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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup 2 2 Product Overview 5 Product Features 5 Applications and Advantages 5 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 6 Package Contents 6 3 Knowing your Wireless B USB Network Adapter 7 4 Installing the Adapter 9 5 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 23 7 Troubleshooting 31 8 Information 38
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup 2 2 Product Overview 5 Product Features 5 Applications and Advantages 5 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 6 Package Contents 6 3 Knowing your Wireless B USB Network Adapter 7 4 Installing the Adapter 9 5 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 23 7 Troubleshooting 31 8 Information 38
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... entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from a wide range of your Wireless 5 Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless B 1 USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). choose from one high-speed Internet connection with all the connected computers in minutes. 4 Please be sure to read carefully through this...
... entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from a wide range of your Wireless 5 Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless B 1 USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). choose from one high-speed Internet connection with all the connected computers in minutes. 4 Please be sure to read carefully through this...
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...Wireless Router's or AP's networking antennas are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless... not prohibit your wireless network from your ... the distance between your wireless networking devices. If you...Wireless Router or AP on an upper floor. • Try not to place the Wireless...Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that is between five and ten feet from the Router. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Place your Wireless...). If your Wireless Router is not...
...Wireless Router's or AP's networking antennas are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless... not prohibit your wireless network from your ... the distance between your wireless networking devices. If you...Wireless Router or AP on an upper floor. • Try not to place the Wireless...Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that is between five and ten feet from the Router. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Place your Wireless...). If your Wireless Router is not...
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..., 5.5, 2, or 1Mbps rates (auto-rollback) • Easy installation and use 7 • LED Link indicator Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with the IEEE 802.11b standard 3 • USB interface • 64- section Product Overview 1 Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to install. • Frequently changing environments...
..., 5.5, 2, or 1Mbps rates (auto-rollback) • Easy installation and use 7 • LED Link indicator Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with the IEEE 802.11b standard 3 • USB interface • 64- section Product Overview 1 Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to install. • Frequently changing environments...
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USB Cable • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 6 Product Overview Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 1.1 Power Consumption: Tx: 330mA, Rx: 230mA Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating Temperature: 32-131° F (0-55° C) Storage Temperature: -13-158° F (-25-70° C) System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop or laptop with one available USB slot • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless B USB Network Adapter • Desktop Stand with 5 ft.
USB Cable • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 6 Product Overview Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 1.1 Power Consumption: Tx: 330mA, Rx: 230mA Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating Temperature: 32-131° F (0-55° C) Storage Temperature: -13-158° F (-25-70° C) System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop or laptop with one available USB slot • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless B USB Network Adapter • Desktop Stand with 5 ft.
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section Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter (a) (b) (c) (a) Power Link LED (Amber) Solid: Adapter receives power Off: Adapter turned off 1 2 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 (b) Link LED (Green) Blinking Slowly: Not linked to a wireless network Blinking Rapidly: Transferring data across a wireless network (c) Desktop Stand Allows you to position your adapter for optimal wireless performance (use is optional) (d) USB Cable Connects to an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computers 7
section Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter (a) (b) (c) (a) Power Link LED (Amber) Solid: Adapter receives power Off: Adapter turned off 1 2 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 (b) Link LED (Green) Blinking Slowly: Not linked to a wireless network Blinking Rapidly: Transferring data across a wireless network (c) Desktop Stand Allows you to position your adapter for optimal wireless performance (use is optional) (d) USB Cable Connects to an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computers 7
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... the software installation program. 8 Step 1: Software and Driver Installation 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will not work until you plug your Adapter into your Adapter in three easy steps. 1. If it will automatically appear. If you install the software. 2. Let Windows finish installing the...
... the software installation program. 8 Step 1: Software and Driver Installation 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will not work until you plug your Adapter into your Adapter in three easy steps. 1. If it will automatically appear. If you install the software. 2. Let Windows finish installing the...
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... to your networks • View and refresh the Adapter's network IP information Opening the Wireless Network Monitor Utility After you have installed the Adapter and the Utility, you to control your Wireless B USB Network Adapter. Here is a central point on your wireless network automatically. Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is a list of the things...
... to your networks • View and refresh the Adapter's network IP information Opening the Wireless Network Monitor Utility After you have installed the Adapter and the Utility, you to control your Wireless B USB Network Adapter. Here is a central point on your wireless network automatically. Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is a list of the things...
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...interface.) 26 For Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points, these security features can not acces the network because it uses a different network key that the one configured on how to activate WEP and make sure all your Wireless Network Most Wi-Fi...the webbased interface. (See your wireless router or access point. Network Key= MyPassword Wireless G Router Network Key= MyPassword Wireless B USB Network Adapter Network Key= MyPassword Wireless B Notebook Network Card Network Key= WRONG Password Wireless B Desktop Network Card Setting Up your Wireless Router or Access Point to first...
...interface.) 26 For Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points, these security features can not acces the network because it uses a different network key that the one configured on how to activate WEP and make sure all your Wireless Network Most Wi-Fi...the webbased interface. (See your wireless router or access point. Network Key= MyPassword Wireless G Router Network Key= MyPassword Wireless B USB Network Adapter Network Key= MyPassword Wireless B Notebook Network Card Network Key= WRONG Password Wireless B Desktop Network Card Setting Up your Wireless Router or Access Point to first...
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...(SSID) settings in to a network or you do not see if they match. Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are interfering with the CD drive. Verify that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB slot of your wireless network properties. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20... installation. Power LED does not come ON; Right click on the "My Computer" icon on the "My Computer" icon. Link LED is indicated contact Belkin Technical Support. Check the SSID settings to a wireless network or the Internet If your desktop. Click "Add" if you have been installed.
...(SSID) settings in to a network or you do not see if they match. Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are interfering with the CD drive. Verify that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB slot of your wireless network properties. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20... installation. Power LED does not come ON; Right click on the "My Computer" icon on the "My Computer" icon. Link LED is indicated contact Belkin Technical Support. Check the SSID settings to a wireless network or the Internet If your desktop. Click "Add" if you have been installed.
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.... Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk • The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components, Ltd. All rights reserved. Wireless B USB Network Adapter Belkin Tech Support US: 877.736.5771 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040...
.... Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk • The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components, Ltd. All rights reserved. Wireless B USB Network Adapter Belkin Tech Support US: 877.736.5771 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040...