Belkin F5D6020V3 User Manual

Wireless Notebook Network Card

Connect your laptop to a wireless network

User Manual

F5D6020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Knowing Your Wireless Notebook Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Wireless Notebook Network Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wires. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through this manual completely to be sure that you are getting the most out of your Wireless Notebook Network Card.

Features:

The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices.

• 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation

• Wireless compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard

• CardBus Interface

• 64- or 128-bit Wireless Encryption (WEP)

• Wireless access to networked resources

• Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes

• Data rate of up to 11Mbps

•Supports 11, 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps rates (auto-rollback)

• Easy installation and use

• External antenna

• LED Link indicator

Applications and Advantages

• Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking—without cables.

• 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.

INTRODUCTION

•Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions 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: 32-bit CardBus Power Consumption: 300mA (max) Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating Temperature: 32–131° F (0–55° C) Storage Temperature: -13–158° F (-25–70° C) Typical Operating Range: Indoor: 160' (50m) @ 11Mbps, 260' (80m)

@ 5.5Mbps or lower Outdoor: 490' (150m) @ 11Mbps, up to 1800'

(550m) @ 5.5Mbps or lower

System Requirements

• PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot

• Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP

Package Contents

• Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card

• Quick Installation Guide

•Installation Software CD

•User Manual

• Registration Card

KNOWING YOUR WIRELESS NOTEBOOK NETWORK CARD

(a) Link Light: When the Card is linked to a wireless network, this light will

be ON and GREEN. If the Card is not connected to a wireless network, the light will be OFF.

(b) Card Connector: This is the side of the Card that fits into the CardBus

slot of your laptop.

signals can be transmitted and received.

INSTALLING THE CARD

Installing your Card is done in three easy steps.

1. Install the software FIRST. If you plug your Card into your laptop before you

install the software, it will not work until you install the software.

2. Plug the Card into your laptop.

3. Let Windows finish installing the Card.

NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CARD INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK.

Step 1: Software and Driver Installation

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card Setup Utility screen will

automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named “Files”. Next double-click on the icon named “start.exe”.

3. In the menu window, drag your mouse over the “Install” button then select

“Click here” to start the software installation program.

INSTALLING THE CARD

4. The installer will start. You will see a progress screen. Go to the next step.

5. Next, you will see an introduction screen. Click “Next” to continue with the

installation of the Card.

6. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may see a screen similar

to the one below. This does not mean there is a problem. Select “Continue Anyway”.

INSTALLING THE CARD

7. When the software installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting

you to finish. Click “Finish”. Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to restart the computer. Let

the computer restart before going to the next step.

8. If your computer did not need to restart, the message “You can plug in your

WLAN adapter now” will appear.

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