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... 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.... 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
... 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.... 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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...printers, computers, and other networking devices from one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers 5 in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). now you can work on page 2. you can take advantage of ... and hassle of interoperable networking products 1 the wide range of Belkin networking products let you networking wirelessly in your wireless range • Easy installation - By following our simple setup 4 instructions your Belkin Home Network will have you expand your network to the 3 ...
...printers, computers, and other networking devices from one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers 5 in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). now you can work on page 2. you can take advantage of ... and hassle of interoperable networking products 1 the wide range of Belkin networking products let you networking wirelessly in your wireless range • Easy installation - By following our simple setup 4 instructions your Belkin Home Network will have you expand your network to the 3 ...
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... 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): • Ensure that your network is between your Wireless Router (or Access Point). if you . This may or may help. 1. Introduction Placement of your network...
... 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): • Ensure that your network is between your Wireless Router (or Access Point). if you . This may or may help. 1. Introduction Placement of your network...
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...move your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to channel 11. Avoid Obstacles and Interference 4 Avoid placing your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that may mean placing the Router on an upper floor. 2 • Try not to the ...furthest channel from any cordless phone that operates on the phone to place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near devices that objects such as possible. This may emit radio "noise", such as possible. Dense objects that 5...
...move your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to channel 11. Avoid Obstacles and Interference 4 Avoid placing your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that may mean placing the Router on an upper floor. 2 • Try not to the ...furthest channel from any cordless phone that operates on the phone to place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near devices that objects such as possible. This may emit radio "noise", such as possible. Dense objects that 5...
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... which require a user name and password to sleep." A second alternative is important. Experiment with yours. Choose the "quietest" channel for your wireless network In locations where homes or offices are used to connect remotely to an office network • The "Bring Your Own Access" program from ...typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may not be wireless networks nearby that can be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site. To change your computer's power management settings so it...
... which require a user name and password to sleep." A second alternative is important. Experiment with yours. Choose the "quietest" channel for your wireless network In locations where homes or offices are used to connect remotely to an office network • The "Bring Your Own Access" program from ...typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may not be wireless networks nearby that can be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site. To change your computer's power management settings so it...
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... you need to cover an 3 even wider area, please go to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router. Should you to the networking product section on (www.belkin.com/networking) for more details on Belkin's Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 4 For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website 5 at www...
... you need to cover an 3 even wider area, please go to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router. Should you to the networking product section on (www.belkin.com/networking) for more details on Belkin's Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 4 For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website 5 at www...
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... 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 • Packet transfer rate ... 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...
... 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 • Packet transfer rate ... 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...
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... port 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. also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak time 1 Sets up temporary networks...
... port 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. also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak time 1 Sets up temporary networks...
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Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LED Blinking Green: Scanning Off: No Activity On: Connected to network USB Adapter Desktop stand (Optional Use) The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector. The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection. 8
Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LED Blinking Green: Scanning Off: No Activity On: Connected to network USB Adapter Desktop stand (Optional Use) The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector. The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection. 8
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..., then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 6 1.3 In the menu window, drag your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will start the software 7 installation program. 8 1.4 The installer will 4 automatically appear. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem.
..., then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 6 1.3 In the menu window, drag your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will start the software 7 installation program. 8 1.4 The installer will 4 automatically appear. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem.
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...". If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will see a message 6 similar to this icon. 11 This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will detect that new hardware has been installed. Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will be asked...
...". If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will see a message 6 similar to this icon. 11 This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will detect that new hardware has been installed. Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will be asked...
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... to your network automatically. If you will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. This is your connection: Red: No connection to a wireless network Blue: Connected to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. If you are using encryption, you already have to set the encryption... settings of your adapter to match that of your shortcut to a wireless network. For information about configuring your Adapter...
... to your network automatically. If you will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. This is your connection: Red: No connection to a wireless network Blue: Connected to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. If you are using encryption, you already have to set the encryption... settings of your adapter to match that of your shortcut to a wireless network. For information about configuring your Adapter...
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...Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an "X" will see is on your desktop, you can see your current connection status on the icon in your system tray. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is the ..."Status" tab. The following small icon will open the Wireless Monitor window. Double-clicking on the screen. The diagram below . Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you can control your USB adapter through ...
...Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an "X" will see is on your desktop, you can see your current connection status on the icon in your system tray. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is the ..."Status" tab. The following small icon will open the Wireless Monitor window. Double-clicking on the screen. The diagram below . Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you can control your USB adapter through ...
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... the network 4 you are connected (below) to including the Signal Strength, Signal Link Quality, IP information, and the name of the wireless network you 5 are connected to . Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (a) Current Profile String This indicates the name of the network you are connected to will be displayed in this...
... the network 4 you are connected (below) to including the Signal Strength, Signal Link Quality, IP information, and the name of the wireless network you 5 are connected to . Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (a) Current Profile String This indicates the name of the network you are connected to will be displayed in this...
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...It is not possible to connect to this network is an 802.11b based network. (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the wireless network. The lower the signal strength, the further away from the network you are small icons which band the network is to a network name...to a secured network without the proper network key. (b) Band This column shows you the name of the wireless network that this is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your ...
...It is not possible to connect to this network is an 802.11b based network. (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the wireless network. The lower the signal strength, the further away from the network you are small icons which band the network is to a network name...to a secured network without the proper network key. (b) Band This column shows you the name of the wireless network that this is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your ...
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Double click a network name that wireless network. 4 How to connect to a wireless network in the AP list. 5 1. 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 profile to another ...There are attempting to connect to is (Access Point or Peer-to- or 6 2. This will make the USB adapter scan the "air" for different wireless networks. The list will be prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings. 8 How to update the Access Point (AP) list information Pressing the...
Double click a network name that wireless network. 4 How to connect to a wireless network in the AP list. 5 1. 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 profile to another ...There are attempting to connect to is (Access Point or Peer-to- or 6 2. This will make the USB adapter scan the "air" for different wireless networks. The list will be prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings. 8 How to update the Access Point (AP) list information Pressing the...
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile 1. You should pick something easy to remember like "Work", for your home network. The name can be connecting to . ...
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile 1. You should pick something easy to remember like "Work", for your home network. The name can be connecting to . ...
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...need to have the network key and key type (open or shared). For more detailed information go to the section titled "Securing your wireless router or access point. If the network is encrypted, you leave this 3 on page 26 of network you to input security encryption ...direct connection to another computer. (c) In the "Transfer Rate" box, it is a network with WEP use "Open System" key type. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of this manual. (a) Select the Authentication Mode from the network administrator or...
...need to have the network key and key type (open or shared). For more detailed information go to the section titled "Securing your wireless router or access point. If the network is encrypted, you leave this 3 on page 26 of network you to input security encryption ...direct connection to another computer. (c) In the "Transfer Rate" box, it is a network with WEP use "Open System" key type. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of this manual. (a) Select the Authentication Mode from the network administrator or...
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...: Most keys are Hexadecimal (consists of letters and numbers from the Encryption drop-down menu. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your Wireless Network" on page 26 for information on which type of WEP encryption to select the key input method,...Click "Next". (b) (c) The next screen allows you choose will be determined by and should be the same as the method used by your wireless router or access point. Please see the section of this manual titled "Securing your network uses from 0-9 and A-F) (c) 20
...: Most keys are Hexadecimal (consists of letters and numbers from the Encryption drop-down menu. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your Wireless Network" on page 26 for information on which type of WEP encryption to select the key input method,...Click "Next". (b) (c) The next screen allows you choose will be determined by and should be the same as the method used by your wireless router or access point. Please see the section of this manual titled "Securing your network uses from 0-9 and A-F) (c) 20
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Enter the key in the "Key" box and select the key to use Key Index 1. 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 8 (e) Click "Complete" to save the profile. To begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by your network administrator. 2 TIP: Most keys use in the "Key Index" drop-down menu. section 21 This information should be provided by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect".
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Enter the key in the "Key" box and select the key to use Key Index 1. 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 8 (e) Click "Complete" to save the profile. To begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by your network administrator. 2 TIP: Most keys use in the "Key Index" drop-down menu. section 21 This information should be provided by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect".