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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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...from a wide range of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the 3 section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). Please be sure to read through this great new technology and gain the ...such as files, and hard drives among all the computers 5 in your home • Easy Expansion - set up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility - Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - Now you can spare the expense and hassle of setting up and ...
...from a wide range of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the 3 section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). Please be sure to read through this great new technology and gain the ...such as files, and hard drives among all the computers 5 in your home • Easy Expansion - set up a Belkin Wireless Network: • Mobility - Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - Now you can spare the expense and hassle of setting up and ...
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... feet from your network, as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Place your Wireless Router (or Access Point), the central connection point of your Wireless Router or Access Point, connection speed may not be related... weaken signals simply by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and connected devices increases. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless devices is not operating ...
... feet from your network, as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Place your Wireless Router (or Access Point), the central connection point of your Wireless Router or Access Point, connection speed may not be related... weaken signals simply by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and connected devices increases. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless devices is not operating ...
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... 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 phone to the furthest ...Access Point) near devices that may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to ...
... 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 phone to the furthest ...Access Point) near devices that may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to ...
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...your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of this manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to access your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see the "Power Options" item in order to find the clearest connection and ... Many commercial websites which causes it does not go to sleep; A second alternative is important. The simplest solution to avoid this may be wireless networks nearby that typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as possible. however, this is to simply reconnect ...
...your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of this manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to access your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see the "Power Options" item in order to find the clearest connection and ... Many commercial websites which causes it does not go to sleep; A second alternative is important. The simplest solution to avoid this may be wireless networks nearby that typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as possible. however, this is to simply reconnect ...
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section Introduction If you continue 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.belkin.com/networking or call our Technical Support. 6 7 8 5 Should you to cover the maximum possible area with Secure... sure you have addressed these issues. 2 These guidelines should allow you need to cover an 3 even wider area, please go to have difficulty with your Wireless Router.
section Introduction If you continue 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.belkin.com/networking or call our Technical Support. 6 7 8 5 Should you to cover the maximum possible area with Secure... sure you have addressed these issues. 2 These guidelines should allow you need to cover an 3 even wider area, please go to have difficulty with your Wireless Router.
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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. Connection of 11Mbps networking speed. also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak...
... 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. Connection of 11Mbps networking speed. also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak...
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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 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.
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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. Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using...
..., 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. Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using...
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... a window similar to this one . Depending on your 3 version of Windows, a window similar to restart your computer. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will be asked to the one pictured here will appear. 4 Select the option "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you...
... a window similar to this one . Depending on your 3 version of Windows, a window similar to restart your computer. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will be asked to the one pictured here will appear. 4 Select the option "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you...
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... set the encryption settings of your adapter to match that of your wireless router (or access point) before the Adapter can successfully connect to a wireless network. If you will be able to connect to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. This is your shortcut to your network automatically. 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) ...
... set the encryption settings of your adapter to match that of your wireless router (or access point) before the Adapter can successfully connect to a wireless network. If you will be able to connect to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. This is your shortcut to your network automatically. 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) ...
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...on the screen. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is the "Status" tab. The example below also shows there is a connection between the computer and the Wireless Router (or Access Point) by displaying 1's and 0's between the Wireless Router (or Access Point) and...this tab you can control your computer, the Wireless Router (or Access Point), and the Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between your USB adapter through the utility. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will...
...on the screen. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is the "Status" tab. The example below also shows there is a connection between the computer and the Wireless Router (or Access Point) by displaying 1's and 0's between the Wireless Router (or Access Point) and...this tab you can control your computer, the Wireless Router (or Access Point), and the Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between your USB adapter through the utility. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will...
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... about 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 profile you are currently connected to . 6 7 8 section 15 The...
... about 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 profile you are currently connected to . 6 7 8 section 15 The...
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...connect to your area, select the "AP List" tab. It is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). On the left side of the wireless network. "G" indicates that this is available. "B" indicates this network. A blue circle around the network icon (e) indicates that is 802.11g based network.... (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the network name are . 16 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the wireless network that you are small icons which tell you which band the network is to a secured network...
...connect to your area, select the "AP List" tab. It is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). On the left side of the wireless network. "G" indicates that this is available. "B" indicates this network. A blue circle around the network icon (e) indicates that is 802.11g based network.... (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the network name are . 16 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the wireless network that you are small icons which tell you which band the network is to a secured network...
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... prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings. 8 How to a network that wireless network. 4 How to connect to a wireless network in the Access Point (AP) list There are attempting to connect to save configurations for available wireless networks. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the...
... prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings. 8 How to a network that wireless network. 4 How to connect to a wireless network in the Access Point (AP) list There are attempting to connect to save configurations for available wireless networks. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the...
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..., type in a name for your home network. Type in the exact name of network it is the same as the network SSID. 18 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile 1. Click "Add" to remember like "Work", for your work network or "Home", for the profile. You should pick something...
..., type in a name for your home network. Type in the exact name of network it is the same as the network SSID. 18 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile 1. Click "Add" to remember like "Work", for your work network or "Home", for the profile. You should pick something...
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... Rate" box, it is a network with WEP use "Open System" key type. If the network is most common). TIP: Most networks with a wireless router or access point (This is encrypted, you will be connecting to have the network key and key type (open or shared). section Using the... Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of this setting. 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 7 Click "Next" to input security encryption settings ...
... Rate" box, it is a network with WEP use "Open System" key type. If the network is most common). TIP: Most networks with a wireless router or access point (This is encrypted, you will be connecting to have the network key and key type (open or shared). section Using the... Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of this setting. 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 7 Click "Next" to input security encryption settings ...
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... 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 TIP: 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...
... 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 TIP: 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...
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section 21 This information should be provided by your new profile, highlight the profile name 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 network administrator. 2 TIP: Most keys use in the "Key Index" drop-down menu.
section 21 This information should be provided by your new profile, highlight the profile name 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 network administrator. 2 TIP: Most keys use in the "Key Index" drop-down menu.