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set up a Belkin wireless network: • Mobility - section Introduction Thank you for Optimal Performance". 3 Benefits of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of interoperable networking products 1 you can spare the expense and hassle of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility...
set up a Belkin wireless network: • Mobility - section Introduction Thank you for Optimal Performance". 3 Benefits of setting up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of interoperable networking products 1 you can spare the expense and hassle of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility...
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... Belkin Technical Support. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in the way of your network's radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless network from functioning; Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point...
... Belkin Technical Support. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in the way of your network's radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless network from functioning; Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point...
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... spots, make sure that 6 objects such as microwave ovens. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on your region.) See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. •...
... spots, make sure that 6 objects such as microwave ovens. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on your region.) See your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. •...
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... area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. To change your User Manual. 5. Experiment with more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 4 If you need to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which lets you to cover the maximum possible area with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review steps 1-4 in the...
... area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. To change your User Manual. 5. Experiment with more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 4 If you need to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which lets you to cover the maximum possible area with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review steps 1-4 in the...
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... is difficult to install • 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 • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Power Consumption: 802...
... is difficult to install • 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 • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Power Consumption: 802...
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... icon named "Setup.exe", if the Installer does not start. 1.3 The InstallShield Wizard will automatically appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds.) Click "Install Software" or "Next" to continue. 8 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Adapter. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Click "Next" to start . Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does...
... icon named "Setup.exe", if the Installer does not start. 1.3 The InstallShield Wizard will automatically appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds.) Click "Install Software" or "Next" to continue. 8 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Adapter. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Click "Next" to start . Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does...
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... problem's source (e.g. Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to reconnect. 15 Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. The "Current Status" tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. In the event of the current network. computer, router, or Internet/modem). It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router...
... problem's source (e.g. Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to reconnect. 15 Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. The "Current Status" tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. In the event of the current network. computer, router, or Internet/modem). It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router...
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To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry".
To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry".
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... Protected Access 2 64-bit WEP Good Static keys 128-bit WEP Better Static keys WPA-TKIP/ AES (or just WPA) Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication WPA2-AES (or just WPA2) Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based on the security level (64- Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard in the wireless security. or 128-bit), the user will be asked to check if it supports WPA. Please check your wireless network. or...
... Protected Access 2 64-bit WEP Good Static keys 128-bit WEP Better Static keys WPA-TKIP/ AES (or just WPA) Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication WPA2-AES (or just WPA2) Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Encryption keys based on the security level (64- Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard in the wireless security. or 128-bit), the user will be asked to check if it supports WPA. Please check your wireless network. or...
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... can enter your key by typing in your wireless networking devices will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that you generate an encryption key. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer...
... can enter your key by typing in your wireless networking devices will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that you generate an encryption key. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer...
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... your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless 2 equipment must first enable WEP or WPA for directions on your wireless vendor's website. WPA-PSK (no server),WPA (with radius server) works best in a business environment, in a home environment. There are three types of WEP. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these settings. 21 Each client uses the same network key to access the network. 5 Typically, this is the mode that will be upgraded to clients. WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption...
... your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless 2 equipment must first enable WEP or WPA for directions on your wireless vendor's website. WPA-PSK (no server),WPA (with radius server) works best in a business environment, in a home environment. There are three types of WEP. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these settings. 21 Each client uses the same network key to access the network. 5 Typically, this is the mode that will be upgraded to clients. WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption...
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...to gain wireless connection, you must determine which you want to change security settings. To enable security, you will first must set your wireless router (or access point) set to use the same security settings. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your Adapter to use Security At this point, you should already have your N1 Wireless USB Adapter to use WPA or WEP. In order for which standard is disabled. Click "Edit" to change settings. 22 Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as...
...to gain wireless connection, you must determine which you want to change security settings. To enable security, you will first must set your wireless router (or access point) set to use the same security settings. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your Adapter to use Security At this point, you should already have your N1 Wireless USB Adapter to use WPA or WEP. In order for which standard is disabled. Click "Edit" to change settings. 22 Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as...
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... your wireless connection until you can enter your client will now must enter 26 hex keys. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in the hex key manually. Select "WEP" from A-F and 0-9. A hex (hexadecimal) key is now set. For instance: C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point). Please...
... your wireless connection until you can enter your client will now must enter 26 hex keys. WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in the hex key manually. Select "WEP" from A-F and 0-9. A hex (hexadecimal) key is now set. For instance: C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point). Please...
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... your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the computers on your wireless network with the same security settings. If you activate security on your wireless client. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Please record the key prior to finish. Click "Save" to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. You must now configure each of the wireless router (or access point). 25 Encryption...
... your wireless connection until you don't remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the computers on your wireless network with the same security settings. If you activate security on your wireless client. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. Please record the key prior to finish. Click "Save" to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. You must now configure each of the wireless router (or access point). 25 Encryption...
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... the Internet wirelessly. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in . • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem's LEDs are NOT using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be red or green): 3. Look at the bottom right-hand corner of "Available Networks". If this (the icon may be either on or blinking. If not, see your router manufacturer's user manual...
... the Internet wirelessly. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in . • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem's LEDs are NOT using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be red or green): 3. Look at the bottom right-hand corner of "Available Networks". If this (the icon may be either on or blinking. If not, see your router manufacturer's user manual...
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... icon to bring up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. If the correct network name is listed in the "Available Networks" list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 2 1. Click "Add" if you do not see the network you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 6 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the...
... icon to bring up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. If the correct network name is listed in the "Available Networks" list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 2 1. Click "Add" if you do not see the network you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 6 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the...
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... in the SSID. Choose "Properties" and navigate to start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start the installation. Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon on the "My Computer" icon. Link LED is listed without any errors. If issues persist even at the bottom of your router manufacturer's user manual. Power LED does not come ON; If your desktop. Click "Add" if...
... in the SSID. Choose "Properties" and navigate to start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start the installation. Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. Right-click on the "My Computer" icon on the "My Computer" icon. Link LED is listed without any errors. If issues persist even at the bottom of your router manufacturer's user manual. Power LED does not come ON; If your desktop. Click "Add" if...
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... your Wireless Networking Hardware for the Adapter to connect to the router. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Troubleshooting section Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. 1 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 Wireless Networking Hardware for the Adapter to connect to the router. Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Troubleshooting section Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. 1 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...
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... the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. Wireless client cards are there two wireless utilities in the system tray and select the "Status" tab. Which one for you find the best one do I use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the "General" tab (Windows 98 users will...
... the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. Wireless client cards are there two wireless utilities in the system tray and select the "Status" tab. Which one for you find the best one do I use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility, follow the steps below: Step 1 Right-click on the "General" tab (Windows 98 users will...
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best coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on the same version of the draft 802.11n specifications and may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Compatible with 802.11g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with products based on your networking environment. **This Adapter is compatible with draft...
best coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on the same version of the draft 802.11n specifications and may interfere with the unlicensed band 2.4GHz Compatible with 802.11g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with 802.11b/g Compatible with products based on your networking environment. **This Adapter is compatible with draft...