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Belkin F5D7011 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Connect your laptop computer to FASTER wireless network User Manual High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card F5D7011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation ....10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility ..... . . 12 Setting Wireless Network Preferences .

  • Page 3: Thank You For Purchasing The Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology without using cables. The High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wires.

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance

    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 prohibit your wireless network from functioning;...
  • Page 5 Introduction 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 •...
  • Page 6 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...

  • Page 7: Overview

    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 or the faster 125 High-Speed Mode (HSM)*. The card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps.

  • Page 8: Applications And Advantages

    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 existing 802.11b products Compatibility with 802.11b products...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    CardBus slot System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot Windows ® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP • Package Contents • High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1. 2 The Belkin Setup Utility will automatically appear. Note: If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, open your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer”...

  • Page 11: Slot Of Your Laptop

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 2 Plug the Card in an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop The installer will now start. Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions. During the install process, you will be prompted to insert your Card.

  • Page 12: Step 3 Let Windows Finish The Installation

    Installing and Setting up the Card Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation Depending on the version of Windows you are using, you might see the “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next”. You might also see a screen similar to this one.
  • Page 13 Installing and Setting up the Card Select the network you want to connect to under “Available networks” and click “Connect”. The Signal Indicator icon in your system tray should now turn green (yellow if the signal is weak.) Installation is now complete!

  • Page 14: Using The Belkin Wireless Lan Utility

    Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Wireless Network” screen. The following screen will appear: Next, click on the “Advanced” button to enable the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility. This utility will allow you to view and configure the wireless settings of your card.

  • Page 15: Setting Wireless Network Preferences

    Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Setting Wireless Network Preferences Click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. (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 computer.
  • Page 16 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility name in the “Preferred Networks” list then clicking on the “Move Up” and “Move Down” 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.
  • Page 17 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Any Available Network (access point preferred) When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available network in the area. Access point networks will be preferred over ad-hoc networks. Access Point (Infrastructure) networks only...

  • Page 18: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network

    Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Securing your Wi-Fi Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusion. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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...

  • Page 21: Setting Up Your Belkin Wireless Router Or Access Point To Use Security

    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 (or access point) manual for directions on how to access the management interface.

  • Page 22: Wep Setup

    Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 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 in a passphrase in the “Passphrase”...
  • Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryption 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.
  • Page 24 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. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”.
  • Page 25 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). WPA (with server) is typically used in business networks. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select “WPA (with Radius Server)”.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Type your WEP key in the “Network key” box. 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.
  • Page 28 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA-PSK (no server) Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon “Wireless Network Properties” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card.
  • Page 29 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA (with Radius Server) Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon “Wireless Network Properties” screen. The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card.

  • Page 30: Monitoring The Status Of Your Network Connection

    Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection Click on the “Link Status” tab. (a) Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the wireless network name. This field shows the current network name that you are connected to.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Monitoring Data Transfer

    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 occurred. 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.

  • Page 33: Finding Available Networks In Your Area

    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. (a) Network Name (SSID) The network name of the wireless router or access point.

  • Page 34: Performing Diagnostic Tests On Your Connection

    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 High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card. 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.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    • 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. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 37 If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (125HSM) router, or 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.
  • Page 38 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...
  • Page 39 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,...
  • Page 40 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...
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 (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.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting What’s the difference 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.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 www.belkin.com . If you want to contact technical support...

  • Page 45: Information

    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, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 46 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 the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 &...
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Network Card

    Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 © 2004 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. BROADCOM, 54g, the 54g logo, 125 High Speed Mode, and the 125 High Speed Mode logo are trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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