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... with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to your wireless range Easy installation - The easy installation and setup will have you can work on page 2. 4 Benefits of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Widespread industry...
... with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to your wireless range Easy installation - The easy installation and setup will have you can work on page 2. 4 Benefits of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Widespread industry...
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Introduction Placement of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your network is between your wireless router (or access point). This may or may decrease. As you are concerned that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are parallel to a position between five and 10 feet away from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may not be related...
Introduction Placement of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your network is between your wireless router (or access point). This may or may decrease. As you are concerned that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are parallel to a position between five and 10 feet away from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may not be related...
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...-running the VPN or AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which causes it does not go to access your account Secure connections can conflict with more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that can be appropriate for your User Manual. 5. For more than one of your Wireless Networking Utility to find...
...-running the VPN or AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which causes it does not go to access your account Secure connections can conflict with more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that can be appropriate for your User Manual. 5. For more than one of your Wireless Networking Utility to find...
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..., 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™, WPA2™, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both infrastructure...
..., 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™, WPA2™, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both infrastructure...
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... for a peak activity period • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small-network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 This product is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open 6 areas where wiring is compatible with the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. Power Consumption: 500mA (max) Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating...
... for a peak activity period • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small-network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 This product is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open 6 areas where wiring is compatible with the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. Power Consumption: 500mA (max) Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating...
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...-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the "My Computer" icon; IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
...-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the "My Computer" icon; IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
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A2.8 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have done so. The links on the security settings of the window allow you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click "Connect" after you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 14 Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A2.6 Depending on the left of your wireless network, you to configure your Adapter is in range. A2.7 After connecting to the network, you have just made.
A2.8 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have done so. The links on the security settings of the window allow you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click "Connect" after you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 14 Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A2.6 Depending on the left of your wireless network, you to configure your Adapter is in range. A2.7 After connecting to the network, you have just made.
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Installing and Setting Up the Adapter B1.4 After the software installation is finished, the message "Please plug in your USB Adapter now" will now install your computer. Connect the Adapter to your software. This DOES NOT mean there is compatible with this one. B1.7 Click "Finish" again to this operating system. B1.5 You might see a screen similar to exit the InstallShield Wizard. 16 Select "Continue Anyway" and follow the on-screen instructions. Our software has been fully tested and is a problem. B1.6 The Wizard will appear.
Installing and Setting Up the Adapter B1.4 After the software installation is finished, the message "Please plug in your USB Adapter now" will now install your computer. Connect the Adapter to your software. This DOES NOT mean there is compatible with this one. B1.7 Click "Finish" again to this operating system. B1.5 You might see a screen similar to exit the InstallShield Wizard. 16 Select "Continue Anyway" and follow the on-screen instructions. Our software has been fully tested and is a problem. B1.6 The Wizard will appear.
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... near a working wireless router or access point. Installation is now complete. 3 4 Step 2 Connect and Configure 5 B2.1 After successfully installing the Adapter, double-click the 6 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen. 7 B2.2 The Wireless Networking Utility screen will bring up the "Utility" screen. Then, click "Connect". Installing and Setting Up the Adapter section B1.8 Depending on which to take effect. B2.3 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be required to reboot your data...
... near a working wireless router or access point. Installation is now complete. 3 4 Step 2 Connect and Configure 5 B2.1 After successfully installing the Adapter, double-click the 6 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen. 7 B2.2 The Wireless Networking Utility screen will bring up the "Utility" screen. Then, click "Connect". Installing and Setting Up the Adapter section B1.8 Depending on which to take effect. B2.3 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be required to reboot your data...
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Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows system tray on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility". 18 If the icon is not present, click on the lower right-hand corner of your computer's desktop. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows system tray on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility". 18 If the icon is not present, click on the lower right-hand corner of your computer's desktop. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
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... will change color from green to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem). In the event of the current network, between the computer and router, and between the router and the Internet. This tab displays the current network status and available networks. Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, signal strength, security type, WPS, channel, and network type. Lost Wireless Connection If...
... will change color from green to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem). In the event of the current network, between the computer and router, and between the router and the Internet. This tab displays the current network status and available networks. Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, signal strength, security type, WPS, channel, and network type. Lost Wireless Connection If...
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and 2 network type. 3 4 5 6 7 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. 21
section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and 2 network type. 3 4 5 6 7 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. 21
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... Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based on the security level (64- Please check your wireless network. However, not all wireless cards and adapters support 4 this technology. or 2 26-character hex key. Depending on RC4 algorithm (typically 40-bit keys) More secure than 64-bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of 6 your wireless adapter's user manual to check if it supports WPA. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired...
... Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based on the security level (64- Please check your wireless network. However, not all wireless cards and adapters support 4 this technology. or 2 26-character hex key. Depending on RC4 algorithm (typically 40-bit keys) More secure than 64-bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of 6 your wireless adapter's user manual to check if it supports WPA. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired...
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... set all your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all wireless network cards/adapters to support it uses a different network key than WPA. IMPORTANT: You must be a combination of letters, numbers, or 5 characters. Each client uses the same network key to the clients automatically. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of Belkin wireless products that is a password that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. So once you have your wireless devices are three types...
... set all your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all wireless network cards/adapters to support it uses a different network key than WPA. IMPORTANT: You must be a combination of letters, numbers, or 5 characters. Each client uses the same network key to the clients automatically. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of Belkin wireless products that is a password that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. So once you have your wireless devices are three types...
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... (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network. WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable users to be set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain a wireless connection, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set up if not using the software push button. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings to use the same security settings. Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter...
... (WPS) specification, which simplifies the setup of a wireless network. WPS uses familiar methodologies, such as typing in a Personal Identification Number (PIN) or pushing a button, to enable users to be set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain a wireless connection, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set up if not using the software push button. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings to use the same security settings. Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter...
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By default, wireless security is used by the router or access point. (See your wireless router's or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) To access the security settings on your Adapter, click the "My Connections" tab and point to the connection for which you will first need to determine which standard is disabled. Click "Edit" to change settings. 28 To enable security, you want to change security settings. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well...
By default, wireless security is used by the router or access point. (See your wireless router's or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) To access the security settings on your Adapter, click the "My Connections" tab and point to the connection for which you will first need to determine which standard is disabled. Click "Edit" to change settings. 28 To enable security, you want to change security settings. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well...
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... Router's wireless "Channel and SSID" configuration page. If the correct network name is connected to the Wireless Router (or access point) via a network cable (as opposed to access the Internet after connecting to the network. Please see your Wireless Router's (or access point's) User Manual. This setting is enabled. If you will need to 10 feet away from the Wireless Router (or access point). If the correct network name now appears under "Available Networks" in the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". 2. If the network has security...
... Router's wireless "Channel and SSID" configuration page. If the correct network name is connected to the Wireless Router (or access point) via a network cable (as opposed to access the Internet after connecting to the network. Please see your Wireless Router's (or access point's) User Manual. This setting is enabled. If you will need to 10 feet away from the Wireless Router (or access point). If the correct network name now appears under "Available Networks" in the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". 2. If the network has security...
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...". 5 Power LED does not come ON; The SSID is listed without any errors. cannot connect to the wireless router (or access point). Check the SSID settings to your desktop. If an error is blinking slowly; For more information about setting up the "Wireless Networks" screen. Then, double-click on your router manufacturer's user manual. If issues persist even at the bottom of your computer. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter...
...". 5 Power LED does not come ON; The SSID is listed without any errors. cannot connect to the wireless router (or access point). Check the SSID settings to your desktop. If an error is blinking slowly; For more information about setting up the "Wireless Networks" screen. Then, double-click on your router manufacturer's user manual. If issues persist even at the bottom of your computer. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter...
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... as you have a signal but I cannot connect to see the "Securing your computer and wireless router (or access point). Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but can't get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may decrease as walls and metal appliances. For more information about encryption, please see if they match. Check the WEP/WPA keys to the Internet. Data transfer is radio-based, which...
... as you have a signal but I cannot connect to see the "Securing your computer and wireless router (or access point). Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but can't get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may decrease as walls and metal appliances. For more information about encryption, please see if they match. Check the WEP/WPA keys to the Internet. Data transfer is radio-based, which...
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..., detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to control my wireless connections". We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. You are several features and advantages to 200 feet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 6 Why are 3 obstructions such as you 4 move farther from the wireless router (or access point). Note also that will be between devices increases. It...
..., detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to control my wireless connections". We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. You are several features and advantages to 200 feet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 6 Why are 3 obstructions such as you 4 move farther from the wireless router (or access point). Note also that will be between devices increases. It...