User Manual
Page 2
...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 Wireless Network 26 7 Troubleshooting 30...
...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 Wireless Network 26 7 Troubleshooting 30...
User Manual
Page 3
... the entire family 7 • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to the 3 section entitled "Placement of interoperable networking products 1 choose from anywhere in minutes. By following our simple setup 4 instructions your Belkin Home Network will have you networking wirelessly in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - Introduction...
... the entire family 7 • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to the 3 section entitled "Placement of interoperable networking products 1 choose from anywhere in minutes. By following our simple setup 4 instructions your Belkin Home Network will have you networking wirelessly in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - Introduction...
User Manual
Page 4
... 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 network, as possible in the way of your network's radio waves are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). 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): •...
... 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 network, as possible in the way of your network's radio waves are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). 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): •...
User Manual
Page 6
... not be wireless networks nearby that typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as possible. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to change your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless networks (see the "Power Options" item in order to avoid this manual), and move your power management setting under Windows, see page...
... not be wireless networks nearby that typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as possible. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to change your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless networks (see the "Power Options" item in order to avoid this manual), and move your power management setting under Windows, see page...
User Manual
Page 8
...; 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 infrastructure and ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes • Packet...
...; 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 infrastructure and ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes • Packet...
User Manual
Page 9
... time 1 Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions sites, which need . 4 Product Specifications 5 Host Interface: USB 2.0 This product is compatible with Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 7 Connection of this device must be 7 connected to a USB 2.0 host 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...
... time 1 Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions sites, which need . 4 Product Specifications 5 Host Interface: USB 2.0 This product is compatible with Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 7 Connection of this device must be 7 connected to a USB 2.0 host 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...
User Manual
Page 11
... the software 7 installation program. 8 1.4 The installer will 4 automatically appear. Click "Continue Anyway". 9 If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your mouse over the "Install" button then select "Click here" to the one below. section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 1 Install the Software 2 WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Adapter 3 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility...
... the software 7 installation program. 8 1.4 The installer will 4 automatically appear. Click "Continue Anyway". 9 If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your mouse over the "Install" button then select "Click here" to the one below. section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 1 Install the Software 2 WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Adapter 3 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility...
User Manual
Page 13
... . section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your computer. Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. Depending on your 3 version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here 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 detect that new hardware has been installed. Select...
... . section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your computer. Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. Depending on your 3 version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here 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 detect that new hardware has been installed. Select...
User Manual
Page 14
... also indicates the status of most cases, the Adapter will have a wireless router (or an access point) in your Adapter, see the section in this manual called "Profile Tab: Creating a Profile" on page 17. 12 Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 3.5 A small icon in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. If you are using encryption, you already...
... also indicates the status of most cases, the Adapter will have a wireless router (or an access point) in your Adapter, see the section in this manual called "Profile Tab: Creating a Profile" on page 17. 12 Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 3.5 A small icon in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. If you are using encryption, you already...
User Manual
Page 18
... a secured network without the proper network key. (b) Band This column shows you are . 16 The lower the signal strength, the further away from the network you certain things about the network. "B" indicates this is operating on. It is not possible to connect to a network name indicates that this network. "G" indicates that this network is to this is available. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point...
... a secured network without the proper network key. (b) Band This column shows you are . 16 The lower the signal strength, the further away from the network you certain things about the network. "B" indicates this is operating on. It is not possible to connect to a network name indicates that this network. "G" indicates that this network is to this is available. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point...
User Manual
Page 19
... let you will see the MAC address of a certain network. 17 Peer), what type of the window. You will see what channel the network is (Access Point or Peer-to update the Access Point (AP) list information Pressing the "Refresh" (g) button will be available 2 here. The list will make the USB adapter scan the "air" for different wireless networks. For instance, if you use your Adapter at your wireless network settings may be prompted to...
... let you will see the MAC address of a certain network. 17 Peer), what type of the window. You will see what channel the network is (Access Point or Peer-to update the Access Point (AP) list information Pressing the "Refresh" (g) button will be available 2 here. The list will make the USB adapter scan the "air" for different wireless networks. For instance, if you use your Adapter at your wireless network settings may be prompted to...
User Manual
Page 21
... computer. (c) In the "Transfer Rate" box, it is a network with WEP use "Open System" key type. The next screen allows you will need to change this is a direct connection to the section titled "Securing your wireless router or access point. If the network is most common). Select 2 "Peer-to-Peer" if this setting. 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 7 Click "Next" to have the network key and key type (open or shared). If the network is a specific need to continue. 8 3.
... computer. (c) In the "Transfer Rate" box, it is a network with WEP use "Open System" key type. The next screen allows you will need to change this is a direct connection to the section titled "Securing your wireless router or access point. If the network is most common). Select 2 "Peer-to-Peer" if this setting. 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 7 Click "Next" to have the network key and key type (open or shared). If the network is a specific need to continue. 8 3.
User Manual
Page 27
... use WPA Note: If you have to a corporate network that you set up . 6. Type in the "Network key" box. This setting will have not already, you set up . 7. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you must download the WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be identical to apply settings. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. Click "OK" to the wireless router that supports an authentication server...
... use WPA Note: If you have to a corporate network that you set up . 6. Type in the "Network key" box. This setting will have not already, you set up . 7. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you must download the WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be identical to apply settings. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. Click "OK" to the wireless router that supports an authentication server...
User Manual
Page 29
... Network Card The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on how to access the management interface.) 27 Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to first enable WEP or WPA for directions on the wireless router. For Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points, these security features can be configured by using security, you may need to Use Security To start using the web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point manual for your Wireless Network 1 Most wireless products ship with security turned...
... Network Card The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on how to access the management interface.) 27 Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to first enable WEP or WPA for directions on the wireless router. For Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points, these security features can be configured by using security, you may need to Use Security To start using the web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point manual for your Wireless Network 1 Most wireless products ship with security turned...
User Manual
Page 30
... numbers and letters from the drop-down menu. 2. For 64-bit WEP, you don't remember the hex-key, your client will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you can type in a passphrase in the wireless router or access point. If you need to create a key. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you are using a wireless client to finish. Click "Apply Changes" to turn on the security settings in the wireless router or access point...
... numbers and letters from the drop-down menu. 2. For 64-bit WEP, you don't remember the hex-key, your client will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you can type in a passphrase in the wireless router or access point. If you need to create a key. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you are using a wireless client to finish. Click "Apply Changes" to turn on the security settings in the wireless router or access point...
User Manual
Page 31
... Changes" to finish. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on your wireless router or access point, you will now need to enter 26 hex keys. For instance: 5 C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key 6 7 8 section 3. Encryption in the wireless router or access point is a mixture of the computers on your wireless network will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on the security settings in your wireless client. 29 Each of numbers and...
... Changes" to finish. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on your wireless router or access point, you will now need to enter 26 hex keys. For instance: 5 C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key 6 7 8 section 3. Encryption in the wireless router or access point is a mixture of the computers on your wireless network will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on the security settings in your wireless client. 29 Each of numbers and...
User Manual
Page 32
... . • Make sure all cables are wireless networks you can 't connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following : • Make sure your Router's power cord is the default name. If you are still having problems, please call Belkin Technical Support. If you have a list of the screen. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If you are not using a non-Belkin Wireless router, please consult your Wireless Router. If using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that opens will...
... . • Make sure all cables are wireless networks you can 't connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following : • Make sure your Router's power cord is the default name. If you are still having problems, please call Belkin Technical Support. If you have a list of the screen. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If you are not using a non-Belkin Wireless router, please consult your Wireless Router. If using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that opens will...
User Manual
Page 33
... and changing settings, please see your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide. 31 If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you may have a range or interference problem. If possible, temporarily move the computer five to enter the network key. If using a Belkin Router, this setting is found on accessing this manual titled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware" page 2. 2. For more information regarding 5 security, see the suggestions listed in the AP list and then click "Connect". 4 2. Please...
... and changing settings, please see your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide. 31 If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you may have a range or interference problem. If possible, temporarily move the computer five to enter the network key. If using a Belkin Router, this setting is found on accessing this manual titled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware" page 2. 2. For more information regarding 5 security, see the suggestions listed in the AP list and then click "Connect". 4 2. Please...
User Manual
Page 34
... Card have a red wireless icon at the bottom of your wireless network properties. Cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet If your Adapter appears to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Check to see the network you are still unable to be that the drivers for wireless networks. 32 Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are interfering with the CD drive. Link LED...
... Card have a red wireless icon at the bottom of your wireless network properties. Cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet If your Adapter appears to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Check to see the network you are still unable to be that the drivers for wireless networks. 32 Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are interfering with the CD drive. Link LED...
User Manual
Page 35
... Wireless Networking Hardware for the Adapter to connect to ten from the wireless router or access point. In order to the Internet 4 If you move further from Wireless Router. 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 radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices...
... Wireless Networking Hardware for the Adapter to connect to ten from the wireless router or access point. In order to the Internet 4 If you move further from Wireless Router. 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 radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices...