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... Belkin Wireless PDA Network Card 5 Installing and Setting Up the Card 6 Software and Driver Installation 7-8 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 9 Inserting the Card into the CompactFlash Type II Slot of your PDA 10 Using the Card 11 Opening the Wireless Configuration Utility Screen 12 Profile 13 Mode 14 Infrastructure 14 Ad-Hoc 15 SSID 16 SSID in Infrastructure Mode 16 SSID in Ad-Hoc Mode 17 Transmit Rate 18 Power Save Enabled 19 Ad-Hoc Channel 20 Encryption 21-23 Link...
... Belkin Wireless PDA Network Card 5 Installing and Setting Up the Card 6 Software and Driver Installation 7-8 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 9 Inserting the Card into the CompactFlash Type II Slot of your PDA 10 Using the Card 11 Opening the Wireless Configuration Utility Screen 12 Profile 13 Mode 14 Infrastructure 14 Ad-Hoc 15 SSID 16 SSID in Infrastructure Mode 16 SSID in Ad-Hoc Mode 17 Transmit Rate 18 Power Save Enabled 19 Ad-Hoc Channel 20 Encryption 21-23 Link...
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... in strip antenna • LED link indicator • Support for purchasing the Belkin Wireless PDA Network Card (the Card). This high-speed Card provides you share files and printers on the network-without the hassle and inconvenience of up and use. wireless networking Introduction Thank you for most popular PDAs with a CompactFlash Type II expansion slot running Windows CE 3.0 or higher 2 or 128-bit Wireless Encryption (WEP) • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for...
... in strip antenna • LED link indicator • Support for purchasing the Belkin Wireless PDA Network Card (the Card). This high-speed Card provides you share files and printers on the network-without the hassle and inconvenience of up and use. wireless networking Introduction Thank you for most popular PDAs with a CompactFlash Type II expansion slot running Windows CE 3.0 or higher 2 or 128-bit Wireless Encryption (WEP) • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for...
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Install the software FIRST. After installing the software, insert the Card into the CompactFlash slot of your PDA first, it will not work until you insert the Card into the CompactFlash Type II slot of your PDA. 3. wireless networking Installing and Setting Up the Card There are three basic steps to setting up your Card for operation on your portable device. 1. If you install the software. 2. Configure the Card for operation with your network. 6
Install the software FIRST. After installing the software, insert the Card into the CompactFlash slot of your PDA first, it will not work until you insert the Card into the CompactFlash Type II slot of your PDA. 3. wireless networking Installing and Setting Up the Card There are three basic steps to setting up your Card for operation on your portable device. 1. If you install the software. 2. Configure the Card for operation with your network. 6
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.... The setup program will automatically appear on the icon called "Files". The screen below will not work until you install the software. Within 15 seconds, the Belkin Wireless PDA Network Adapter Product wizard will guide you insert the Card into your PDA is already connected to the PC and is able to synchronize with synchronization software installed. If it will appear. Before installing the driver, make sure that...
.... The setup program will automatically appear on the icon called "Files". The screen below will not work until you install the software. Within 15 seconds, the Belkin Wireless PDA Network Adapter Product wizard will guide you insert the Card into your PDA is already connected to the PC and is able to synchronize with synchronization software installed. If it will appear. Before installing the driver, make sure that...
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... complete the installation. 9. The InstallShield Wizard will appear. Uninstalling the Software and Drivers To uninstall the software and the drivers, simply connect your PDA to your PDA to see if any additional steps are necessary to continue. 8. After the application download is complete, click "Finish". Check your PC and run the setup program. The setup program will use the default application to...
... complete the installation. 9. The InstallShield Wizard will appear. Uninstalling the Software and Drivers To uninstall the software and the drivers, simply connect your PDA to your PDA to see if any additional steps are necessary to continue. 8. After the application download is complete, click "Finish". Check your PC and run the setup program. The setup program will use the default application to...
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... settings to access your portable device. If you have installed the software, the Wireless Configuration Utility screen (see below) will appear automatically on a handheld PC 11 wireless networking Using the Card After inserting the Card for the first time, if you need to make these changes. If you are using the Card in a wireless network with an access point or wireless router, then the factory settings of the Card should already be set correctly to enable access to a wireless network that is NOT using encryption...
... settings to access your portable device. If you have installed the software, the Wireless Configuration Utility screen (see below) will appear automatically on a handheld PC 11 wireless networking Using the Card After inserting the Card for the first time, if you need to make these changes. If you are using the Card in a wireless network with an access point or wireless router, then the factory settings of the Card should already be set correctly to enable access to a wireless network that is NOT using encryption...
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.... 3. Using the keyboard, type a new name such as a selection. 2. Any changes you to save configurations for different wireless networks. Using Profiles allows you make to the wireless settings will appear. (see below) Profile displayed on a Pocket PC Note: If you store settings for each location and name them for each location. Click in use your Card at your workplace as well as your home, your wireless network settings...
.... 3. Using the keyboard, type a new name such as a selection. 2. Any changes you to save configurations for different wireless networks. Using Profiles allows you make to the wireless settings will appear. (see below) Profile displayed on a Pocket PC Note: If you store settings for each location and name them for each location. Click in use your Card at your workplace as well as your home, your wireless network settings...
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... another wireless device. If using encryption, the encryption settings on each device must be set to "Mode". 2. Next to "Ad-Hoc Channel" press the up or down -facing arrowhead next to the same SSID and Channel. wireless networking Ad-Hoc Use Ad-Hoc mode if you wish to save the changes. 15 Click inside the "SSID" box. 4. For Ad-Hoc communication, all wireless devices must also match. To Configure Ad-Hoc Mode: 1.
... another wireless device. If using encryption, the encryption settings on each device must be set to "Mode". 2. Next to "Ad-Hoc Channel" press the up or down -facing arrowhead next to the same SSID and Channel. wireless networking Ad-Hoc Use Ad-Hoc mode if you wish to save the changes. 15 Click inside the "SSID" box. 4. For Ad-Hoc communication, all wireless devices must also match. To Configure Ad-Hoc Mode: 1.
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... available wireless network access points or wireless routers in Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure mode, the SSID or wireless network name is programmed with the strongest radio signal strength. Entering "ANY" in the SSID field will connect to the wireless network named "WLAN". 16 The easiest method is "WLAN", then type WLAN into the SSID field to directly connect to the one with the SSID. For instance, if you want to connect to use an SSID of "ANY". SSID in...
... available wireless network access points or wireless routers in Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure mode, the SSID or wireless network name is programmed with the strongest radio signal strength. Entering "ANY" in the SSID field will connect to the wireless network named "WLAN". 16 The easiest method is "WLAN", then type WLAN into the SSID field to directly connect to the one with the SSID. For instance, if you want to connect to use an SSID of "ANY". SSID in...
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... noise or other similar radio signals enter the air, or the wireless device is far enough away from the access point so the signal is operating. There are no errors. Click the down-facing arrowhead next to reach its intended destination. Data errors result in which it is weak, the wireless data can be transferred at that you set the Transmit Rate at...
... noise or other similar radio signals enter the air, or the wireless device is far enough away from the access point so the signal is operating. There are no errors. Click the down-facing arrowhead next to reach its intended destination. Data errors result in which it is weak, the wireless data can be transferred at that you set the Transmit Rate at...
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Place a checkmark next to save the change. 19 This will cause a short delay while the Card "wakes up". Click "Apply" to "Power Save Enabled". 2. Power Save mode will not slow down your connection speed. To enable Power Save mode: 1. wireless networking Power Save Enabled Power Save mode is not transmitting or receiving data. To conserve battery life, you can select to "sleep" (ultralow power mode) when it is only available when using Infrastructure mode. When enabled, Power Save mode will let the Card go to enable the Power Save mode.
Place a checkmark next to save the change. 19 This will cause a short delay while the Card "wakes up". Click "Apply" to "Power Save Enabled". 2. Power Save mode will not slow down your connection speed. To enable Power Save mode: 1. wireless networking Power Save Enabled Power Save mode is not transmitting or receiving data. To conserve battery life, you can select to "sleep" (ultralow power mode) when it is only available when using Infrastructure mode. When enabled, Power Save mode will let the Card go to enable the Power Save mode.
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... device's encryption key. The encryption rate (64- To set for SSID = "WLAN" and Ad-Hoc Channel = "11". or 128-bit) must be identical for each device must be set to -device) network. This is a peer-to-peer (device-to the same SSID. Click "Apply" to establish this type of network. Select "Ad-Hoc" mode. 2. See "Encryption" below. There are two devices on the same wireless network, and the SSID is "WLAN" and the channel...
... device's encryption key. The encryption rate (64- To set for SSID = "WLAN" and Ad-Hoc Channel = "11". or 128-bit) must be identical for each device must be set to -device) network. This is a peer-to-peer (device-to the same SSID. Click "Apply" to establish this type of network. Select "Ad-Hoc" mode. 2. See "Encryption" below. There are two devices on the same wireless network, and the SSID is "WLAN" and the channel...
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... the Internet, downloading files, and sending and retrieving e-mails are two different levels of two-digit numbers (called "keys" to understand. Encryption uses what are most affected by entering a passphrase (password) or can be transmitted. 64-bit encryption will reduce data rates nearly 30-40 percent where 128-bit encryption will be entered manually into the device. For a wireless device to connect to the wireless network, the same encryption key must...
... the Internet, downloading files, and sending and retrieving e-mails are two different levels of two-digit numbers (called "keys" to understand. Encryption uses what are most affected by entering a passphrase (password) or can be transmitted. 64-bit encryption will reduce data rates nearly 30-40 percent where 128-bit encryption will be entered manually into the device. For a wireless device to connect to the wireless network, the same encryption key must...
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Click the "Encryption" tab. (see below) Encryption displayed on a Pocket PC Encryption displayed on a handheld PC 2. Click "Apply" to use into the "Passphrase" box. For instance, "Passphrase". 5. Type the network passphrase you need to use from the drop-down menu. 3. Select "Create Keys with Passphrase". 4. wireless networking To create an encryption key using a passphrase: 1. Select the rate of Encryption you need to save the passphrase. 22
Click the "Encryption" tab. (see below) Encryption displayed on a Pocket PC Encryption displayed on a handheld PC 2. Click "Apply" to use into the "Passphrase" box. For instance, "Passphrase". 5. Type the network passphrase you need to use from the drop-down menu. 3. Select "Create Keys with Passphrase". 4. wireless networking To create an encryption key using a passphrase: 1. Select the rate of Encryption you need to save the passphrase. 22
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Throughput (bytes/sec) d Shows the current throughput statistics for transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx). wireless networking a State Shows the MAC address of the wireless signal. e Link Quality Graphically details the quality of the access point or wireless router that your Card is currently associated with. b Current Channel Displays the current channel of the wireless signal. 25 f Signal Strength Graphically details the strength of the wireless network. c Current Tx Rate Shows the current connection speed in Mbps.
Throughput (bytes/sec) d Shows the current throughput statistics for transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx). wireless networking a State Shows the MAC address of the wireless signal. e Link Quality Graphically details the quality of the access point or wireless router that your Card is currently associated with. b Current Channel Displays the current channel of the wireless signal. 25 f Signal Strength Graphically details the strength of the wireless network. c Current Tx Rate Shows the current connection speed in Mbps.
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If you need specific TCP/IP information, you should contact your network. From the Settings window, select the "Connections" tab. 26 To access the TCP/IP setup (Pocket PC): 1. wireless networking Configuring TCP/IP Settings Using a Pocket PC TCP/IP settings are sometimes required to access your network administrator. In many cases, the factory settings of the Card will be properly set to access certain networks. Click "Start". 2. Click "Settings". 3.
If you need specific TCP/IP information, you should contact your network. From the Settings window, select the "Connections" tab. 26 To access the TCP/IP setup (Pocket PC): 1. wireless networking Configuring TCP/IP Settings Using a Pocket PC TCP/IP settings are sometimes required to access your network administrator. In many cases, the factory settings of the Card will be properly set to access certain networks. Click "Start". 2. Click "Settings". 3.
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To enter a specific IP address: 1. If you will be displayed. The "IP address" page will have to save any changes and finish. wireless networking 6. Select "Use specific IP address". 28 Depending on your network settings, you are using your Card with a network that assigns IP addresses automatically using a DHCP server, then select "Use server-assigned IP address". After making any changes, click "OK" at the top of the screen to enter the proper information into the IP address settings. This is the factory default setting.
To enter a specific IP address: 1. If you will be displayed. The "IP address" page will have to save any changes and finish. wireless networking 6. Select "Use specific IP address". 28 Depending on your network settings, you are using your Card with a network that assigns IP addresses automatically using a DHCP server, then select "Use server-assigned IP address". After making any changes, click "OK" at the top of the screen to enter the proper information into the IP address settings. This is the factory default setting.
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... you need specific TCP/IP information, you should contact your network. The TCP/IP screen will be properly set to access certain networks. In many cases, the factory settings of the Card will appear. 30 From the Control Panel, double-click on the "Network" icon. 3. From the "Start" menu, select "Settings" and bring up the "Control Panel". 2. Select "Belkin Wireless PDA Network Card". 4. To access the TCP/IP setup (handheld PC): 1. wireless networking Configuring...
... you need specific TCP/IP information, you should contact your network. The TCP/IP screen will be properly set to access certain networks. In many cases, the factory settings of the Card will appear. 30 From the Control Panel, double-click on the "Network" icon. 3. From the "Start" menu, select "Settings" and bring up the "Control Panel". 2. Select "Belkin Wireless PDA Network Card". 4. To access the TCP/IP setup (handheld PC): 1. wireless networking Configuring...
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... it . 3. To enter a specific IP address: 1. Type in as well. If you are using your Card with a network that assigns IP addresses automatically using a DHCP server, then select "Use server-assigned IP address". If you also require WINS addresses, type these in the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. This information can be provided to save any changes and finish. wireless networking Depending on your network settings, you will have it . 5. This is the factory default setting. Select "Use specific IP address". 2.
... it . 3. To enter a specific IP address: 1. Type in as well. If you are using your Card with a network that assigns IP addresses automatically using a DHCP server, then select "Use server-assigned IP address". If you also require WINS addresses, type these in the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. This information can be provided to save any changes and finish. wireless networking Depending on your network settings, you will have it . 5. This is the factory default setting. Select "Use specific IP address". 2.
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... can radiate radio frequency energy. wireless networking FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D6060 to which this declaration relates, complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...
... can radiate radio frequency energy. wireless networking FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D6060 to which this declaration relates, complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...