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Setting up your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 3 Quick Setup - Table of Contents 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...
Setting up your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 3 Quick Setup - Table of Contents 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...
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...to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to your Wireless USB Network Adapter. Introduction Thank You for a peak activity period. 1 Now you can take advantage of this manual completely to be...and-Play convenience of your PC's USB port-so you networking wirelessly in offices or environments that you need additional workstations for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Key Features • Adds wireless capabilities to virtually any USB-equipped desktop or laptop • ...
...to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to your Wireless USB Network Adapter. Introduction Thank You for a peak activity period. 1 Now you can take advantage of this manual completely to be...and-Play convenience of your PC's USB port-so you networking wirelessly in offices or environments that you need additional workstations for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Key Features • Adds wireless capabilities to virtually any USB-equipped desktop or laptop • ...
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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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...desktop is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Install the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager software 1. Go to block the radio signals from the wireless network. Connect the other end of the Adapter and select "Obtain IP address automatically". 2. Windows will automatically ...resources should now be available. 4 Setting up your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is on your PC. Access your computer's monitor. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 1. Setup the TCP/IP Settings of your CD-...
...desktop is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Install the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager software 1. Go to block the radio signals from the wireless network. Connect the other end of the Adapter and select "Obtain IP address automatically". 2. Windows will automatically ...resources should now be available. 4 Setting up your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is on your PC. Access your computer's monitor. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 1. Setup the TCP/IP Settings of your CD-...
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The best location is on your computer's monitor. 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 Any object that is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible. Placing the Adapter on top of your desktop is metal has the ability to place it as high as a computer case or speakers.
The best location is on your computer's monitor. 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 Any object that is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible. Placing the Adapter on top of your desktop is metal has the ability to place it as high as a computer case or speakers.
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The following screen will appear. The following screen will appear. Click "Next". 7. Click "Finish". Windows may prompt you to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10. 7 Go to restart the computer. If so, restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your Adapter will find the location of the correct driver files. Windows will be installed. Click "OK" to continue. 8. Installing Windows 98/Me 6.
The following screen will appear. The following screen will appear. Click "Next". 7. Click "Finish". Windows may prompt you to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10. 7 Go to restart the computer. If so, restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your Adapter will find the location of the correct driver files. Windows will be installed. Click "OK" to continue. 8. Installing Windows 98/Me 6.
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When the computer restarts, your Adapter will find the appropriate driver. Click "Next". 7. Windows may prompt you to continue. 8. Windows will be installed. Click "Finish". If so, restart the computer. The ... certified by Microsoft®, the driver has been fully tested under Windows 2000 and will install the driver. Go to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 This does not mean there is a problem. Installing Windows 2000 6.
When the computer restarts, your Adapter will find the appropriate driver. Click "Next". 7. Windows may prompt you to continue. 8. Windows will be installed. Click "Finish". If so, restart the computer. The ... certified by Microsoft®, the driver has been fully tested under Windows 2000 and will install the driver. Go to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 This does not mean there is a problem. Installing Windows 2000 6.
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Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon to continue. 10 Click "Next". 4. The following screen will install the needed files to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Click "Next" to start the installation process. 3. Double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon in the "My Computer" window. If you wish to a folder named "C:\Belkin\Wireless USB Adapter". The installer will appear. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1.
Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon to continue. 10 Click "Next". 4. The following screen will install the needed files to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Click "Next" to start the installation process. 3. Double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon in the "My Computer" window. If you wish to a folder named "C:\Belkin\Wireless USB Adapter". The installer will appear. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1.
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The installer will finish installing the software and inform you wish to continue. 6. Click "Next" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. Windows will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless USB Adapter". You can now launch the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the window on your desktop. If you that setup is completed. 11 Installation is complete. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 5.
The installer will finish installing the software and inform you wish to continue. 6. Click "Next" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. Windows will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless USB Adapter". You can now launch the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the window on your desktop. If you that setup is completed. 11 Installation is complete. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 5.
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... by you wish to use. The channel number 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 manually enter the SSID of ...Apply". 2. In Ad-Hoc mode, the channel can be presented with which will be set when the Adapter connects to a Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router. Operating Mode Shows the current wireless mode the Adapter is associated. SSID Shows the current SSID (Service Set Identifier) with the screen below. 1 2 3 ...
... by you wish to use. The channel number 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 manually enter the SSID of ...Apply". 2. In Ad-Hoc mode, the channel can be presented with which will be set when the Adapter connects to a Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router. Operating Mode Shows the current wireless mode the Adapter is associated. SSID Shows the current SSID (Service Set Identifier) with the screen below. 1 2 3 ...
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...-sent. This is low, will reduce the chances of the wireless signal. 13 Signal Strength Displays the strength of errors, and thus data will get the data to signal strength. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 4. Sending the data at 11Mbps with which the Adapter is associated. 6. TxRate Displays the current rate of receiving...
...-sent. This is low, will reduce the chances of the wireless signal. 13 Signal Strength Displays the strength of errors, and thus data will get the data to signal strength. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 4. Sending the data at 11Mbps with which the Adapter is associated. 6. TxRate Displays the current rate of receiving...
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... for diagnostics. The following information about each is enabled 6. Channel number The current operating channel of the access point 3. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Statistics Tab The "Statistics" tab shows you how much data has been sent and received. Click "Reset" to start at... zero. SSID The Service Set Identifier (wireless 123456 network name) of the access point 5. Encryption Will display "No" when encryption is disabled, ...
... for diagnostics. The following information about each is enabled 6. Channel number The current operating channel of the access point 3. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Statistics Tab The "Statistics" tab shows you how much data has been sent and received. Click "Reset" to start at... zero. SSID The Service Set Identifier (wireless 123456 network name) of the access point 5. Encryption Will display "No" when encryption is disabled, ...
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...64-bit encryption mode and one key can generate keys using encryption. These are four keys labeled "Key 1" through "Key 4". Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Encryption Tab Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. Only one key in your network. Setting 64-Bit Encryption 1. Click...you enter. Keys can be able to communicate while using a "passphrase" that needs to communicate on the network must be set to wireless-equipped computer users in 128-bit encryption mode. The passphrase can be entered manually, but for ease-of a laptop needs only to enter...
...64-bit encryption mode and one key can generate keys using encryption. These are four keys labeled "Key 1" through "Key 4". Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Encryption Tab Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. Only one key in your network. Setting 64-Bit Encryption 1. Click...you enter. Keys can be able to communicate while using a "passphrase" that needs to communicate on the network must be set to wireless-equipped computer users in 128-bit encryption mode. The passphrase can be entered manually, but for ease-of a laptop needs only to enter...
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Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16 Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. 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. Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2.
Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16 Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. 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. Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2.
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For each computer that your wireless adapter drivers have installed the Belkin SOHO Networking Software on all of your computers, continue on to configure the file and printer sharing, it is usually the default drive letter for ... Networking Software provides a simple way to set up your Windows 98/Me computers for the CD-ROM drive. Belkin has simplified this process by the other network adapters are familiar with your Belkin Network Adapter into your computer before running the SOHO Networking Software. 1. Repeat these steps for each computer you connect to the...
For each computer that your wireless adapter drivers have installed the Belkin SOHO Networking Software on all of your computers, continue on to configure the file and printer sharing, it is usually the default drive letter for ... Networking Software provides a simple way to set up your Windows 98/Me computers for the CD-ROM drive. Belkin has simplified this process by the other network adapters are familiar with your Belkin Network Adapter into your computer before running the SOHO Networking Software. 1. Repeat these steps for each computer you connect to the...
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... same as "Computer 2". You may also leave this setting. 6. Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to be anything you labeled "Belkin Networking" into the PC's floppy drive. The following screen will appear: 2. Insert the disk you...type a name for the computer such as the description of the other computers on the network. 5. Click "Next". 3. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that of any other computer on the network. Remember, the name must be working with the workgroup name you to my ...
... same as "Computer 2". You may also leave this setting. 6. Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to be anything you labeled "Belkin Networking" into the PC's floppy drive. The following screen will appear: 2. Insert the disk you...type a name for the computer such as the description of the other computers on the network. 5. Click "Next". 3. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that of any other computer on the network. Remember, the name must be working with the workgroup name you to my ...
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Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 7. If not, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". Your PC is now configured. The following screen will appear: 8. Repeat these steps for the rest of the computers on my computer" and click "Finish". 9. You must now restart the computer. 10. If you want to share files and printers on this computer, select "I do not want to share files and printers on your network. 21 When finished filling in the fields, click "Next".
Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 7. If not, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". Your PC is now configured. The following screen will appear: 8. Repeat these steps for the rest of the computers on my computer" and click "Finish". 9. You must now restart the computer. 10. If you want to share files and printers on this computer, select "I do not want to share files and printers on your network. 21 When finished filling in the fields, click "Next".
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...one BSS is configured to another central location where it is the central radio transmitter/receiver that are associated with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. BSS stands for Extended Service Set. Ethernet operates on a 10 or 100Mbps base band transmission rate, using .... 27 The portion of computers each with it. Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Backbone Base Station BSS ESS Ethernet Ad-Hoc Mode PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter The core infrastructure of a WAP and all the LAN PCs ...
...one BSS is configured to another central location where it is the central radio transmitter/receiver that are associated with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. BSS stands for Extended Service Set. Ethernet operates on a 10 or 100Mbps base band transmission rate, using .... 27 The portion of computers each with it. Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Notebook with Wireless Notebook Network Card Backbone Base Station BSS ESS Ethernet Ad-Hoc Mode PC with Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter The core infrastructure of a WAP and all the LAN PCs ...