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Wireless G USB Network Adapter Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a faster wireless network User Manual ���� F5D7050 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 2
1: Install the Software 9 Step 2: Connect your USB Adapter to your PC . . . 10 Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 11 4 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 13 5 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 26 7 Troubleshooting 30 8 Information 37 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 3
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 1 (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional 2 network - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 4
network devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients" (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your Wireless Router (or Access Point) networking antennas are - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 5
• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the furthest channel from your wireless network, as possible. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router to channel 11. See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 6
Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see page 16 of this manual), and move your Wireless Router use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most on-line banking websites • Many commercial Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the Control Panel. 4 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 7
you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router. Should you need to cover an 3 even wider area, please go to the networking product section on (www.belkin.com/networking) for more details on Belkin's Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. 4 For more information regarding our - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 8
school, home, or any other setup • USB 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience in virtually any desktop or notebook computer • WPA security (Windows XP only), 64-bit WEP or 128-bit Encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both infrastructure and ad-hoc - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 9
connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment System Requirements • PC with one available USB port • Windows® 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with Desktop Stand • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 7 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 10
Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LED Blinking Green: Scanning Off: No Activity On: Connected to network USB Adapter Desktop stand (Optional Use) The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector. The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection. 8 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 11
The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will 4 automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named "Files". Next double-click on the icon named "Start.exe". 5 6 1.3 In the menu window, drag - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 12
see the following screen. Click "Finish". Step 2 Connect the USB Adapter to your PC 2.1 After the software installation is finished, the message "You can plug in your WLAN adapter now" will appear. Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer. For desktops: or - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 13
problem. Click "Continue Anyway". 7 8 3.3 If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, you will be asked to restart your computer. Select "Restart". If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will see a window similar to this one. Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is complete, the Belkin Wireless - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 14
to set the encryption settings of your adapter to match that of your wireless router (or access point) before the Adapter can successfully connect to your wireless network. For information about configuring your Adapter, see the section in this manual called "Profile Tab: Creating a Profile" on page - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 15
the software and drivers for any reason, you 1 can easily accomplish this in one of two ways. You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in the menu, or you 2 can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option. The Belkin Wizard will walk - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 16
the Wireless Monitor window. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on your desktop, you can control your USB adapter through your computer, the Wireless Router (or Access Point), and the Internet by displaying 1's and 0's between the Wireless Router (or Access Point - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 17
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (a) Current Profile String This indicates the name of the profile you are currently below) to including the Signal Strength, Signal Link Quality, IP information, and the name of the wireless network you 5 are connected to. 6 7 8 section 15 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 18
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your area, select the "AP List" tab. In the window, you will be presented with a list showing you the available networks. (a) (b) (c) (e) (d) (f) (g) (a) Network Name This column - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 19
wireless network in the Access Point (AP) list There are two ways to connect to a network that appear in the AP list. 5 1. Highlight the network name by clicking on it one time, then click the "Connect" button on the bottom of the window the USB adapter scan the "air" for available wireless - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 20
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile 1. Click "Add" to open the new profile screen. Type in a name for the profile. The name can be anything - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 21
Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of network you will be connecting to. Select "Access Point" if it is a network with a wireless router the network administrator or is the same as your wireless router or access point. TIP: Most networks with WEP - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 22
Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your network uses from the Encryption drop-down menu. Please see the section of this manual titled "Securing your Wireless used by your wireless router or access point. TIP: Most keys are Hexadecimal - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 23
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Enter the key in the "Key" box and select the key to use in the "Key Index" drop-down menu. This information - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 24
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless network 1. Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. 2. Click on network in order to connect. See the section of this manual called "Profile Tab" on page 17 for information. 22 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 25
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 Windows XP Users If you are using Windows XP, please read this section. 2 Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can be used to control your Adapter or you - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 26
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following: 1. Right-click on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2. - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 27
to use WPA Note: If you have not already, you must download the WPA update from Microsoft Windows Update to enable WPA support. This can be found at the Microsoft website by searching for the term "WPA Wireless". Locate the update called KB826942, download it and update your operating system. 25 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 28
of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available. Encryption Methods: Name Acronym Security Features 64-bit Wired Equivalent - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 29
to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points, these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point manual for directions on how to access the management interface - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 30
key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. For instance: AF0F4BC3D4 = 64-bit WEP Key 3. Click "Apply Changes" to finish. Encryption in the wireless router or access point is now set. Each of your computers on your - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 31
need to enter 26 hex keys. For instance: 5 C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key 6 7 8 section 3. Click "Apply Changes" to finish. Encryption in the wireless router or access point is now set. Each of the computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 32
call Belkin Technical Support. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide. 2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If you're using a Belkin USB Adapter - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 33
(as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that "Broadcast SSID" is enabled. If using a Belkin Router, this setting is found on the "Channel and SSID" configuration page. For detailed instructions on accessing this page and changing settings, please see your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide. 31 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 34
is indicated contact Belkin Technical Support. Link LED is blinking slowly; Cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of your screen, the problem may be - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 35
for the Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption please see 7 "Profile Tab: creating a Profile" on page 17 of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact please 8 contact Belkin Technical Support Data transfer is sometimes slow Wireless - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 36
Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do I use? There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 37
section Troubleshooting 1 What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based 2 on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 38
Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 36 - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 39
We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, 4 F5D7050 5 radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 40
notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 41
the product has been damaged by accident, 4 abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. 5 THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS - Belkin F5D7050 | User Manual - Page 42
Your RouWteirreless G USB Network Adapter Belkin Tech Support US: 877.736.5771 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 Belkin, Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Corporation 501 West
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