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... your MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security 20 5. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility . . . 12 Accessing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 12 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 15 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 15 Configuring your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 2. Troubleshooting 28 6. Installing and Setting up the Adapter 9 Step 1: Install...
... your MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security 20 5. Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility . . . 12 Accessing the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 12 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 15 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 15 Configuring your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 2. Troubleshooting 28 6. Installing and Setting up the Adapter 9 Step 1: Install...
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... and pay special attention to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance ... desktop computer anywhere within your home and office computers wirelessly. you expand your network. choose from a wide range of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). This Adapter allows you can spare the expense and hassle of ...
... and pay special attention to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance ... desktop computer anywhere within your home and office computers wirelessly. you expand your network. choose from a wide range of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). This Adapter allows you can spare the expense and hassle of ...
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... some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by MyEssentials Wireless Notebook Cards and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in the way of your network is...
... some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by MyEssentials Wireless Notebook Cards and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in the way of your network is...
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... with other 802.11b products at 54Mbps. Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate on the same 2.4GHz...as 802.11b Wi-Fi® products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any desktop or notebook computer • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit ...
... with other 802.11b products at 54Mbps. Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate on the same 2.4GHz...as 802.11b Wi-Fi® products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any desktop or notebook computer • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit ...
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...3 and 802.11g products • Compatibility with 802.11b products 4 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and... 6 open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations • Temporary LANs... such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 interface Power Consumption: Tx/Rx peak 510/250mA @ 3.3VDC (max.) Operating Temperature: 32...
...3 and 802.11g products • Compatibility with 802.11b products 4 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and... 6 open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations • Temporary LANs... such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 interface Power Consumption: Tx/Rx peak 510/250mA @ 3.3VDC (max.) Operating Temperature: 32...
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...CD - Desktop Adapter Base - Quick Installation Guide - User Manual 8 The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection. (b) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Adapter is active Blinking... Green: Active Off: Not connected to network On: Connected to network (c) USB Adapter Fits securely into your computer's USB slot or into the Desktop Adapter Base (included). System Requirements - Overview (a) Protective Cap (c) USB Adapter (b) Activity LED (a) Protective Cap The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector. Wireless G USB Network Adapter...
...CD - Desktop Adapter Base - Quick Installation Guide - User Manual 8 The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection. (b) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Adapter is active Blinking... Green: Active Off: Not connected to network On: Connected to network (c) USB Adapter Fits securely into your computer's USB slot or into the Desktop Adapter Base (included). System Requirements - Overview (a) Protective Cap (c) USB Adapter (b) Activity LED (a) Protective Cap The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector. Wireless G USB Network Adapter...
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Note: If the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM, double-click on the "My Computer" icon, and then double-click ...", then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM drive. 4 1.2 The MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen 5 will automatically appear (may take 15-20 seconds to select a different location before connecting 2 the Adapter. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software 3 CD into which you have placed the installation CD. section Installing and...
Note: If the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM, double-click on the "My Computer" icon, and then double-click ...", then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM drive. 4 1.2 The MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility setup screen 5 will automatically appear (may take 15-20 seconds to select a different location before connecting 2 the Adapter. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software 3 CD into which you have placed the installation CD. section Installing and...
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Note: If your system did not prompt you will be prompted to insert your Adapter after the installation is completed, please do so now. 2.2 MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility installation is now complete. Plug the Adapter into an Available USB Slot on -screen instructions. Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 2 Connect Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your computer and follow the on your Notebook Computer 2.1 During the install process, you to close the Wizard. 10 Click "Finish" to insert your Adapter.
Note: If your system did not prompt you will be prompted to insert your Adapter after the installation is completed, please do so now. 2.2 MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility installation is now complete. Plug the Adapter into an Available USB Slot on -screen instructions. Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 2 Connect Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your computer and follow the on your Notebook Computer 2.1 During the install process, you to close the Wizard. 10 Click "Finish" to insert your Adapter.
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... icon can also be found on the system tray will bring up the Adapter Step 3 Configure 1 Use the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 2 3.1 After successfully installing the Adapter, double-click the 3 MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen. 4 3.2 The Wireless Networking Utility 5 screen will appear. Then, click "Connect". Note: In order to connect...
... icon can also be found on the system tray will bring up the Adapter Step 3 Configure 1 Use the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility 2 3.1 After successfully installing the Adapter, double-click the 3 MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen. 4 3.2 The Wireless Networking Utility 5 screen will appear. Then, click "Connect". Note: In order to connect...
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...using (Temporal a key length of Key Integrity 104 bits plus Protocol) 24 additional added so bits of your wireless adapter's user manual to all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. or 128-bit), the user will be asked to maximize the security of system- Please ...check your wireless network. 6 At the time of publication, four encryption methods are generated data rotated and encryption is strengthened ...
...using (Temporal a key length of Key Integrity 104 bits plus Protocol) 24 additional added so bits of your wireless adapter's user manual to all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. or 128-bit), the user will be asked to maximize the security of system- Please ...check your wireless network. 6 At the time of publication, four encryption methods are generated data rotated and encryption is strengthened ...
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... and enter it is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless networking devices will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys. Your Adapter uses this passphrase to generate your network, the easiest... thing to do is NOT the same as a WEP key. Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 40-bit encryption. Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today ...
... and enter it is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless networking devices will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys. Your Adapter uses this passphrase to generate your network, the easiest... thing to do is NOT the same as a WEP key. Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 40-bit encryption. Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today ...
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...environment. 5 WPA (with radius server) is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically. IMPORTANT: You must now set all your wireless vendor's website. For a list of WPA security: WPA- PSK (no server), WPA (with security turned off. Typically, this is the mode that will be ... your network. It can be upgraded to support it. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your network working, you have your wireless equipment must activate WEP or WPA and make sure all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings. 19
...environment. 5 WPA (with radius server) is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically. IMPORTANT: You must now set all your wireless vendor's website. For a list of WPA security: WPA- PSK (no server), WPA (with security turned off. Typically, this is the mode that will be ... your network. It can be upgraded to support it. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your network working, you have your wireless equipment must activate WEP or WPA and make sure all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings. 19
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... to change security settings. In order for you to gain a wireless connection, you must determine which standard is disabled. Changing the Wireless Security Settings The MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP...settings on your Wireless G USB Network Adapter to change settings. 20 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set your Adapter, click the ...
... to change security settings. In order for you to gain a wireless connection, you must determine which standard is disabled. Changing the Wireless Security Settings The MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP...settings on your Wireless G USB Network Adapter to change settings. 20 Using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your MyEssentials Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set your Adapter, click the ...
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...SSID) settings in the SSID. If the Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your desktop. If your screen, the problem may be that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB slot of your Adapter appears to see if your computer. cannot ...connect to connect and type in your router manufacturer's user manual. If the LED indicators are trying to a wireless network or the Internet.
...SSID) settings in the SSID. If the Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your desktop. If your screen, the problem may be that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB slot of your Adapter appears to see if your computer. cannot ...connect to connect and type in your router manufacturer's user manual. If the LED indicators are trying to a wireless network or the Internet.
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... that will be exactly the same in order for Optimal Performance" in your computer and wireless router (or 2 access point). Please see the section titled "Placement of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation (metal is a mismatch between devices increases. section Troubleshooting Link...typical indoor range of this manual. In order to see the "Securing your Wi-Fi Network" section of your Wireless Networking Hardware for 4 the Adapter to connect to the router. Data transfer is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices ...
... that will be exactly the same in order for Optimal Performance" in your computer and wireless router (or 2 access point). Please see the section titled "Placement of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation (metal is a mismatch between devices increases. section Troubleshooting Link...typical indoor range of this manual. In order to see the "Securing your Wi-Fi Network" section of your Wireless Networking Hardware for 4 the Adapter to connect to the router. Data transfer is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices ...
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...features and advantages to using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility to configure the Adapter. 32 As a result, the typical indoor range of the "Available Wireless Networks" window. Please see the section titled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" in ... Signal strength is managing your adapter. Why are now using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. You are there two wireless utilities in the lower left-hand corner of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation ...
...features and advantages to using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility to configure the Adapter. 32 As a result, the typical indoor range of the "Available Wireless Networks" window. Please see the section titled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" in ... Signal strength is managing your adapter. Why are now using the MyEssentials Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. You are there two wireless utilities in the lower left-hand corner of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation ...
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P75288 Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of respective manufacturers listed. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Wireless G USB Network Adapter www.MyEssentialssupport.com MyEssentials Tech Support US: 1-866-761-4608 © 2006 Belkin Corporation.
P75288 Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of respective manufacturers listed. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Wireless G USB Network Adapter www.MyEssentialssupport.com MyEssentials Tech Support US: 1-866-761-4608 © 2006 Belkin Corporation.