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Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Network Card Connect your notebook computer to a wireless network User Manual �� F6D3010
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Contents 8 3. Installing and Setting Up the Card 9 Step 1: Install the Software 9 Step 2: Insert the Card 10 Step 3: Connect to a Network 11 4. Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 12 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 12 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection
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coverage area of standard 802.11g and 802.11a networks when used with XR routers. Belkin's easy installation and setup will have your 4 network up in minutes. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless
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between five and 10 feet from the router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless
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-based UV tinted windows 5 If your supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your router (or access point) to channel 11. See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions
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Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with this Card. See this User Manual cable or DSL service • Most online by rerunning the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into your power management setting under Windows, see the "Power
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section Introduction 1 For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: 2 US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 3 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 4 New Zealand: 0800 235 546
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any notebook computer • WPA, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), 128-bit encryption, and 802.1x authentication • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both Infrastructure (Access Point) and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) • Easy installation and use • Internal antenna • LED power and network
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section Overview 1 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a desktop around the home or office 2 Offers the freedom of networking without cables. • Compatibility with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products 3 Compatible with existing Wi-Fi® networks and with other products that
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Card that fits into your computer's CardBus slot. System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Package Contents • Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 8
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Install the Software before Inserting the Card 2 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3 1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility files" then double-click on the icon named "setup.exe". 1.3 Click "Next" to install the software. 1.4 Choose an installation location, click "Next" to
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until it stops. Click "OK" to continue. 2.2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds to appear.) Select "Install the software automatically" and click "Next" to install the hardware. 2.3 The installation is now complete. Click "Finish" to exit. 10
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4 Wireless Network Utility. If the "Signal Indicator" icon does not appear, double-click on the Belkin 5 Wireless Network Utility shortcut icon on your desktop window. 6 3.2 Click on the "Available Networks" tab in the Utility. Select a network to connect to and click "Connect". 3.3 Click
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wireless network. You can also double-click on the Wireless Network Utility shortcut icon on your desktop window. If the icon is not present, click on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless A+G Network Utility" to bring up the Utility. Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Click on
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 2 3 (a) 4 (b) (c) 5 (d) (e) 6 (f) (g) (d) Channel Displays the channel the network is on. (e) Encryption Displays "Off" when encryption is disabled, "WEP" when either 64-bit or 128-
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the "Available Networks" tab to display a list of all available wireless routers (and/or
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 (d) Type Will display the network type of either "Access Point" if connected to a router (or access point) or "Ad-Hoc" when connected
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Setting up Wireless Network Profiles Using Profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless networks, for instance at home or at
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Step 2. The next screen you will see allows you to type in the name of the network you will be connecting to,
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Step 3. The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network you are connecting to is
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility section 1 Securing your Wi-Fi Network Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless 2 network and protect your
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it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Card's configuration screen. 3. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These
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key to the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business environment. 2 For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. 3 Most wireless products ship with security turned off. Once you have your network operating
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Wireless Router (or Access Point) User Manual for directions on how to access the management interface. Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router is equipped with the latest WPA security feature. They also support the legacy WEP security standard. By default
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 2 1. Select "64-bit WEP" from the drop-down menu. 3 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a 4 passphrase in the "Passphrase" field
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select "128-bit WEP" from the drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click "
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WPA-PSK (no server) 1 Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility WPA (with server) Settings Choose this setting if your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients (network cards). WPA (
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Wireless Network Utility 1 Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router or access 2 point set to use WPA or WEP (see "Securing your Wireless Network" section of this manual). In order for you to gain wireless connection, you
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Step 2. Next depending on the WEP security settings the router (or access point) you are connecting to may be using, select "64
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Step 4. To begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect". 2 3 4 5 6 29
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-PSK (no server): To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a network from
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Step 3. Next, enter the encryption key in the "Key" box. The key should match the key used in the router (or access
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server or 802.1x: To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a
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Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Step 3. Click "Complete" to save the security settings and the new 1 profile. To begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then 2 click "Connect". 3 4 5 6 section 33
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your modem's user manual. • Reboot the Router. • Reboot the Modem. If you continue to have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router manufacturer's user guide. 2. Open your Wireless Network Utility software by clicking on the
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to connect to and click "Add". Then follow the instructions in "Setting Wireless Network Profiles" of this manual. For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 35
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the drivers for the Card have been installed. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. Choose "Properties" and navigate to the "Device Manager" and see if your CardBus Card is listed without any errors. If an error is indicated, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Problem: Link
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the instructions in the "Setting Up Wireless Network Profiles" section of this manual. 4 For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 5 6 Problem: Link
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several other channels depending on your region; see your router or access point user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Problem: Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do
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network settings" check box. Once the box is unchecked, click the "Close" button to close the 5 window. You are now using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility to configure the Card. 6 Problem: Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network
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Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at
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Troubleshooting section Wireless Comparison Chart 1 2 Wireless Networks 802.11b 802.11g 802.11a+g Belkin Pre-N 3 4 Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps 108Mbps Frequency Uses the uncrowded 5 Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed
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Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at: www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand:
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Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES 2 FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, 3 Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, 4 F6D3010 to which this declaration relates, 5 complies with Part 15 of
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for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by
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found at www.wi-fi.org/certificate Certification Date: November 12, 2004 Category: External Card 3 Company: Belkin Components Product: Belkin Wireless A/G Notebook Network Card/F6D3010 This product has passed Wi-Fi certification testing for the following standards: 4 IEEE Standard 802.11a
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warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized
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Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Network Card Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton, CA 90220-5221, USA 310-898-1100 310-898-