Belkin DESKTOP CARD F5D7001 User Manual

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9898Step 1 Install the SoftwareImportant note:INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD.1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.1.2 The B

99section123456Installing and Setting up the Card1.5 Choose an installation location. Click “Next” to accept the default location or click “Browse”

1110Installing and Setting up the Card1110Installing and Setting up the Card2.5 Remove the metal port cover from the back of the computer that corresp

11Installing and Setting up the Card11section1234563.2 Depending on the version of Windows you are using, you might also see a screen similar to this

1312Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility1312How to Access the Belkin Wireless Setup UtilityDouble-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “

13Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility13section123456Setting Wireless Network PreferencesClick on the “Wireless Networks” tab.(a) Let this Tool Man

1514Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility1514Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility(a) Any Available Network (Access Point Preferred)When this opt

15Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility15123456sectionSecuring your Wi-Fi® NetworkHere are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wir

1716Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility1716Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utilitybits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardware ma

17Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility17123456sectionto access the network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a home environment.WPA

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . .

1918Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility1918Using the Belkin Wireless Setup UtilitySetting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use

19Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility19123456sectionWEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.2. After sele

2120Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility2120Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility128-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-dow

21Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility21123456section1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”.2. Enter your netw

2322Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility2322Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility5. Click “Apply Changes” to finish.IMPORTANT: You must now set

23Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility23123456sectionConfiguring your Belkin Wireless G Notebook and Wireless G Desktop Cards to use SecurityAt thi

2524Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility2524Using the Belkin Wireless Setup UtilityImportant:A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters from

25Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility25123456section3. Under “Network Authentication” select “WPA-PSK”.4. Type your WPA key in the “Network ke

2726Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility2726Using the Belkin Wireless Setup UtilityConnecting your Computer to a Wireless Router (or Access Point)

27Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility27123456section4. Under the “Authentication” tab, select the settings that are indicated router or as indi

Introductionsection123456Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus Desktop Card (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new tec

2928Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility2928Using the Belkin Wireless Setup UtilitySetting up WPA for Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards

29Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility29123456section4. Clicking the “Configure” button will allow you to choose your network authentication type.

3130Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility3130Using the Belkin Wireless Setup UtilityMonitoring the Status of your Network ConnectionClick on the “Li

31Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility31123456sectionchannel can be set manually. All computers using Ad-Hoc mode (computer-to-computer) need to op

3332Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility3332Using the Belkin Wireless Setup UtilityMonitoring Data TransferClick on the “Statistics” tab.The “Stati

33Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility33123456sectionFinding Available Networks in your AreaClick on the “Site Monitor” tab.Clicking on the “Site M

3534Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility3534Using the Belkin Wireless Setup UtilityPerforming Diagnostic Tests on your ComputerClick on the “Diagno

35Using the Belkin Wireless Setup Utility35123456section(d) Interrupt TestThis test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to receive interrupts from

3736Troubleshooting3736I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check

37Troubleshooting37section123456The name of your wireless network appears in “Available Networks”.If the correct network name is listed in the “Availa

32Introduction32IntroductionPlacement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal PerformanceYour wireless connection will be stronger the closer

39383938TroubleshootingInstallation CD-ROM does not start Wireless Setup Utility.If the CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Setup Utility automatically

3939section123456TroubleshootingLink LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP addr

41404140Troubleshootingpoint). Please see the section titled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” in this manual.I

4141section123456Troubleshooting2. Touch any metal part of the case to discharge static electricity, which could damage your product or your computer

43424342TroubleshootingWhat’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking stan

4343section123456TroubleshootingTechnical SupportYou can find technical support information at www.belkin.com orwww.belkin.com/networking. If you want

4544Information4544Wi-Fi® Interoperability Certificate

4545section123456InformationCaution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequen

47464746This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televis

4747123456sectionInformationProducts with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued b

3IntroductionIntroduction3Introductionsection1234562. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceAvoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devi

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54544. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless NetworkIn locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or o

55section123456IntroductionProduct FeaturesThe Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wirel

7676Applications and Advantages• Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or officeOffers the freedom of networking—without cables• Connection r

77section123456Storage Temperature: -4—176 degrees F (-20—80 degrees C)Humidity: Operating 10 ~ 85% (non-condensing)Storing 5 ~ 90% (non-condensi