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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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... the home or office without using cables. Please be sure that you need additional workstations for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network card, but without cables. • Difficult-to read through this great new...; Configures with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install. • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations. • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time ...
... the home or office without using cables. Please be sure that you need additional workstations for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network card, but without cables. • Difficult-to read through this great new...; Configures with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install. • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations. • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time ...
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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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... into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the directions on your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is on top of the cable to install the drivers. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 1. Install the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager software 1. Plug the USB cable into an available port on the screen to your...
... into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Follow the directions on your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable is on top of the cable to install the drivers. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter 1. Install the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager software 1. Plug the USB cable into an available port on the screen to your...
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Placing the Adapter on top of your desktop is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible. Any object that is metal has the ability to place it as high as a computer case or speakers. 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.
Placing the Adapter on top of your desktop is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible. Any object that is metal has the ability to place it as high as a computer case or speakers. 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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...Installing Windows 98/Me 1. Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Make sure that your Belkin CD is plugged into the wall). 3. Connect your Adapter to a power adapter that a new device has been installed and will appear. Click "Next" to continue. 6 Select "Search for ...the best driver for your PC or USB hub. Windows will ask "What do you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must...
...Installing Windows 98/Me 1. Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Make sure that your Belkin CD is plugged into the wall). 3. Connect your Adapter to a power adapter that a new device has been installed and will appear. Click "Next" to continue. 6 Select "Search for ...the best driver for your PC or USB hub. Windows will ask "What do you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must...
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Click "Next". 7. Click "Finish". If so, restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. The following screen will find the location of the correct driver files. Go to restart the computer. The following screen will be installed. Windows may prompt you to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10. 7 Click "OK" to continue. 8. Windows will appear. Installing Windows 98/Me 6.
Click "Next". 7. Click "Finish". If so, restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. The following screen will find the location of the correct driver files. Go to restart the computer. The following screen will be installed. Windows may prompt you to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10. 7 Click "OK" to continue. 8. Windows will appear. Installing Windows 98/Me 6.
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If you want the wizard to a power adapter that your Installation Driver CD-ROM is plugged into your PC or USB hub. Next, the following screen will detect that a new device has been installed. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)". Make ...sure that is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, then click "Next". 8 Click "Next" to an available USB port on your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into the wall). 3. Click "Next". 5. Installing Windows 2000 1. Select "CD-ROM drives...
If you want the wizard to a power adapter that your Installation Driver CD-ROM is plugged into your PC or USB hub. Next, the following screen will detect that a new device has been installed. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)". Make ...sure that is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, then click "Next". 8 Click "Next" to an available USB port on your CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into the wall). 3. Click "Next". 5. Installing Windows 2000 1. Select "CD-ROM drives...
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... driver has been fully tested under Windows 2000 and will find the appropriate driver. Windows will appear. Go to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 The following screen will install the driver. The "Digital Signature Not Found" screen will be installed. When the computer restarts...
... driver has been fully tested under Windows 2000 and will find the appropriate driver. Windows will appear. Go to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 The following screen will install the driver. The "Digital Signature Not Found" screen will be installed. When the computer restarts...
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Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon to a folder named "C:\Belkin\Wireless USB Adapter". Double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon in the "My Computer" window. The installer will appear. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2. The following screen will install the needed files to start the installation process. 3. If you wish to continue. 10 Click "Next" to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Click "Next". 4.
Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the "Setup" icon to a folder named "C:\Belkin\Wireless USB Adapter". Double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon in the "My Computer" window. The installer will appear. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2. The following screen will install the needed files to start the installation process. 3. If you wish to continue. 10 Click "Next" to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Click "Next". 4.
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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". You can now launch the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the window on your desktop. 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.
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". You can now launch the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the window on your desktop. 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.
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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". 2. Select the mode you . 3. The channel number is associated. There are two operating modes: ... operating in SSID. 12 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. To manually enter the SSID of a known access point, click "Modify" and type in . To apply the change the mode, ...
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". 2. Select the mode you . 3. The channel number is associated. There are two operating modes: ... operating in SSID. 12 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. To manually enter the SSID of a known access point, click "Modify" and type in . To apply the change the mode, ...
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It will decrease the amount of transmit and receive errors by reducing the speed of transmission in the shortest possible time. 5. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 4. There are greatly increased. TxRate Displays the current rate of the wireless signal. 13 This mode is because when errors occur,...when the signal quality is associated. 6. When the signal quality is low, the chances for errors to occur at 11Mbps with which the Adapter is low, will reduce the chances of errors, and thus data will not necessarily get to signal strength. Note that data being sent at...
It will decrease the amount of transmit and receive errors by reducing the speed of transmission in the shortest possible time. 5. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 4. There are greatly increased. TxRate Displays the current rate of the wireless signal. 13 This mode is because when errors occur,...when the signal quality is associated. 6. When the signal quality is low, the chances for errors to occur at 11Mbps with which the Adapter is low, will reduce the chances of errors, and thus data will not necessarily get to signal strength. Note that data being sent at...
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The following information about each is enabled 6. To exit, click "Cancel ". 14 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 number of the access point 3. ...
The following information about each is enabled 6. To exit, click "Cancel ". 14 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 number of the access point 3. ...
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... and passphrase. Each wireless equipped computer (client) that needs to communicate on the network must be able to the same encryption settings. 15 Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Encryption Tab Select "64-bit" from the dropdown menu. Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. These are four keys labeled...
... and passphrase. Each wireless equipped computer (client) that needs to communicate on the network must be able to the same encryption settings. 15 Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Encryption Tab Select "64-bit" from the dropdown menu. Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. These are four keys labeled...
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Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. 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. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16
Select "Create with Passphrase". 3. 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. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16
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... disk into the floppy drive and click "OK". This can be anything you entered on your network. 1. Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to my network". Windows will appear: 2. The "Workgroup" field should now be filled in a description such...the previous computer. Do not change this field blank. 20 Click "Next". 3. The following screen will now prompt you labeled "Belkin Networking" into the PC's floppy drive. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that of any other computers on the network.
... disk into the floppy drive and click "OK". This can be anything you entered on your network. 1. Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to my network". Windows will appear: 2. The "Workgroup" field should now be filled in a description such...the previous computer. Do not change this field blank. 20 Click "Next". 3. The following screen will now prompt you labeled "Belkin Networking" into the PC's floppy drive. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that of any other computers on the network.
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Repeat these steps for the rest of the computers on my computer" and click "Finish". 9. Your PC is now configured. If not, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 7. The following screen will appear: 8. 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".
Repeat these steps for the rest of the computers on my computer" and click "Finish". 9. Your PC is now configured. If not, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 7. The following screen will appear: 8. 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".