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1. g h i j k Tx Packets Network Network Mode BSSID IP Address a Connected to Signal Strenath 217 Rx Packets 88 Infrastructure 00 30 BD F6 F9 49 192 168 2 9 C Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings BELKIN Close Belkin 802 11g WirelessCard B nA f Apply This is the current network SSID the network name of the router or access point you are connected to b Encryption Will display Off when encryption is disabled WEP when either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption is enabled or WPA when WPA is enabled c Speed Displays the data rate of the current connection d Channel Shows the channel the network is on 12 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility e Tx Packets Displays the data packets that have been transmitted f RxPackets Displays the data packets that have been received g Signal Strength The signal strength of the related router or access point h Network Mode Will display either Infrastructure if connected to a router or an access point or Ad Hoc when connected to another computer i BSSID Displays the MAC address of the wireless router or access point that you are connected to j IP Address Shows the IP address of the computer k Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Click this box to use the Windows Zero Configuration Utility 13 uUolj29S U2. select one of the four encryption keys and type in the network key Configure Security Available Networks Profiles Statistics About L4 gt O Not Use Encryption O Enable WPA Encryption Enable WEP Encryption Create with Passphrase uS Passphrase 64 Bit Manual Entry r Encryption Key Hex 0 9 A F Oket O Key 2 m O Key 3 O Key 4 BELKIN Important A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 keys For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 keys This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router or access point 6 Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption 7 Click Apply to save the settings 25 uUolj29S Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA PSK no server 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon bi to bring up the Belkin Wireless Utility screen Under the Security tab click Enable WPA Encryption Select WPA PSK from the Security Type drop down box and TKIP from the Encryption Type drop down box Security Type WPA PSK v Encryption T ype Pre Shared Key Enter your WPA Passphrase The minimum length is 8 characters ABOTABOTABOTABOTABOTABOTABOTABOTABOTABOTABOTABOTA EAP Selection EAP PEAP Certificate one Login Name Au
3. CardBus slot e Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Package Contents e Wireless G Notebook Network Card e Quick Installation Guide e Installation Software CD User Manual uUOolj29S Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 1 Install the Software WARNING INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD 1 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD ROM drive 1 2 The Belkin Wireless Utility screen will automatically appear may take 15 20 seconds to appear In the menu window drag your mouse over the Install button then select Click here to start the software installation program BELKIN Wireless G Notebook Network Card model F5D7010 Click here to install Belkin s Wireless Notebook Network Card Software The Software lets you manage the Card s wireless network settings and provides you with tools like a signal strength meter SETUP UTILITY install manual support exit Note If the Wireless Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds access your CD ROM by double clicking on the My Computer icon and and double click on the CD ROM drive that the installation CD has been placed in Double click on the folder named Files then double click on the icon named setup exe mWmwzTgWmesOd Q4 1 3 Click Next to install the software Welcome to the InstallShield wizard for Belkin Wireless Card Device Driver and Utility The InstallShield Wizard will
4. IEC60950 Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime If a defect is discovered Belkin will at its option repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident abuse misuse or misapplication if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No Belkin dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAG
5. Wi Fi Interoperability Certificate Certification ID W001073 CERTIFIED IEEE Standard 802 11b 802 11g This certificate represents the capabilities and features that have passed the interoperability testing governed by the Wi Fi Alliance Detailed descriptions of these features can be found at www wi fi org certificate Certification Date October 20 2003 Category External Card Company Belkin Components Product 802 119 Wireless Notebook Network Card Mode F5D7010 This product has passed Wi Fi certification testing for the following standards Security For more information www wi fi org certified products 39 U0OI129S Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Belkin Corporation of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the product F5D7010 to which this declaration relates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal oper
6. key A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP Key Wireless Security Security Mode 64bit WEP J keyi AF pr pe es DA Cry2 Of Cxeys Crys fo Of p hex digit pairs NOTE To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here PassPhrase 3 Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the wireless router or access point is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings 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 applying changes in the wireless router or access point If you don t remember the hex key your client will be locked out of the wireless router or access point 20 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility 128 Bit WEP Encryption 1 2 Select 128 bit WEP from the drop down menu After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually or you can type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and l
7. name of your wireless network appears in Available Networks If the correct network name is listed in the Available Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly 1 Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list to connect to the network 2 If the network has security encryption enabled you will need to enter the network key For more information regarding security see the Securing your Wi Fi Network section of this User Manual 3 Within a few seconds the tray icon in the lower right hand corner of your screen should turn green indicating a successful connection to the network If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network please contact Belkin Technical Support The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of Available Networks If the correct network name is not listed check the SSID settings to see if they match The SSID is case sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Card to connect to the wireless router or access point Note To check the SSID settings or look for an available network double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Belkin Wireless Utility and then click on the Configure tab Click on the Network SSID box if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID of the router or access point you are trying to co
8. 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 s website There are two types of WPA security WPA PSK no server and WPA with radius server WPA PSK no server uses what is known as a pre shared key as the network key A network key is a password that is between eight and 63 characters long It can be a combination of letters numbers or characters Each client uses the same network key to access the network Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment WPA with radius server is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically This is typically found in a business environment For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA please visit our website at www belkin com networking Most wireless products ship with security turned off So once you have your network working you may need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key 18 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network Network key MyPassword Wireless G USB Network Adapter S Network key Network keyz ap SSH MyPassword MyPassword A Wireless G Notebook Network Card Network key WRONG Password Wireless G Desk
9. E TO OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state 42 belkin com Belkin Ltd Express Business Park e Shipton Way Rushden NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1933 35 2000 Fax 44 0 1933 31 2000 Belkin B V Starparc Building Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol Rijk e The Netherlands Tel 31 0 20 654 7300 Fax 31 0 20 654 7349 Belkin Tech Support Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Belkin GmbH Hanebergstrasse 2 80637 Munich Germany Tel 49 0 89 143405 0 Fax 49 0 89 143405 100 Belkin SAS 5 Rue du Petit Robinson e 3 me tage 78350 Jouy en Josas France Tel 33 0 1 34 58 14 00 Fax 33 0 1 39 46 62 89 2004 Belkin Corporation All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed The 54g logo and 54g are trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and or other countries The mark Wi Fi is a registered mark of the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi Certified logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance P74682uk
10. Panel If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connection VPNs and AOL please review steps 1 4 in the previous pages to be sure you have addressed these issues These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router Should you need to cover an even wider area we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender Access Point For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www belkin com networking or call Belkin Technical Support Overview Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802 11g standard in order to communicate with other 802 11g compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps The Card is compatible with all 802 11g devices as well as other 802 11b products at 11Mbps 802 11g products operate on the same 2 4GHz frequency band as 802 11b Wi Fi products 2 4GHz ISM Industrial Science and Medical band operation Integrated easy to use Wireless Utility CardBus interface for operation in virtually any notebook computer WPA 64 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 128 bit encryption and 802 1x authentication Wireless access to networked resources Support for both Infrastructure and Ad Hoc peer to peer networking modes Easy installation and use Internal antenna LED power and network link indicators uolj2es Overview Applications and Advantages Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networkin
11. Wireless G Notebook BELKIN Network Card Connect your laptop computer to a FAST wireless network EN Manuals and or Software are available in your local language Les manuels et ou le logiciel sont disponibles en francais Benutzerhandbuch und oder Software gibt es in Ihrer Sprache Voor Nederlandstalige handleidingen en of software kunt u terecht op Los manuales y o el software est n disponibles en la lengua local I manuali e o il software nella propria lingua si trovano su www belkin co uk support 802 11g 2 4GHz Wireless F5D7010 Table of Contents T IBnUOBUCLIODE cue pede chiens ete PAGE ILERETRE MESE RAE 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 0 000 cece eee 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Opurmal Performali6 Bos s acia x ne Y x nr REOR ook eee ee ER ria 2 POVGIVIGW MT te tenaadtie weeub eden deena cen es 5 Product Features 0 00 ccc eens 9 Applications and Advantages 00 ccc cece eee eens 6 Product Specifications 2 22 bee ea ede ede TR a row DE 6 System Requirements eee eee eee eee 7 Package Contents ss i d e e xk Xo m Rea E Rods m x Rs iig 7 3 Installing and Setting Up the Card 8 Step 1 Install the Software 0 0 8 Step 2 Install the Hardware 000 cece eee eee 10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility 11 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Utility 11 Monito
12. ation is minimized When connecting an external antenna to the device the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 40 Information This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e HReorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void
13. ble network click on the network you would like to connect to from the Available Networks list and then click on the Connect button Note In order to see your available networks you must be near a working wireless router or access point b He lk BO g ireless Card x Status Configure Security Available Networks Profiles Statistics Network SSID T Signal Encryptie CP Only 90 NotUse D Link 39 NotUse SBE QO DE i Netgear 32 NotUse 30 BD 90 DE gt e a A Linksys 34 Notlse 00 30 BD 91 BE amp AMS 56 WEP 00 30 BD 94 8E SMC 34 NotUse 00 04 E2 B3 94 E d Site Survey Status Complete a f BELKIN g a Network SSID The Network SSID is the wireless network name of a router or access point Connect to an available network by double clicking on an SSID b Signal The signal strength of the related router or access point c Encryption Will display Not Use when encryption is disabled WEP when either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption is enabled or WPA when WPA is enabled d Channel The channel the router or access point is using e MAC Address The router s or access point s MAC address f Connect Click Connect to connect to the highlighted router or access point listed in Available Networks g Re Scan Click Re Scan to scan the area of available routers or access points to connec
14. ents network cards that you want to include in your wireless network Wireless Security Security Mode WPA PSK no server Encryption Technique TKIP j Default is TKIP Pre shared Key PSK MyPassword WPA PSK no server Wireless Protected Access with a Pre Shared Key The key is a password in the form of a word phrase or series of letters and numbers The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long and can include spaces and symbols Each client that connects to the network must use the same key Pre Shared Key I Obscure PSK iil AELE R 3 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility WPA with server Settings Choose this setting if your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients network cards WPA with server is typically used in business networks 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA with Radius Server 2 Enter the IP address of the radius server into the Radius Server fields Enter the radius key into the Radius Key field Enter the key interval The key interval is how often the keys are distributed in packets Wireless Security WPA with server Advanced Setting Wireless Protected Access using a server to distribute keys to the clients This option requires that a Radius server is running on the network Secur
15. er and wireless router or access point must be exactly the same in order for the Card to connect to the router For more information about encryption please see the Securing your Wi Fi Network section of this User Manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Data transfer is sometimes slow Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the wireless router or access point In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible to five to 10 feet from the wireless router or access point Please see the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance of this User Manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support 34 Troubleshooting Signal strength is poor Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factor
16. etters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C8 DA 4B C3 DA E7 128 bit WEP key Wireless Security Security Mode 128bitwEP 48 B c3 D4 i 48 c3 D4 E7 13 hex digit pairs MOTE To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here PassPhrase generate Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the wireless router 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 WARNING If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router or access point you will temporariy lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router or access point If you don t remember the hex key your client will be locked out of the wireless router or access point 21 uol 3 s Using the Belkin Wireless Utility WPA PSK no server Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server WPA PSK no server is typically used in home and small office networking 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA PSK no server 2 Enter your network key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the cli
17. exceed 802 119 and up to twice the wireless coverage area See the following chart for more detailed information Wireless Comparison Chart iat 11Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps Common Common Common household household household devices such as devices such as devices such as cordless phones cordless phones 5GHz cordless phones and microwave and microwave uncrowded and microwave ovens may ovens may band ovens may interfere with the interfere with the interfere with the unlicensed band unlicensed unlicensed 2 4GHz band 2 4GHz band 2 4GHz Wireless echnology f 802 11b i 802 11a 2 o c o gt o o x LL Incompatible Compatible with with 802 11b 802 11g or 802 11g or 802 11b Compatible Compatible with 802 11g with 802 11b Compatibility Depends on Less Depends on interference interference 2x the typically Md beds range is coverage of 100 200 ft typically 100 standard 802 11g typically indoors 200 Ti mdours 50 100 ft Slow adoption Expected to for consumers Expected to continue to grow more popular continue to grow in popularity in business in popularity environments Mature widely adopted 37 uUolj29S 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 Europe 00 800 223 55 460 38 Information Wi Fi Interoperability Certificate
18. g without cables Compatibility with 802 11b products 802 11g wireless LAN solutions are backward compatible with existing Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b products and with other products that display the Wi Fi mark Difficult to wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls or open areas where wiring is difficult to install Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows exhibitions and construction sites on a short term basis also companies that need additional workstations for a peak activity period SOHO Small Office Home Office networking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface 32 bit Cardbus Power Consumption TX Rx peak 450 260mA 3 3VDC max Operating Temperature 32 185 degrees F 0 85 degrees C Storage Temperature 40 194 degrees F 40 90 degrees C Humidity Max 9596 non condensing Typical Operating Range 100 to 200 feet 30 60 meters Overview c a Link LED Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network b Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Card is active c Card Connector Part of the Card that fits into your computer s CardBus slot System Requirements e PC compatible laptop with one available
19. hen choose the Advanced tab and select the rate property Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak as a rule slower transmission rates are more stable Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet For more assistance see your wireless card s literature If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support 35 uUolj29S Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray Which one do we use There are several features and advantages for using the Belkin Wireless Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility We offer a Site Survey detailed link information and adapter diagnosis to name a few It s essential to know which Utility is managing your Card We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Utility To use the Belkin Wireless Utility follow the steps below Step 1 Right click on the network status icon in the system tray and select the Status tab Step 2 From the Status tab uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box Once the box is unchecked click the Close button to close the window You are now using the Belkin Wireless Utility
20. install Belkin Wireless Card vice Driver and Configuration Utility on your computer To continue click Next Installing and Setting Up the Card Belkin 802 11g Wireless Card Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files N amp Setup will install Belkin 802 11g Wireless Card in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Belkin 802 11 g Wireless Card Configuration Utility Browse nstallShield p 7 lt Back Next gt gt Cancel EN Belkin 802 11g Wireless Card x Select Program Folder Please select a program folder Di amp Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing folders list Click Next to continue Program Folders Belkin 802 119 Wireless Card Configuration Utilis Existing Folders p lt Back Q Next gt Cancel uc 1 4 You will be prompted to choose an installation location Click Next to accept the default location or click Browse to select a different location before clicking Next 1 5 Click Next to add the software to a program folder U0OI129S Installing and Setting Up the Card S
21. intended for the home home office and small office user At the time of publication three encryption methods are available Encryption Methods Name 64 bit Wired 128 bit Wi Fi Wi Fi Equivalent Privacy Encryption Protected Protected Access Access 64 bit WEP 128 bit WPA TKIP WPA AES Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key Dynamic key encryption encryption and mutual and mutual authentication authentication Encryption keys Added security TKIP temporal AES based on RC4 over 64 bit key integrity Advanced algorithm typically WEP using a protocol Encryption 40 bit keys key length of added so Standard 104 bits plus that keys are does not 24 additional rotated and cause any bits of system encryption is throughput generated data strengthened loss WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi Fi compliant wireless products WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network 64 Bit WEP 64 bit WEP was first introduced with 64 bit encryption which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data 64 bits total Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64 bit as 40 bit encryption Shortly after the technology was introduced researchers found that 64 bit encryption was too easy to decode 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility 128 Bit Encryption As a result of 64 bit WEP s po
22. ity Mode WPA with Radius Server J Encryption Technique TKIP gt Radius Server l Radius Port fi 812 Radius Key Re Key Interval 300 seconds mmm 5 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings IMPORTANT You must now set all wireless network cards adapters to match these settings 23 uUolj29Ss Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Notebook and Wireless Desktop Network Cards to Use Security At this point you should already have your wireless router or access point set to use WPA or WEP In order for you to gain wireless connection you will need to set your Wireless Notebook and Wireless Desktop Network Cards to use the same security settings Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that requires a 64 Bit or 128 Bit WEP Key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon a to bring up the Belkin Wireless Utility screen Under the Security tab click Enable WEP Encryption Select either Create with a Passphrase to type in a passphrase to generate a network key or Manual Entry to manually enter the network key 4 If selecting Create with a Passphrase type in the passphrase and select either 64 Bit or 128 Bit then click the Apply button 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility 5 If selecting Manual Entry
23. net If your Card appears to be functioning properly but you cannot connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of your screen the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the network name SSID settings in your wireless network properties Check the SSID settings to see if they match The SSID is case sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Card to connect to the wireless router or access point Note To check the SSID settings or look for an available network double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Belkin Wireless Utility and then click on the Available Networks window If you do not see the network you are trying to connect to click on the Configure tab and type the SSID of the router or access point you are trying to connect to into the Network SSID box 33 UOIJIOS Troubleshooting 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 Link LED is solid but 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 point Check the WEP key settings to see if they match The key is case sensitive and the spelling on each comput
24. nnect to Next click Apply to save the setting 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 32 Troubleshooting Installation CD ROM does not start Wireless Utility setup If the CD ROM does not start the Wireless Utility setup automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive If the Wireless Utility setup screen does not appear within 15 20 seconds open up your CD ROM drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon Next double click on the CD ROM drive that the Installation CD has been placed in to start the installation Then double click on the folder named Files Next double click on the icon named setup exe Power LED does not come ON Card is not working If the LED indicators are not ON the problem may be that the Card is not connected or installed properly Verify that the Card is plugged firmly into the CardBus slot of your computer Check to see that the drivers for the Card have been installed Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop Choose Properties and navigate to the Device Manager and see if your CardBus Card is listed without any errors If an error is indicated contact Belkin Technical Support Link LED does not come on cannot connect to a wireless network or the Inter
25. onnected light should be on and not blinking e The WAN light should be either on or blinking If your Belkin Wireless Router s lights have the above characteristics go to number 2 below If this is NOT the case make sure e The router s power cord is plugged in e All cables are connected between the router and the modem e All the modem s LEDs are functioning correctly If not see your modem s user manual e Reboot the router e 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 in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the screen If you re using a Belkin Wireless Card the tray icon should look like this the icon may be red yellow or green 4 3 The Belkin Wireless Utility window will display the available networks in the Available Networks tab Available networks are wireless networks you can connect to If you are using a Belkin 802 11g 125 HSM Wireless Router or Belkin 802 11g 54g Wireless Router Belkin54g is the default name 31 uolj2es Troubleshooting If you are using a Belkin 802 11b Wireless Router the default name should be WLAN If you are NOT using a Belkin Router please consult your router manufacturer s user manual for the default name The
26. ove your wireless router or access point and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices Use the detailed information in the Finding Available Networks in your Area section in this User Manual 5 Secure Connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password and are used where security is important Secure connections include e Virtual Private Network VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an office network e The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service Most online banking websites e Many commercial websites which require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer s power management setting which causes it to go to sleep The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re running the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure website A second alternative is to change your computer s power management settings so it does not go to sleep however this may not be appropriate for portable computers To change your power management setting under Windows see the Power Options item in the Control
27. prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point Place your wireless router or access point the central connection point of your network as close as possible 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 Network Cards Wireless Desktop Network Cards and Wireless USB Adapters e Ensure that your wireless router s or access point s antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling If your wireless router or access point itself is positioned vertically point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction e In multistory homes place the wireless router or access point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing the wireless router or access point on an upper floor e Try not to place the wireless router or access point near a cordless 2 4GHz phone Introduction 2 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router or access point near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include Refrigerators e Washers and or dryers e Me
28. ragmentation to divide frames into smaller pieces can increase transmission reliability but increase overhead and reduce performance speeds Setting the fragmentation threshold to 2346 disables fragmentation and is the default setting f RTS CTS Threshold Click on the bar to adjust the RTS CTS threshold RTS CTS can be set between 256 and 2346 bytes Using RTS CTS Request to Send Clear to Send will control the data sent to minimize collisions with other PCs sending data on the same network Setting RTS CTS threshold to 2346 disables RTS CTS and is the default setting g Power Saving Select from either Off Max or Dynamic The Max setting draws less power from your PC when you want to conserve battery power or when you are in close range the Off setting will enable the highest performance but draws the most power from your PC and the Dynamic setting will adjust the power setting automatically for a moderate level of power h Transmitted Rate Select the transmit rate for data transmission Lower speeds will give better range but slower throughput speeds i 2 4GHz Preamble Select from either Long or Auto Preamble type Auto is recommended for high network traffic environments 15 UOIJIIS Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Securing your Wi Fi Network Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusion This section is
29. ring the Status of your Network Connection 12 Configuring your Current Network SettingS 14 Securing your Wi Fi Network 00e eee eee 16 Finding Available Networks in your Area LL 28 Setting Wireless Network ProfileS 000 eee eens 29 Monitoring Data Transfer ee ees 30 o TFOUDICSNOOUNG e unus ku etek eaten se uaa ERST AERE YES ERES 31 6 Information ws ieee eed eee eee eee ee ee ee 39 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Notebook Network Card the Card The Card features 802 11g technology allowing you to take advantage of wireless networking without using cables The Card works like a conventional network card but without the wires The easy installation and setup will have you networking in minutes Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely and pay special attention to the section entitled Placement of your Wireless Network Hardware for Optimal Performance Advantages of a Wireless Network Mobility you no longer need a dedicated computer room you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range Easy installation Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Easy Expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your netwo
30. rk to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products uolj2es Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless router or access point Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet In the same way your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your wireless router or access point and connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move further from your wireless router or access point connection speed may decrease Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions and walls If you have concerns about your network s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router or access point in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not
31. s that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the wireless router or access point In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible to five to 10 feet from the wireless router or access point Changing the wireless channel Depending on local wireless traffic and interference switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability The default channel the router is shipped with is channel 11 but you may choose from several other channels depending on your region see your router s or access point s user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels Limiting the wireless transmit rate Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change this property go to the Windows Control Panel open the Network Connections folder and double click on your wireless card s connection In the properties dialog select the Configure button on the General tab Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click Properties t
32. sing the Belkin Wireless Utility Configuring your Current Network Settings Click on the Configure tab to make any changes to the current network settings or to make changes to a saved profile a Current Network b Network Mode Network SSID ANY Channel Radio Band Control c 2 4GHz 802 115 d 2 4GHz 802 11b g e Fragmentation Threshold f g h BELKIN 5 Advanced RTS CTS Threshold i Power Saving Transmitted Rate 2 4GHz Preamble on o jw Avo pe tmo dw a Network Mode Select the current wireless mode the Card is operating in from the two available operating modes Infrastructure is used when connecting your PC to a wireless router or access point and Ad Hoc is used when connecting two or more computers together without a wireless router or access point b Network SSID The SSID is the wireless network name of a router or access point Select an available SSID from the drop down box or enter an SSID name of a wireless router or access point you would like to connect to that is in range of your PC 14 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility c 2 4GHz 802 115 Click here to use only the 802 11b radio band d 2 4GHz 802 11b g Click here to use both the 802 11b and 802 11g radio band e Fragmentation threshold Click on the bar to adjust the fragmentation threshold Fragmentation can be set between 256 and 2346 bytes Using f
33. t to 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles Click on the Profiles tab to save a wireless network profile or to create a new wireless network profile To create a new wireless network profile enter a profile name in the Profile Name drop down box Click Save to save the current configuration settings If you would like to make any modifications to the configuration settings click on the Configure tab to make changes then click on the Profiles tab enter in the Profile Name and click the Save button a Status Configure Security Available Networks Profiles Statistics Profile b Profile Name Loadeerfiguration settings from an existing profile Configuration Settings Values d Network Mode Infrastructure C SSID NY Start AdHoc at Not Applicable Channel Auto Radio Band 802 11b g Fragmentation 2346 e RTS CTS Power Save Mode Transmit Rate Preamble Type Auto Encryption Disable Key Index None B E L K i N Apply a Profile Name Enter in the profile name you wish to call a new profile or to look for a previously saved profile b Save Click Save to save the current profile listed in the Profile Name box and to save the values of the current configuration settings c Delete Click Delete to delete the current profile listed in the Profile Name box d Activate Click Activate to activate the c
34. tal cabinets e Large aquariums Metallic based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal s path between your computers and wireless router or access point 3 Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have your cordless phone e Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router or access point and your wireless enabled computers e Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check the manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem the phone may be interfering e If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the furthest 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 See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions e If necessary consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone 4 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together such as apartment buildings or office complexes there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless Utility to locate any other wireless 3 uUolj2os Introduction networks and m
35. tential security weaknesses a more secure method of 128 bit encryption was developed 128 bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data 128 bits total Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128 bit as 104 bit encryption Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64 bit WEP and 128 bit WEP 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 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 wireless networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another You can enter your key by typing in the hex key A hex hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C8 D4 4B C3 DA E7 128 bit key Write down the hex WEP key from your wireless router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Card s configuration screen 17 uol 3 s Using the Belkin Wireless Utility WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is a new Wi Fi standard that improves upon the security features
36. tep 2 Install the Hardware 2 1 e W Insert the Wireless Notebook Card into the Cardbus slot now 2 2 Select Country Select your location country now 10 During the install process you will be prompted to insert your Card Insert the Card label side UP into your computer s CardBus slot firmly until it stops Click OK to continue Note If your system did not prompt you to insert your Card after the installation is completed please do so now Select United States of America 1 11 from the Country Channel Select drop down box and click OK Using the Belkin Wireless Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Utility Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Belkin Wireless Utility If the icon is not present click on Start gt Programs Belkin 802 11g Wireless Card Belkin 802 11g Wireless Card Utility Note The color of the icon reflects the connection link green for good yellow for weak and red if it is not active 11 uoles Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Click on the Status tab to monitor the link status of your network connection a b c Connection Connected to Encryption Speed Channel Status Configure Security Available Networks Profiles Statistics belkinb4q Off 54 Mbps 11 d e
37. the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 amp RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe European Union Notice Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking 0682 comply with the R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety e EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment e ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the identification label on your Belkin product 41 UOI IOS Information Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker C EN 60950
38. thentication Protocol EAP MSCHAP v2 User Name Password em Important A WPA key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 This can be from eight to 63 characters in length This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router or access point 4 Enter the passphrase or network key into the Pre Shared Key box 5 Click OK to save the settings 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that Requires WPA with Radius Server 802 1x or Cisco LEAP 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon Bi to bring up the Belkin Wireless Utility screen 2 Under the Security tab click Enable WPA Encryption 3 Select WPA 802 1x or Cisco LEAP from the Security Type drop down box Advanced Security Security Encryption Type TKIP v WPA PSK T 021x Cisco LEAP A ee ee r EAP Selection EAP PEAP v User Name Password 4 Under EAP Selection select the settings to connect to your router or as indicated by your network administrator 5 Click OK to save the settings 2f uUolj29S Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the Available Networks tab to display a list of all available wireless routers and or access points in your area To connect to an availa
39. to configure the Wireless Card Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built in wireless network card such as a mini PCI or Intel Centrino This condition occurs if your computer has a built 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 when computer has a built in wired Ethernet card This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Wireless Card is also active This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under Network Adapters in the Device Manager 36 Troubleshooting What s the difference between 802 11b 802 119 802 11a and Pre N Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation 802 11 x so named by the IEEE the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards The most common wireless networking standard 802 11b transmits information at 11Mbps 802 11a and 802 11g work at 54Mbps and Pre N works at 108Mbps Pre N the precursor to the upcoming 802 11n release promises speeds that
40. top Network Card The bottom Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to Use Security To start using security you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router or access point For Belkin Wireless Routers or access points these security features can be configured by using the web based interface See your wireless router s or access point s manual for directions on how to access the management interface Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Router and Belkin Wireless G Range Extender Access Point are equipped with the latest WPA security feature They also support the legacy WEP security standard By default wireless security is disabled To enable security you will need to determine which standard you want to use To access the security settings click Security on the wireless section using the web based interface See your wireless router s or access point s manual for directions on how to access the security settings 19 uUolj29s Using the Belkin Wireless Utility WEP Setup 64 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select 64 bit WEP from the drop down menu 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a
41. urrent profile listed in the Profile Name box e Configuration Settings List the current configuration settings of the profile For information on these configurations please see the Configuring your Current Network Settings section of this User Manual 29 uol 3 s Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Monitoring Data Transfer Click on the Statistics tab to view transmit and receive data transfer rates x W Belkin 802 lo Wireless Card E3 Status Configure Securitf Available Networks Profiles J Transmit Receive Performance ins Transmit O Receive O Total Tx Rx b Transmit Receive Statistics 1 E id Sd us EN BELKIN c e a Transmit Click Transmit to view the transmit data rate in the performance chart b Receive Click Receive to view the receive data rate in the performance chart c Total Tx Rx Click Total Tx Rx to view transmit and receive data rates in the performance chart d Tx Mbps The current transmit throughput speeds e Rx Mbps The current transmit throughput speeds 30 Troubleshooting can t connect to the Internet wirelessly If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer please check the following items 1 Look at the lights on your wireless router If you re using a Belkin Wireless Router the lights should be as follows e The Power light should be on e The C
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