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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup 2 Features 6 Applications and ...USB Network Adapter 9 Step 1: Install the Software 9 Step 2: Connect your USB Adapter to your PC . . . 10 Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 11 4 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 13 5 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 26 7 Troubleshooting 30 8 Information 37
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup 2 Features 6 Applications and ...USB Network Adapter 9 Step 1: Install the Software 9 Step 2: Connect your USB Adapter to your PC . . . 10 Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 11 4 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 13 5 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 26 7 Troubleshooting 30 8 Information 37
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... that 5 can inhibit Wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators 6 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 7 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based UV tinted windows 8 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that may emit radio "noise", such as possible. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance...
... that 5 can inhibit Wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators 6 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 7 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based UV tinted windows 8 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that may emit radio "noise", such as possible. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance...
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... commercial websites which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by re-logging into the secure web site. To change your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of the available channels, in the Control Panel. 4 Choose the "quietest" channel for portable computers. A second alternative is important...
... commercial websites which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by re-logging into the secure web site. To change your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of the available channels, in the Control Panel. 4 Choose the "quietest" channel for portable computers. A second alternative is important...
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..., home, or any other setup • USB 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience in virtually any desktop or notebook computer • WPA security (Windows XP only), 64-bit WEP or 128-bit Encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both infrastructure and ad-hoc (peer-to...
..., home, or any other setup • USB 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience in virtually any desktop or notebook computer • WPA security (Windows XP only), 64-bit WEP or 128-bit Encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both infrastructure and ad-hoc (peer-to...
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... Range: Up to a USB 2.0 host port on your networking environment System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with the 6 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak...
... Range: Up to a USB 2.0 host port on your networking environment System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with the 6 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak...
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...NOT mean there is a problem. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will start the software 7 installation program. 8 1.4 The installer will 4 automatically appear. Next ...double-click on the folder named "Files". Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a message similar to start . Click "Continue Anyway". 9 section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 1...
...NOT mean there is a problem. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will start the software 7 installation program. 8 1.4 The installer will 4 automatically appear. Next ...double-click on the folder named "Files". Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a message similar to start . Click "Continue Anyway". 9 section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 1...
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...Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your Adapter, Windows will be asked to restart your computer. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will appear on your desktop. Click "Finish".... 3.4 When the installation is a problem. Depending on your 3 version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here will appear. 4 Select the...
...Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your Adapter, Windows will be asked to restart your computer. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will appear on your desktop. Click "Finish".... 3.4 When the installation is a problem. Depending on your 3 version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here will appear. 4 Select the...
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section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you 2 can easily accomplish this in the menu, or you 1 can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in one of two ways. The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13
section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you 2 can easily accomplish this in the menu, or you 1 can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in one of two ways. The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13
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..., you can see is no connection between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an "X" will open the Wireless Monitor window. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on the icon in your current connection status on the screen. The first tab .... This is a connection between the computer and the Wireless Router (or Access Point) by displaying 1's and 0's between the two. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will also be present in the system tray will be...
..., you can see is no connection between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an "X" will open the Wireless Monitor window. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on the icon in your current connection status on the screen. The first tab .... This is a connection between the computer and the Wireless Router (or Access Point) by displaying 1's and 0's between the two. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will also be present in the system tray will be...
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the wireless network. A blue circle around the network icon (e) indicates that this ... of all available networks in your physical location. On the left side of the wireless network that this is 802.11g based network. In the window, you will be presented with a list showing you the available networks. (a) (b) (c) (e) (d) (f) (g) (a) Network Name This column shows you are small icons which band the network is...
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the wireless network. A blue circle around the network icon (e) indicates that this ... of all available networks in your physical location. On the left side of the wireless network that this is 802.11g based network. In the window, you will be presented with a list showing you the available networks. (a) (b) (c) (e) (d) (f) (g) (a) Network Name This column shows you are small icons which band the network is...
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...networks. You can quickly change from one profile to another profile without having to a network that appear in the AP list. 5 1. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the AP list by clicking on it one time, then click the ... you use your Adapter at your place of work and also at :" you are two ways to connect to remember the particular settings of the window. Double click a network name that network will be prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings. 8 How to - The list will be ...
...networks. You can quickly change from one profile to another profile without having to a network that appear in the AP list. 5 1. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the AP list by clicking on it one time, then click the ... you use your Adapter at your place of work and also at :" you are two ways to connect to remember the particular settings of the window. Double click a network name that network will be prompted to create a profile with the encryption settings. 8 How to - The list will be ...
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Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. 2. This will be prompted to a wireless network 1. Double-click on the network you selected. A blue circle (b) ... 17 for that network in order to the network. This means you will display a list of all of the networks in your area. (a) (b) 3. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to make a profile for information. 22
Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. 2. This will be prompted to a wireless network 1. Double-click on the network you selected. A blue circle (b) ... 17 for that network in order to the network. This means you will display a list of all of the networks in your area. (a) (b) 3. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to make a profile for information. 22
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... or Adapter. We suggest that you use the WZC, follow the steps below to use the Belkin Wireless 3 Network Monitor Utility. In the menu, select "Disable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 23 In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. Right-click on the system tray icon. 4. If you choose to disable the...
... or Adapter. We suggest that you use the WZC, follow the steps below to use the Belkin Wireless 3 Network Monitor Utility. In the menu, select "Disable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 23 In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. Right-click on the system tray icon. 4. If you choose to disable the...
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Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you to configure my wireless network settings" check box is checked. 3. Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2.
Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you to configure my wireless network settings" check box is checked. 3. Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2.
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Note: Select WPA if you must be from Microsoft Windows Update to the wireless router that you set up. 7. Click "OK" to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your operating system. 25 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. ...key must download the WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be used on all of the clients that you set up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to be found at the Microsoft website by searching for further information. 5. ...
Note: Select WPA if you must be from Microsoft Windows Update to the wireless router that you set up. 7. Click "OK" to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your operating system. 25 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. ...key must download the WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be used on all of the clients that you set up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to be found at the Microsoft website by searching for further information. 5. ...
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... modem's user manual. • Try rebooting the Router. • Try rebooting the modem. Troubleshooting I can connect to. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If you're using a non-Belkin Wireless router, please consult your Wireless Router. If this (the icon may be red, or blue): 3. Look at the bottom...
... modem's user manual. • Try rebooting the Router. • Try rebooting the modem. Troubleshooting I can connect to. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If you're using a non-Belkin Wireless router, please consult your Wireless Router. If this (the icon may be red, or blue): 3. Look at the bottom...
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...managing your adapter. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure my wireless network. Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure the wireless adapter. 34 Troubleshooting... Why are there two wireless utilities in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Which one do I use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the Advanced button in my system tray? We ...
...managing your adapter. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure my wireless network. Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure the wireless adapter. 34 Troubleshooting... Why are there two wireless utilities in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Which one do I use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the Advanced button in my system tray? We ...