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Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card Enjoy superior wireless network performance and coverage User Manual ���� F5D8010
Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card Enjoy superior wireless network performance and coverage User Manual ���� F5D8010
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... Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting Up the Card 8 Step 1: Install the Software Drivers 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...
... Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting Up the Card 8 Step 1: Install the Software Drivers 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...
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... required - Belkin spares you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card (the Card). choose from anywhere in larger homes and offices. the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to 6 times previous 5 capacities. Belkin's new "Pre... data transfer results. 4 Using MIMO's revolutionary, smart-antenna technology, Belkin Pre-N products can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your Wireless Network Hardware for streaming multimedia content more reliably. section Introduction 1 Congratulations...
... required - Belkin spares you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card (the Card). choose from anywhere in larger homes and offices. the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to 6 times previous 5 capacities. Belkin's new "Pre... data transfer results. 4 Using MIMO's revolutionary, smart-antenna technology, Belkin Pre-N products can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your Wireless Network Hardware for streaming multimedia content more reliably. section Introduction 1 Congratulations...
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... if distance is the problem. if you . Typical indoor operating range for your "wireless clients," (i.e. Additionally, metal appliances, obstructions, and walls 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) antennas are parallel to each other, and are concerned that...
... if distance is the problem. if you . Typical indoor operating range for your "wireless clients," (i.e. Additionally, metal appliances, obstructions, and walls 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) antennas are parallel to each other, and are concerned that...
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section Overview 1 Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in virtually any notebook computer 6 • WPA, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Supports for both Infrastructure and Ad...as 802.11b Wi-Fi® products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation 4 • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Client Utility 5 • CardBus interface, for operation in order to -peer) networking modes • Easy installation and use • Internal antenna ...
section Overview 1 Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in virtually any notebook computer 6 • WPA, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Supports for both Infrastructure and Ad...as 802.11b Wi-Fi® products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation 4 • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Client Utility 5 • CardBus interface, for operation in order to -peer) networking modes • Easy installation and use • Internal antenna ...
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Overview section 1 (a) (b) 2 3 4 (c) 5 6 (a) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Card is active (b) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (c) Card Connector Part of the Card that fits into your computer's CardBus slot System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot • Windows® 2000 or XP Package Contents • Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 7
Overview section 1 (a) (b) 2 3 4 (c) 5 6 (a) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Card is active (b) Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network (c) Card Connector Part of the Card that fits into your computer's CardBus slot System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot • Windows® 2000 or XP Package Contents • Wireless Pre-N Notebook Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 7
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... 1 Install the Software Drivers IMPORTANT NOTE: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the "My Computer" icon and double-click on the icon named "setup.... "Files", then double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the installation CD has been placed in. Note: If the Wireless Client Utility Setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setup screen will automatically appear (may take 15-20 seconds to appear).
... 1 Install the Software Drivers IMPORTANT NOTE: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the "My Computer" icon and double-click on the icon named "setup.... "Files", then double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the installation CD has been placed in. Note: If the Wireless Client Utility Setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setup screen will automatically appear (may take 15-20 seconds to appear).
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...to accept the default location, or click "Browse" to select a different location before clicking "Next". 3.3 Click "Finish" to start the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. 3.4 A small Signal Indicator icon should appear in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens). Double-click on "...More" to open up the Wireless Client Utility. 3.5 The compact Wireless Client Utility screen will prompt you to choose an installation location. Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 3 Install the Wireless Client Utility 3.1 After the network card driver installation is complete, click "Next...
...to accept the default location, or click "Browse" to select a different location before clicking "Next". 3.3 Click "Finish" to start the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. 3.4 A small Signal Indicator icon should appear in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens). Double-click on "...More" to open up the Wireless Client Utility. 3.5 The compact Wireless Client Utility screen will prompt you to choose an installation location. Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 3 Install the Wireless Client Utility 3.1 After the network card driver installation is complete, click "Next...
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... and Setting Up the Card 1 3.6 Select a network to connect to by six numbers, which are specific to your router. 6 3.7 The Profile screen will appear to save the Profile and activate it. 3.8 The Signal Indicator icon should appear green in your available 3 networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point... X if the radio is now complete! 11 Click "Save & Activate" to save the settings to the "Belkin_Pre-N_" SSID network name. If using with the Belkin 4 Wireless Pre-N Router, connect to the network selected.
... and Setting Up the Card 1 3.6 Select a network to connect to by six numbers, which are specific to your router. 6 3.7 The Profile screen will appear to save the Profile and activate it. 3.8 The Signal Indicator icon should appear green in your available 3 networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point... X if the radio is now complete! 11 Click "Save & Activate" to save the settings to the "Belkin_Pre-N_" SSID network name. If using with the Belkin 4 Wireless Pre-N Router, connect to the network selected.
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Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to view and configure more options of your Card. 12 The Signal Strength Chart displays the signal strength of the Card for the last 60 seconds. (c) More The More button opens the expanded view that allows you...
Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to view and configure more options of your Card. 12 The Signal Strength Chart displays the signal strength of the Card for the last 60 seconds. (c) More The More button opens the expanded view that allows you...
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... access point(s) will be used in the area. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setting Wireless Network Preferences To create a new Wireless Network Profile, click on the "Create" button, which will open up the "Profile" window. (a) (j) (b) (d) (c) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (a) Profile Name Enter a profile name of available...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 be excluded from the list of your choice for...
... access point(s) will be used in the area. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility Setting Wireless Network Preferences To create a new Wireless Network Profile, click on the "Create" button, which will open up the "Profile" window. (a) (j) (b) (d) (c) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (a) Profile Name Enter a profile name of available...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 be excluded from the list of your choice for...
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... performance, lower settings draw less power from your Wi-Fi Network" section of this User Manual for information on setting up security for this Card. (h) Save & Activate Click "Save & Activate" to save the settings on this window. (i) Cancel Click "Cancel" to choose not ... compatibility with basic and enhanced data rates and network density. We recommended that is selected, the Card will create a new ad-hoc network for configuring a secure connection. section Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 (d) Start Ad-Hoc Network When this option is configured to 2 be used ...
... performance, lower settings draw less power from your Wi-Fi Network" section of this User Manual for information on setting up security for this Card. (h) Save & Activate Click "Save & Activate" to save the settings on this window. (i) Cancel Click "Cancel" to choose not ... compatibility with basic and enhanced data rates and network density. We recommended that is selected, the Card will create a new ad-hoc network for configuring a secure connection. section Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 (d) Start Ad-Hoc Network When this option is configured to 2 be used ...
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...Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit 2 encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of the new wireless... key from A-F and 0-9. All Belkin wireless products will be unable to enter 26 hex keys. If the...a mixture of numbers and letters from your wireless router or access point and enter it is ...keys. You can enter your key by typing in your wireless networking devices will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit...
...Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit 2 encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of the new wireless... key from A-F and 0-9. All Belkin wireless products will be unable to enter 26 hex keys. If the...a mixture of numbers and letters from your wireless router or access point and enter it is ...keys. You can enter your key by typing in your wireless networking devices will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit...
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... shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network. 2 Network key= 3 MyPassword 4 Wireless G USB Network Adapter 5 Network key= MyPassword 6 Wireless G USB Network Card Network key= WRONG Password Wireless G Desktop Network Card Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to Use Security To start using security, you need to determine which standard...
... shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network. 2 Network key= 3 MyPassword 4 Wireless G USB Network Adapter 5 Network key= MyPassword 6 Wireless G USB Network Card Network key= WRONG Password Wireless G Desktop Network Card Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to Use Security To start using security, you need to determine which standard...
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... Changes" to match these settings. 22 You must be used in your wireless network. 3. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network key. This same key must now set all of the clients (network cards) that you want to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers..., or symbols. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used on all clients (network cards) to finish. WPA-PSK (no server)". 2. This can be from eight to include in home and small office networking. 1.
... Changes" to match these settings. 22 You must be used in your wireless network. 3. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network key. This same key must now set all of the clients (network cards) that you want to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers..., or symbols. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used on all clients (network cards) to finish. WPA-PSK (no server)". 2. This can be from eight to include in home and small office networking. 1.
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...From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA 3 (with Radius Server)". 4 2. Click "Apply Changes" to the clients (network cards). WPA (with server) is how often the keys 6 are distributed (in business networks. 1. section 5. IMPORTANT: You must now set all clients (network... settings. Enter the re-key interval. You must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings. 23 Enter the IP address of the radius server into the "Radius Key" field. 4. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 WPA (with server) Settings Choose this setting if...
...From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA 3 (with Radius Server)". 4 2. Click "Apply Changes" to the clients (network cards). WPA (with server) is how often the keys 6 are distributed (in business networks. 1. section 5. IMPORTANT: You must now set all clients (network... settings. Enter the re-key interval. You must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings. 23 Enter the IP address of the radius server into the "Radius Key" field. 4. Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility 1 WPA (with server) Settings Choose this setting if...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... this is NOT the case, make sure: • The Router's power cord is Belkin Pre-N. If you are functioning correctly. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Card, the tray icon should be red, yellow, or green): 3. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The Power light should be on...
... this is NOT the case, make sure: • The Router's power cord is Belkin Pre-N. If you are functioning correctly. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Card, the tray icon should be red, yellow, or green): 3. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The Power light should be on...
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...cause signal degradation are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you move further from several features and advantages from the wireless router or access point. Depending on your Wireless Card's connection. See your router or access point's user ... 10 feet from using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility over the Windows Wireless Network Utility. 34 In order to select the Wireless Card in my system tray? Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Most wireless cards have to determine if wireless issues are there two wireless utilities in the list box...
...cause signal degradation are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you move further from several features and advantages from the wireless router or access point. Depending on your Wireless Card's connection. See your router or access point's user ... 10 feet from using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility over the Windows Wireless Network Utility. 34 In order to select the Wireless Card in my system tray? Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Most wireless cards have to determine if wireless issues are there two wireless utilities in the list box...
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...174; Centrino™) This condition occurs if your 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 unchecked, click "OK" to close the window. Step 2 Click on the network... or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wireless card while your Card. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility to 6 configure my wireless network". You are now using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. 3 To use the Belkin Wireless Client Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-...
...174; Centrino™) This condition occurs if your 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 unchecked, click "OK" to close the window. Step 2 Click on the network... or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wireless card while your Card. We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility to 6 configure my wireless network". You are now using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility. 3 To use the Belkin Wireless Client Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-...