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    Wireless B USB Network Adapter Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network User Manual 802.11g Mbps 2.4GHz Wireless 802.11b Mbps 2.4GHz Wireless F5D6051
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    and Advantages 5 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 6 Package Contents 6 3 Knowing your Wireless B USB Network Adapter 7 4 Installing the Adapter 9 5 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 23 7 Troubleshooting 31 8 Information 38
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    sure to read carefully through this User Manual, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless 5 Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" on page 2. By following our simple setup instructions, your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: 6 • Share one high
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    close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Important Factors for Placement and Setup While some of the factors suggested below can affect network performance negatively, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning. In fact, you may not notice any problem at all. If you
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    • If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest 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
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    wireless devices. For non-Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the change your power management setting under Windows, see the "Power Options" item
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    . 2 • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Wireless compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard 3 • USB interface • 64- or 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 4 • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer
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    158° F (-25-70° C) System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop or laptop with one available USB slot • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless B USB Network Adapter • Desktop Stand with 5 ft. USB Cable • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 6
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    Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter (a) (b) (c) (a) Power Link LED (Amber) Solid: Adapter receives power Off: Adapter turned off 1 2 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 (b) Link LED (Green) Blinking Slowly: Not linked to a wireless network Blinking Rapidly: Transferring data across a wireless network (c) Desktop
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    not work until you install the software. 2. Plug the Adapter into your computer. 3. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter. Step 1: Software and Driver Installation 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will automatically appear
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    " to continue with the installation of the Adapter. 2 3 4 5 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or 6 Windows XP, you may see a screen similar to the one below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Select 7 "Continue Anyway". 1.6 When the software installation is complete, you will see
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    , the message "You can plug in your Belkin USB WLAN adapter now" will appear. 2.2 With your computer ON, insert the Adapter into a free USB port on your computer. or Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 3.1 After inserting your Adapter, Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed
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    Adapter 1 3.3 When the installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting you to finish. Click "Finish". 2 3 4 Note to Windows 98SE manual. 3.5 A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens) will also appear. This is your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Network
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is a central point on your computer that allows you to control your Wireless B USB Network Adapter. Here is a list of the things you can do using the Utility: • Choose the wireless network you want to connect to • See a
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    XP, please read this section first. 2 Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can 3 be used to control your Adapter. You can also use the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility. We suggest that you use
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP 1. Right-click on the system tray icon. 2. Select "Use Windows to Configure my Wireless Connection". 3. The Belkin Utility will disable itself and enable the WZC. This may take up to 30
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    window and click to connect to the network (c) Refresh Button Pressing this button will refresh the settings of the Adapter. The IP information is displayed next to the button. (d) Available Networks Displays the available networks and their settings (e) Update Button Re-scans for more wireless
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network After you install your Adapter for the first time, it will connect to your wireless network automatically. You should not have to do anything further to connect to a network. To manually connect to a wireless network, see the
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Using the Quick Connect Screen The Utility was designed to offer you two methods of connecting to a wireless network. The Adapter ships with the Utility configured so you 2 can use the Configuration view to select a wireless network. A second option
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    Belkin Wireless Network networks in the window. Select a network by clicking on the name, then click the "Connect" button. Note: If the network network key. If you don't know the key, you will need to obtain it from the system administrator. Also, see the section on the next page of this manual
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    Using a Profile Profiles are automatically created when you connect to a network. From the factory, Belkin has also created one profile called "Default". This is a special profile that will connect to the first wireless network that the Adapter detects. You can remove this profile if you wish. If
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    a check mark next to the type you need. For more detailed information, go to "Securing your Wireless Network" on page 23 of this manual. 8. Type in the network key for the network in the "Network Key" field. If the network key is a hexadecimal key, check "Hex Key". If your key is in the form of
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Prioritizing your Profiles You can change the priority of your profiles so the Utility will connect to the first network in the profile priority list. This feature is useful if 2 you are in an area where you use more than one wireless network. Put
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using Power Save Mode Enabling Power Save will help reduce battery consumption on a laptop by turning the Adapter or parts of the Adapter OFF after each group of data is sent or received to or from the network. Enabling this mode will decrease performance of
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    Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your 2 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,
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    . All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP. Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key. If the encryption key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless
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    methods on generating 5 the keys. If you have multiple vendors' equipment in your network, the easiest thing to do is to use the hex WEP key from your wireless 6 router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Adapter's configuration screen. 7 section 25
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    one configured on the wireless router. Network Key= MyPassword Wireless G Router Network Key= MyPassword Wireless B USB Network Adapter Network Key= MyPassword Wireless B Notebook Network Card Network Key= WRONG Password Wireless B Desktop Network Card Setting Up your Wireless Router or Access
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    Wireless Network 1 Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Router and Access Point are equipped with WEP encryption to secure your network. By default, wireless the wireless section using the web- based interface. (See your wireless router or access point manual for
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    Securing your Wireless Network WEP Setup 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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    Securing your Wireless Network 1 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select "64-bit WEP" from the drop-down menu. 2 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 passphrase in the "Passphrase" field and click "Generate" to 3
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    characteristics, go to number 2 below. If this is NOT the case, please contact Belkin technical support If you are not using a Belkin router, consult that routers manufacturers user guide. 2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand
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    connecting to 7 the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in "Available Networks" If the correct network name is not listed under "Available Networks" in the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps
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    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
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    Troubleshooting section 1 network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your Wireless Router or Access Point manufacture's user manual. 2 If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
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    Troubleshooting Signal strength is poor Wireless Technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" on page 2 of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support. 34
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    the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck "Use Windows to configure my wireless network". Once the box is unchecked click OK to close the Window. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless adapter. section 35
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    Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, 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
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    2 repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin 3 dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required. This warranty does not apply if the product has been
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    We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D6051 to radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
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    notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void 2 the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) 3 The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class
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    Wireless B 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 Walnut
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F5D6051
Wireless
Mbps
2.4GHz
802.11b
Connect your desktop or notebook
computer to a wireless network
Wireless B USB
Network Adapter