating system. 25 Click "OK" to a corporate network that you set up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you must be from Microsoft Windows Update to enable WPA support. Locate the update called KB826942, download it and update your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless...
...: Enter your encryption key in the "Network key" box. This can be used on all of the clients that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your operating system. 25 Click "OK" to a corporate network that you set up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you must be from Microsoft Windows Update to enable WPA support. Locate the update called KB826942, download it and update your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless...
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... Protected Access 64-bit WEP Good Static keys 128-bit Better Static keys WPA Best 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 of 104 bits, plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data TKIP (temporal key integrity protocol) added so that keys are available. This section is strengthened 26 At the time of your wireless network...
... Protected Access 64-bit WEP Good Static keys 128-bit Better Static keys WPA Best 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 of 104 bits, plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data TKIP (temporal key integrity protocol) added so that keys are available. This section is strengthened 26 At the time of your wireless network...
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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 your wireless router or access point, you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex-key, your wireless network will be configured with the same security settings. If you activate security on your client will now need to create a key. For 64-bit WEP, you are using a wireless client to be...
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 your wireless router or access point, you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex-key, your wireless network will be configured with the same security settings. If you activate security on your client will now need to create a key. For 64-bit WEP, you are using a wireless client to be...
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...-bit WEP, you are using a wireless client to be configured with the same security settings. Click "Apply Changes" to 3 create a key. Select "128-bit WEP" from 4 A-F and 0-9. Securing your wireless connection until you can type in a passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to finish. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you activate security on the security settings in the wireless router or access point...
...-bit WEP, you are using a wireless client to be configured with the same security settings. Click "Apply Changes" to 3 create a key. Select "128-bit WEP" from 4 A-F and 0-9. Securing your wireless connection until you can type in a passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to finish. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you activate security on the security settings in the wireless router or access point...
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... are using a Belkin USB Adapter, the tray icon should be red, or blue): 3. Open your Router's power cord is the default name. If your router manufacturers user manual for the default name. 30 The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If you are not 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 have a list of USB Adapter...
... are using a Belkin USB Adapter, the tray icon should be red, or blue): 3. Open your Router's power cord is the default name. If your router manufacturers user manual for the default name. 30 The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If you are not 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 have a list of USB Adapter...
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... the user manual. 3. Click on the "Channel and SSID" configuration page. Troubleshooting section 1 I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly (continued) The name of your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide. 31 Close the wireless utility, and re-open it. 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 not listed under "Available Networks", you will need to enter the network key. For more information regarding 5 security, see the suggestions listed in...
... the user manual. 3. Click on the "Channel and SSID" configuration page. Troubleshooting section 1 I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly (continued) The name of your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide. 31 Close the wireless utility, and re-open it. 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 not listed under "Available Networks", you will need to enter the network key. For more information regarding 5 security, see the suggestions listed in...
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... settings in order for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to the wireless router or access point. Choose "Properties" and navigate to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Troubleshooting If you are still unable to the "Device Manager" and see if your Adapter is listed without any errors. Next, double-click on the folder named "Files". Adapter is not working If the LED...
... settings in order for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to the wireless router or access point. Choose "Properties" and navigate to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Troubleshooting If you are still unable to the "Device Manager" and see if your Adapter is listed without any errors. Next, double-click on the folder named "Files". Adapter is not working If the LED...
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... a signal but cannot connect to the Internet 4 If you move further from Wireless Router. Other factors that will be between 100 to see if they match. Troubleshooting section 1 For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your router's user manual. 2 If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 3 Link LED is solid but can't get online or obtain an IP address, the problem...
... a signal but cannot connect to the Internet 4 If you move further from Wireless Router. Other factors that will be between 100 to see if they match. Troubleshooting section 1 For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your router's user manual. 2 If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 3 Link LED is solid but can't get online or obtain an IP address, the problem...
