Belkin F5D8000 User Manual

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8Installing and Setting Up the Card8Step 1 Install the PCI Adapter1.1 Shut down your computer and disconnect your computer’s power cord.1.2 Remo

9Installing and Setting Up the Card9section1234561.6 Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen.1.7 Now secure the Card with the sc

10Installing and Setting Up the Card10Step 2 Install the Software DriversIMPORTANT NOTE: Install the software before inserting the Card.2.1 Insert

11Installing and Setting Up the Card11section1234562.5 You might see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our softw

12Installing and Setting Up the Card12Step 4 Install the Wireless Client Utility4.1 After the network card driver installation is complete, click

13Installing and Setting Up the Card13section1234564.6 Select a network to connect to by double-clicking on a network from the Network List. Note: I

14Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility14How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client UtilityDouble-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wir

15Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility15section123456Using the Expanded View(a) Network List List all available networks; double-click on a netwo

16Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility16Setting Wireless Network PreferencesTo create a new Wireless Network Profile, click on the “Create” button

17Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility17section123456(d) Start Ad-Hoc NetworkWhen this option is selected, the Card will create a new ad-hoc netwo

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Advantages of a Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . .

18Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility18Securing your Wi-Fi NetworkHere are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network

19Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility19section123456128-Bit EncryptionAs a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure me

20Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility20WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. T

21Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility21section123456The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your

22Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility22WEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.2. After selecting your WEP

23Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility23section123456128-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.2. After selecting yo

24Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility24WPA-PSK (no server)Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no server)

25Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility25section123456WPA (with server) SettingsChoose this setting if your network uses a radius server to distrib

26Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility26Configuring your Belkin Wireless Notebook or Wireless Desktop Network Card to Use SecurityAt this point, y

27Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility27section1234565. Select “128-Bit” or “64-Bit” encryption and type your WEP key in the “Key” box.IMPORTANT:

1Introductionsection1234561Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Desktop Network Card (the Card). This product featu

28Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility28Setting Up WPA in Windows XP to Connect your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that is Using W

29Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility29section1234564. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see the foll

30Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility30Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection(a) Current ProfileThis is the current profile you are us

31Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility31section123456(g) SSIDThe network name of the router or access point.(h) BSSIDThis column will display th

32Troubleshooting32I can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyIf you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the f

33Troubleshooting33section123456If you’re not using a Belkin Router, please consult your router manufacturer’s user manual for the default name.The na

34Troubleshooting34Installation CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Client UtilityIf the CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Client Utility automatical

35Troubleshooting35section123456For more information about setting up a SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persi

36Troubleshooting36when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that can cause signal degradation are obstructions such as walls and met

37Troubleshooting37section123456We offer a Site Survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to name a few.It’s essential to know which u

32Introduction32Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal PerformanceYour wireless connection will be stronger the closer your compu

38Troubleshooting38What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standard

39Troubleshooting39section123456Wireless Comparison ChartWireless Technology802.11b802.11g802.11a Belkin Pre-N Speed11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps 108MbpsFreq

4040Technical SupportYou can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical supp

41Information41section123456FCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West

42Information42This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

43Information43section123456Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued b

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33Introductionsection1234562. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceAvoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “

44Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless ph

5Overview5section123456Product FeaturesThe Pre-N Card complies with the 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless

6Overview6Applications and Advantages• Wireless roaming with a desktop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables.•

7Overview7section123456PCI Adapter(a) PCI Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s PCI slot(b) CardBus Slot Slot to attach the Not