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... Adapter to use Security 23 5 Troubleshooting 30 6 Information 39 Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista 12 C - Configuration 15 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 16 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 16 Network Status 17 Available Networks 17 Network Status and Solution Tips 18 Setting...
... Adapter to use Security 23 5 Troubleshooting 30 6 Information 39 Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista 12 C - Configuration 15 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 16 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 16 Network Status 17 Available Networks 17 Network Status and Solution Tips 18 Setting...
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...of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section 3 entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter. 1 This Adapter is specifically designed to work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within... this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and 2 office computers wirelessly. section Introduction Thank you for Optimal Performance". 4 Benefits of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to your network. This Adapter allows you to connect...
...of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section 3 entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter. 1 This Adapter is specifically designed to work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within... this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and 2 office computers wirelessly. section Introduction Thank you for Optimal Performance". 4 Benefits of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to your network. This Adapter allows you to connect...
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Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapters, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your wireless network devices. If your wireless router (or access point) itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction. • In multistory homes...
Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapters, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your wireless network devices. If your wireless router (or access point) itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction. • In multistory homes...
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... 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your computers and wireless router (or access point). 3. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 For example,...you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router (or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from your wireless network as microwave ovens. section Introduction 1 2. If this fixes the problem, ...
... 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your computers and wireless router (or access point). 3. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 For example,...you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router (or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from your wireless network as microwave ovens. section Introduction 1 2. If this fixes the problem, ...
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... review steps 1-4 in the previous pages to access your account Secure connections can conflict with your wireless router (or access point) and computers to sleep; For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online...8226; The "Bring Your Own Access" program from other wireless networks, and move your wireless router. Use the Site Survey capabilities of the available channels in the Control Panel. To change your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other networks as apartment buildings or...
... review steps 1-4 in the previous pages to access your account Secure connections can conflict with your wireless router (or access point) and computers to sleep; For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online...8226; The "Bring Your Own Access" program from other wireless networks, and move your wireless router. Use the Site Survey capabilities of the available channels in the Control Panel. To change your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other networks as apartment buildings or...
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...8226; Integrated easy-to-use • LED power and network link indicators 5 The Adapter is also compatible with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b products at up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n),... 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 5 • CardBus interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer 6 • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy...
...8226; Integrated easy-to-use • LED power and network link indicators 5 The Adapter is also compatible with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b products at up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n),... 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 5 • CardBus interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer 6 • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy...
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... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is...
... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is...
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flashes when wireless activity is connected; section Overview (a) (b) 1 2 (c) 3 4 5 6 (a) Power LED Lights up when the Adapter is powered up (b) Link/Activity LED Lights up when the Adapter is detected (c) ... SP2, or Vista™*** (clients are not Mac OS compatible) • Minimum 64MB of RAM • CD-ROM drive • Internet browser Package Contents • N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software and User Manual on CD-ROM 7
flashes when wireless activity is connected; section Overview (a) (b) 1 2 (c) 3 4 5 6 (a) Power LED Lights up when the Adapter is powered up (b) Link/Activity LED Lights up when the Adapter is detected (c) ... SP2, or Vista™*** (clients are not Mac OS compatible) • Minimum 64MB of RAM • CD-ROM drive • Internet browser Package Contents • N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software and User Manual on CD-ROM 7
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... time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista drivers were not available for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support/vista. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. For information on the "My Computer" icon; Installing and... Setting up the Adapter A. 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 ...
... time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista drivers were not available for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support/vista. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. For information on the "My Computer" icon; Installing and... Setting up the Adapter A. 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 ...
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A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to a network". 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". section Installing and Setting up the Adapter 1 A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". 2 3 4 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, 5 click on "Connect to the selected network. 11
A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to a network". 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". section Installing and Setting up the Adapter 1 A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". 2 3 4 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, 5 click on "Connect to the selected network. 11
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... for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Note: If the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Installer screen does not appear within up the Adapter A.16 Depending on the security settings of the window ...17 After connecting to the network, you to configure your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the icon named "Setup.exe". 12 B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your network connections. Click "Install Software" or "Next" to start the installation. ...
... for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Note: If the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Installer screen does not appear within up the Adapter A.16 Depending on the security settings of the window ...17 After connecting to the network, you to configure your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the icon named "Setup.exe". 12 B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your network connections. Click "Install Software" or "Next" to start the installation. ...
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... connect from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". Configuration 1 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 2 C.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be 5 found on the desktop screen. 4 Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. 15 section Installing and Setting up the Adapter C. C.3 Select...
... connect from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". Configuration 1 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 2 C.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be 5 found on the desktop screen. 4 Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. 15 section Installing and Setting up the Adapter C. C.3 Select...
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Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility". 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. If the icon is not present, click on the Windows task tray.
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility". 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. If the icon is not present, click on the Windows task tray.
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In the event of the current network. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. Available Networks This window displays ...be used to reconnect. 17 The "Current Status" tab displays the current network status and available networks. computer, router, or Internet/modem). section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to determine the problem's source...
In the event of the current network. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. Available Networks This window displays ...be used to reconnect. 17 The "Current Status" tab displays the current network status and available networks. computer, router, or Internet/modem). section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to determine the problem's source...
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Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. 18
Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. 18
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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. Setting Wireless Network Profiles 2 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and 3 network type. 4 5 6 section Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. *Note: Types of security 19
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. Setting Wireless Network Profiles 2 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and 3 network type. 4 5 6 section Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. *Note: Types of security 19
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or 26character hex key. or 128-bit), the user will first see other security options (below). A hex key is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a combination of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. 20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will be asked to see the simple security screen. Click the "Advanced" button to input a 10-
or 26character hex key. or 128-bit), the user will first see other security options (below). A hex key is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a combination of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. 20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will be asked to see the simple security screen. Click the "Advanced" button to input a 10-
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... a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is a common protocol that adds security to check if it supports WPA. However, not all Wi-..., and small office user, presents a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless adapter's user 2 manual to all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. Please check your wireless network. 4 At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods are available: 5 Encryption Methods...
... a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is a common protocol that adds security to check if it supports WPA. However, not all Wi-..., and small office user, presents a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless adapter's user 2 manual to all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. Please check your wireless network. 4 At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods are available: 5 Encryption Methods...
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...from A-F and 0-9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys. You can enter your Adapter's configuration screen. 22 All Belkin wireless products will be unable to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. Some hardware manufacturers refer to communicate with one another. If the encryption key ... support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that you generate an encryption key. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was ...
...from A-F and 0-9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys. You can enter your Adapter's configuration screen. 22 All Belkin wireless products will be unable to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. Some hardware manufacturers refer to communicate with one another. If the encryption key ... support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that you generate an encryption key. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was ...
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... new Wi-Fi standard that will need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point) set all wireless network cards/adapters to access the management interface. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use Security At this is between eight and 63 ...WEP. WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and AES for you to gain wireless connection, you will be upgraded to use WPA security, the drivers and software of WEP. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 WPA WPA is known as a pre-shared key 4 as the network...
... new Wi-Fi standard that will need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point) set all wireless network cards/adapters to access the management interface. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use Security At this is between eight and 63 ...WEP. WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and AES for you to gain wireless connection, you will be upgraded to use WPA security, the drivers and software of WEP. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 WPA WPA is known as a pre-shared key 4 as the network...