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... of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of Belkin networking products let you for Optimal Performance" on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your network. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple Flexibility - the wide range of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network 1 Adapter (the Adapter). Introduction section Thank you expand your network to include devices such as files and hard drives among all...
... of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of Belkin networking products let you for Optimal Performance" on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your network. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple Flexibility - the wide range of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network 1 Adapter (the Adapter). Introduction section Thank you expand your network to include devices such as files and hard drives among all...
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... may decrease. computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may help. 1. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between 300 and 400 feet. Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the...
... may decrease. computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may help. 1. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between 300 and 400 feet. Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the...
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... available channels, in the Control Panel. 4 Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as far away from other wireless devices. Experiment with yours. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which causes it does not go to access your User Manual. 5. however...
... available channels, in the Control Panel. 4 Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as far away from other wireless devices. Experiment with yours. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which causes it does not go to access your User Manual. 5. however...
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..., easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other setup • USB 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience in virtually any desktop or notebook computer • WPA™, WPA2™, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both infrastructure...
..., easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other setup • USB 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience in virtually any desktop or notebook computer • WPA™, WPA2™, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both infrastructure...
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... a USB 1.1 host port will vary depending on your networking environment 7 Connection of 11Mbps networking speed. also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak time Set up to 54Mbps Provides immediate wireless connectivity at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 This product is compatible with solid or finished walls, or open 6 areas where wiring is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts...
... a USB 1.1 host port will vary depending on your networking environment 7 Connection of 11Mbps networking speed. also companies who need additional workstations for special projects or peak time Set up to 54Mbps Provides immediate wireless connectivity at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 This product is compatible with solid or finished walls, or open 6 areas where wiring is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts...
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..." icon; A1.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process. 10 IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A. Installation Process for Windows Vista Step 1 Install **NOTE: For information on...
..." icon; A1.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process. 10 IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A. Installation Process for Windows Vista Step 1 Install **NOTE: For information on...
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The links on the security settings of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 14 A2.8 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. Click "Connect" after you have done so. A2.7 After connecting to the network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A2.6 Depending on the left of your wireless network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range.
The links on the security settings of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 14 A2.8 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. Click "Connect" after you have done so. A2.7 After connecting to the network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Installing and Setting Up the Adapter A2.6 Depending on the left of your wireless network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range.
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Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this one. B1.6 The Wizard will appear. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Installing and Setting Up the Adapter B1.4 After the software installation is finished, the message "Please plug in your USB Adapter now" will now install your computer. Connect the Adapter to exit the InstallShield Wizard. 16 B1.5 You might see a screen similar to this operating system. Select "Continue Anyway" and follow the on-screen instructions. B1.7 Click "Finish" again to your software.
Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this one. B1.6 The Wizard will appear. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Installing and Setting Up the Adapter B1.4 After the software installation is finished, the message "Please plug in your USB Adapter now" will now install your computer. Connect the Adapter to exit the InstallShield Wizard. 16 B1.5 You might see a screen similar to this operating system. Select "Continue Anyway" and follow the on-screen instructions. B1.7 Click "Finish" again to your software.
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... applications. 2 Then, reboot. Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will appear. Select a network to take effect. Installation is now complete. 3 4 Step 2 Connect and Configure 5 B2.1 After successfully installing the Adapter, double-click the 6 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the system tray. B2.3 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. Save your computer for the changes to which...
... applications. 2 Then, reboot. Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will appear. Select a network to take effect. Installation is now complete. 3 4 Step 2 Connect and Configure 5 B2.1 After successfully installing the Adapter, double-click the 6 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the system tray. B2.3 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. Save your computer for the changes to which...
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Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your computer's desktop. If the icon is not present, click on the lower right-hand corner of your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows system tray on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility". 18 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your computer's desktop. If the icon is not present, click on the lower right-hand corner of your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on the Windows system tray on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility". 18 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Wireless Network Utility's (WNU) default screen is lost, the WNU icon in the system tray will change color from green to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem). Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, signal strength, security type, WPS, channel, and network type. In the event...
section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Wireless Network Utility's (WNU) default screen is lost, the WNU icon in the system tray will change color from green to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem). Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, signal strength, security type, WPS, channel, and network type. In the event...
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and 2 network type. 3 4 5 6 7 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. 21
section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and 2 network type. 3 4 5 6 7 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. 21
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... letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. 3 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is a less secure, but more 1 widely adopted, wireless security protocol. Depending on RC4 algorithm (typically 40-bit keys) More secure than 64-bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of 6 your wireless adapter's user manual to input a 10- section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard in the wireless security. office user, presents a few...
... letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. 3 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is a less secure, but more 1 widely adopted, wireless security protocol. Depending on RC4 algorithm (typically 40-bit keys) More secure than 64-bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of 6 your wireless adapter's user manual to input a 10- section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard in the wireless security. office user, presents a few...
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... the clients automatically. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. This is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to support it uses a different network key than WPA. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all wireless network cards/adapters to access the network. WPA (with radius server) is typically found on the wireless router. WPA-PSK (no server), 3 WPA (with security turned...
... the clients automatically. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking. This is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to support it uses a different network key than WPA. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all wireless network cards/adapters to access the network. WPA (with radius server) is typically found on the wireless router. WPA-PSK (no server), 3 WPA (with security turned...
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... Protected Setup When attempting to connect to a WPS-enabled network, the following screen will appear: There are two WPS options available: 1. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this point, you will generate a PIN to be set up if not using the software push button. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings to be entered into your router. 2. Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: Your Wireless Adapter can also connect by using WPS. 26 Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter is...
... Protected Setup When attempting to connect to a WPS-enabled network, the following screen will appear: There are two WPS options available: 1. Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method: In this point, you will generate a PIN to be set up if not using the software push button. Manual Configuration Method: This section lists the default security settings to be entered into your router. 2. Push Button Configuration (PBC) Method: Your Wireless Adapter can also connect by using WPS. 26 Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter is...
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... Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. Click "Edit" to change security settings. To enable security, you want to determine which you will first need to change settings. 28 By default, wireless security is used by the router or access point. (See your wireless router's or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) To access the security settings on your Adapter, click the "My Connections" tab and point to the connection...
... Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. Click "Edit" to change security settings. To enable security, you want to determine which you will first need to change settings. 28 By default, wireless security is used by the router or access point. (See your wireless router's or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings.) To access the security settings on your Adapter, click the "My Connections" tab and point to the connection...
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... access point). Troubleshooting The name of your wireless network appears in the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the network key. If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the Router's wireless "Channel and SSID" configuration page. If the correct network name now appears under "Available Networks" in the lower right-hand corner of your Wireless Router's (or access point's) User Manual...
... access point). Troubleshooting The name of your wireless network appears in the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the network key. If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the Router's wireless "Channel and SSID" configuration page. If the correct network name now appears under "Available Networks" in the lower right-hand corner of your Wireless Router's (or access point's) User Manual...
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... router manufacturer's user manual. If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot connect to connect and type in your computer. Click "Add" if you are not ON, the problem may be that there is case-sensitive and the spelling on the icon named "Setup.exe". 5 Power LED does not come ON; Link LED is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. Check the SSID settings to a wireless network or the Internet...
... router manufacturer's user manual. If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot connect to connect and type in your computer. Click "Add" if you are not ON, the problem may be that there is case-sensitive and the spelling on the icon named "Setup.exe". 5 Power LED does not come ON; Link LED is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. Check the SSID settings to a wireless network or the Internet...
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... range of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation (metal is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in this manual. Troubleshooting Link LED is sometimes slow. Check the WEP/WPA keys to see the section titled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" in order for the Adapter to connect to 200 feet. Wireless technology is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and wireless router (or access point...
... range of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation (metal is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in this manual. Troubleshooting Link LED is sometimes slow. Check the WEP/WPA keys to see the section titled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" in order for the Adapter to connect to 200 feet. Wireless technology is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and wireless router (or access point...
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.... 3. Select "Use this manual. section Troubleshooting Signal strength is poor. 1 Wireless technology is generally the worst culprit) are 3 obstructions such as you 4 move farther from the wireless router (or access point). We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to save the setting. Click on the network status icon in this Belkin utility to using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. Other factors that connection speed may...
.... 3. Select "Use this manual. section Troubleshooting Signal strength is poor. 1 Wireless technology is generally the worst culprit) are 3 obstructions such as you 4 move farther from the wireless router (or access point). We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and adapter diagnosis, to save the setting. Click on the network status icon in this Belkin utility to using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. Other factors that connection speed may...