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High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card Connect your laptop computer to a FASTER wireless network User Manual F5D7011
High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card Connect your laptop computer to a FASTER wireless network User Manual F5D7011
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... and Setting Up the Card 8 Step 1: Install the Software 8 Step 2: Plug the Card in an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop 9 Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 12 Setting Wireless Network Preferences 13 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 16 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection 28 Monitoring Data...
... and Setting Up the Card 8 Step 1: Install the Software 8 Step 2: Plug the Card in an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop 9 Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 12 Setting Wireless Network Preferences 13 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 16 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection 28 Monitoring Data...
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...• Easy Expansion - The easy installation and setup will have you for Optimal Performance". 4 Advantages of a wireless network • Mobility - you no longer need a dedicated "computer room"- 5 you can spare the expense and hassle ... - section Introduction Thank you networking wirelessly in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G 1 Notebook Network Card (the Card). choose from anywhere in minutes. you expand your wireless range 6 • Easy installation - Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup ...
...• Easy Expansion - The easy installation and setup will have you for Optimal Performance". 4 Advantages of a wireless network • Mobility - you no longer need a dedicated "computer room"- 5 you can spare the expense and hassle ... - section Introduction Thank you networking wirelessly in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G 1 Notebook Network Card (the Card). choose from anywhere in minutes. you expand your wireless range 6 • Easy installation - Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup ...
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... the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2 Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that is as close to the center of the home as possible to the center of your...
... the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2 Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that is as close to the center of the home as possible to the center of your...
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... use 7 • Internal antenna • LED power and network link indicators 8 9 10 *When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device may achieve an actual throughput of 125 Mbps. section Overview Product Features 1 The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate... virtually any notebook computer 5 • WPA, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources 6 • Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to or greater than 34.1 Mbps, which is compatible with other factors. 5 ...
... use 7 • Internal antenna • LED power and network link indicators 8 9 10 *When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device may achieve an actual throughput of 125 Mbps. section Overview Product Features 1 The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate... virtually any notebook computer 5 • WPA, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources 6 • Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to or greater than 34.1 Mbps, which is compatible with other factors. 5 ...
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section Overview 1 (a) (b) 2 3 (c) 4 5 6 (a) Power LED Lights up when the Card receives power 7 (b) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network 8 Slowly flashes when not linked to a wireless network (c) Card Connector 9 Part of the Card that fits into your computer's CardBus slot 10 System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot • Windows...
section Overview 1 (a) (b) 2 3 (c) 4 5 6 (a) Power LED Lights up when the Card receives power 7 (b) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network 8 Slowly flashes when not linked to a wireless network (c) Card Connector 9 Part of the Card that fits into your computer's CardBus slot 10 System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot • Windows...
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Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 3.2 You might see a screen similar to bring up the Card Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 3.1 Depending on -screen instructions. 3.3 If you are using, you might also see the "Found New Hardware Wizard" screen. Double-... on the version of most screens) will be asked to finish the installation process. 3.4 When the installation is a problem. Installing and Setting up the Wireless Network" screen. 10
Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 3.2 You might see a screen similar to bring up the Card Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 3.1 Depending on -screen instructions. 3.3 If you are using, you might also see the "Found New Hardware Wizard" screen. Double-... on the version of most screens) will be asked to finish the installation process. 3.4 When the installation is a problem. Installing and Setting up the Wireless Network" screen. 10
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section Installing and Setting up the Card 1 3.5 Select the network you want to connect to under "Available networks" and click "Connect". 2 3 4 5 6 3.6 The Signal Indicator icon in your system tray should now turn green (yellow if the signal 7 is weak.) 8 Installation is now complete! 9 10 11
section Installing and Setting up the Card 1 3.5 Select the network you want to connect to under "Available networks" and click "Connect". 2 3 4 5 6 3.6 The Signal Indicator icon in your system tray should now turn green (yellow if the signal 7 is weak.) 8 Installation is now complete! 9 10 11
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The following screen will allow you to view and configure the wireless settings of your card. 12 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to enable the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility. This utility will appear: Next, click on the "Advanced" button to bring up the "Wireless Network" screen.
The following screen will allow you to view and configure the wireless settings of your card. 12 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to enable the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility. This utility will appear: Next, click on the "Advanced" button to bring up the "Wireless Network" screen.
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... may want to the "Preferred Networks" (c) list. Your computer is the network you have previously configured. You may rank the networks by selecting the network 13 To connect to a network, select a network name in the Available Networks list box and click the "Configure" (i) button Click "OK" (m) in the box, click on your Card will turn the radio off...
... may want to the "Preferred Networks" (c) list. Your computer is the network you have previously configured. You may rank the networks by selecting the network 13 To connect to a network, select a network name in the Available Networks list box and click the "Configure" (i) button Click "OK" (m) in the box, click on your Card will turn the radio off...
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... When the "Advanced" (l) button is unavailable, the Card will attempt to connect to the next available network on the list. (e, f) Add, Remove You may "Add" (e) and "Remove" (f) networks from the Preferred Networks list by using these buttons. (g) System Tray Icon ...network, select a network from the Preferred Networks (c) then click on the list will appear. (a) (b) (i) (c) (j) (d) (e) (k) (f) (h) (g) (l) 14 If a preferred network is checked, the screen on the next page will be preferred over networks listed lower on the "Move Up" and "Move Down" (k) buttons. Using the Belkin...
... When the "Advanced" (l) button is unavailable, the Card will attempt to connect to the next available network on the list. (e, f) Add, Remove You may "Add" (e) and "Remove" (f) networks from the Preferred Networks list by using these buttons. (g) System Tray Icon ...network, select a network from the Preferred Networks (c) then click on the list will appear. (a) (b) (i) (c) (j) (d) (e) (k) (f) (h) (g) (l) 14 If a preferred network is checked, the screen on the next page will be preferred over networks listed lower on the "Move Up" and "Move Down" (k) buttons. Using the Belkin...
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... the list of available networks when this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available computer in the area that's also configured to be used in Ad-Hoc mode. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 1 2 3 4 Any Available Network (access point preferred) ...5 When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available wireless router or access point in the area...
... the list of available networks when this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available computer in the area that's also configured to be used in Ad-Hoc mode. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 1 2 3 4 Any Available Network (access point preferred) ...5 When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available wireless router or access point in the area...
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...D4 E7 = 128-bit key Write down the hex WEP key from A-F and 0-9. A hex (hexadecimal) key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your Card's configuration screen. 17 For 64-bit WEP, you need to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. 3 Most of the new wireless equipment in the ... either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it manually into the hex WEP key table in the hex key. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 128-Bit Encryption 1 As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was ...
...D4 E7 = 128-bit key Write down the hex WEP key from A-F and 0-9. A hex (hexadecimal) key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your Card's configuration screen. 17 For 64-bit WEP, you need to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. 3 Most of the new wireless equipment in the ... either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it manually into the hex WEP key table in the hex key. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 128-Bit Encryption 1 As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was ...
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... legacy WEP security standard. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. (See your network. 2 Network key= MyPassword 3 Wireless G USB Network Adapterz 4 Network key= Network key= 5 MyPassword MyPassword Wireless G Router Wireless G Notebook Network Card 6 7 Network key= WRONG Password 8 Wireless G Desktop Network Card The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different...
... legacy WEP security standard. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. (See your network. 2 Network key= MyPassword 3 Wireless G USB Network Adapterz 4 Network key= Network key= 5 MyPassword MyPassword Wireless G Router Wireless G Notebook Network Card 6 7 Network key= WRONG Password 8 Wireless G Desktop Network Card The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different...
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...match these settings. 22 You must be letters, numbers, or symbols. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility WPA-PSK (no server)". 2. Enter your wireless network. 3. This same key must now set all of the clients (network cards) that you want to finish. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select... "WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-...
...match these settings. 22 You must be letters, numbers, or symbols. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility WPA-PSK (no server)". 2. Enter your wireless network. 3. This same key must now set all of the clients (network cards) that you want to finish. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select... "WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-...
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... to match these settings. 23 IMPORTANT: You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Enter the radius key into the "Radius Server" fields. 4 3. The key interval is typically used in packets). 6 7 8 9 10 5. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility WPA (with Radius Server)". 3 2. Enter the IP address of the...
... to match these settings. 23 IMPORTANT: You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Enter the radius key into the "Radius Server" fields. 4 3. The key interval is typically used in packets). 6 7 8 9 10 5. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility WPA (with Radius Server)". 3 2. Enter the IP address of the...
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..., you to view and configure more options of your Card. 2. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Notebook and Wireless G Desktop Network Cards to Use Security At this box needs to be checked. 24 Under the "Wireless Network" tab, select a network name from the "Available networks" list and click "Configure". 3. Double-click the Signal Indicator...
..., you to view and configure more options of your Card. 2. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Notebook and Wireless G Desktop Network Cards to Use Security At this box needs to be checked. 24 Under the "Wireless Network" tab, select a network name from the "Available networks" list and click "Configure". 3. Double-click the Signal Indicator...
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... the SPROM and computing the checksum. Memory Tests This tests verifies that are available for your Connection Click on your Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card. The test fails if an erroneous value is different than the checksum stored in the SPROM. The device driver uses... these registers to the memory and reading back the results. If the test fails, the network adapter may not work properly. The...
... the SPROM and computing the checksum. Memory Tests This tests verifies that are available for your Connection Click on your Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card. The test fails if an erroneous value is different than the checksum stored in the SPROM. The device driver uses... these registers to the memory and reading back the results. If the test fails, the network adapter may not work properly. The...
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...connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™) This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two... active wireless connections. You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under "Network Adapters" in the Device Manager. 40 You need...
...connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™) This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two... active wireless connections. You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under "Network Adapters" in the Device Manager. 40 You need...
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...Wireless G Notebook Network Card belkin.com Belkin Tech Support US: 877.736.5771 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 Belkin, Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Corporation 501 ...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. Express Business Park • Shipton Way Rushden • NN10 6GL • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44...
...Wireless G Notebook Network Card belkin.com Belkin Tech Support US: 877.736.5771 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 Belkin, Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Corporation 501 ...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. Express Business Park • Shipton Way Rushden • NN10 6GL • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44...