Belkin P74471EA-B User's Manual
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1. 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 the Belkin 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 4 Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802 11g standard in order to communicate with other 802 11g compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps The Adapter is compatible with all 802 11g devices as well as other 802 11b products at 11Mbps 802 119 products 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 Networking Utility USB 2 0 interface for operation in virtually any desktop or notebook computer e WPA WPA2 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 Easy installation and use e External antenna e LED power and network link U01 IaS 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 Provides immediate wireless connectivity at home work and hotspot locations without comp2. 104 bits plus Protocol not cause any keys 24 additional added so throughput loss bits of system that keys are generated data rotated and encryption is strengthened Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi Fi compliant wireless products WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network 17 UOIJIIS Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 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 Encryption 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 i
3. C Enable Cisco Client extensions For this network Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure but more widely adopted wireless security protocol Depending on the security level 64 or 128 bit the user will be asked to input a 10 or 26 character hex key A hex key is a combination of letters a f and numbers 0 9 Wireless Protected Access WPA is the new standard in the wireless security However not all wireless cards and adapters support this technology Please check your wireless adapter s user manual to check if it supports WPA Instead of a hex key WPA uses only passphrases which are much easier to remember The following section intended for the home home office and small office user presents a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network At the time of publication four encryption methods are available Encryption Methods Name 64 bit Wired 128 Bit Wired Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Equivalent Equivalent Protected Access 2 Privacy Privacy Access TKIP 64 bit WEP WPA TKIP WPA2 AES or AES or just just WPA2 WPA Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key Dynamic key encryption encryption and mutual and mutual authentication authentication Encryption More secure than TKIP AES Advanced keys based on 64 bit WEP using Temporal Encryption RC4 algorithm a key length of Key Integrity Standard does typically 40 bit
4. If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone e Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router or access point and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check the manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem the phone may be interfering e If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network as possible 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 e If necessary consider switching to a 900OMHz or 5GHz cordless phone UOI IOS 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 Networking 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
5. configured on the wireless router IMPORTANT You must now set all wireless network cards adapters to match these settings 19 UOIJIIS Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 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 a wireless connection you will need to set your Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use the same security settings Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard By default wireless security is disabled To enable security you will first need to determine which standard 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 for which you want to change Beene eee Click Edit to change settings Delkin Win nE iuning Jom Vier B E L K N Wireless Networking Utility Current Status cuek Status My Connections Options i Help My Connections ar see al of Bee nbeerks vi panner Ei 20 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility WEP Setup 64 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select WEP from the drop dow
6. tab The Current Status tab displays the current network status and available networks Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network between the computer and router and between the router and the Internet In the event of a problem use the Network Status window to determine the source e g computer router or Internet modem 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 Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to reconnect Wireless Connection Lost Retrying Boingo LAX C Dont show again s 13 uo0l 2 S Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect To stop connecting click Stop and to reattempt connection click Retry Connection lost retrymng e Behkind4c Open Wireless Utility Help Right click during connection failure Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status click Open Wireless Utility The default screen will be the Current Status tab and the Network Status section determines which connections are good and or faulty Balti Wingless iienaa Unitus B E L K N Wireless Network
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8. WEP from the drop down menu 2 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 combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key 22 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility EE EA tora nE k Name SSID belhinS4q Encryption key sammysantes06032005 Nickname belkin54g fophonal z Auto connect if this network is in range Advanced Settings EB E coneaney o cee Ga adhoc network wireless access points are mot J Enable cisco Clent extensions for this network 3 Click Save 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 o
9. WPA PSK no server WPA with radius server and WPA2 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 eight 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 WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard AES for encryption of data which offers much greater security than WPA WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP and AES for encryption For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA please visit our website at www belkin com networking 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 a y Network key MyPassword A G Desktop Card Network key Network key wa MyPassword MyPassword Ci Notebook Card gt Network key KA WRONG Password G Desktop Card The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one
10. attention to the section entitled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance on page 2 Benefits of a Home Network 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 entire 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 email and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin wireless network e Mobility you no longer need a dedicated computer room you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range 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 Easy expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products lets 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 o Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products uo01 2aS Introduc
11. avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices For more Belkin wireless networking products use the detailed site survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual 5 Secure Connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections 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 The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service Most online banking websites e Many commercial websites that require a user name 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 website 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 in Windows see the Power Options item in the Control Panel If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections VPNs and AOL please review steps 1 4 in the previous pages to be sure you have addressed these issues
12. for protection The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector b Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Adapter is active Blinking Green Active Off Not connected to network On Connected to network c USB Adapter Fits securely into your computer s USB slot or into the Desktop Adapter Base included d Desktop Adapter Base Lets you extend the USB Adapter away from interfering objects around your computer Desktop Adapter Base Quick Installation Guide Installation Software CD User Manual CD ROM drive System Requirements Wireless G USB Network Adapter PC compatible desktop computer with one available USB slot and e Windows 98SE 2000 Me or XP UOIJIIS Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install Important Note Install the software before inserting the Card 1 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD ROM drive 1 2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will automatically appear may take 15 20 seconds to appear BELKIN Wireless G USB Network Adapter Starting Installation SETUP UTILITY install manual support exit Note If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds access your CD ROM by double clicking on the My Computer icon then double click on the CD ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed Double click on the folder named Files then double click o
13. warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product What will we do to correct problems Product Warranty Belkin will repair or replace at its option any defective product free of charge except for shipping charges for the product What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin Corporation for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of the purchaser or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed altered in any way or tampered with The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God other than lightning such as flood earthquake war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin Corporation at 501 W Walnut St Compton CA 90220 Attn Customer Service or call 800 223 5546 within 15 days of the Occurrence Be prepared to provide the following information a The part number of the Belkin product b Where you purchased the product c When you purchased the product d Copy of original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward
14. 220 ccdeeutebe ch baantee waka eeeewd garded Applications and Advantages 000c cece eee eens Product Specifications 000 eee ees System Requirements 00 cece cece e eee eee Package Contents os icve dad sca mawdekhes one meee eee 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step Ie Msta esce tite bee a mids ae eee okt cat oe eee Siep 2 CONNGCE sesers epatis kerian hie ehicgeuwnen es Step 3 Configure a042 6469 Sm ewe eee ok eee ee tae amp 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray cece cece eee ee eee eens Setting Wireless Network Profiles 000 cee eeee Securing your Wi Fi Network 00 cece eee eee Configuring your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter 10 USC SCCUINY a0 oma bo owe oe oes ade aiani a woo males 5 Troubleshooting 5 viet ewe eke eee ew wee ee ee 6 Information 000 cece eee eee Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter the Adapter Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly This Adapter allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to your network 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
15. 61 8 104 0 0 0 0 EAGER OO SO 70 2704 oe 4 Dynamit uo0l 2 S Windows Sle Winipeg _ Show all visible networks Pecovwnenced for the essent user orbe 27 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 match these descriptions go to number 2 below If this is NOT the case please contact Belkin technical support If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router consult that router manufacturer s user guide 2 Open your Wireless Networking Utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the screen the tray icon should look like this the icon may be red or green The window that opens will show a list of Available Networks Available networks are wireless networks you can connect to 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 def
16. BELKIN BELKIN www belkin com Belkin Ltd Express Business Park Shipton Way Rushden NN10 6GL United Kingdom 44 0 1933 35 2000 44 0 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin B V Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol Rijk The Netherlands 31 0 20 654 7300 31 0 20 654 7349 fax Belkin Tech Support Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Wireless G USB Network Adapter Belkin GmbH Hanebergstrasse 2 80637 Munich Germany 49 0 89 143405 0 49 0 89 143405 100 fax Belkin SAS 130 rue de Silly 92100 Boulogne Billancourt France 33 0 1 41 03 14 40 33 0 1 41 31 01 72 fax 2005 Belkin Corporation All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Mac Apple and AirPort are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries The mark Wi Fi is a registered mark of the Wi Fi Alliance P74471ea B Wireless G USB late Network Adapter Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network User Manual Connect G 802 11g F5D7050 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 6 00 6s 63 wwe ed oe Grr ot wo es el ee ee ee ee we Benefits of a Home Network 000e eee eee eeee Advantages of a Wireless Network 0000 0 eee eees Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 60014 0ce we sec eeweeeeaeeewn ena ZLOVCIVIOW sis ctarctecen ceeceekn ewe dadeseeeudtawes uceaces Product FOAMS 2
17. CE 06820 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 Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards CE e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety e EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment e ETS 301489 1 17 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 73 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 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 38 Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin Corporation
18. ange or interference problem Please see the suggestions listed in the Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance section on page 2 Using a computer that is connected to the Wireless Router or Access Point via a network cable as opposed to wirelessly ensure that Broadcast SSID is enabled This setting is found on the Router s wireless Channel and SSID configuration page For detailed instructions on accessing this page and changing settings please see your Wireless Router s or Access Point s User Manual If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps please contact Belkin Technical Support 29 U01 2aS Troubleshooting Installation CD ROM does not start Wireless Networking Utility If the CD ROM does not start the Wireless Networking Utility automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive If the Wireless Networking 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 Power LED does not come ON Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are not ON the problem may be that the Adap
19. ault name should be WLAN If you are NOT using a Belkin Router please consult your router manufacturer s user manual for the default name 28 Troubleshooting 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 2 Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list If the network has security encryption enabled you will need to enter the network key For more information regarding security please see Securing your Wi Fi Network on page 15 of this manual 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 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of Available Networks If the correct network name is not listed under Available Networks in the Wireless Networking Utility please attempt the following troubleshooting steps 1 Temporarily move computer if possible to five to 10 feet away from the Wireless Router or Access Point Close the Wireless Networking Utility and reopen it If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks you may have a r
20. ches 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 37 uo1 IaS Information This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If this equipment does 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 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 user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe European Union Notice
21. eless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance in this manual If issues persist even at close range 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 farther from the wireless router or access 31 UOIJIIS Troubleshooting point Please see the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance in this manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray Which one should I use There are several features and advantages to using the Belkin Wireless Networking 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 Networking Utility To use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility follow the steps below Step 1 Right click on
22. g govemed by the Wi Fi Alliance Detailed desonptions of these leatures can be found at waw wi llong certificate Certification Date October 20 2004 CERTIFIED Category USB Client Device Company Balkin Corporation Product USB Adapter F5D07050 ModelSKU F507050 This product has passed Wi Fi certification testing for the following standards IEEE Standard Security B02 1ib WPA Personal Boe 1 1g For more information www wi fi org certified products 36 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 F5D7050 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 a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 in
23. ing Utility ehewrk Statue T belkinsag Lacellent Signal Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility The WNU also features a Solution Tips section that provides troubleshooting guidelines Setting Wireless Network Profiles The My Connections tab on the WNU allows you to add edit and delete connection profiles It also displays signal strength security and network type Belin Wireless rarene Unitus B L K N Wireless Networking Utility My Connections Securing your Wi Fi Network If you choose to connect to a secure network determine the type of security WPA or WEP and use the appropriate field in the dialog box Connect to a secure network Name SSID belkinS4g Name optional Auto connect iF this network is in range Note Types of security 15 UOIJIIS Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note When you select a network using encryption you will first see the simple security screen Click the Advanced button to see other security options below Eteqgrusielus tara nerok Name 551D belkin54g nnion ker 11 iii ii titi tt titty AEE foptional 7 Auto connect if this network is in range Advanced Settings Network Authentication Data Encryption WEP Key index advanced Ii P The key is provided for me automatically ghs is a computer to computer adhoc network wireless access points are not used
24. ink 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 the Securing your Wi Fi Network section of this User Manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support 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 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 farther 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 10 feet away from the wireless router or access point Please see the section titled Placement of your Wir
25. logy svmoas comrae 54Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones 5GHz and microwave uncrowded ovens may band interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Incompatible with 802 11b or 802 119 Compatible with 802 11b Depends on interference typically 100 200 ft indoors Interference range is typically 50 100 ft Less interference great for multimedia application Common widespread use for Internet sharing 600 faster than standard 802 119 Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Compatible with 802 11g or 802 11b Up to 800 wider coverage than standard 802 11g Leading edge best coverage and throughput Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment 33 UOI IIS Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www belkin com networking If you want to contact technical support by phone please call US 877 736 5771 Europe 00 800 223 55 460 Australia 1800 235 546 New Zealand 0800 235 546 Singapore 800 616 1790 34 Troubleshooting 35 U01 99S Information Wi Fi Interoperability Certificate Wi Fi Interoperability Certificate Certification ID WO02860 This certilicate represents the capabilities and features thal have passed the interoperability testin
26. n menu 2 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 field and click Generate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key dianaren tor a nett Name SSID belanS4g Encryationkey arlo r aBel Nickname _ belkin54g fopbonal E Auto connect if this network is in range Advanced Settings pEi E n Acanpa conpatar er adhoc network wireless access points are mot C Enable cisco Client extensions for this network UOIJIIS Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3 Click Save 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 128 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select
27. n the icon named setup exe 1 3 Click install from the menu 1 4 Choose an installation location Chante Detivaion Facation Se hr se ta tet BELKIN and click Next to accept the E default location or click Browse eas to select a different location before clicking Next SERS EN Dre lt r Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 2 Connect Plug the Adapter into an Available USB Slot on your Notebook Computer 2 1 During the install process e Please plug in your Bekin wireless casd now you will be prompted to insert your Adapter Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your computer and follow the on screen instructions Note If your system did not prompt you to insert your Adapter after the installation is completed please do so now EAEEREN 2 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ee ae eae eee installation is now complete Click Saas etnies eat ise Finish to close the Wizard uo1 2aS Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility i p BEL KIN vasan tisini SES Sees or 3 1 3 2 10 After successfully installing the Adapter double click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen The Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear Select a network to connect to by selecting a network from the Available Net
28. ns 5 MANU an eja atipa cheece on this screen F Automatically try to connect to any open networks in range a this Eos mina Even May Gaias tb avolable connected as vie mF you want to give priority to being s possible and dont mind which networks you connect to Don t choose the option you went to N ened Icon The system tray eee rres as anes ae teco fje Showing t w icon sanple pop up c control connections to all naw networks sin sven containing the Start menu m eas z to ee status use the onnet Kii on control and access the wiity The Options tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings 29 U01 99S Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU Help tab provides users with access to online and telephone support as well as advanced diagnostic tools Rein ire tte Meteor Uti eg BELKIN wiretess ali Utility Orren Status My Connections Telephone Support Advanced Diagnostic Tools The Advanced Diagnostic Tools section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network It provides an array of tests and connectivity services to ensure optimal network performance 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility SL ae ess UT ee se Us tes WoE O 9 1 11 0
29. our 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 s or access point s antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the 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 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 e Washers and or dryers Metal cabinets e Large aquariums e 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
30. r access point 23 UOI IIOS Using the Belkin Wireless Networking 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 Network Authentication drop down menu select WPA PSK no server 2 Enter your network key This can be from eight 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 Bointonniretn et orc Tete PIH Name SSID belinS4q Encryption key sammysartos06032005 Nickname belkin54g aphona F Auto connect if this network is in range Advanced Settings Pee 2 conn ee io conpor Ga adhoc network wireless access points are not C Enable cisco Clent extensions for this network Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3 Click Save to finish You must now set all clients network cards to match these settings Wireless Networking Utility Options BEKIME EIES peru Ue se BELKI N Wireless NetPorking Utility Current Status My Connections Opticas Hep Program Choice LELE steady nstsld if yo Use the standard Windows XP utiy instead owitch back to t Mak cade i gt comes vith a pre oye am called Zero Config U Sati o that and tete ware to org this tity open th ath three up Pr wy a
31. romising the use of existing 802 11b and 802 11g products Compatibility with 802 11b products 802 119 wireless LAN solutions are backward compatible with existing Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b products and with other products that display the 54g logo 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 construction sites which need networks on a short term basis also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period 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 interface Power Consumption Tx Rx peak 510 250mA 3 3VDC max Operating Temperature 32 140 degrees F 0 60 degrees C Storage Temperature 4 176 degrees F 20 80 degrees C Humidity Max 90 non condensing Typical Operating Range 100 200 ft 30 60m indoors Wireless performance may vary Overview a Protective Cap b Activity LED c USB Adapter Package Contents d Desktop Adapter Base Optional Use a Protective Cap The cap snaps over the USB connector
32. t 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 or you can type a passphrase into the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a combination 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 need to enter 26 hex keys For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key C303 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D44B C3 D4E7 128 bit WEP key The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key Your Adapter uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys If you have multiple vendors equipment in your network the easiest thing to do is to use the hex WEP key from your wireless router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Adapter s configuration screen 18 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA 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 three types of WPA security
33. ter is not connected or installed properly Verify that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB slot of your computer Check to see that the drivers for the Adapter have been installed Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop Choose Properties and navigate to the Device Manager and see if your Adapter 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 Adapter 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 on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter 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 an SSID please refer to your router manufacturer s user manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support 30 Troubleshooting L
34. 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 hand 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 Networking Utility to configure the Adapter 32 Troubleshooting What s the difference between 802 11b 802 119 802 11a and Pre N Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards The most common wireless networking standard 802 11b transmits information at 11Mbps 802 11a and 802 11g work at 54Mbps and Pre N works at 108Mbps Pre N the precursor to the upcoming 802 11n release promises speeds that exceed 802 119 and up to twice the wireless coverage area See the following chart for more detailed information Wireless Comparison Chart Technology J 802 11b U 802 11a Wireless Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz gt Oo oO gt o co ras LL Compatible with 802 11g Compatibility Depends on interference typically 100 200 ft indoors Mature legacy techno
35. tion 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 and connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move farther 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 10 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 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 y
36. works list Then click Connect Note In order to see your available networks you must be near a working wireless router or access point Installing and Setting up the Adapter 3 3 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray Note Double clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the Utility screen Installation is now complete 11 UOI IOS 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 mouse pointer and right click over the WNU icon on the Windows system tray on the lower right hand corner of your computer s desktop Tour Connector B Z Lik i WF belkin54g Available Networks d Open Wireless Utility Help Exit If the icon is not present click on Start gt Programs gt Belkin gt Wireless Networking Utility 12 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Belkin Wireless blatuLuuy Wee 2 B E L K N Wireless Networking Utility Current Status My Connections Options l Heip Network Status T belkins4g amp be ellent Signal The WNU s default screen is the Current Status
37. your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Corporation Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost if any of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin Corporation reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have 39 UOI IOS Information How state law relates to the warranty THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN CORPORATION THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN CORPORATION BE
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