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  • Belkin F5D8073 | User Manual - Page 1
    N Wireless ExpressCard™ Adapter User Manual F5D8073
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    Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A - Installation Process for Windows Vista 8 B - Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista 12 C - Configuration 15 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking
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    the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter. 1 This Adapter is specifically designed to work with notebooks that have an ExpressCard slot. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and 2 office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows
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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 N Wireless ExpressCard Adapters, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that your wireless router's (or access point
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    channel from your wireless network as possible. 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
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    wireless devices. For more 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 secure your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item
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    -use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 5 • CardBus interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer 6 • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Data rate of up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g
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    freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is backward-compatible
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    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 ExpressCard Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software and User Manual on CD-ROM
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    the 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
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    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 Adapter. Your installation is now
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    the one pictured below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select "Install this driver software anyway" and follow the on-screen instructions. Next, a screen appears indicating that hardware installation is taking
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    A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". 2 3 4 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, 5 click on "Connect to a network". 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected
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    you to configure your network connections. B. Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will
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    6 B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. B.6 After the software installation is finished, a prompt will instruct you to insert the Adapter into your computer's ExpressCard slot. B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3-15 seconds. If it does, select
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    Installing and Setting up the Adapter 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
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    Installing and Setting up the Adapter 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 be
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    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the
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    section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is the "Current Status" tab. The "Current Status" tab displays the current network status and available networks. Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. It even
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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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    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 protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the
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    Using the 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 WPA. Instead of a
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    All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption. Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key. If the encryption key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your
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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 ExpressCard Adapter 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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    Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WEP Setup 1 64-Bit WEP Encryption 2 1. Select "WEP" from the "Data Encryption" drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your 3 key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of
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    Using the 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 client. Please record the key prior to
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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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    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 Utility
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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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    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 start the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility automatically, it could be
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    section Troubleshooting Link LED is blinking slowly; I cannot connect to a 1 wireless network or the Internet. If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you 2 cannot connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of your screen, the problem may be that there
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    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. Signal strength is poor. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity
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    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 Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and adapter
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    based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft specification can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the chart on the
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    section Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart 1 Wireless Technology G (802.11g) G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC) N MIMO (draft 802.11n with MIMO) N1 MIMO (draft 802.11n with MIMO) 2 3 Speed/Data Rate* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* 4 Common
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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 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800
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    1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 2 We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole 3 responsibility that the product, F5D8073 4 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of 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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    AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states
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    N Wireless ExpressCard™ Adapter Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 800-233-1100 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: www.belkin.com/support Belkin International, Inc. 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles
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F5D8073
N Wireless
ExpressCard
™
Adapter
User Manual