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  • Belkin F5D8013 | User Manual - Page 1
    N Wireless Notebook Card User Manual F5D8013
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    the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 16 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 16 Network Status 17 Available Networks 17 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 19 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 19 Configuring your Card to use Security 23 5 Troubleshooting 30
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    the Belkin N Wireless Notebook Card. Now 1 you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Card allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network. 2 Please be sure to read through this User Manual
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    to the center of your wireless network devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e. computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas
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    . For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on your region.) See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone
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    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. 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require
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    wireless devices at up to 300Mbps*. The Card is also compatible with 802.11g devices at 2 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Card Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption 6 • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer
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    802.11b and 802.11g products • Compatibility with 802.11b products 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) or change locations • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and
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    with one available 32-bit, CardBus slot • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista™*** (clients are not Mac OS compatible) • Minimum 64MB of RAM • CD-ROM drive • Internet browser Package Contents • N Wireless Notebook Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software and User Manual on CD-ROM 7
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    CD shipped with your product. For information on updated drivers for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support/vista. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. A.2 Click "Next" to
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    second time 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. A.7 When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Card. Your installation is now
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    and Setting up the Card A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear within 3-15 seconds. If it does, continue to follow the prompts. Select "Locate and install the driver software" to continue. A.10 You might see a screen similar to the one pictured below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem
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    to a network". 2 3 4 A.14 In the next screen, select an 5 available wireless network and click "Connect". 6 A.15 Your Card will attempt to connect to the selected network. A.16 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key
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    your network connections. B. IInstallation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear
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    Setting up the Card B.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the 1 installation process. 2 3 4 B.4 Select a destination folder for the software the setup process. B.6 After the software installation is finished, a prompt will instruct you to insert the Card into your computer's CardBus slot. B.7
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    Setting up the Card B.9 You might see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select "Continue Anyway" and follow the on-screen instructions. B.10 The Wizard will now install your software
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    section Installing and Setting up the Card C. Configuration 1 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 2 C.1 After restarting your computer, 3 double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. 4 Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also
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    connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 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, click on "Start > Programs
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    can be used to determine the problem's source (e.g. computer, router, or Internet/modem). Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. Lost Wireless Connection If the current
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    Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. Setting Wireless Network Profiles 2 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the "Advanced" button to see other security options (below). Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security
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    Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is the new standard in the wireless security. However, not all wireless cards and adapters support this technology. Please check your wireless adapter's user 2 manual to check if it supports Better Best Best Features
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    encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption. Encryption your wireless router (or access point) and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Card's configuration screen. 22
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 WPA WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security 2 features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These updates will be found on your wireless vendor
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N Wireless Notebook Card supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will first need to
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    key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A-F and 0-9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. 4 For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key 5 6 section 3. Click "Save" to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set
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    Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal)
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    the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. Click "Save" to finish. Encryption in the wireless router 1 (or access point) is now set. Each of the computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. 2 WARNING: If you are using a wireless client
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. Click "Save" to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options The "Options" tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings. Wireless Networking
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 Advanced Diagnostic Tools The "Advanced Diagnostic Tools" section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of 2 the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity services to ensure
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    see 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 utility software by clicking on the icon
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    section Troubleshooting 3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the 1 model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of "Available Networks". 2 Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect. If you are using a Belkin 802.11g
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    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. Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. If the CD-ROM does not
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    range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. If you have a signal but can't get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in your computer and wireless router (or access
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    Optimal Performance" on page 2 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Signal strength is poor. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between
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    wireless card's literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 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 Networking Utility over the Windows XP
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    in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under "Network Adapters" in the Device Manager. Card does not perform or connection is slow
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    section Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart 1 Wireless Technology G (802 devices such as cordless devices such as cordless devices such as cordless devices best coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment. **This Card
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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 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Europe: www.belkin
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    Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole 3 responsibility that the product, F5D8013 during normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the
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    information: a. The part number of the Belkin product. b. Where you purchased the product. c. When you purchased the product. d. Copy of original receipt. 2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with
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    the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of 1 shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in
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    N Wireless Notebook Card Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Europe: www.belkin.com/support Belkin International, Inc. 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles, CA 90220-5221, USA 310-898-
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