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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 3
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 3
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... that can inhibit Wireless communication can include: 5 • Refrigerators 6 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 7 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based UV tinted windows 8 If your wireless network, as possible. For example, change the channel on the phone to the furthest channel from any cordless phone that objects such...
... that can inhibit Wireless communication can include: 5 • Refrigerators 6 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 7 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based UV tinted windows 8 If your wireless network, as possible. For example, change the channel on the phone to the furthest channel from any cordless phone that objects such...
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... or office complexes, there may be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site. however, this manual), and move your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of the available channels, in the Control Panel. 4 Experiment with yours. Choose the "quietest" channel for portable computers. To change your Wireless...
... or office complexes, there may be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site. however, this manual), and move your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of the available channels, in the Control Panel. 4 Experiment with yours. Choose the "quietest" channel for portable computers. To change your Wireless...
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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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... Operating Range: Up to 200'* System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 2000 or XP *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment Package Contents • High-Speed Mode Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. 6 To achieve maximum networking...
... Operating Range: Up to 200'* System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 2000 or XP *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment Package Contents • High-Speed Mode Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. 6 To achieve maximum networking...
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... does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 1.3 In the menu window, drag your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will start.
... does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 1.3 In the menu window, drag your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will start.
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...". 5 6 3.2 When the installation is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will appear on this icon. 8 11 To open the Monitor 7 Utility, double-click on your desktop. Depending on your 3 version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here will detect that new ...hardware has been installed. section Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Configure Wireless USB Adapter Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting...
...". 5 6 3.2 When the installation is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will appear on this icon. 8 11 To open the Monitor 7 Utility, double-click on your desktop. Depending on your 3 version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here will detect that new ...hardware has been installed. section Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Configure Wireless USB Adapter Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting...
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The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in the menu, or you 2 can go to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can easily accomplish this in one of two ways. section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 1 If you need to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option.
The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in the menu, or you 2 can go to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can easily accomplish this in one of two ways. section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 1 If you need to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option.
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...a connection If there is on your desktop, you can see is the "Status" tab. The diagram below . Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be present in the system tray ... and the Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between the two. The following small icon will be displayed. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is no connection between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an... through the utility. From this tab you will open the Wireless Monitor window.
...a connection If there is on your desktop, you can see is the "Status" tab. The diagram below . Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be present in the system tray ... and the Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between the two. The following small icon will be displayed. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is no connection between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an... through the utility. From this tab you will open the Wireless Monitor window.
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... small icons which band the network is an 802.11b based network. (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the wireless network. 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 certain things about the network. A... the network name are . 16 "B" indicates this network. It is not possible to connect to this is operating on. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your physical location.
... small icons which band the network is an 802.11b based network. (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the wireless network. 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 certain things about the network. A... the network name are . 16 "B" indicates this network. It is not possible to connect to this is operating on. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your physical location.
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Highlight the network name by clicking on the bottom of the window. Profiles let you store settings for each location. The list will see the MAC address of work and also at :" you are two ways to ..., status of encryption 3 (security) On or Off, and below "Surveyed at your home, your place of that appear in the AP list. 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 time, then click the "Connect...
Highlight the network name by clicking on the bottom of the window. Profiles let you store settings for each location. The list will see the MAC address of work and also at :" you are two ways to ..., status of encryption 3 (security) On or Off, and below "Surveyed at your home, your place of that appear in the AP list. 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 time, then click the "Connect...
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Open the Wireless Monitor windows by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. 2. This will need to the network. A blue circle (b) should appear around the network icon next to ... make a profile for information. 22 See the section of the network you will display a list of all of the networks in your area. (a) (b) 3. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to . If the network is using encryption security, you selected. This means you want to connect...
Open the Wireless Monitor windows by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. 2. This will need to the network. A blue circle (b) should appear around the network icon next to ... make a profile for information. 22 See the section of the network you will display a list of all of the networks in your area. (a) (b) 3. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to . If the network is using encryption security, you selected. This means you want to connect...
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... control your Adapter or you can use the WZC, 4 directions for operation of the WZC are using Windows XP, please read this section. 2 Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP 7 1. Double-click on the system tray icon. 4. To enable the...
... control your Adapter or you can use the WZC, 4 directions for operation of the WZC are using Windows XP, please read this section. 2 Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP 7 1. Double-click on the system tray icon. 4. To enable the...
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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. For home or small business users select "WPA-...PSK" under "Network Authentication". 24 Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 4. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you to...
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. For home or small business users select "WPA-...PSK" under "Network Authentication". 24 Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 4. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you to...
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section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a 8 corporate network ... WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. Click "OK" to enable WPA support. Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to the wireless router that you set up . 6. Type in the "Network ... the Microsoft website by searching for further information. 5. Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from Microsoft Windows Update to apply settings.
section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a 8 corporate network ... WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. Click "OK" to enable WPA support. Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to the wireless router that you set up . 6. Type in the "Network ... the Microsoft website by searching for further information. 5. Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from Microsoft Windows Update to apply settings.
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...blinking. If you are still having problems, please call Belkin Technical Support. Open your Router's power cord is the default name. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. below. If you are using a Belkin 802.11b router, the default name should look like ...this is NOT the case, please contact Belkin technical support • Make sure your wireless utility...
...blinking. If you are still having problems, please call Belkin Technical Support. Open your Router's power cord is the default name. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. below. If you are using a Belkin 802.11b router, the default name should look like ...this is NOT the case, please contact Belkin technical support • Make sure your wireless utility...
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...survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to close the Window. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless adapter. 34 Once the box is managing your adapter. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility. Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in ...icon in my system tray? Which one do I use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the Advanced button in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. It's essential to configure my wireless network. There are ...
...survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to close the Window. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless adapter. 34 Once the box is managing your adapter. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility. Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in ...icon in my system tray? Which one do I use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the Advanced button in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. It's essential to configure my wireless network. There are ...