Belkin F6D4050 User Manual

Belkin F6D4050 Manual

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    Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter English User Manual 8820-00050ea F6D4050 Français Deutsch Nederl ands Español Italiano
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    Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 19 Network Status 20 Available Networks 20 Network Status and Solution Tips 21 Managing Wireless Network Profiles 21 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network 22 5 Troubleshooting 29 6 Information 36 Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter
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    the Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network. Please be sure to read through this User Manual
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    to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless 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
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    in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 3
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    your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 4
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    ) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Connection rates of up to 150Mbps* Provides immediate
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    's USB port. System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 6
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    drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin
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    appear showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software". This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Click on "Install this driver software anyway" to continue. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 8
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    and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. A.7 Click "Finish" to restart your computer. A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 9
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    Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu. A.9 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 10
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    Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections 1 2 A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "Connect to a network". 3 4 5 6 A.11 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 11
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    1 2 A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. 3 4 5 6 A.13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click "Connect" after you have done so. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 12
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    save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range. A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just established. The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your network connections. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 13
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    into your CD-ROM drive. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds. Click "Install Software" or "Next" to start the installation. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds
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    of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 B.3 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse"; or, simply click "Next" to install to the default location. B.4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 15
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    A window may appear showing the message, "The software you are installing..." This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Click on "Continue Anyway" to continue. B.6 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. Enhanced Wireless USB
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    the Adapter Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3-15 seconds. If it does, select "Install the software automatically" and click "Next" to install the software. B.8 Click "Finish" to restart your computer. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter
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    be found on the system tray. C.3 Select a network to which to connect from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. Installation is now complete. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 18
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    current Network Status and Available Networks. To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray. If the icon is not present, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter
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    networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, WPS-enabled connection, Channel, and Network Type. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to reconnect. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter
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    determines which connections are good and/or faulty. Managing Wireless Network Profiles The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. The WNU also features an "Info" section that provides troubleshooting tips. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 21
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    or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the "Advanced" button to see other security options, including choosing the security type for this connection. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 22
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    passphrase is 8-63 characters and can consist of alphabet letters and numbers. Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup PBC - Push Button Configuration (Recommended) 1. Click the "WPS Connect" button. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 23
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    Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. For Belkin routers, press the WPS button for two seconds and release. The security icon on the router will flash, indicating that the WPS session has been initiated. 3. You are now connected to the router. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 24
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    network and can access the router interface. 1. Select the network to which to connect and click "Connect". (Please note that there should be a key in the WPS column, indicating that this network is WPS-enabled.) 2. Note the PIN number listed and click on "Connect". Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter
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    that is already connected to the router, access the router interface, enter the PIN number, and click on "Enroll". Please note that the screenshot below is from a Belkin router; other routers' interfaces will be different. 4. You are now connected to the router. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 26
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    the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings. Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU "Help" tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of software, and advanced diagnostic tools. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 27
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    Tools The "Advanced Diagnostic Tools" section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity services to ensure optimal network performance. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 28
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    ) Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g) Router, "Belkin54g" is the default name. If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be "WLAN". If you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult your router manufacturer's user manual for the default name. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 29
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    if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. 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. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 30
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    if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. 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. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 31
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    away from the wireless router (or access point). Please see the section titled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" on page 2 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 32
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    the best one for your environment; note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card's literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 33
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    -in wireless card while your Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You must disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under "Network Adapters" in the Device Manager. Problem: The Adapter does
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    coverage Leading edge- best coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment. Technical Support You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/ networking or www.belkin.com/support/. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 35
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    Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F6D4050 normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the in a residential installation. This equipment generates Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 37
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    Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin's request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, -authorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 38
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    žiadavky a všetky príslušné [Slovak] ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 3 4 5 6 Suomi [Finnish] Svenska [Swedish] Íslenska [Icelandic] Norsk [Norwegian] [Belkin Ltd] vakuuttaa täten että [F6D4050] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja
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    to get service. Contact Belkin Limited on the support telephone numbers on page 36 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection , so the above limitations may not apply to you. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 40
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    Rijk, Netherlands © 2009 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Apple, AirPort, Mac, and Mac OS, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista, NT, and Microsoft
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Enhanced Wireless
USB Adapter
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