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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features 1 Product Specifications 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 2 Knowing your Desktop Network Card 3 Installing the Card 4 The Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility 10 Troubleshooting 18 Information 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features 1 Product Specifications 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 2 Knowing your Desktop Network Card 3 Installing the Card 4 The Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility 10 Troubleshooting 18 Information 19
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..., 5.5, 2, or 1Mbps to install and use • External detachable antenna • LED link indicator 1 or 128-bit wireless (WEP) encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card (the Card). INTRODUCTION Thank you for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes • Data rate of...
..., 5.5, 2, or 1Mbps to install and use • External detachable antenna • LED link indicator 1 or 128-bit wireless (WEP) encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card (the Card). INTRODUCTION Thank you for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes • Data rate of...
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...; PC with available PCI expansion slot • PC running Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP • CD-ROM drive (for loading software) Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card • External Antenna • Software CD • Quick Installation Guide • User Manual • Product Registration...
...; PC with available PCI expansion slot • PC running Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP • CD-ROM drive (for loading software) Package Contents • Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card • External Antenna • Software CD • Quick Installation Guide • User Manual • Product Registration...
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Your Card is sensitive to a wireless network Off Not connected Activity LED Off No activity Blinking Activity 3 KNOWING YOUR DESKTOP NETWORK CARD Warning! Handle the Card by the edges and avoid touching the PCI edge connector or any of the components on the green printed circuit board. Antenna Antenna Cable Link LED Activity LED Threaded Connector PCI Edge Connector Link LED Solid Connected to static electricity.
Your Card is sensitive to a wireless network Off Not connected Activity LED Off No activity Blinking Activity 3 KNOWING YOUR DESKTOP NETWORK CARD Warning! Handle the Card by the edges and avoid touching the PCI edge connector or any of the components on the green printed circuit board. Antenna Antenna Cable Link LED Activity LED Threaded Connector PCI Edge Connector Link LED Solid Connected to static electricity.
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.... 4 Next double-click on the folder named "Files". NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CARD INTO YOUR COMPUTER. The Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card Setup Utility screen will not work until you install the software, it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, ...then select your computer before you install the software. 2. INSTALLING THE CARD Installing your CD-ROM drive. 2. Step 1: Software and ...
.... 4 Next double-click on the folder named "Files". NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CARD INTO YOUR COMPUTER. The Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card Setup Utility screen will not work until you install the software, it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, ...then select your computer before you install the software. 2. INSTALLING THE CARD Installing your CD-ROM drive. 2. Step 1: Software and ...
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... open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this manual. 6. It also indicates the status of your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor. You can go to a wireless network. Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to the next step. 5. Let the computer restart before... icon in this icon. Click "Finish". When the installation is complete, you will appear. INSTALLING THE CARD 4. When the installation is complete or your computer has restarted, the Belkin Wireless Network Utility icon will appear on the Uninstall option in one of most screens) will see the next ...
... open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this manual. 6. It also indicates the status of your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor. You can go to a wireless network. Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to the next step. 5. Let the computer restart before... icon in this icon. Click "Finish". When the installation is complete, you will appear. INSTALLING THE CARD 4. When the installation is complete or your computer has restarted, the Belkin Wireless Network Utility icon will appear on the Uninstall option in one of most screens) will see the next ...
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...; Set power saving options • Enable/Disable the Card's radio • Select the default view you will open the Utility. System Tray icon Shortcut icon 10 THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is called the system tray. Double-clicking... on your wireless network automatically. Also, the installation software placed a shortcut icon on the ...
...; Set power saving options • Enable/Disable the Card's radio • Select the default view you will open the Utility. System Tray icon Shortcut icon 10 THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is called the system tray. Double-clicking... on your wireless network automatically. Also, the installation software placed a shortcut icon on the ...
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... itself and enable the WZC. Select "Use Windows to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The Belkin Utility will be used to control your Card. Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to Configure my Wireless Connection". 3. This may take up to control your Card or you can be enabled. To re-enable the...
... itself and enable the WZC. Select "Use Windows to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The Belkin Utility will be used to control your Card. Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to Configure my Wireless Connection". 3. This may take up to control your Card or you can be enabled. To re-enable the...
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...and their settings. Connect Button: Select a network from one network to another. 12 Update Button: Re-scans for more wireless networks in real time) of the Card. The IP information is operating at the speed indicated in this button will refresh the IP settings of the network you ... Strength: Shows you the signal strength (in the area. Link Speed: The Card is displayed next to the button. This button is the screen you will see the Utility screen. THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY Using the Belkin Utility (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP) When the Utility opens, you will...
...and their settings. Connect Button: Select a network from one network to another. 12 Update Button: Re-scans for more wireless networks in real time) of the Card. The IP information is operating at the speed indicated in this button will refresh the IP settings of the network you ... Strength: Shows you the signal strength (in the area. Link Speed: The Card is displayed next to the button. This button is the screen you will see the Utility screen. THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY Using the Belkin Utility (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP) When the Utility opens, you will...
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...Quick Connect Screen The Utility was designed to offer you two methods of the network. The Card ships with the Utility configured so you use Configuration view to a wireless network, see the section of the network will show the network's signal strength. Network Name ...the area. Note: If the network that shows you the names of the wireless network. The Quick Connect screen (pictured below . 1. THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY Connecting to a Wireless Network After you install your Card for advanced encryption setup options. 3. Your computer is now connected to is...
...Quick Connect Screen The Utility was designed to offer you two methods of the network. The Card ships with the Utility configured so you use Configuration view to a wireless network, see the section of the network will show the network's signal strength. Network Name ...the area. Note: If the network that shows you the names of the wireless network. The Quick Connect screen (pictured below . 1. THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY Connecting to a Wireless Network After you install your Card for advanced encryption setup options. 3. Your computer is now connected to is...
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... the SSID is a special profile that will connect to a network. Open the Utility. 2. From the factory, Belkin has also created one profile called "Default". Click "Add". Click the "Profiles" button. Here is how: 1. THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY Creating and Using a Profile Profiles are automatically created when you connect to the first...
... the SSID is a special profile that will connect to a network. Open the Utility. 2. From the factory, Belkin has also created one profile called "Default". Click "Add". Click the "Profiles" button. Here is how: 1. THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY Creating and Using a Profile Profiles are automatically created when you connect to the first...
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...in the profile priority list. Note: The network key and format are in the form of a passphrase, check "Passphrase". Prioritizing your profile. THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY 4. Most of the time, this is a hexadecimal key, check "Hex Key". If you need. 8. To use . The ..."This Network uses an Access Point" checked. Advanced Options Clicking on . Your profile will take you use more than one wireless network. Your Card will be connected to the Configuration view again. Type in the Profile Name field. 5. In the Advanced view you can change...
...in the profile priority list. Note: The network key and format are in the form of a passphrase, check "Passphrase". Prioritizing your profile. THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY 4. Most of the time, this is a hexadecimal key, check "Hex Key". If you need. 8. To use . The ..."This Network uses an Access Point" checked. Advanced Options Clicking on . Your profile will take you use more than one wireless network. Your Card will be connected to the Configuration view again. Type in the Profile Name field. 5. In the Advanced view you can change...
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THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY Power Save Mode Allows you to select the default Ad-Hoc channel. Default Ad-Hoc Channel Allows you turn the radio (the Card) on or off. Use this mode will completely shut the Card down when there is sent or received to or from the network. ... Ad-Hoc configuration, one client initiates the connection by placing a check in System Tray You can access the Utility by turning the Card or parts of the Card, but may greatly enhance your laptop. Default is 11. 17 Minimum Power Save mode will help reduce battery consumption on , ready ...
THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORK MONITOR UTILITY Power Save Mode Allows you to select the default Ad-Hoc channel. Default Ad-Hoc Channel Allows you turn the radio (the Card) on or off. Use this mode will completely shut the Card down when there is sent or received to or from the network. ... Ad-Hoc configuration, one client initiates the connection by placing a check in System Tray You can access the Utility by turning the Card or parts of the Card, but may greatly enhance your laptop. Default is 11. 17 Minimum Power Save mode will help reduce battery consumption on , ready ...