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... Introduction 1 Knowing your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 4 Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 5 Installing Windows 98/Me 6 Installing Windows 2000 8 Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 10 Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 12 Installing the Belkin SOHO Networking Software for Windows 98/Me . . . . 17 Configuring Your Windows 98/Me Computer Using Belkin NetSetup 18 Configuring...
... Introduction 1 Knowing your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 4 Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 5 Installing Windows 98/Me 6 Installing Windows 2000 8 Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 10 Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 12 Installing the Belkin SOHO Networking Software for Windows 98/Me . . . . 17 Configuring Your Windows 98/Me Computer Using Belkin NetSetup 18 Configuring...
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...or change locations. • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up and running in minutes. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network card, but without cables. • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished...wires. Now you can take advantage of this manual completely to virtually any 802.11b-compliant wireless device • Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free technical support Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office without using ...
...or change locations. • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up and running in minutes. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network card, but without cables. • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished...wires. Now you can take advantage of this manual completely to virtually any 802.11b-compliant wireless device • Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free technical support Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office without using ...
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Package Contents • Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter • USB Cable • Installation Software CD • User Manual System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop computer or laptop with one available USB port • Windows®, 98, 2000, Me 2 Introduction • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need.
Package Contents • Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter • USB Cable • Installation Software CD • User Manual System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop computer or laptop with one available USB port • Windows®, 98, 2000, Me 2 Introduction • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need.
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Knowing your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Adjustable Antennas USB "B" Socket Status Light Indicates network activity and power 3
Knowing your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Adjustable Antennas USB "B" Socket Status Light Indicates network activity and power 3
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... drivers. Insert the CD into your desktop is provided with the Adapter to allow you to install the software. Placing the Adapter on your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible. Plug the USB cable...
... drivers. Insert the CD into your desktop is provided with the Adapter to allow you to install the software. Placing the Adapter on your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible. Plug the USB cable...
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Any object that is metal has the ability to place it as high as a computer case or speakers. Placing the Adapter on top of your desktop is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible. Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is provided with the Adapter to allow you to block the radio signals from the Adapter. 5 The best location is on your computer's monitor.
Any object that is metal has the ability to place it as high as a computer case or speakers. Placing the Adapter on top of your desktop is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible. Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is provided with the Adapter to allow you to block the radio signals from the Adapter. 5 The best location is on your computer's monitor.
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.... Click "Next". 4. If you want to do you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must be a self-powered hub (connected to a power adapter that is inserted into your CD-ROM drive and select "CD-ROM drive. The following screen will ask "What do ?" Windows will appear. Click "Next... the wall). 3. Make sure that a new device has been installed and will appear. The following screen will proceed to an available USB port on your Belkin CD is plugged into your device (Recommended)". Select "Search for the best driver for your CD-ROM drive. 2. Connect your...
.... Click "Next". 4. If you want to do you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must be a self-powered hub (connected to a power adapter that is inserted into your CD-ROM drive and select "CD-ROM drive. The following screen will ask "What do ?" Windows will appear. Click "Next... the wall). 3. Make sure that a new device has been installed and will appear. The following screen will proceed to an available USB port on your Belkin CD is plugged into your device (Recommended)". Select "Search for the best driver for your CD-ROM drive. 2. Connect your...
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The following screen will appear. The following screen will appear. Windows may prompt you to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10. 7 When the computer restarts, your Adapter will find the location of the correct driver files. Go to restart the computer. Click "OK" to continue. 8. If so, restart the computer. Click "Next". 7. Installing Windows 98/Me 6. Windows will be installed. Click "Finish".
The following screen will appear. The following screen will appear. Windows may prompt you to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10. 7 When the computer restarts, your Adapter will find the location of the correct driver files. Go to restart the computer. Click "OK" to continue. 8. If so, restart the computer. Click "Next". 7. Installing Windows 98/Me 6. Windows will be installed. Click "Finish".
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... Driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then click "Next". 8 Connect your CD-ROM drive. 2. If you want the wizard to a power adapter that is inserted into your Adapter to continue. 4. Under "What do you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must be a self-powered hub (connected to...
... Driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then click "Next". 8 Connect your CD-ROM drive. 2. If you want the wizard to a power adapter that is inserted into your Adapter to continue. 4. Under "What do you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must be a self-powered hub (connected to...
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... Windows 2000 6. This does not mean there is a problem. Click "Next". 7. Click "Finish". When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. The "Digital Signature Not Found" screen will be installed. Windows will find the appropriate driver. If so, restart the ...computer. Go to continue. 8. Click "Yes" to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 Windows will install the driver. The following screen will operate properly. Although the driver has not been ...
... Windows 2000 6. This does not mean there is a problem. Click "Next". 7. Click "Finish". When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. The "Digital Signature Not Found" screen will be installed. Windows will find the appropriate driver. If so, restart the ...computer. Go to continue. 8. Click "Yes" to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 Windows will install the driver. The following screen will operate properly. Although the driver has not been ...
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Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon in the "My Computer" window. If you wish to start the installation process. 3. Click "Next" to a folder named "C:\Belkin\Wireless USB Adapter". Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. The following screen will install the needed files to continue. 10 Click "Next". 4. The installer will appear. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2.
Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon in the "My Computer" window. If you wish to start the installation process. 3. Click "Next" to a folder named "C:\Belkin\Wireless USB Adapter". Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. The following screen will install the needed files to continue. 10 Click "Next". 4. The installer will appear. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2.
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You can now launch the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the window on your desktop. Click "Next" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. Installation is complete. If you that setup is completed. 11 Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 5. Windows will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless USB Adapter". The installer will finish installing the software and inform you wish to continue. 6.
You can now launch the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the window on your desktop. Click "Next" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. Installation is complete. If you that setup is completed. 11 Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 5. Windows will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless USB Adapter". The installer will finish installing the software and inform you wish to continue. 6.
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...then click the down facing arrow next to a Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router. SSID Shows the current SSID (Service Set Identifier) with the screen below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Monitor Tab 1. Channel Shows the current channel the Adapter is operating in SSID. 12 To manually enter ... and type in . Operating Mode Shows the current wireless mode the Adapter is operating on. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager When you launch the Wireless USB Adapter Manager (the Manager), you will cause the Adapter to automatically look for an access point. To change , click "Apply...
...then click the down facing arrow next to a Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router. SSID Shows the current SSID (Service Set Identifier) with the screen below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Monitor Tab 1. Channel Shows the current channel the Adapter is operating in SSID. 12 To manually enter ... and type in . Operating Mode Shows the current wireless mode the Adapter is operating on. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager When you launch the Wireless USB Adapter Manager (the Manager), you will cause the Adapter to automatically look for an access point. To change , click "Apply...
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Note that data being sent at 11Mbps with which the Adapter is the recommended setting. There are greatly increased. When the signal quality is low, the chances for errors to occur at high speeds are five ... associated. 6. Signal Strength Displays the strength of data transmission. Sending the data at 1Mbps data rate regardless of receiving error free data. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 4. It will decrease the amount of transmit and receive errors by reducing the speed of errors, and thus data will reduce the chances...
Note that data being sent at 11Mbps with which the Adapter is the recommended setting. There are greatly increased. When the signal quality is low, the chances for errors to occur at high speeds are five ... associated. 6. Signal Strength Displays the strength of data transmission. Sending the data at 1Mbps data rate regardless of receiving error free data. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 4. It will decrease the amount of transmit and receive errors by reducing the speed of errors, and thus data will reduce the chances...
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... for diagnostics. BSS Displays the mode that the number of unsuccessful data and management frames is a problem or interference in your area. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Statistics Tab The "Statistics" tab shows you how much data has been sent and received. Note that the access point is mostly...
... for diagnostics. BSS Displays the mode that the number of unsuccessful data and management frames is a problem or interference in your area. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Statistics Tab The "Statistics" tab shows you how much data has been sent and received. Note that the access point is mostly...
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...) that needs to wireless-equipped computer users in 128-bit encryption mode. For instance, creating a key using encryption. Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Encryption Tab Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. You will generate four keys that you can generate keys using 64...
...) that needs to wireless-equipped computer users in 128-bit encryption mode. For instance, creating a key using encryption. Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Encryption Tab Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. You will generate four keys that you can generate keys using 64...
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Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16 Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. Clicking "Generate" will generate 4 keys that needs to communicate on the wireless network must be set to save the changes. 128-bit Encryption is now enabled. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2.
Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16 Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. Clicking "Generate" will generate 4 keys that needs to communicate on the wireless network must be set to save the changes. 128-bit Encryption is now enabled. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2.
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For each computer that came with your Belkin Network Adapter into your CD-ROM. 2. Belkin has simplified this process by providing you must assign a network address to be used by the other network adapters are installed in your computer before running the SOHO Networking Software. 1. Click "OK"...If you can configure the network. Make sure that your computers, continue on all of your wireless adapter drivers have installed the Belkin SOHO Networking Software on to use the Belkin SOHO Networking Software. Please do so. 4. Once you have been installed, you are connecting to ...
For each computer that came with your Belkin Network Adapter into your CD-ROM. 2. Belkin has simplified this process by providing you must assign a network address to be used by the other network adapters are installed in your computer before running the SOHO Networking Software. 1. Click "OK"...If you can configure the network. Make sure that your computers, continue on all of your wireless adapter drivers have installed the Belkin SOHO Networking Software on to use the Belkin SOHO Networking Software. Please do so. 4. Once you have been installed, you are connecting to ...
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... Select "I am adding this computer to -use computer configurator. Type in with the next computer. Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to my network". Insert the disk you to be different from or the same as the description...and click "OK". The following screen will appear: 4. This can be filled in a description such as "Computer 2". Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that of any other computer on the network. Click "Next". 3. You should be anything you entered on the previous computer.
... Select "I am adding this computer to -use computer configurator. Type in with the next computer. Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to my network". Insert the disk you to be different from or the same as the description...and click "OK". The following screen will appear: 4. This can be filled in a description such as "Computer 2". Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that of any other computer on the network. Click "Next". 3. You should be anything you entered on the previous computer.