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... 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 Computer Using Belkin NetSetup 18 Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin NetSetup Software...
... 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 Computer Using Belkin NetSetup 18 Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin NetSetup Software...
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... environments that you are getting the most out of USB to have you don't need additional workstations for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). The easy installation and setup will have you up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need networks on a short-term basis-also companies who need to...
... environments that you are getting the most out of USB to have you don't need additional workstations for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). The easy installation and setup will have you up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need networks on a short-term basis-also companies who need to...
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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 your desktop is provided with the Adapter to allow you to block the radio signals from the wireless network. Plug the USB cable into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Setup the TCP/IP Settings of 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. The...
... into your desktop is provided with the Adapter to allow you to block the radio signals from the wireless network. Plug the USB cable into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Setup the TCP/IP Settings of 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. The...
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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. Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter A six-foot USB cable 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. Any object that is provided with the Adapter to allow you to block the radio signals from the Adapter. 5
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 metal has the ability to place it as high as a computer case or speakers. The best location is on your computer's monitor. Any object that is provided with the Adapter to allow you to block the radio signals from the Adapter. 5
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... appropriate driver. Click "Finish". The "Digital Signature Not Found" screen will be installed. Click "Yes" to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. Go to continue. 8. Click "Next". 7. This does not mean there is a problem. Windows may prompt you to restart...
... appropriate driver. Click "Finish". The "Digital Signature Not Found" screen will be installed. Click "Yes" to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. Go to continue. 8. Click "Next". 7. This does not mean there is a problem. Windows may prompt you to restart...
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The installer will finish installing the software and inform you wish to continue. 6. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 5. Windows will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless USB Adapter". Click "Next" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. If you that setup is completed. 11 Installation is complete. 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. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 5. Windows will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless USB Adapter". Click "Next" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. If you that setup is completed. 11 Installation is complete. You can now launch the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the window on your desktop.
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... in . The channel number is operating on. Channel Shows the current channel the Adapter is automatically set by you. 3. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager When you launch the Wireless USB Adapter Manager (the Manager), you will cause the Adapter to the operating mode field. Choose infrastructure mode when connecting your PC to a Belkin Wireless Network Access Point or to use.
... in . The channel number is operating on. Channel Shows the current channel the Adapter is automatically set by you. 3. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager When you launch the Wireless USB Adapter Manager (the Manager), you will cause the Adapter to the operating mode field. Choose infrastructure mode when connecting your PC to a Belkin Wireless Network Access Point or to use.
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SSID The Service Set Identifier (wireless 123456 network name) of the related access point 4. This screen is a problem or interference in your area. A large number of unsuccessful frames may indicate that there is ... of unsuccessful data and management frames is operating in your area. 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. Signal Strength The signal strength of the access...
SSID The Service Set Identifier (wireless 123456 network name) of the related access point 4. This screen is a problem or interference in your area. A large number of unsuccessful frames may indicate that there is ... of unsuccessful data and management frames is operating in your area. 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. Signal Strength The signal strength of the access...
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...for ease-of a laptop needs only to enter the passphrase and the key number into their computer's wireless management software to the same encryption settings. 15 All computers on the wireless network must use . 4. Select "64-bit" from the dropdown menu. These are four keys labeled "Key...the passphrase "Passphrase" generates four keys in 64-bit encryption mode and one key can be able to wireless-equipped computer users in 128-bit encryption mode. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Encryption Tab Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. For instance, creating a...
...for ease-of a laptop needs only to enter the passphrase and the key number into their computer's wireless management software to the same encryption settings. 15 All computers on the wireless network must use . 4. Select "64-bit" from the dropdown menu. These are four keys labeled "Key...the passphrase "Passphrase" generates four keys in 64-bit encryption mode and one key can be able to wireless-equipped computer users in 128-bit encryption mode. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager The Encryption Tab Select "64-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. For instance, creating a...
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Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. 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. Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16 Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1.
Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. 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. Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16 Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1.
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Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that of any other computers on the network. Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to my network". In the "Computer Name" field, type a name for the computer such as "Windows 98". This can be anything you to insert the newly created ... want and does not have to configure the other PCs on the previous computer. You should be working with the workgroup name you labeled "Belkin Networking" into the PC's floppy drive. Insert the disk you entered on your...
Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that of any other computers on the network. Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to my network". In the "Computer Name" field, type a name for the computer such as "Windows 98". This can be anything you to insert the newly created ... want and does not have to configure the other PCs on the previous computer. You should be working with the workgroup name you labeled "Belkin Networking" into the PC's floppy drive. Insert the disk you entered on your...
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If you want to share files and printers on this computer, select "I do not want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". 9. When finished filling in the fields, click "Next". You must now restart the computer. 10. Repeat these steps for the rest of the computers on my computer" and click "Finish". The following screen will appear: 8. Your PC is now configured. If not, select "I want to share files and printers on your network. 21 Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 7.
If you want to share files and printers on this computer, select "I do not want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". 9. When finished filling in the fields, click "Next". You must now restart the computer. 10. Repeat these steps for the rest of the computers on my computer" and click "Finish". The following screen will appear: 8. Your PC is now configured. If not, select "I want to share files and printers on your network. 21 Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 7.