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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 operates on the phone to the furthest channel from your phone supports channel...
... 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 operates on the phone to the furthest channel from your phone supports channel...
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...; Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is important. The simplest solution to avoid this is to change your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of this may be appropriate for your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from neighboring cordless...
...; Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is important. The simplest solution to avoid this is to change your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of this may be appropriate for your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to a channel as far away from neighboring cordless...
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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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... to a USB 8 1.1 host port will vary depending 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. Introduction section • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period. •...
... to a USB 8 1.1 host port will vary depending 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. Introduction section • Temporary LANs for a peak activity period. •...
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Next double-click on the folder named "Files". Click "Continue Anyway". 9 Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will 4 automatically appear. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. If it does not 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 see a message similar to the one below. section Installing and setting up the USB...
Next double-click on the folder named "Files". Click "Continue Anyway". 9 Click "Next" to continue. 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will 4 automatically appear. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. If it does not 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 see a message similar to the one below. section Installing and setting up the USB...
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...the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will appear on this one . Depending on your computer. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will detect that new hardware has been installed. section ... and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your desktop. Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will see a message 6 similar to this icon...
...the software automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 3.2 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will appear on this one . Depending on your computer. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will detect that new hardware has been installed. section ... and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your desktop. Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will see a message 6 similar to this icon...
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section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you 1 can easily accomplish this in the menu, or you 2 can go to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in one of two ways.
section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers If you need to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you 1 can easily accomplish this in the menu, or you 2 can go to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you through the removal process. 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in one of two ways.
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... example below . The diagram below also shows there is a connection between your USB adapter through the utility. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on your desktop, you can control your computer, the Wireless Router (... will be presented with the screen below shows that there is the same for the Internet connection. 14 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be displayed. The following... see your system tray. The first tab you will open the Wireless Monitor window.
... example below . The diagram below also shows there is a connection between your USB adapter through the utility. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on your desktop, you can control your computer, the Wireless Router (... will be presented with the screen below shows that there is the same for the Internet connection. 14 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be displayed. The following... see your system tray. The first tab you will open the Wireless Monitor window.
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... without the proper network key. (b) Band This column shows you which tell you the name of the wireless network that this is available. 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 certain things about the network. A ...signal strength, the further away from the network you are small icons which band the network is 802.11g based network. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your physical location.
... without the proper network key. (b) Band This column shows you which tell you the name of the wireless network that this is available. 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 certain things about the network. A ...signal strength, the further away from the network you are small icons which band the network is 802.11g based network. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your physical location.
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... easy identification. Profile Tab: Creating a Profile Using Profiles allows you to remember the particular settings of a certain network. 17 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. You can quickly change from one profile to another profile without having to save configurations for each location and name them for available ...
... easy identification. Profile Tab: Creating a Profile Using Profiles allows you to remember the particular settings of a certain network. 17 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. You can quickly change from one profile to another profile without having to save configurations for each location and name them for available ...
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... called "Profile Tab" on the network you will display a list of all of the network you are connected to connect. 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 make a profile for .... 22 Click on the "AP List" tab (a). This will be prompted to the name of the networks in your area. (a) (b) 3. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to . If the network is using encryption security, you want to connect to a wireless network 1. This...
... called "Profile Tab" on the network you will display a list of all of the network you are connected to connect. 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 make a profile for .... 22 Click on the "AP List" tab (a). This will be prompted to the name of the networks in your area. (a) (b) 3. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to . If the network is using encryption security, you want to connect to a wireless network 1. This...
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... service (WZC). In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 Windows XP Users If you are available in Windows XP 7 1. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be used to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in the...
... service (WZC). In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 Windows XP Users If you are available in Windows XP 7 1. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be used to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in the...
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Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. 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. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2.
Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. 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. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2.
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... please consult your encryption key in your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". Important: Enter your operating system. 25 Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to be used on all of the clients that you set up . ... you are using this computer to connect to the wireless router that you set up . 6. Select "TKIP" or "AES" under 8 "Network Authentication". Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. For home or small business users select "WPA-PSK" under "Data Encryption". Type in the...
... please consult your encryption key in your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". Important: Enter your operating system. 25 Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to be used on all of the clients that you set up . ... you are using this computer to connect to the wireless router that you set up . 6. Select "TKIP" or "AES" under 8 "Network Authentication". Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. For home or small business users select "WPA-PSK" under "Data Encryption". Type in the...
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.... however, any of USB Adapter you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that opens will vary depending on your router manufacturers user manual for the default name. 30 If you have; Look at the bottom right-hand corner of "Available Networks". The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If your...
.... however, any of USB Adapter you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that opens will vary depending on your router manufacturers user manual for the default name. 30 If you have; Look at the bottom right-hand corner of "Available Networks". The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If your...
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...my system tray? Step 2 Click on the network status icon 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 the system tray and select View...Wireless Networks. To use ? Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure the wireless adapter. 34 You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure my wireless network. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility. Once the box is managing your adapter. Troubleshooting Why are...
...my system tray? Step 2 Click on the network status icon 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 the system tray and select View...Wireless Networks. To use ? Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure the wireless adapter. 34 You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure my wireless network. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility. Once the box is managing your adapter. Troubleshooting Why are...