User Manual
Page 2
... 8 Step 2: Plug the Card into an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop 9 Step 3: Install the Wireless Client Utility 10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 12 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 12 Navigating the User Interface 12 Setting Wireless Network Preferences 14 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 16 Monitoring...
... 8 Step 2: Plug the Card into an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop 9 Step 3: Install the Wireless Client Utility 10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 12 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 12 Navigating the User Interface 12 Setting Wireless Network Preferences 14 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 16 Monitoring...
User Manual
Page 4
... achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless router (or access point) and connected devices increases. If you have concerns about your wireless router (or access point) itself is not operating at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If difficulties persist even at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may decrease...
... achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless router (or access point) and connected devices increases. If you have concerns about your wireless router (or access point) itself is not operating at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If difficulties persist even at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may decrease...
User Manual
Page 6
... • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be appropriate for more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 4 The simplest solution to avoid this may not be interrupted by re-logging into...
... • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be appropriate for more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 4 The simplest solution to avoid this may not be interrupted by re-logging into...
User Manual
Page 13
... by double-clicking on a network from the Network List. 2 Note: In order to see your system tray (bottom right corner of the icon reflects the connection link: green for good, yellow for weak, red if it . 3.8 The Signal Indicator icon should appear green in your available 3 networks, you must be 5 followed... the settings to the "Belkin_Pre-N_" SSID network name. The network name may be near a working wireless router or access point. If using with the Belkin 4 Wireless Pre-N Router, connect to the network selected. The color of most screens).
... by double-clicking on a network from the Network List. 2 Note: In order to see your system tray (bottom right corner of the icon reflects the connection link: green for good, yellow for weak, red if it . 3.8 The Signal Indicator icon should appear green in your available 3 networks, you must be 5 followed... the settings to the "Belkin_Pre-N_" SSID network name. The network name may be near a working wireless router or access point. If using with the Belkin 4 Wireless Pre-N Router, connect to the network selected. The color of most screens).
User Manual
Page 14
...will appear. Navigating the User Interface Using the Compact View (a) (b) (c) (a) Signal icon The signal icon on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Client Utility". If the icon is not present, click on the left changes color according to current received signal strength: green indicates...signal. (b) Display Mode The Display Mode button alternates between the current Connection Information Screen and the received Signal Strength Chart. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to view and ...
...will appear. Navigating the User Interface Using the Compact View (a) (b) (c) (a) Signal icon The signal icon on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Client Utility". If the icon is not present, click on the left changes color according to current received signal strength: green indicates...signal. (b) Display Mode The Display Mode button alternates between the current Connection Information Screen and the received Signal Strength Chart. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to view and ...
User Manual
Page 15
double-click on a network to connect. (b) Show BSSID Select this check box if you wish to see the MAC address of the access point or router. (c) Allow Roaming Select this check ... this button. (i) Help Click this button to link to the help files for assistance using this Utility or any of the features. 13 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility section Using the Expanded View (a) (d) (e) 1 2 (b) (c) 3 (f, g) 4 (h) 5 6 (i) (a) Network List List all available networks...
double-click on a network to connect. (b) Show BSSID Select this check box if you wish to see the MAC address of the access point or router. (c) Allow Roaming Select this check ... this button. (i) Help Click this button to link to the help files for assistance using this Utility or any of the features. 13 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility section Using the Expanded View (a) (d) (e) 1 2 (b) (c) 3 (f, g) 4 (h) 5 6 (i) (a) Network List List all available networks...
User Manual
Page 16
...(s) or access point(s) will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected. (c) Connect to Ad-Hoc Network When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available computer in the area that is configured to any available wireless router or access point... in ad-hoc mode. Ad-hoc networks will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected. 14 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility...
...(s) or access point(s) will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected. (c) Connect to Ad-Hoc Network When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available computer in the area that is configured to any available wireless router or access point... in ad-hoc mode. Ad-hoc networks will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected. 14 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility...
User Manual
Page 17
...features of the network you are within 5 close range. (g) Security Settings Box 6 The Security Settings box includes choices for configuring a secure connection. These settings enable you to select a power level. This window also allows you keep the default "Auto" settings, because they provide ... Advanced button opens the "Advanced Profile Settings" window. section Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 (d) Start Ad-Hoc Network When this option is configured to 2 be used in ad-hoc mode to connect to choose the transmit rate between the Card and Router. 15 Higher ...
...features of the network you are within 5 close range. (g) Security Settings Box 6 The Security Settings box includes choices for configuring a secure connection. These settings enable you to select a power level. This window also allows you keep the default "Auto" settings, because they provide ... Advanced button opens the "Advanced Profile Settings" window. section Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 (d) Start Ad-Hoc Network When this option is configured to 2 be used in ad-hoc mode to connect to choose the transmit rate between the Card and Router. 15 Higher ...
User Manual
Page 22
... will be configured with the same security settings. If you can enter your wireless network will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you are using a wireless client to create a key. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. A hexadecimal (hex) key is now set. Click "Apply Changes" to...
... will be configured with the same security settings. If you can enter your wireless network will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you are using a wireless client to create a key. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. A hexadecimal (hex) key is now set. Click "Apply Changes" to...
User Manual
Page 23
... be configured with the same security settings. Encryption in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to turn on your client will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex key, your wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the hex key manually, or you... the wireless router or access point. 21 Click "Apply Changes" to be locked out of numbers and letters from the drop-down menu. 2 2. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1.
... be configured with the same security settings. Encryption in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to turn on your client will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex key, your wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the hex key manually, or you... the wireless router or access point. 21 Click "Apply Changes" to be locked out of numbers and letters from the drop-down menu. 2 2. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1.
User Manual
Page 26
..." icon to a Wireless Router or Access Point that Requires a 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEP Key 1. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Notebook or Wireless Desktop Network Card to Use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router or... access point set your Wireless Notebook and Wireless Desktop Network Cards to use WPA or WEP. Connecting your Card. 2. Under "...
..." icon to a Wireless Router or Access Point that Requires a 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEP Key 1. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Notebook or Wireless Desktop Network Card to Use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router or... access point set your Wireless Notebook and Wireless Desktop Network Cards to use WPA or WEP. Connecting your Card. 2. Under "...
User Manual
Page 28
... Client Utility" by doing the following screen. Under Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > Network Connections". 2. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection", and select "Properties". 3. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setting Up WPA in Windows XP to Connect your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that is Using WPA In order to configure...
... Client Utility" by doing the following screen. Under Windows XP, click "Start > Control Panel > Network Connections". 2. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection", and select "Properties". 3. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setting Up WPA in Windows XP to Connect your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that is Using WPA In order to configure...
User Manual
Page 29
... authentication server such as radius server. This network key needs to match the key you assign to the router you are using this computer to connect to apply settings. 27 Please consult your wireless router or access point. 8. section Using the...
... authentication server such as radius server. This network key needs to match the key you assign to the router you are using this computer to connect to apply settings. 27 Please consult your wireless router or access point. 8. section Using the...
User Manual
Page 30
Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection (a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (e) (j) (f) (g) (l) (h) (n) (k) (p) (m) (r) (o) (q) (s) (a) Current Profile This is the current profile you are using. (b) Connection Quality Depending on the distance or noise in your area, the quality you ... Name This is the current network SSID to which you are connected. (e) Network Type Will display either "Infrastructure" if connected to a router or an access point, or "Ad-Hoc" when connected to another computer. (f) Profile This column shows if the network...
Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection (a) (b) (c) (d) (i) (e) (j) (f) (g) (l) (h) (n) (k) (p) (m) (r) (o) (q) (s) (a) Current Profile This is the current profile you are using. (b) Connection Quality Depending on the distance or noise in your area, the quality you ... Name This is the current network SSID to which you are connected. (e) Network Type Will display either "Infrastructure" if connected to a router or an access point, or "Ad-Hoc" when connected to another computer. (f) Profile This column shows if the network...
User Manual
Page 32
...the icon in the Network List window. Open your Belkin Wireless Router's lights have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you are wireless networks you can 't connect to the Internet wirelessly If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Card, the tray icon should be either on...; Reboot the Modem. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The Power light should be on. • The Connected light should be red, yellow, or green): 3. Available networks are using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router manufacturer's user guide. ...
...the icon in the Network List window. Open your Belkin Wireless Router's lights have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you are wireless networks you can 't connect to the Internet wirelessly If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Card, the tray icon should be either on...; Reboot the Modem. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The Power light should be on. • The Connected light should be red, yellow, or green): 3. Available networks are using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router manufacturer's user guide. ...
User Manual
Page 33
...the spelling on the correct network name in the "Network List" to connect to the network. 6 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support. The name of your router manufacturer's user manual. Click on... each computer must be "WLAN". 2 If you're not using a Belkin 802.11b Wireless Router, the default name should turn green, indicating a successful connection to the network. For more information about setting up the "Network List" window. The SSID is not...
...the spelling on the correct network name in the "Network List" to connect to the network. 6 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support. The name of your router manufacturer's user manual. Click on... each computer must be "WLAN". 2 If you're not using a Belkin 802.11b Wireless Router, the default name should turn green, indicating a successful connection to the network. For more information about setting up the "Network List" window. The SSID is not...
User Manual
Page 34
...the Wireless Client Utility Setup screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up the "Network List" window. Link LED is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. Power LED does not come ON; Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Client Utility If the CD-ROM does not... start the installation. Verify that the Card is not connected or installed properly. Next, double-click on each computer must be exactly the same in to start the Wireless Client Utility automatically, it ...
...the Wireless Client Utility Setup screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up the "Network List" window. Link LED is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. Power LED does not come ON; Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Client Utility If the CD-ROM does not... start the installation. Verify that the Card is not connected or installed properly. Next, double-click on each computer must be exactly the same in to start the Wireless Client Utility automatically, it ...
User Manual
Page 35
...Optimal Performance" of your Wireless Networking Hardware for 6 the Card to connect to see the section titled "Placement of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Signal strength is poor Wireless technology is 5 case-... is solid but cannot connect to 200 feet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 2 Link LED is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance...
...Optimal Performance" of your Wireless Networking Hardware for 6 the Card to connect to see the section titled "Placement of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Signal strength is poor Wireless technology is 5 case-... is solid but cannot connect to 200 feet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 2 Link LED is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance...
User Manual
Page 36
...access point. Other factors that can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; note that connection speed may choose from using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility over the Windows Wireless Network Utility. 34 The default channel the router is shipped with different... connection rates until you move further from the wireless router or access point. Troubleshooting when the distance between 100 ...
...access point. Other factors that can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; note that connection speed may choose from using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility over the Windows Wireless Network Utility. 34 The default channel the router is shipped with different... connection rates until you move further from the wireless router or access point. Troubleshooting when the distance between 100 ...
User Manual
Page 37
This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility to configure the Wireless Card. You are now using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. 3 To use the Belkin Wireless Client Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on "...Windows to close the window. The Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. You need to disable the ...
This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility to configure the Wireless Card. You are now using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. 3 To use the Belkin Wireless Client Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on "...Windows to close the window. The Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. You need to disable the ...