Belkin F5D6021 Users Manual

Wireless Notebook Network Card

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User Manual

F5D6020 ver. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

Installing and Setting Up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

The Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Statistics Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The Site Survey Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The Encryption Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

The Advanced Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using Profile Manager Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operating in Ad-Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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

• Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other setup

• Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard

• PCMCIA Interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer

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

• 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

• Integrated antenna

• LED indicators

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION

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.

• 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: 16-bit PCMCIA Power Consumption: 300mA (max) Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating Temperature: 32–131º F (0–55º C) Storage Temperature: -13–158º F (-25–70º 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 PCMCIA slot

• Windows® 98, 2000, Me, or XP

Knowing your Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card

(a) Power LED: When the Card receives power, this light will be on. (b) Link LED: When the Card has a link to a wireless network, the light

will be solid. When not linked to a wireless network, the light will slowly flash.

of your laptop.

(d) Antenna: Integrated antenna.

Package Contents

• Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card

• Quick Installation Guide

• Installation Software CD

• User Manual

INSTALLING AND SETTING UP 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 your Windows operating system finish installing the Card.

NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CARD

INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK.

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 “F5D6020_UTILITY.exe”.

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

“Click here” to start the software installation program.

4. The installer will start. Click on or select “Easy” to continue to the next step. If you are using Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card Utility to manage the Card’s wireless settings. If you want to use Windows XP to manage the Card, check “Use the Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Utility”. Instructions on how to use the Windows XP Connection Utility are available from Microsoft. Click “Next” to continue.

5. After the software installation is finished, the message “You can plug in your WLAN adapter now” will appear.

6. Insert the Card, label side UP, into your computer’s PCMCIA slot firmly until it stops. The two lights on the side will turn on when it is inserted properly.

INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARDINSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD

7. After connecting your Card, Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed. Depending on which version of Windows you are using, a window similar to the one pictured below will appear. Select the option that will automatically install the software.

8. 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”.

9. If you are using Windows 98 or Me, you will be asked to restart your computer. Select “Restart”. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will see a window similar to the one below. Click “Finish”.

10. When the installati on is complete, the Belkin PCMCIA WLAN Monitor icon will

appear on your desktop. T o open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this icon.

11. A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most screens)

will appear. This is your shortcut to the Belkin WLAN Monitor. It also indicates the status of your connection.

Blue: Connected to a wireless network. Red: No connection to a wireless network.

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