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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 is as close to the center of your wireless network is impaired after...
... 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 is as close to the center of your wireless network is impaired after...
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Experiment with yours. however, this manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to sleep." To change your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of this may be appropriate for your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless devices. 5. The simplest solution to avoid this ...
Experiment with yours. however, this manual), and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to sleep." To change your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of this may be appropriate for your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless devices. 5. The simplest solution to avoid this ...
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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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... to a USB 8 1.1 host port 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. Introduction section • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period. •...
... to a USB 8 1.1 host port 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. Introduction section • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period. •...
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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 the software 7 installation program. 8 1.4 The installer will 4 automatically appear. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. section ... does not appear within 15-20 seconds, 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. Click "Continue Anyway". 9
Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a message similar to start the software 7 installation program. 8 1.4 The installer will 4 automatically appear. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. section ... does not appear within 15-20 seconds, 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. Click "Continue Anyway". 9
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...setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your Adapter, Windows will see a window similar to this icon. 11 Depending on your desktop. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will be asked to restart your ...computer. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will...
...setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your Adapter, Windows will see a window similar to this icon. 11 Depending on your desktop. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will be asked to restart your ...computer. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will...
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section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you 2 can easily accomplish this in the menu, or 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 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 2 can easily accomplish this in the menu, or 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 through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13
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...Internet. (a) (b) 1's and 0's displayed here indicates a connection If there is no connection between the two. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on the icon in your system tray. The diagram below . This ...is the same for the Internet connection. 14 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be ... "X" will be present in the system tray will open the Wireless Monitor window. The following small icon will also be displayed.
...Internet. (a) (b) 1's and 0's displayed here indicates a connection If there is no connection between the two. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on the icon in your system tray. The diagram below . This ...is the same for the Internet connection. 14 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be ... "X" will be present in the system tray will open the Wireless Monitor window. The following small icon will also be displayed.
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... name indicates that this network is available. A blue circle around the network icon (e) indicates that is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). 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 the name of the wireless network that you... which tell you are currently connected to your area, select the "AP List" tab. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the wireless network.
... name indicates that this network is available. A blue circle around the network icon (e) indicates that is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). 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 the name of the wireless network that you... which tell you are currently connected to your area, select the "AP List" tab. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the wireless network.
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... a Profile Using Profiles allows you to a network that network will be different for each location and name them for available 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 is (Access Point or Peer-to... to is operating on it one time, the detailed information about that appear in the AP list. You will see the MAC address of the window.
... a Profile Using Profiles allows you to a network that network will be different for each location and name them for available 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 is (Access Point or Peer-to... to is operating on it one time, the detailed information about that appear in the AP list. You will see the MAC address of the window.
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... in your system tray. 2. If the network is using encryption security, you selected. Click on page 17 for that network in your area. (a) (b) 3. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to connect. Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in order to a wireless network 1.
... in your system tray. 2. If the network is using encryption security, you selected. Click on page 17 for that network in your area. (a) (b) 3. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to connect. Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in order to a wireless network 1.
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... of the WZC are using Windows XP, please read this section. 2 Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). If you choose to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in the Windows XP help file. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the...
... of the WZC are using Windows XP, please read this section. 2 Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). If you choose to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in the Windows XP help file. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the...
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Ensure the "Use Windows to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to configure my wireless network settings" check box is checked. 3. Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2.
Ensure the "Use Windows to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to configure my wireless network settings" check box is checked. 3. Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2.
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... small business users select "WPA-PSK" under "Data Encryption". Select "TKIP" or "AES" under 8 "Network Authentication". This can be from Microsoft Windows Update to a corporate network that you set up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to be found at the Microsoft website by searching for further... to connect to enable WPA support. Locate the update called KB826942, download it and update your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4.
... small business users select "WPA-PSK" under "Data Encryption". Select "TKIP" or "AES" under 8 "Network Authentication". This can be from Microsoft Windows Update to a corporate network that you set up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to be found at the Microsoft website by searching for further... to connect to enable WPA support. Locate the update called KB826942, download it and update your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4.
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... to 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 . The exact window that opens will vary depending on the icon in . • Make sure all cables are still having problems..., please call Belkin Technical Support. If you are using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. ...
... to 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 . The exact window that opens will vary depending on the icon in . • Make sure all cables are still having problems..., please call Belkin Technical Support. If you are using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. ...
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... Wireless Zero Configuration utility. Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure the wireless adapter. 34 You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure my wireless network. Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in the system tray and ...select View Available Wireless Networks. There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to close the Window. Once the box is managing your adapter. To use ? Step 2 Click on the ...
... Wireless Zero Configuration utility. Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure the wireless adapter. 34 You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure my wireless network. Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in the system tray and ...select View Available Wireless Networks. There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to close the Window. Once the box is managing your adapter. To use ? Step 2 Click on the ...