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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup 2 Features 6 Applications and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 7 System Requirements...Step 2: Connect your USB Adapter to your PC . . . 10 Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 11 4 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 13 5 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 26 7 Troubleshooting 30 8 Information 37
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup 2 Features 6 Applications and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 7 System Requirements...Step 2: Connect your USB Adapter to your PC . . . 10 Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 11 4 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 13 5 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 14 6 Securing your Wireless Network 26 7 Troubleshooting 30 8 Information 37
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... • The "Bring Your Own Access" program from other wireless networks (see the "Power Options" item in order to sleep; To change your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other networks as far away from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL...
... • The "Bring Your Own Access" program from other wireless networks (see the "Power Options" item in order to sleep; To change your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other networks as far away from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL...
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... the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 1 Install the Software 2 WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Adapter 3 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will see a message similar to the one below.
... the USB Network Adapter 1 Step 1 Install the Software 2 WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Adapter 3 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will see a message similar to the one below.
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This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will detect that new hardware has been installed. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will see a message 6 similar to ... Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a window similar to restart your computer. Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. To open the Monitor Utility, double-click on your Adapter, Windows will appear on this one .
This DOES NOT mean there is complete, the Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will detect that new hardware has been installed. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will see a message 6 similar to ... Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you will see a window similar to restart your computer. Click "Finish". 3.4 When the installation is a problem. To open the Monitor Utility, double-click on your Adapter, Windows will appear on this one .
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...Wireless Monitor window. From this tab you can control your USB adapter through the utility. This is the "Status" tab. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will also be present in the system tray will see your current ... small icon will be presented with the screen below also shows there is no connection between the two. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on the icon in your desktop, you can see is the same for the Internet connection. 14 Double-clicking...
...Wireless Monitor window. From this tab you can control your USB adapter through the utility. This is the "Status" tab. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will also be present in the system tray will see your current ... small icon will be presented with the screen below also shows there is no connection between the two. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY Status Tab When the utility is on the icon in your desktop, you can see is the same for the Internet connection. 14 Double-clicking...
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... connected (below) to including the Signal Strength, Signal Link Quality, IP information, and the name of the profile you are connected to . Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (a) Current Profile String This indicates the name of the wireless network you 5 are currently using, if any. The name of the network you...
... connected (below) to including the Signal Strength, Signal Link Quality, IP information, and the name of the profile you are connected to . Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (a) Current Profile String This indicates the name of the wireless network you 5 are currently using, if any. The name of the network you...
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... to connect to your area, select the "AP List" tab. "G" indicates that this is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your physical location. "B" indicates this network is an 802.11b based...
... to connect to your area, select the "AP List" tab. "G" indicates that this is secured (either by WEP or WPA encryption). Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point (AP) List Tab To view a list of all available networks in your physical location. "B" indicates this network is an 802.11b based...
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... the network name by clicking on it one time, then click the "Connect" button on the bottom of a certain network. 17 section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the AP list by clicking on it one time, the detailed information about that network...
... the network name by clicking on it one time, then click the "Connect" button on the bottom of a certain network. 17 section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the AP list by clicking on it one time, the detailed information about that network...
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.... The "Network Name" is , and optionally you can be anything you will be connecting to remember like "Work", for your home network. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile 1. Type in a name for your work network or "Home", for the profile. You should pick something easy to . The next...
.... The "Network Name" is , and optionally you can be anything you will be connecting to remember like "Work", for your home network. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Creating a new Profile 1. Type in a name for your work network or "Home", for the profile. You should pick something easy to . The next...
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... shared). TIP: Most networks with a wireless router or access point (This is the same as your wireless router or access point. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of this manual. (a) Select the Authentication Mode from the network administrator or is most common...
... shared). TIP: Most networks with a wireless router or access point (This is the same as your wireless router or access point. section Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (b) In the "Network Type" box, select the type of this manual. (a) Select the Authentication Mode from the network administrator or is most common...
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The method you to use. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your Wireless Network" on page 26 for information on which type of WEP encryption to select ...
The method you to use. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your Wireless Network" on page 26 for information on which type of WEP encryption to select ...
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To begin using your network administrator. 2 TIP: Most keys use Key Index 1. 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 8 (e) Click "Complete" to use in the "Key" box and select the key to save the profile. section 21 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Enter the key in the "Key Index" drop-down menu. This information should be provided by your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect".
To begin using your network administrator. 2 TIP: Most keys use Key Index 1. 3 4 5 (d) 6 7 8 (e) Click "Complete" to use in the "Key" box and select the key to save the profile. section 21 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility 1 (d) Enter the key in the "Key Index" drop-down menu. This information should be provided by your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect".
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... on the "AP List" tab (a). If the network is using encryption security, you will display a list of all of the network you selected. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to .
... on the "AP List" tab (a). If the network is using encryption security, you will display a list of all of the network you selected. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to .
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...the Belkin Utility will be used to control your Adapter or you use the Belkin Wireless 3 Network Monitor Utility. When you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to 5 use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in... the Windows XP help file. Right-click on the system tray icon. 4. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon. 2. If you are...
...the Belkin Utility will be used to control your Adapter or you use the Belkin Wireless 3 Network Monitor Utility. When you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to 5 use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility. 6 Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in... the Windows XP help file. Right-click on the system tray icon. 4. To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon. 2. If you are...
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Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2. Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you to configure my wireless network settings" check box is checked. 3.
Ensure the "Use Windows to choose your Network Authentication type. 24 Right-click on the "Wireless Networks" tab will allow you are using "Windows Wireless Network Utility" by doing the following screen. Clicking on "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". 2. Clicking the "Configure" button will display the following : 1. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you to configure my wireless network settings" check box is checked. 3.
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... consult your encryption key in the "Network key" box. This can be found at the Microsoft website by searching for further information. 5. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. This same key must download the WPA update from 8 to enable WPA support. For home or small business ... Encryption". Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that you set up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to be used on all of the clients that you must be identical to apply settings.
... consult your encryption key in the "Network key" box. This can be found at the Microsoft website by searching for further information. 5. Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4. This same key must download the WPA update from 8 to enable WPA support. For home or small business ... Encryption". Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that you set up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have to be used on all of the clients that you must be identical to apply settings.
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...not, see your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in . • Make sure all cables are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following : • Make sure your Belkin Router's lights have a list of the utilities should look like this... is the default name. If you are using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should...
...not, see your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in . • Make sure all cables are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following : • Make sure your Belkin Router's lights have a list of the utilities should look like this... is the default name. If you are using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should...
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... AP list and then click "Connect". 4 2. If using a Belkin Router, this setting is listed in the AP List, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 3 1. Click on the correct network name in the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps: 1. For more information regarding ...successful connection to the network. 7 If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support 8 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in AP List If the correct network name is enabled. If ...
... AP list and then click "Connect". 4 2. If using a Belkin Router, this setting is listed in the AP List, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 3 1. Click on the correct network name in the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps: 1. For more information regarding ...successful connection to the network. 7 If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support 8 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in AP List If the correct network name is enabled. If ...
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...a red wireless icon at the bottom of your desktop. Choose "Properties" and navigate to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If an error is blinking slowly; Cannot connect to a network or you are interfering with the CD drive. Note: To check.... Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive and double-click on your computer. Troubleshooting If you have been installed. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up the "Wireless Monitors" screen. Right click on the "My Computer" icon on the...
...a red wireless icon at the bottom of your desktop. Choose "Properties" and navigate to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If an error is blinking slowly; Cannot connect to a network or you are interfering with the CD drive. Note: To check.... Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive and double-click on your computer. Troubleshooting If you have been installed. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up the "Wireless Monitors" screen. Right click on the "My Computer" icon on the...
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... managing your adapter. You are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. There are now using the Belkin wireless utility. To use ? Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Which one do I use the...
... managing your adapter. You are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. There are now using the Belkin wireless utility. To use ? Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window. Which one do I use the...