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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 ...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
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 ...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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... that 5 can inhibit Wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators 6 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 7 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based UV tinted windows 8 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that may emit radio "noise", such as these are not blocking the signal's path...
... that 5 can inhibit Wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators 6 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 7 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based UV tinted windows 8 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that may emit radio "noise", such as these are not blocking the signal's path...
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... name and password to access your Wireless LAN Utility to sleep." The simplest solution to avoid this manual), and move your power management setting under Windows, see the "Power Options" item in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from other wireless networks (see page 16 of the available...
... name and password to access your Wireless LAN Utility to sleep." The simplest solution to avoid this manual), and move your power management setting under Windows, see the "Power Options" item in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from other wireless networks (see page 16 of the available...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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...'* *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending 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. Power Consumption: 500mA (max) Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick...
...'* *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending 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. Power Consumption: 500mA (max) Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick...
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Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a message similar to start . This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will start the... software before inserting the Adapter 3 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 6 1.3 In the menu window, drag your mouse over the "Install" button then select "Click here" to the one below.
Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a message similar to start . This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will start the... software before inserting the Adapter 3 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 6 1.3 In the menu window, drag your mouse over the "Install" button then select "Click here" to the one below.
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... Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will see a message 6 similar to this one . Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your computer. If you are using Windows ...and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will be asked to restart your Adapter, Windows will see a window similar to this icon. 11 Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will detect that new hardware...
... Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will see a message 6 similar to this one . Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your computer. If you are using Windows ...and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will be asked to restart your Adapter, Windows will see a window similar to this icon. 11 Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will detect that new hardware...
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The Belkin Wizard will walk you 2 can easily accomplish this in the menu, or you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you 1 can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in one of two ways.
The Belkin Wizard will walk you 2 can easily accomplish this in the menu, or you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you 1 can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in one of two ways.
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will also be present in the system tray will be ...), and the Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an "X" will open the Wireless Monitor window. This is the "Status" tab. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is a connection between the computer and the Wireless Router (or Access Point) by displaying...
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will also be present in the system tray will be ...), and the Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an "X" will open the Wireless Monitor window. This is the "Status" tab. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is a connection between the computer and the Wireless Router (or Access Point) by displaying...
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"G" indicates that is available. "B" indicates this is operating on. 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 certain things about the network. A small padlock (f) next ....11g based network. A blue circle around the network icon (e) indicates that this network. On the left side of the network name are . 16 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your physical location.
"G" indicates that is available. "B" indicates this is operating on. 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 certain things about the network. A small padlock (f) next ....11g based network. A blue circle around the network icon (e) indicates that this network. On the left side of the network name are . 16 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your physical location.
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...certain network. 17 Highlight the network name by clicking on it one time, the detailed information about that is operating on the bottom of the window. or 6 2. The list will see the MAC address of that wireless network. 4 How to connect to a wireless network in the Access...(g) button will be prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings. 8 How to save configurations for different wireless networks. 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...
...certain network. 17 Highlight the network name by clicking on it one time, the detailed information about that is operating on the bottom of the window. or 6 2. The list will see the MAC address of that wireless network. 4 How to connect to a wireless network in the Access...(g) button will be prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings. 8 How to save configurations for different wireless networks. 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...
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... icon next to connect. Click on the network you will display a list of all of the networks in your system tray. 2. Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in order to the name of this manual called "Profile Tab" on page 17 for that network in your area.... (a) (b) 3. This means you selected. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to the network. See the section of the network you are connected to a wireless network 1.
... icon next to connect. Click on the network you will display a list of all of the networks in your system tray. 2. Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in order to the name of this manual called "Profile Tab" on page 17 for that network in your area.... (a) (b) 3. This means you selected. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to the network. See the section of the network you are connected to a wireless network 1.
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... the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in the Windows XP help file. In the menu, select "Disable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 23 In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon. 2. We...
... the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in the Windows XP help file. In the menu, select "Disable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 23 In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon. 2. We...
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Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. 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. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 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. 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. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 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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...key. This same key must download the WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be identical to enable WPA support. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. This can be letters, numbers, or symbols. Type in your network... administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to apply settings. This can be from Microsoft Windows Update to the wireless router that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your encryption...
...key. This same key must download the WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be identical to enable WPA support. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. This can be letters, numbers, or symbols. Type in your network... administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to apply settings. This can be from Microsoft Windows Update to the wireless router that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your encryption...
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... connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following : • Make sure your Belkin Router's lights have the above characteristics, go to number 2. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If using a Belkin 802.11g Router, "Belkin54g" is plugged in the system tray at the lights on the icon...
... connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following : • Make sure your Belkin Router's lights have the above characteristics, go to number 2. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If using a Belkin 802.11g Router, "Belkin54g" is plugged in the system tray at the lights on the icon...
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...Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to name a few. To use ? You are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Troubleshooting Why are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless adapter. 34 There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility. Once ...managing your adapter. Step 2 Click on the network status icon in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Which one do I use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the Advanced button in the system tray and select ...
...Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to name a few. To use ? You are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Troubleshooting Why are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless adapter. 34 There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility. Once ...managing your adapter. Step 2 Click on the network status icon in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Which one do I use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the Advanced button in the system tray and select ...