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...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 Advantages 6 Product Specifications 7 System Requirements 7 2 Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter 8 3 Installing and Setting Up the 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...
...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 Advantages 6 Product Specifications 7 System Requirements 7 2 Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter 8 3 Installing and Setting Up the 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...
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... acceptance - Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - Introduction section Thank you for Optimal Performance" on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • Easy Expansion - The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional 2 network adapter, but without using cables. Please be...
... acceptance - Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes setup simple • Flexibility - Introduction section Thank you for Optimal Performance" on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • Easy Expansion - The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional 2 network adapter, but without using cables. Please be...
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... wireless connection and performance will not prohibit your wireless network devices. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Place your Wireless Router (or Access Point), the central connection point 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 your Wireless Router (or Access Point) networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are concerned that might be noticeable to a position between your Wireless Router or Access Point, connection speed...
... wireless connection and performance will not prohibit your wireless network devices. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Place your Wireless Router (or Access Point), the central connection point 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 your Wireless Router (or Access Point) networking antennas are parallel to each other, and are concerned that might be noticeable to a position between your Wireless Router or Access Point, connection speed...
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... wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers information). See your Wireless Router to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 and move your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to channel...
... wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers information). See your Wireless Router to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 and move your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to channel...
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... password, and are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may not be wireless networks nearby that can be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site. To change your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to sleep; Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to change your account Secure connections can conflict with more than one of your Wireless LAN Utility...
... password, and are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may not be wireless networks nearby that can be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site. To change your Wireless Router (or Access Point) and computers to sleep; Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to change your account Secure connections can conflict with more than one of your Wireless LAN Utility...
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....11b-compliant wireless devices. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, 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...
....11b-compliant wireless devices. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, 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...
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... network installation SOHO users need networks on a PC. Connection of this device must be 7 connected to a USB 2.0 host port on a short-term 2 basis; also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak time 1 Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions sites, which need . 4 Product Specifications 5 Host Interface: USB 2.0 This product is compatible with Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 7 Power Consumption: 500mA (max...
... network installation SOHO users need networks on a PC. Connection of this device must be 7 connected to a USB 2.0 host port on a short-term 2 basis; also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak time 1 Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions sites, which need . 4 Product Specifications 5 Host Interface: USB 2.0 This product is compatible with Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 7 Power Consumption: 500mA (max...
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... open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this one . Select "Restart". Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your computer. Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will be asked to restart your Adapter, Windows will see a window similar to this one . If you are using Windows...
... open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this one . Select "Restart". Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. section Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 2 3.1 After connecting your computer. Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will be asked to restart your Adapter, Windows will see a window similar to this one . If you are using Windows...
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... Adapter at your wireless network settings may be updated. Peer), what type of that wireless network. 4 How to connect to save configurations for easy identification. The list will see the MAC address of network it one time, the detailed information about that network will make the USB adapter scan the "air" for available wireless networks. Highlight the network name by clicking on it is (Access Point or Peer-to is using encryption, you will see what channel the network...
... Adapter at your wireless network settings may be updated. Peer), what type of that wireless network. 4 How to connect to save configurations for easy identification. The list will see the MAC address of network it one time, the detailed information about that network will make the USB adapter scan the "air" for available wireless networks. Highlight the network name by clicking on it is (Access Point or Peer-to is using encryption, you will see what channel the network...
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... section titled "Securing your wireless router or access point. If the network is encrypted, you leave this 3 on "Automatic" unless there is the same as your Wireless Network" on page 26 of network you to input security encryption settings for the network. The next screen allows you will need to change this setting. 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 7 Click "Next" to continue. 8 3. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of this...
... section titled "Securing your wireless router or access point. If the network is encrypted, you leave this 3 on "Automatic" unless there is the same as your Wireless Network" on page 26 of network you to input security encryption settings for the network. The next screen allows you will need to change this setting. 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 7 Click "Next" to continue. 8 3. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of this...
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This information should be provided by your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect". section 21 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Enter the key in the "Key Index" drop-down menu. To begin using your network administrator. 2 TIP: Most keys use Key Index 1. 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 8 (e) Click "Complete" to use in the "Key" box and select the key to save the profile.
This information should be provided by your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect". section 21 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Enter the key in the "Key Index" drop-down menu. To begin using your network administrator. 2 TIP: Most keys use Key Index 1. 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 8 (e) Click "Complete" to use in the "Key" box and select the key to save the profile.
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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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... be from Microsoft Windows Update to apply settings. This can be letters, numbers, or symbols. Click "OK" to enable WPA support. Important: Enter your operating system. 25 This same key must download the WPA update from 8 to the wireless router that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your encryption key in the "Network key" box. Locate the update called KB826942, download it and update your pre-shared key. Setting up . 6. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. This...
... be from Microsoft Windows Update to apply settings. This can be letters, numbers, or symbols. Click "OK" to enable WPA support. Important: Enter your operating system. 25 This same key must download the WPA update from 8 to the wireless router that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your encryption key in the "Network key" box. Locate the update called KB826942, download it and update your pre-shared key. Setting up . 6. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. This...
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... 128-bit Encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access 64-bit WEP Good Static keys 128-bit Better Static keys WPA Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based Added security on RC4 algorithm over 64-bit WEP (typically 40-bit keys) using a key length of 104 bits, plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data TKIP (temporal key integrity protocol) added so that keys are available. At the time of your wireless network and...
... 128-bit Encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access 64-bit WEP Good Static keys 128-bit Better Static keys WPA Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based Added security on RC4 algorithm over 64-bit WEP (typically 40-bit keys) using a key length of 104 bits, plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data TKIP (temporal key integrity protocol) added so that keys are available. At the time of your wireless network and...
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Click "Apply Changes" to applying changes in the wireless router or access point. A hex (hexadecimal) key is now set. Encryption in your wireless router or access point, you activate security on your wireless network will now need to enter 10 hex keys. Each of the wireless router or access point. 28 WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in the wireless router or access point is a mixture of numbers and letters from the drop-down menu. 2. Securing your WEP encryption mode, you can type in...
Click "Apply Changes" to applying changes in the wireless router or access point. A hex (hexadecimal) key is now set. Encryption in your wireless router or access point, you activate security on your wireless network will now need to enter 10 hex keys. Each of the wireless router or access point. 28 WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in the wireless router or access point is a mixture of numbers and letters from the drop-down menu. 2. Securing your WEP encryption mode, you can type in...
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... Wireless Network 1 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Click "Apply Changes" to turn on your WEP encryption mode, you can type in a passphrase in your wireless router or access point, you will now need to 3 create a key. Select "128-bit WEP" from 4 A-F and 0-9. Encryption in the wireless router or access point is a mixture of the computers on the security settings in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to enter 26 hex keys. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to finish. Securing...
... Wireless Network 1 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Click "Apply Changes" to turn on your WEP encryption mode, you can type in a passphrase in your wireless router or access point, you will now need to 3 create a key. Select "128-bit WEP" from 4 A-F and 0-9. Encryption in the wireless router or access point is a mixture of the computers on the security settings in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to enter 26 hex keys. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to finish. Securing...
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... 't connect to the Internet wirelessly If you have; If using a Belkin USB Adapter, the tray icon should be on, and not blinking. • The "WAN" light should look like this is NOT the case, please try the following items: 1. If your wireless utility software by clicking on the model of the screen. Open your Belkin Router's lights have a list of "Available Networks". The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If you 're using a non-Belkin Wireless router...
... 't connect to the Internet wirelessly If you have; If using a Belkin USB Adapter, the tray icon should be on, and not blinking. • The "WAN" light should look like this is NOT the case, please try the following items: 1. If your wireless utility software by clicking on the model of the screen. Open your Belkin Router's lights have a list of "Available Networks". The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. If you 're using a non-Belkin Wireless router...
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Using a computer that is connected to the Wireless Router (or Access Point) via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that "Broadcast SSID" is found on the "Channel and SSID" configuration page. Please see the suggestions listed in the section of this manual titled "Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide. 31 For detailed instructions on the correct network name in the AP list and then click "Connect". 4 2. Within a few seconds, the tray icon...
Using a computer that is connected to the Wireless Router (or Access Point) via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that "Broadcast SSID" is found on the "Channel and SSID" configuration page. Please see the suggestions listed in the section of this manual titled "Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide. 31 For detailed instructions on the correct network name in the AP list and then click "Connect". 4 2. Within a few seconds, the tray icon...
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... your Adapter is blinking slowly; Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is not connected or installed properly. Click the "AP List" if you do not see if they match. Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are still unable to the wireless router or access point.
... your Adapter is blinking slowly; Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is not connected or installed properly. Click the "AP List" if you do not see if they match. Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are still unable to the wireless router or access point.
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... information about setting up a SSID please reference your Wireless Networking Hardware for the Adapter to connect to ten from the wireless router or access point. As a result, the typical indoor range of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact please 8 contact Belkin Technical Support Data transfer is sometimes slow Wireless Technology is 6 case-sensitive and the spelling on page 2 of this manual. Other factors...
... information about setting up a SSID please reference your Wireless Networking Hardware for the Adapter to connect to ten from the wireless router or access point. As a result, the typical indoor range of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact please 8 contact Belkin Technical Support Data transfer is sometimes slow Wireless Technology is 6 case-sensitive and the spelling on page 2 of this manual. Other factors...