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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 can inhibit Wireless communication can include: 5 • 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 the home...
... that can inhibit Wireless communication can include: 5 • 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 the home...
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... password, and are connections that can be appropriate for your computer's power management settings so it to "go to access your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of this may not be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site.
... password, and are connections that can be appropriate for your computer's power management settings so it to "go to access your power management setting under Windows, see page 16 of this may not be interrupted by re-logging into the secure web site.
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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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... be connected to 200'* System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 2000 or XP *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment Package Contents • High-Speed Mode Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD...
... be connected to 200'* System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 2000 or XP *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment Package Contents • High-Speed Mode Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD...
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... does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 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.
... does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 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.
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... the Monitor 7 Utility, double-click on your desktop. Select the option "Install the software 4 automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 6 3.2 When the installation is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will detect that new hardware has been installed. section Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Configure Wireless USB Adapter...
... the Monitor 7 Utility, double-click on your desktop. Select the option "Install the software 4 automatically (Recommended)" and click "Next". 5 6 3.2 When the installation is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will detect that new hardware has been installed. section Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 3 Configure Wireless USB Adapter...
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section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 1 If you need to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you 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 the menu, or you 2 can easily accomplish this in one of two ways.
section Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 1 If you need to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you 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 the menu, or you 2 can easily accomplish this in one of two ways.
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...there is no connection between the two. The diagram below . Double-clicking on the icon in your USB adapter through the utility. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is the "Status" tab. The following small icon will also be presented with the screen below also... the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an "X" will be displayed. The first tab you will see is on the screen. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be present in the system tray will open the...
...there is no connection between the two. The diagram below . Double-clicking on the icon in your USB adapter through the utility. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is the "Status" tab. The following small icon will also be presented with the screen below also... the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an "X" will be displayed. The first tab you will see is on the screen. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be present in the system tray will open the...
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....11b based network. (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the network name are small icons which band the network 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 which tell you are... in your physical location. The lower the signal strength, the further away from the network you certain things about the network. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the wireless network that is operating on. It is...
....11b based network. (c) Signal This column indicates the signal strength of the network name are small icons which band the network 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 which tell you are... in your physical location. The lower the signal strength, the further away from the network you certain things about the network. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of the wireless network that is operating on. It is...
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...AP) list information Pressing the "Refresh" (g) button will make the USB adapter scan the "air" for available wireless networks. 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, the detailed... you store settings for each location. Highlight the network name by clicking on the bottom of work and also at your place of the window. Profiles let you to - Double click a network name that wireless network. This will see what channel the network is operating on, status...
...AP) list information Pressing the "Refresh" (g) button will make the USB adapter scan the "air" for available wireless networks. 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, the detailed... you store settings for each location. Highlight the network name by clicking on the bottom of work and also at your place of the window. Profiles let you to - Double click a network name that wireless network. This will see what channel the network is operating on, status...
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A blue circle (b) should appear around the network icon next to a wireless Network 1. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to the name of the network you selected. If the network is using encryption security, you ... networks in your system tray. 2. Double-click on the "AP List" tab (a). This will need to make a profile for information. 22 Open the Wireless Monitor windows by double-clicking the icon in order to the network. Click on the network you are connected to connect.
A blue circle (b) should appear around the network icon next to a wireless Network 1. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to the name of the network you selected. If the network is using encryption security, you ... networks in your system tray. 2. Double-click on the "AP List" tab (a). This will need to make a profile for information. 22 Open the Wireless Monitor windows by double-clicking the icon in order to the network. Click on the network you are connected to connect.
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... to 5 use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in the Windows XP help file. If you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be used to control your Card or Adapter. The WZC can... be enabled. If you are available in Windows XP 7 1. In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon . 2. Double-click on the system tray icon. 4. ...
... to 5 use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in the Windows XP help file. If you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be used to control your Card or Adapter. The WZC can... be enabled. If you are available in Windows XP 7 1. In the menu, select "Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)" 8 3. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon . 2. Double-click on the system tray icon. 4. ...
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... business users select "WPA-PSK" under "Network Authentication". 24 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. 4. 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...
... business users select "WPA-PSK" under "Network Authentication". 24 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. 4. 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...
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...have to be identical to enable WPA support. This same key must download the WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be from Microsoft Windows Update to the wireless router that you set up . 6. Type in your operating system. 25 Click "OK" to a 8 corporate network that... it and update your encryption key in the "Network key" box. Important: Enter your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to apply settings. This ...
...have to be identical to enable WPA support. This same key must download the WPA update from 8 to 63 characters and can be from Microsoft Windows Update to the wireless router that you set up . 6. Type in your operating system. 25 Click "OK" to a 8 corporate network that... it and update your encryption key in the "Network key" box. Important: Enter your network administrator for the term "WPA Wireless". section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to apply settings. This ...
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... Adapter, the tray icon should look like this is NOT the case, please contact Belkin technical support • Make sure your Router's power cord is the default name. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. Look at the bottom right-hand corner of the utilities should have the above characteristics...
... Adapter, the tray icon should look like this is NOT the case, please contact Belkin technical support • Make sure your Router's power cord is the default name. The exact window that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. Look at the bottom right-hand corner of the utilities should have the above characteristics...
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... is unchecked click OK to configure the wireless adapter. 34 Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to name a few. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to configure my wireless network.... We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility to close the 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...
... is unchecked click OK to configure the wireless adapter. 34 Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to name a few. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to configure my wireless network.... We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility to close the 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...