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... Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 54g Wireless Notebook Network Card Share your broadband Internet connection and files User Manual F5D7010 Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933...
... Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 54g Wireless Notebook Network Card Share your broadband Internet connection and files User Manual F5D7010 Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933...
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... Advantages 3 Product Specifications 4 System Requirements 4 Package Contents 4 Knowing your Card 5 Installing and Setting Up the Card 6 Software and Driver Installation 6 Connecting to be sure that you are getting the most out of this great new technology and gain the freedom you can take advantage of your Wireless Network 12 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 12 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 13 The Wireless Networks Tab 16 Encryption 19 The Link Status Tab...
... Advantages 3 Product Specifications 4 System Requirements 4 Package Contents 4 Knowing your Card 5 Installing and Setting Up the Card 6 Software and Driver Installation 6 Connecting to be sure that you are getting the most out of this great new technology and gain the freedom you can take advantage of your Wireless Network 12 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 12 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Configuration Utility 13 The Wireless Networks Tab 16 Encryption 19 The Link Status Tab...
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... installation and use • Internal antenna • LED power and network link indicators OVERVIEW Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables. • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hot spot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products. • Compatibility with 802.11b products...
... installation and use • Internal antenna • LED power and network link indicators OVERVIEW Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables. • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hot spot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products. • Compatibility with 802.11b products...
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... with one available PCMCIA slot • Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP Package Contents • Belkin 54g Wireless Notebook Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual KNOWING YOUR CARD (a) (b) (d) (c) (a) Power LED When the Card receives power, this light will be solid. When not linked to a wireless network, the light will be on. (b) Link LED When the Card has a link to a wireless network, the light will slowly flash. (c) Card Connector This is the side of the...
... with one available PCMCIA slot • Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP Package Contents • Belkin 54g Wireless Notebook Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual KNOWING YOUR CARD (a) (b) (d) (c) (a) Power LED When the Card receives power, this light will be solid. When not linked to a wireless network, the light will be on. (b) Link LED When the Card has a link to a wireless network, the light will slowly flash. (c) Card Connector This is the side of the...
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... card into your mouse over the "Install" button then select "Click here" to manage the Card, check "Use the Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Utility". In the menu window, drag your laptop. 3. Software and Driver Installation 1. Next double-click on how to continue. 5. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 4. If you install the software, it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive. 2. If it will not work. 2. Instructions...
... card into your mouse over the "Install" button then select "Click here" to manage the Card, check "Use the Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Utility". In the menu window, drag your laptop. 3. Software and Driver Installation 1. Next double-click on how to continue. 5. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 4. If you install the software, it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive. 2. If it will not work. 2. Instructions...
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... is complete, click "Finish". The power light on the top will turn on which version of Windows you will appear. Insert the Card, label side UP, into your Card. Select a folder where you use the default folder "C:\Program Files\Belkin\Belkin 54Mbps Wireless Utility\". Click "Next" to install the Wireless LAN notebook adapter hardware. 7. It is recommended that new hardware has been installed. During the install process, you are now ready to...
... is complete, click "Finish". The power light on the top will turn on which version of Windows you will appear. Insert the Card, label side UP, into your Card. Select a folder where you use the default folder "C:\Program Files\Belkin\Belkin 54Mbps Wireless Utility\". Click "Next" to install the Wireless LAN notebook adapter hardware. 7. It is recommended that new hardware has been installed. During the install process, you are now ready to...
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... indicates the status of your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens) will also appear in your connection. 11. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 12. If you are using Windows 98 or Me, you may see a window similar to the Belkin WLAN Monitor. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will be asked to a wireless network Note: The Wireless LAN Utility icon...
... indicates the status of your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens) will also appear in your connection. 11. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD 12. If you are using Windows 98 or Me, you may see a window similar to the Belkin WLAN Monitor. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will be asked to a wireless network Note: The Wireless LAN Utility icon...
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... of two ways. The Utility can be managed by the Card. Once installed, the Wireless LAN Utility will walk you through the removal process. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD Connecting to your Wireless Network If you already have a wireless router or an access point in the system tray will open the Utility and how to use it in the menu, or you can go directly to the "Advanced Configuration" window. 12 13
... of two ways. The Utility can be managed by the Card. Once installed, the Wireless LAN Utility will walk you through the removal process. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD Connecting to your Wireless Network If you already have a wireless router or an access point in the system tray will open the Utility and how to use it in the menu, or you can go directly to the "Advanced Configuration" window. 12 13
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..." to disable it and use the Belkin Wireless Network Utility instead. 14 15 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Utility will display the following window. The "Advanced" button will be enabled by default. Click on the "Connect" button to connect to connect with has WEP encryption enabled, the "Network key" text box will allow you want to that network to configure my wireless network settings" option will be active. Select an available listed network and click on the check box to...
..." to disable it and use the Belkin Wireless Network Utility instead. 14 15 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Utility will display the following window. The "Advanced" button will be enabled by default. Click on the "Connect" button to connect to connect with has WEP encryption enabled, the "Network key" text box will allow you want to that network to configure my wireless network settings" option will be active. Select an available listed network and click on the check box to...
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... Networks" (c) list. Wait up to one minute for available wireless networks to connect to toggle your Card will turn the radio off and the system tray wireless network icon will appear at the top of the icon for that network specifies that the wireless icon appears on your mobile computer. The network name and icon will be made. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Wireless Networks Tab (a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (j) (k) (e) (l) (f) (g) (h) (a) Enable Radio Use...
... Networks" (c) list. Wait up to one minute for available wireless networks to connect to toggle your Card will turn the radio off and the system tray wireless network icon will appear at the top of the icon for that network specifies that the wireless icon appears on your mobile computer. The network name and icon will be made. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Wireless Networks Tab (a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (j) (k) (e) (l) (f) (g) (h) (a) Enable Radio Use...
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... "Network key" box. Click "OK". USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Encryption To configure a profile for me automatically" box. 4. Any Available Network: When this option is selected, the Card will be preferred networks over ad-hoc networks. Clear the "The key is provided for a listed network that requires a WEP key: 1. Select the "Data encryption (WEP enabled)" box. 3. After opening the Utility, select the network from the list of networks you type the network key. 5. Note...
... "Network key" box. Click "OK". USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Encryption To configure a profile for me automatically" box. 4. Any Available Network: When this option is selected, the Card will be preferred networks over ad-hoc networks. Clear the "The key is provided for a listed network that requires a WEP key: 1. Select the "Data encryption (WEP enabled)" box. 3. After opening the Utility, select the network from the list of networks you type the network key. 5. Note...
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... the wireless network name. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY The Link Status Tab (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (a) SSID The SSID is used to connect two or more computers together without the use of an access point or wireless router. (h) Radio State Shows whether the IP address of the your wireless client. This field shows the current SSID with has WEP encryption enabled or disabled. (d) Speed Displays the data rate of radio interference in . The Card will automatically look for any wireless network...
... the wireless network name. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY The Link Status Tab (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (a) SSID The SSID is used to connect two or more computers together without the use of an access point or wireless router. (h) Radio State Shows whether the IP address of the your wireless client. This field shows the current SSID with has WEP encryption enabled or disabled. (d) Speed Displays the data rate of radio interference in . The Card will automatically look for any wireless network...
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... will display a list of all available access points in your area. This screen is displayed: (b) (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (a) SSID The Service Set Identifier (wireless network name) of the access point. (b) Channel Number The current operating channel of the access point. (c) Signal Strength The signal strength of data packets lost is a problem or interference in your area. The following information about each is mostly for diagnostics. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY The Statistics Tab...
... will display a list of all available access points in your area. This screen is displayed: (b) (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (a) SSID The Service Set Identifier (wireless network name) of the access point. (b) Channel Number The current operating channel of the access point. (c) Signal Strength The signal strength of data packets lost is a problem or interference in your area. The following information about each is mostly for diagnostics. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY The Statistics Tab...
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USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Diagnostics Page This Page allows you to perform network functions such as sending and receive information. The device driver uses these registers to perform several diagnostic tests that are available for your Belkin Wireless Network adapter. If the test fails, the network adapter may not work properly. SPROM Format Version This test verifies the content of the SPROM by reading a portion of the network controller registers...
USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Diagnostics Page This Page allows you to perform network functions such as sending and receive information. The device driver uses these registers to perform several diagnostic tests that are available for your Belkin Wireless Network adapter. If the test fails, the network adapter may not work properly. SPROM Format Version This test verifies the content of the SPROM by reading a portion of the network controller registers...
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... settings are correct and that there is enabled on all computers on the network. In Control Panel, double-click the "Network and Dialup Connections" icon. If the check box is not present, click "Install". If the check box is cleared, select it. Close the "Local Area Connection Status" box. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Memory Tests This tests verifies that the network controller internal memory is read back. The test fails...
... settings are correct and that there is enabled on all computers on the network. In Control Panel, double-click the "Network and Dialup Connections" icon. If the check box is not present, click "Install". If the check box is cleared, select it. Close the "Local Area Connection Status" box. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY Memory Tests This tests verifies that the network controller internal memory is read back. The test fails...
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... "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" and click "OK". In the "LAN or High-Speed Internet" area, right-click "Wireless Network Connection" and click "Properties". In the "This connection uses the following error message: "Medium cable disconnected". Close the "Wireless Network Connection Properties" box. Close the "Network Connections" window. Therefore, keep computers with the network. Note: For Windows 2000 only. To disable the radio on your Card, right-click on the Belkin Wireless Utility...
... "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" and click "OK". In the "LAN or High-Speed Internet" area, right-click "Wireless Network Connection" and click "Properties". In the "This connection uses the following error message: "Medium cable disconnected". Close the "Wireless Network Connection Properties" box. Close the "Network Connections" window. Therefore, keep computers with the network. Note: For Windows 2000 only. To disable the radio on your Card, right-click on the Belkin Wireless Utility...
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...Connect the equipment to be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, it may void the users authority to radio or television reception, which this device is minimized. If not installed and used...FCC requires the user to an outlet on your Belkin product. Electromagnetic Interference • EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)- Power Line Harmonics • EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) - Power Line Flicker • EN 60950 (IEC60950) - Products with the ...
...Connect the equipment to be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, it may void the users authority to radio or television reception, which this device is minimized. If not installed and used...FCC requires the user to an outlet on your Belkin product. Electromagnetic Interference • EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)- Power Line Harmonics • EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) - Power Line Flicker • EN 60950 (IEC60950) - Products with the ...
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... PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN, OR USED WITH, BELKIN PRODUCTS. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations ...charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from state to make any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. or if any modification, extension, or addition to this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is...
... PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN, OR USED WITH, BELKIN PRODUCTS. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations ...charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from state to make any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. or if any modification, extension, or addition to this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is...