Belkin F5D7001 User's Manual
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1. 10D J Crys L IE 10 IC hex digit pairs NOTE To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here PassPhrase 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 24 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 128 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Zi 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 letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance C3030FAFOF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 128 bit WEP key Wireless gt Security Security Mode 128bit WEP c3 o3 for AF for 4B B cs D4 ag c3 D4 EA 13 hex digit pa2. disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Q Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Belkin 802 119 Network Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway PE STOP Installation RN 3 you will see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen Select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next Note Specific screens differ depending upon which version of the Windows OS you are using Depending on the version of Windows you are using you might also see a screen similar to this one This DOES NOT mean there is a problem as the drivers have been fully tested and are compatible with this Windows operating system Select Continue Anyway and follow the on screen instructions 13 uUOolI 29S Installing and Setting Up the Card Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard a Belkin 802 11g Desktop Network Card Windows has f
3. existing 802 11b and 802 11g products Compatibility with 802 11b products 802 11g and 125HSM wireless LAN solutions are backward compatible with existing Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b products and with other products that display the 54g and or 125HSM 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 constructions sites which need networks on a short term basis also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity SOHO Small Office Home Office networking needs Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need When operating in High Speed Mode this Wi Fi device may achieve an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34 1 Mbps which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802 11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps Actual throughput will vary depending on environmental operational and other factors uolj2es Overview c d a Activity LED green Indicates wireless activity when blinking b Link LED orange Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network c Card Connector Indicates the side of the Card
4. is compatible with all 802 11g devices as well as other 802 11b products at 11Mbps 802 11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps using HSM and operate on the same 2 4GHz frequency band as 802 11b Wi Fi products e 2 4GHz ISM Industrial Science and Medical band operation e Integrated easy to use Wireless Configuration Utility PCI interface for operation in virtually any desktop computer e WPA 64 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy or 128 bit encryption e Wireless access to networked resources e Support for both Infrastructure and Ad Hoc peer to peer networking modes e Data rate of up 125Mbps in High Speed Mode 802 119 125HSM 54Mbps 802 119 or 11Mbps 802 1 1b e Easy installation and use e External antenna e LED power and network link indicators When operating in High Speed Mode this Wi Fi device may achieve an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34 1 Mbps which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802 11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps Actual throughput will vary depending on environmental operational and other factors Overview Applications and Advantages Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables Connection rates of up to 54Mbps or 125Mbps using HSM Provides immediate higher speed wireless connectivity at home work and hot spot locations without compromising the use of
5. network cards adapters to match these settings 2f UOolI129S Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless G Notebook and Wireless G 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 G Notebook and Wireless G 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 E to bring up the Wireless Network screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card 2 Under the Wireless Network tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click Configure 3 Under Data Encryption select WEP 4 Ensure that the check box Network key is provided for me automatically at the bottom is unchecked If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked 28 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 5 Type your WEP key in the Network key box Wireless Network Properties x belkin54g o El 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
6. 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 Wireless Networks screen Click Add if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your router manufactures 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 computer and Wireless Router or Access Point must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the router For more information about encryption please see Securing your Wi Fi Network on page 19 of this manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support 41 uUOol129S Troubleshooting 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 w
7. 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 User Manual 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 manufacturers 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 or green 38 Troubleshooting 3 The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have however any of the utilities should have a list of Available Networks Available networks are wireless networks you can connect to If you are using a Belkin 802 11g 125HSM Router Belkin54g is the default name If you are using a Belkin 802 11g 54g router Belkin54g is the default name If you are using a Belkin 802 11b router the default name should be WLAN If using a non Belkin router please consult your router manufacturers user manual for the default name The 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 n
8. portion of the SPROM and computing the checksum The test fails if the computed checksum is different than the checksum stored in the SPROM Memory Tests This tests verifies that the network controller internal memory is functioning properly The test writes patterned values to the memory and reading back the results The test fails if an erroneous value is read back The network controller will not function without its internal memory 36 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Interrupt Test This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to receive interrupts from the network controller Loopback Test This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to send packets and receive packets from the network controller LED Test This test verifies that your 802 11g wireless networking hardware is functioning correctly 37 UOolI129S 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 Connected 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 power cord is
9. that fits into your computer s PCI slot d Detachable Antenna Product Specifications Host Interface 32 bit PCI Power Consumption Tx Rx peak 550 350mAQ3 3VDC max Certification FCC Class B CE Mark C Tick 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 Up to 200 feet Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment Overview System Requirements e PC compatible desktop with one available PCI slot e Windows 98SE 2000 Me XP Package Contents e High Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card e Quick Installation Guide e Installation Software CD e User Manual uUolI 29osS Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 1 Install the Software WARNING Install the software before inserting the Card 1 1 Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive 1 2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card Wy Setup Utility v 3 0 Menu Install Install Manual Click here to Install Belkin s Wireless Belkin com Desktop Network Card Software The software lets you manage the Card s wireless network settings and provides you with tools like a signal strength meter Note If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds open up your CD ROM drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon T
10. 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 or access point manual for directions on how to access the management interface Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Router and 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 see page 19 To access the security settings click Security on the wireless section using the web based interface See your wireless router or access point manual for directions on how to access the security settings 23 UOIJIOS Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility WEP Setup 64 Bit WEP Encryption 1 2 Select 64 bit WEP from the drop down menu After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can type ina passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a 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 AFOF4BC3D4 64 bit WEP Key Wireless gt Security Security Mode 64bit WEP gt keyi AF oF Le je dod oxry2 10 IC IL 1 Crys IL
11. 4 bit when 64 bit encryption is enabled and 128 bit when 128 bit encryption is enabled e Ad Hoc Networks Only Check this box to display available Ad Hoc networks only An Ad Hoc network is a computer to computer network f Advanced Displays additional information about the selected network g Freeze Takes a snapshot of the signal strength at the time of the site survey Click again to unfreeze 35 UOolI129S Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Connection Click on the Diagnostics tab This page allows you to perform several diagnostic tests that are available for your Belkin Wireless G Desktop Network Card Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Wireless Networks Link Status Statistics Site Monitor KK Diagnostics D Information Tests Results v Control Registers v SPROM Format Validation v Memory Tests v Interrupt Test v Loopback Test v LED Test Recommendations Apply Control Registers This test verifies the read and write capabilities of the network controller registers by writing various values to the registers and verifying the result The device driver uses these registers to perform network functions such as sending and receiving information If the test fails the network adapter may not work properly SPROM Format Version This test verifies the content of the SPROM by reading a
12. High Speed Mode BELKIN Wireless G Desktop Network Card Co nne ct yo ur d es kto p EJ Manuais and or Software are M in your local language Les manuels et ou le logiciel CO m D ute r to ad sont disponibles en francais Benutzerhandbuch und oder gt Wi re le S S Software gibt es in Ihrer Sprache Voor Nederlandstalige handleidingen en of software n etwo rk kunt u terecht op ES 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 4 User Manual F5D7001 Table of Contents 1 IN OGUCUON cnn cease ren Coe e CRX CREER UR atl Ace e 1 Benefits of a Home Network 0 000 cc cece eee ees 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network lllll 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Lusn 2 Z OVEIVICOW 22 ok de eae ds EXC dri ie Anean e Roe e Dac eid 6 Product Features issus kae kan noce Rn RR COR e a c AC C 6 Applications and Advantages leues 7 Product Specifications 3 aac or LR m dw dae wed c Res 8 System Requirements eee eee eee eee 9 Package Contents 0 ccc ccc eee tte teens 9 3 Installing and Setting Up the Card 10 Step 1 Install the Software 0c 10 Step 2 Insert the Card into your Computer 11 Step 3 Let Windows F
13. L which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service Most on line banking websites e Many commercial websites which require a username 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 web site 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 Panel Introduction If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connection VPNs and AOL please review steps 1 4 above 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 Belkin s 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 uUOlI129S Overview Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802 119 standard in order to communicate with other 802 11g compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps or the faster 125 High Speed Mode HSM The Card
14. Wireless Network screen The following screen will appear Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks ENT This network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key and then click Connect Network key If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced EN Next clicking on the Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card The Advanced button will take you to the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 15 UOIJIOS Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Setting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the Wireless Networks tab Belkin Wireless LAN Utility E3 a Diagnostics Information Wireless Networks Link Status Statistics b tv Enable Radio Available networks l c To connect to an available network click Configure belkin54g Configure belkin d ER lj Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed k below e belkinb4g Move up Move down Ec f iv Show wireless icon in system tray h hoch U a Enable Radio Use this option to turn your wireless network radio ON or OFF You may want to turn the radio off while in airplanes or to conserve the battery life of your mobile c
15. ame in the Available Networks list 2 If the network has security encryption enabled you will need to enter the network key Click Connect For more information regarding security see the page entitled Securing your Wi Fi Network on pg 19 of the 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 39 uolij2es Troubleshooting The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of Available Networks If the correct network name is not list 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 Wireless Networks screen Click Add if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your router manufacture s user manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Installation CD ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD ROM does not start the Setup Utility au
16. an 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may 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 Reorient 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 47 uolj2es Information 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 the users 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 complies with Canadian ICES 003 C
17. 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 2 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 Washers and or dryers Metal cabinets 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 a cordless phone Try moving cordless phones away from your Wireless Router or Access Point and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operate on the 2 4GHz band check manufacturers information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering If your phone supports chann
18. close range please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray Which one do we use There are several features and advantages from 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 adapter 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 View Available Wireless Networks Step 2 Click on the Advanced button in the lower left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network Once the box is unchecked click OK to close the Window You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless card 43 uUOolI129S Troubleshooting Wireless PCI Card is not Detected by Operating System e The Wireless PCI Card is not recognized by your desktop computer e The New Hardware Wizard does not appear when booting up the computer e Receive Microsoft Error Code 10 e Receive Microsoft Error Code 0 If the New Hardware Wizard does not appear or you receive any of the above error codes please attempt the following troubleshooting steps 1 Remove the screws be
19. d This screen is mostly for diagnostics Note that the number of data packets lost is recorded A large number of lost data packets may indicate that there is a problem or interference in your area See the Troubleshooting section for tips on how to improve performance Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Site Monitor Diagnostics Wireless Networks Current activity Packets Sent Packets received Packets lost Accumulated totals Total packets sent Total packets received 4336 34 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the Site Monitor tab Clicking on the Site Monitor tab will display a list of all available wireless routers or access points in your area Belkin Wireless LAN Utility c b j Link Status Statistics i Information Signal Strength WEP d a belkinllg i WLAN belkin belkin belkin IE e Ad hoc networks only Selected Network e Standard 802 11b amp 802 11g B Very Good f Supported Rates 1 b 2 b 5 5 b 6 9 11 b 12 18 Ap a Network Name SSID The network name of the wireless router or access point b Channel The current operating channel of the wireless router or access point c Signal Strength The signal strength of the related wireless router or access point d WEP Encryption Will display Off when encryption is disabled 6
20. e area that s also configured to be used in Ad Hoc mode The wireless router or access point will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected 18 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN 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 intrusions This section is 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 WEP 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 19 uUOolI129S Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi Fi compliant wireless products WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent level of
21. el 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 to channel 11 See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions If necessary consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone UOlI129S Introduction 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 LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks and move 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 Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Guide for more information 5 Secure connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections are connections that 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 he Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AO
22. erating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps Actual throughput will vary depending on environmental operational and other factors 45 uUOol129S Information Technical Support You can find technical support information at www belkin com or www belkin com networking If you want to contact technical support by phone please call Europe 00 800 223 55 460 US 1 877 736 5771 46 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 F5D7001 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 manner that the potential for human contact normal operation 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 hum
23. et 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 comply with the R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community CE 06820 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 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 e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference e EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 1 1 Electromagnetic Immunity C e EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics e EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker e EN 60950 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 48 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation war
24. fference between 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11a Currently there are three 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 802 11b transmits information at 11Mbps 802 11a and 802 11g work at 54Mbps or 125Mbps in High Speed Mode See the following chart for more detailed information Wireless Comparison udi 802 11b 802 11g 802 11a Technology Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps Common Common household devices household devices such as cordless such as cordless phones and phones and 5GHz uncrowded Frequency microwave ovens microwave ovens band may interfere with may interfere with the unlicensed the unlicensed band 2 4GHz band 2 4GHz Incompatible with Compatibility oa ia wth ae mune 802 11b or ax 802 11g ones ia Penes E Less interference Rane interference interference ARMS 9 typically 100 200 typically 100 200 n ft indoors ft indoors yp y Slow adoption for Expected to consumers s Mature widely Adoption continue to grow more popular in adopted in popularity business environments Price Inexpensive More expensive Most expensive When operating in High Speed Mode this Wi Fi device may achieve an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34 1 Mbps which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802 11g protocol and op
25. hen double click on the folder named Files Next double click on the icon named Setup exe 1 3 In the Menu window drag your mouse over the Install button then click on the words Click here located to the right side of the Install button to start the software installation program 10 Installing and Setting Up the Card Belkin Wireless Netwark Adapter Driver Ey 1 4 The installer will now start Click Welcome to the InstallS hild Wizard for Belkin E Next and follow the a on screen Instructions Belkin Wireless Network Adapter Driver 1 5 After the installation is complete click Finish to shut down your computer InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Belkin Wireless Setup utility on your computer Yes want to shutdown my computer now C No will shutdown my computer later Please shutdown your computer now and insert the PCI adapter card to finish the installation pr lt Back Finish Cancel T Step 2 Insert the Card into the Computer WARNING Be sure to power off your computer and disconnect your power cord before opening up your computer 2 1 Remove the screws behind your computer case that secure the computer cover and remove cover 2 2 Touch any metal part of the case to discharge static electricity to avoid damage your product or your computer 2 3 Locate an empty PCI expansion s
26. hind your computer case that secures the computer cover and remove cover 2 Touch any metal part of the case to discharge static electricity which could damage your product or your computer 3 Remove the Wireless PCI card 4 Locate a different empty PCI expansion slot It is usually white in color 5 Confirm that the Card will fit into the slot you have chosen Keep in mind that the included antenna needs to be oriented with the top pointing up If there are cables and other connections in the way try to pick the PCI slot that has the fewest obstructions to the correct the positioning of the antenna 6 Remove the metal port cover from the back of the computer that corresponds to the PCI slot you selected If there is a screw place it in a safe place as you will be using it to attach the Card to the computer later 7 Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen Apply pressure as needed until the connector is fully seated 8 Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place 9 Carefully screw the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card Turn the antenna until it is vertical and pointing up 10 Replace the computer s cover Now that the Card is installed you can reconnect the power cord and turn it back on 11 The computer should now properly recognize the card Note Please make sure your computer is using a 2 1 complient PCI Slot 44 Troubleshooting What s the di
27. ill 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 further 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 ten feet from The Wireless Router or Access Point Please see the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance on page 2 of this manual If issues persist even at close range please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support 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 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 further 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 ten feet from Wireless Router or Access Point Changing the wireless cha
28. inish the Installation 13 4 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 16 Setting Wireless Network Preferences 22005 16 Securing your Wi Fi Network llle 19 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection 32 Monitoring Data ITAISTel s acis recor RR ade c Rt Roa ee 34 Finding Available Networks in your Area Lun 35 Performing Diagnostic Tests on your Computer 36 5 Troubleshooting 00 cc cece eee eee ee 38 6 Information 0 eee ee eens 47 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card the Card Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables The Card works like a conventional network card but without the wires The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely and pay special attention to the section entitled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance By following our simple setup instructions your Belkin Home Network will allow you to e Share one high speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home e Share resources such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home e Share a single printer with the ent
29. inished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish lt Back 4 04 PM Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks i AAEN This network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key and then click Connect m If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click amp dvanced Advenced Ge Cancel Network key 3 3 Windows will ask you where 3 5 14 the drivers are located Make no changes and click Next until you see the screen that asks you to click Finish to complete the installation Note Specific screens differ depending upon which version of the Windows OS you are using When the installation is complete a small Signal Indicator icon red in your system tray bottom right corner of most screens will appear Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network screen Select the network you want to connect to under Available networks and click Connect Installing and Setting Up the Card A 3 6 The Signal Indicator icon in your TA 4 14 PM system tray should now turn green yellow if the signal is weak Installation is now complete Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the
30. ire family e Share documents music video and digital pictures e Store retrieve and copy files from one computer to another e Simultaneously play games online check Internet e mail and chat Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network e Mobility you ll no longer need a dedicated computer room now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range e Easy installation Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple e Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere in your home e Easy Expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles e No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office e 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 increases This may
31. irs NOTE 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 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 25 UOolI129S Using the Belkin Wireless LAN 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 8 to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients network cards that you want to include in your network Wireless gt 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 Acces
32. less LAN Utility Most Wi Fi products ship with security turned off So once you have your network working you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network Network Key MyPassword Wireless G Desktop Network Card Network Key 4 Network Key SY MyPassword MyPassword Wireless G Router Wireless G Notebook Network Card y Network Key y WRONG Password Wireless G Desktop Network Card The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 64 bit keys are five two digit numbers 128 bit keys are 13 two digit numbers For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit key C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit key 22 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility In the boxes below make up your key by writing in two characters between A F and 0 9 in each box You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Wirelesss Router or Access Point and your wireless computers Example AF 1F 4B lcs De e EET a TE 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
33. ll allow you to view and configure more options of your Card Wireless Network Properties Uc EET Wireless network key This network requires a key for the following Network key Key index advanced 1 Network name SSID belkind4g Network Authentication Data Encryption vi Network Key is provided for me automatically 3 oO This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access Wireless Network Properties points are not Domains sername Password Bj SSUET z T Allow Intermediate certificates aa Server name must match exactly SENET Hamer fe Domain name must end in specifiediname 31 Under the Wireless Networks tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click Configure The screen to the left will appear Under Network Authentication select WPA Under the Authentication tab select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator Click OK to save the settings R v O uol 2 sS Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Click on the Link Status tab Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Site Monitor a Wireless Networks C Statistics b Connection Associated c Network Name SSID belkin54g AP s MAC Address 00 90 96 2C 64 EF d Disabled e Clie
34. lot It is usually white in color 11 uo0l 2 S Installing and Setting Up the Card 2 4 2 5 2 6 Confirm that the Card will fit into the slot you have chosen Keep in mind that the included antenna needs to be oriented with the top pointing up If there are cables and other connectors in the way try to pick the PCI slot that has the fewest obstructions to the correct positioning of the antenna Remove the metal port cover from the back of the computer that corresponds to the PCI slot you selected If there is a screw place it in a safe place as you will be using it to attach the Card to the computer later Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen Apply pressure as needed until the connector is fully seated 2 7 Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place 2 8 Carefully screw the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card Turn the antenna until it is vertical and pointing up 2 9 Replace the computer s cover Now that the Card is installed you can reconnect the power cord and turn it back on 12 Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation Found New Hardware Wizard 3 1 After powering on your computer Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Belkin 802 119 Network Adapter If your hardware came with an installation CD gt or floppy
35. need to enter 26 hex keys 20 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility For instance AFOF4BC3D4 64 bit WEP key C3030FAFOF4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 128 bit WEP key If you have multiple vendors equipment in your network the easiest thing to do is to 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 WPA Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Wi Fi Protected Access is a new Wi Fi standard that improves upon the security 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 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 8 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 21 UOIJIOS Using the Belkin Wire
36. nnel 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 you may choose from several other channels depending on your region see your router 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 42 Troubleshooting to limit the transmission rate To change this property go to the Windows Control Panel open the Network Connections 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 then 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
37. nt IP Address 192 168 2 6 f Network Connection Type Infrastructure Signal g Radio State Enabled h Signal 51 dBm i Noise 79 n j a Network Name SSID The SSID is the wireless network name This field shows the current network name that you are connected to b AP s MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the wireless router or access point that you are connected to c WEP Shows whether the network you are associated with has WEP encryption enabled or disabled d Speed Displays the data rate of the current connection e Channel Shows the current channel 1 11 you are using When connected to a wireless router or access point the channel is set automatically When connected to another computer using Ad Hoc mode the channel can be set manually All computers using Ad Hoc mode computer to computer need to operate under the same channel 32 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility f Client IP Address Shows the IP address of the computer The IP address is obtained automatically by default You may set the IP address manually through Windows Networking Properties g Network Connection Type Shows the current wireless mode the Card is operating in There are two operating modes Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Infrastructure is the most common mode to operate in Infrastructure mode is used when connecting your PC to a wireless router or a wireless access point Ad Hoc mode is used to connect two o
38. omputer When the radio is disabled the power LED on your Card will turn off and the Windows 2000 or XP system tray wireless network icon will be depicted with an X b Available Networks This displays a list of wireless networks in your area If you don t see a name in the box click on the Refresh j button to rescan for any available networks To connect to a network select a network name in the Available Networks list box and click the Configure i button Click OK m in the Wireless Network Properties box to add the network name to the Preferred Networks c list Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made Your computer is connected to the selected network when you see a blue bubble amp d on top of the icon for that network 16 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility c Preferred Networks Displays a list of the networks that you have previously configured The one with the blue bubble amp d is the network you are currently connected to You may rank the networks by selecting the network name in the Preferred Networks list then clicking on the Move Up and Move Down k buttons Networks appearing higher on the list will be preferred over networks listed lower on the list If a preferred network is unavailable the Card will attempt to connect to the next available network on the list e f Add Remove You may Add e and Remove f networks from the Prefe
39. 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 ten 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 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not 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 or Access Point antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the
40. 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 128 Bit WEP As a result of 64 bit WEP s potential 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 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 and 128 bit WEP Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64 bit or 128 bit WEP 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 manually 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
41. r more computers together without the use of a wireless router or an access point h Radio State Shows whether the radio of your wireless client is enabled or disabled i Signal Displays the wireless signal strength in decibels dBm The decibel scale is negative so smaller absolute values correspond to stronger signals i e 20 dBm is stronger than 80 dBm The signal to noise ratio SNR is the difference between the signal and the noise e g if the noise is 80 dBm and the signal is 20 dBm the SNR is 60 dB the larger the SNR the better In general connections should have an SNR greater than 20 dBm or the user may experience poor reliability and or performance If the signal is less than 50 dBm the user should consider repositioning their workstation or Access Point rotating the Access Point s antennas or Limiting their Transmission Rate described on page _ of the troubleshooting section of the manual to ensure a reliable wireless connection j Noise Displays the intensity of the external noise on this wireless channel in decibels dBm If the noise is greater than 70 dBm the user should consider changing the wireless channel used in their Access Point to ensure a reliable wireless connection 33 UOIJIOS Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring Data Transfer Click on the Statistics tab The Statistics tab shows you how much data has been sent and received and if any errors occurre
42. rants 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 DAMAGE 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
43. rred Networks list by using these buttons g System Tray Icon Check this box so that the wireless icon appears on your system tray h Properties To change the properties and WEP security settings of a network select a network from the Preferred Networks c then click on the Properties h button U Advanced Allows you to select the type of network you want to connect to When the Advanced Ll button is checked the screen on the next page will appear 17 uolij2 es Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Networks to access Any available network access point preferred O Access point infrastructure networks only Computer to computer ad hoc networks only C Automatically connect to non preferred networks Close Any Available Network Access Point Preferred When this option is selected the Card will attempt to connect to any available network in the area Wireless router or access point networks will be preferred networks over Ad Hoc networks Access Point Infrastructure Networks Only When this option is selected the Card will attempt to connect to any available wireless router or access point in the area Ad Hoc networks computer to computer will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected Computer to Computer Ad Hoc Networks Only When this option is selected the Card will attempt to connect to any available computer in th
44. s 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 3 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings Obscure PSK 26 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility WPA with server Settings Choose this setting if your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients network cards This is typically used for a business network 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA with server 2 Enter the IP address of the radius server into the Radius Server fields 3 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 gt 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 Security Mode WPA with Radius Server j Encryption Technique TKIP Radius Server Radius Port fi 812 Radius Key Re Key Interval 900 seconds 5 Click Apply Changes to finish IMPORTANT You must now set all wireless
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46. tomatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive If the Setup Utility 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 Q 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 PCI 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 40 Troubleshooting see if your PCI Card is listed without any errors If an error is indicated contact Belkin Technical Support Link LED is blinking slowly Cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet 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
47. you need to enter 10 keys This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router or access point 6 Click OK to save the settings 29 o jo NM uU01 2aS Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Connecting your computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA PSK no server 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon B to bring up the Wireless Network Properties screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card 2 Under the Wireless Networks tab select a network name from the Available networks list and click Configure The following screen will appear Wireless Network Properties belkin54g wrarsk rJ jr 5 as ma ur Network Key is provided for me automatically 3 Under Network Authentication select WPA PSK 4 Type your WPA key in the Network key box Important WPA PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A Z and 0 9 For WPA PSK you can enter 8 to 63 keys This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router or access point 5 Click OK to save the settings 30 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA with Radius Server 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Network Properties screen The Advanced button wi
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