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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 objects such as possible. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your wireless...
... 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 objects such as possible. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your wireless...
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... • Most on-line banking websites • Many commercial websites which causes it does not go to sleep; To change your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of the available channels, in the Control Panel. 4
... • Most on-line banking websites • Many commercial websites which causes it does not go to sleep; To change your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of the available channels, in the Control Panel. 4
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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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...), this device 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...
...), this device 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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Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a message similar to start . This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Next double-click on the folder named "Files". section Installing... appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 6 1.3 In the menu window, drag 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. Click "Continue Anyway". 9
Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a message similar to start . This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Next double-click on the folder named "Files". section Installing... appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 6 1.3 In the menu window, drag 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. Click "Continue Anyway". 9
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... (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will be asked to restart your computer. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will see a window similar to this one . Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is... a problem. Select "Restart". Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will appear on this ...
... (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will be asked to restart your computer. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will see a window similar to this one . Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is... a problem. Select "Restart". Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will appear on this ...
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The Belkin Wizard will walk you 1 can go to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need 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 the menu, or you 2 can easily accomplish this in one of two ways.
The Belkin Wizard will walk you 1 can go to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need 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 the menu, or you 2 can easily accomplish this in one of two ways.
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...a connection If there is on your desktop, you will see your current connection status on the icon in your system tray. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is no connection between the two. The diagram below . The following small icon will be ...there is the same for the Internet connection. 14 Double-clicking on the screen. From this tab you will open the Wireless Monitor window. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you can control your USB adapter through the ...
...a connection If there is on your desktop, you will see your current connection status on the icon in your system tray. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is no connection between the two. The diagram below . The following small icon will be ...there is the same for the Internet connection. 14 Double-clicking on the screen. From this tab you will open the Wireless Monitor window. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you can control your USB adapter through the ...
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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the network name are small icons which band the network is operating .... (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the wireless network that you the name of the wireless network. "G" indicates that this 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 . 16 A small padlock (f) next to this network...
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the network name are small icons which band the network is operating .... (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the wireless network that you the name of the wireless network. "G" indicates that this 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 . 16 A small padlock (f) next to this network...
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...is in the AP list. You can quickly change from one time, the detailed information about that network will be available 2 here. 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 ..."Connect" button on the bottom of the window. Highlight the network name by clicking on , status of network it one profile to another profile without having to remember the particular settings of a ...
...is in the AP list. You can quickly change from one time, the detailed information about that network will be available 2 here. 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 ..."Connect" button on the bottom of the window. Highlight the network name by clicking on , status of network it one profile to another profile without having to remember the particular settings of a ...
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... your area. (a) (b) 3. See the section of this manual called "Profile Tab" on the "AP List" tab (a). This means you selected. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to the network. If the network is using encryption security, you want to connect to. Open... the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. 2. A blue circle (b) should appear around the network icon next to connect. This will be...
... your area. (a) (b) 3. See the section of this manual called "Profile Tab" on the "AP List" tab (a). This means you selected. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to the network. If the network is using encryption security, you want to connect to. Open... the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. 2. A blue circle (b) should appear around the network icon next to connect. This will be...
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...can be enabled. In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be used to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon. ...2. If you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to 5 use the WZC, 4 directions for operation of the WZC are using Windows XP, please read this section. 2 Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to control your Card or Adapter...
...can be enabled. In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be used to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon. ...2. If you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to 5 use the WZC, 4 directions for operation of the WZC are using Windows XP, please read this section. 2 Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to control your Card or Adapter...
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Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 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 the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 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.
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...: Select WPA if you must be letters, numbers, or symbols. Type in your operating system. 25 This can be from Microsoft Windows Update to be found at the Microsoft website by searching for further information. 5. This can be used on all of the clients ...set up. 7. This setting will have not already, you are using this computer to connect to apply settings. Setting up . 6. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. Important: Enter your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". Select "TKIP" or "AES" under...
...: Select WPA if you must be letters, numbers, or symbols. Type in your operating system. 25 This can be from Microsoft Windows Update to be found at the Microsoft website by searching for further information. 5. This can be used on all of the clients ...set up. 7. This setting will have not already, you are using this computer to connect to apply settings. Setting up . 6. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. Important: Enter your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". Select "TKIP" or "AES" under...
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... in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of USB Adapter you 're using a non-Belkin Wireless router, please consult your Wireless Router. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should be on. •...
... in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of USB Adapter you 're using a non-Belkin Wireless router, please consult your Wireless Router. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should be on. •...
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...my wireless network. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility to close the Window. Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to know which utility is unchecked click ...OK to configure the wireless adapter. 34 You are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. Once the box is managing your adapter. Step 2 Click on the network status ...
...my wireless network. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility to close the Window. Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to know which utility is unchecked click ...OK to configure the wireless adapter. 34 You are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. Once the box is managing your adapter. Step 2 Click on the network status ...