Belkin N Wireless User Manual

User ManualF5D8053N Wireless USB Adapter

8Installing and Setting up the Adapter8A. Installation Process for Windows Vista***NOTE: At the time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista

9section123456Installing and Setting up the Adapter9A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process.A.4 Select a destination folder f

10Installing and Setting up the Adapter10A.7 When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter. Your installation is now complete. A.8

11Installing and Setting up the Adapter11section123456A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Cont

12Installing and Setting up the Adapter12A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. A.16 Depending on the security settin

13Installing and Setting up the Adapter13section123456B. Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows VistaIMPORTANT: INSTA

14Installing and Setting up the Adapter14B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. B.6 After the software instal

15Installing and Setting up the Adapter15section123456B.10 The Wizard will now install your software. B.11 The installation is now complete. Clic

16Installing and Setting up the Adapter16C. ConfigurationUsing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility C.1 After restarting your computer, double-cli

17section123456Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility17After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configuration

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

18Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility18The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current Ne

19Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility19section123456Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connec

20Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility20Setting Wireless Network Profiles The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and del

21Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility21section123456Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security

22Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility22Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. D

23Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility23section12345664-Bit WEP64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes a key le

24Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility24WPAWPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, t

25Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility25section123456Configuring your Adapter to use SecurityAt this point, you should already have your wirel

26Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility26WEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu.2. After s

27Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility27section1234563. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now

section123456Introduction1Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain

28Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility28128-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu.2. After selecting your WEP encryptio

29Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility29section1234563. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now s

30Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility30WPA-PSK (no server)Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no serve

31Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility31section123456Wireless Networking Utility OptionsThe “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the abi

32Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility32Wireless Networking Utility HelpThe WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone

33Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility33section123456Advanced Diagnostic ToolsThe “Advanced Diagnostic Tools” section is the central control p

34Troubleshooting34I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the

35Troubleshooting35section123456The name of your wireless network appears in “Available Networks”.If the correct network name is listed in the “Availa

36Troubleshooting36Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility.If the CD-ROM does not start the Belkin Wireless Networking U

37Troubleshooting37section123456Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet.If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP addre

2Introduction2Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal PerformanceYour wireless connection will be stronger the closer your compute

38Troubleshooting38Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your networ

39Troubleshooting39section123456The Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such

40Troubleshooting40Belkin Wireless Comparison ChartWireless TechnologyG (802.11g)G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO MRC)N MIMO (draft 802.11n with MIMO)N1

41Troubleshooting41section123456Technical SupportYou can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking. If you wan

42Information42FCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Waln

43Information43section123456Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expre

44Information44Belkin International, Inc., reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin

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3Introduction3section1234562. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceAvoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio

4Introduction44. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless NetworkIn locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buil

5sectionOverview5Product FeaturesThe Adapter complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification to communicate with other draft-802.11n-compliant wire

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

7Overview7section123456(a) Protective Cap The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation. Remove the cap before inserting the