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Setting up 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 20 Configuring Network Settings...
Setting up 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 20 Configuring Network Settings...
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... around the home or office Offers the freedom of this manual completely to install. • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that you need additional workstations for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Introduction Thank You for a peak activity period. 1 Now you can take advantage of networking-without cables. •...
... around the home or office Offers the freedom of this manual completely to install. • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that you need additional workstations for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Introduction Thank You for a peak activity period. 1 Now you can take advantage of networking-without cables. •...
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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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... metal objects such as possible. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows will automatically get an IP address from the Adapter. Install the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager software 1. Placing the Adapter on top of the cable to place it as high as a computer case or speakers. Go to restart the computer. All network...
... metal objects such as possible. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows will automatically get an IP address from the Adapter. Install the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager software 1. Placing the Adapter on top of the cable to place it as high as a computer case or speakers. Go to restart the computer. All network...
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Any object that 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 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. 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 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 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. Placing the Adapter on top of your desktop is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as possible.
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Click "OK" to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10. 7 When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. Click "Finish". Go to continue. 8. Installing Windows 98/Me 6. Click "Next". 7. The following screen will find the location of the correct driver files. If so, restart the computer. Windows may prompt you to restart the computer. Windows will appear. The following screen will be installed.
Click "OK" to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10. 7 When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. Click "Finish". Go to continue. 8. Installing Windows 98/Me 6. Click "Next". 7. The following screen will find the location of the correct driver files. If so, restart the computer. Windows may prompt you to restart the computer. Windows will appear. The following screen will be installed.
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..." screen will install the driver. Windows will appear. This does not mean there is a problem. When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. Go to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 The following screen will be installed. If so, restart the computer. Click "Finish". Windows will operate...
..." screen will install the driver. Windows will appear. This does not mean there is a problem. When the computer restarts, your Adapter will appear. Go to the section called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on page 10. 9 The following screen will be installed. If so, restart the computer. Click "Finish". Windows will operate...
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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". The installer will appear. The following screen will install the needed files to start the installation process. 3. Click "Next" to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Next". 4. If you wish to continue. 10 Double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon in the "My Computer" window. 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 a folder named "C:\Belkin\Wireless USB Adapter". The installer will appear. The following screen will install the needed files to start the installation process. 3. Click "Next" to change this, click "Browse" and select a folder. Access your CD-ROM drive. 2. Click "Next". 4. If you wish to continue. 10 Double-click on the "CD-ROM" icon in the "My Computer" window. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1.
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Windows will create a program folder called "Belkin Wireless USB Adapter". 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. Click "Next" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. The installer will finish installing the software and inform you wish to continue. 6. 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". 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. Click "Next" to change this, enter a name or select from the list below. The installer will finish installing the software and inform you wish to continue. 6. If you that setup is completed. 11 Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 5.
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... of a known access point, click "Modify" and type in . 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. The default (factory) setting is "Default" which the Adapter is automatically set by you wish to use. Operating Mode Shows the...
... of a known access point, click "Modify" and type in . 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. The default (factory) setting is "Default" which the Adapter is automatically set by you wish to use. Operating Mode Shows the...
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...Note that data being sent at lower speeds when the signal quality is associated. 6. Sending the data at 11Mbps with which the Adapter is low, will reduce the chances of errors, and thus data will get the data to the computer in favor of signal ...Signal Strength Displays the strength of data transmission. This is the recommended setting. There are greatly increased. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 4. TxRate Displays the current rate of the wireless signal. 13 When the signal quality is low, the chances for errors to signal strength. Status Displays the ...
...Note that data being sent at lower speeds when the signal quality is associated. 6. Sending the data at 11Mbps with which the Adapter is low, will reduce the chances of errors, and thus data will get the data to the computer in favor of signal ...Signal Strength Displays the strength of data transmission. This is the recommended setting. There are greatly increased. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 4. TxRate Displays the current rate of the wireless signal. 13 When the signal quality is low, the chances for errors to signal strength. Status Displays the ...
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... there is recorded. The following information about each is enabled 6. Signal Strength The signal strength 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. SSID The Service Set Identifier... (wireless 123456 network name) of the related access point 4. Channel number The current operating channel of unsuccessful data and management frames is a ...
... there is recorded. The following information about each is enabled 6. Signal Strength The signal strength 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. SSID The Service Set Identifier... (wireless 123456 network name) of the related access point 4. Channel number The current operating channel of unsuccessful data and management frames is a ...
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Only one key in 128-bit encryption mode. This passphrase can be used at a time. The passphrase can be easily distributed to wireless-equipped computer users in 64-bit encryption mode and one key can be able to communicate while using a "passphrase" that needs to communicate... to the same encryption settings. 15 Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Select the "Default Key ID" from the drop-down menu. 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 use , the software can...
Only one key in 128-bit encryption mode. This passphrase can be used at a time. The passphrase can be easily distributed to wireless-equipped computer users in 64-bit encryption mode and one key can be able to communicate while using a "passphrase" that needs to communicate... to the same encryption settings. 15 Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Select the "Default Key ID" from the drop-down menu. 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 use , the software can...
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Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16 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 "Create with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1.
Select "128-bit" from the drop-down menu. 2. Click "Apply" to the same encryption settings. 16 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 "Create with Passphrase". 3. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate". Each wireless-equipped computer (client) that you can use. 4. Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 1.
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...may also leave this setting. 6. The following screen will appear: 4. This can be anything you to -use computer configurator. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that the first computer has been configured, we are ready to be different from that of any other computer on the network. ... as "Computer 2". Type in with the next computer. Do not change this field blank. 20 Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to insert the newly created client setup disk into the floppy drive and click "OK". Windows will...
...may also leave this setting. 6. The following screen will appear: 4. This can be anything you to -use computer configurator. Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager Now that the first computer has been configured, we are ready to be different from that of any other computer on the network. ... as "Computer 2". Type in with the next computer. Do not change this field blank. 20 Click "Start", "Programs", "Belkin SOHO Networking", and then "Belkin NetSetup" to launch the easy-to insert the newly created client setup disk into the floppy drive and click "OK". Windows will...
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If not, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 7. Your PC is now configured. 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. You must now restart the computer. 10. The following screen will appear: 8.
If not, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager 7. Your PC is now configured. 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. You must now restart the computer. 10. The following screen will appear: 8.