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Configuration 16 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 17 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 17 Network Status 18 Available Networks 18 Network Status and Solution Tips 19 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 20 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 20 Configuring your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 2 Overview 5 Product Features 5 Applications and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A - Installation Process for Windows Operating...
Configuration 16 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 17 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 17 Network Status 18 Available Networks 18 Network Status and Solution Tips 19 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 20 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 20 Configuring your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 2 Overview 5 Product Features 5 Applications and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A - Installation Process for Windows Operating...
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... as files, and hard drives among all the 6 connected computers in your home • Share a single printer with all the computers in your network. the wide range of Belkin networking products let you 1 can take advantage of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to your home • Easy expansion - Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - set up a Belkin wireless network: • Mobility - you'll no longer need...
... as files, and hard drives among all the 6 connected computers in your home • Share a single printer with all the computers in your network. the wide range of Belkin networking products let you 1 can take advantage of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to your home • Easy expansion - Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - set up a Belkin wireless network: • Mobility - you'll no longer need...
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... listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are parallel to each other, and are concerned that your network is as close to the center of the home as the distance between 100 and 200 feet. Factors that can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed...
... listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are parallel to each other, and are concerned that your network is as close to the center of the home as the distance between 100 and 200 feet. Factors that can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed...
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... Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that 6 objects such as these are not blocking the signal's path between your computers and wireless router (or access point). 3. For example, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from any cordless phone that operates on your region.) See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to the above...
... Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that 6 objects such as these are not blocking the signal's path between your computers and wireless router (or access point). 3. For example, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from any cordless phone that operates on your region.) See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to the above...
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... review steps 1-4 in the Control Panel. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by re-logging into the secure website. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that can be sure you need to have addressed...
... review steps 1-4 in the Control Panel. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by re-logging into the secure website. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that can be sure you need to have addressed...
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... • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: 32-140 degrees...
... • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: 32-140 degrees...
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on updated drivers for release and might not be included on the icon named "Setup.exe". 8 For information on the "My Computer" icon; Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: At the time of...
Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on updated drivers for release and might not be included on the icon named "Setup.exe". 8 For information on the "My Computer" icon; Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: At the time of...
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section Installing and Setting up the Adapter 1 A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the 2 "Start" menu. 3 4 A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View 5 network status and tasks". 6 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "Connect to a network". A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". 11
section Installing and Setting up the Adapter 1 A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the 2 "Start" menu. 3 4 A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View 5 network status and tasks". 6 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "Connect to a network". A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". 11
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... in range. A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you can choose to the network, you have done so. The links on the security settings of the window allow you have just made. Click "Connect" after you to configure your wireless network, you may be prompted to the selected network. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to enter a network security key...
... in range. A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you can choose to the network, you have done so. The links on the security settings of the window allow you have just made. Click "Connect" after you to configure your wireless network, you may be prompted to the selected network. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to enter a network security key...
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... connectivity status of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to reconnect. 18 In the event of the current network. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. computer, router, or Internet/modem). The "Current Status" tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The WNU's default...
... connectivity status of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to reconnect. 18 In the event of the current network. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. computer, router, or Internet/modem). The "Current Status" tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The WNU's default...
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The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 19 To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". 2 3 4 5 6 Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty.
The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 19 To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". 2 3 4 5 6 Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty.
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... key to clients. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use WPA security, the drivers and software of letters, numbers, or characters. A network key is a password that is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. Each client uses the same network key to access the network. WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these settings. 24 There are three types of WEP. WPA-PSK (no server),WPA (with radius server) works best in a business environment, in a home environment. These updates...
... key to clients. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use WPA security, the drivers and software of letters, numbers, or characters. A network key is a password that is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. Each client uses the same network key to access the network. WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these settings. 24 There are three types of WEP. WPA-PSK (no server),WPA (with radius server) works best in a business environment, in a home environment. These updates...
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... used by the router (or access point). (See your wireless router's 5 or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) 6 section To access the security settings on your N Wireless USB Adapter to use WPA or WEP. To enable security, you will first must set to use the 2 same security settings. In order for which standard is disabled. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your Adapter to use Security 1 At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set your Adapter, click the "My Connections...
... used by the router (or access point). (See your wireless router's 5 or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) 6 section To access the security settings on your N Wireless USB Adapter to use WPA or WEP. To enable security, you will first must set to use the 2 same security settings. In order for which standard is disabled. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your Adapter to use Security 1 At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set your Adapter, click the "My Connections...
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... your computers on your wireless client. Encryption in the 4 wireless router (or access point). WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security 3 settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex key, your wireless network will be configured with 2 the same security settings. Click "Save" to applying changes in the wireless router 1 (or access point) is now set. Please record the key prior to finish. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.
... your computers on your wireless client. Encryption in the 4 wireless router (or access point). WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security 3 settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex key, your wireless network will be configured with 2 the same security settings. Click "Save" to applying changes in the wireless router 1 (or access point) is now set. Please record the key prior to finish. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.
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... applying changes in the wireless router (or access 1 point) is now set. If you don't remember the hex key, 4 your client will temporarily 3 lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless network with the same security settings. 2 WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to finish. Click "Save" to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will be locked out of the computers on your wireless client. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. Encryption...
... applying changes in the wireless router (or access 1 point) is now set. If you don't remember the hex key, 4 your client will temporarily 3 lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless network with the same security settings. 2 WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to finish. Click "Save" to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will be locked out of the computers on your wireless client. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. Encryption...
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... Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Open your Belkin Wireless Router's lights have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. The tray icon should be "WLAN". If not, see your wireless router. Troubleshooting I can connect. If your wireless utility software by clicking on , and not blinking. • The "WAN" light should look like this is NOT the case, make sure: • The router's power cord is the default name. If you 're using a Belkin...
... Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. Open your Belkin Wireless Router's lights have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. The tray icon should be "WLAN". If not, see your wireless router. Troubleshooting I can connect. If your wireless utility software by clicking on , and not blinking. • The "WAN" light should look like this is NOT the case, make sure: • The router's power cord is the default name. If you 're using a Belkin...
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... your screen should turn green, 5 indicating a successful connection to the network. If you must be exactly the same in the "Available Networks" list. 2. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter to connect to see the page entitled: "Securing your router manufacturer's user manual. For more information about setting up the "Wireless Networks" screen. The SSID is not listed, check the SSID settings to the wireless router (or access point). For more...
... your screen should turn green, 5 indicating a successful connection to the network. If you must be exactly the same in the "Available Networks" list. 2. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter to connect to see the page entitled: "Securing your router manufacturer's user manual. For more information about setting up the "Wireless Networks" screen. The SSID is not listed, check the SSID settings to the wireless router (or access point). For more...
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... of your desktop. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter have a red wireless icon at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 36 Click "Add" if you do not see that the drivers for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to the wireless router (or access point). Link LED is not working. If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds...
... of your desktop. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter have a red wireless icon at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 36 Click "Add" if you do not see that the drivers for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to the wireless router (or access point). Link LED is not working. If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds...
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... contact Belkin Technical Support. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 10 feet away from wireless router (or access point). 37 For more information about encryption, please see if they match. Other factors that there is a mismatch between 100 to the Internet...
... contact Belkin Technical Support. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 10 feet away from wireless router (or access point). 37 For more information about encryption, please see if they match. Other factors that there is a mismatch between 100 to the Internet...
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... link information, and adapter diagnosis, to close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Troubleshooting Changing the wireless channel - as a rule, slower transmission rates are more assistance, see your router's (or access point's) user manual for you find the best one do I use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on your environment; If issues persist even at close the window. There are now using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to configure my wireless network settings...
... link information, and adapter diagnosis, to close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Troubleshooting Changing the wireless channel - as a rule, slower transmission rates are more assistance, see your router's (or access point's) user manual for you find the best one do I use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on your environment; If issues persist even at close the window. There are now using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to configure my wireless network settings...