Belkin F5D8053EA User Manual

User Manual

F5D8053ea

N Wireless USB Adapter

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

Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware

for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Overview

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Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A — Installation Process for Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B — Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than

Windows Vista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C — Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the

Windows System Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Network Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Available Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Network Status and Solution Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Wireless Network Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configuring your Adapter to use Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table of Contents

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless USB 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 notebook computer to your network. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance”.

Benefits of a Home Network

Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:

• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

• Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

• Share a single printer with the entire family

• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

• 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:

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Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

• Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple

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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 let you

expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

• No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting

Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

• Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of

interoperable networking products

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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 your 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 Adapters or Cards):

• 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.

• 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.

• Try not to place the wireless router (or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.

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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

• Washers and/or dryers

• Metal cabinets

• Large aquariums

• 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

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

• 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 manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.

• 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.

• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

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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 Belkin 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 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:

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect remotely to an office network

• 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

• 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.

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.

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Overview

Product Features

The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification to communicate with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at up to 300Mbps*. The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi

products.

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

• Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

• USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port

• WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption

• Wireless access to networked resources

• Data rate of up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b)

• Easy installation and use

• LED power and network link/activity indicator

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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 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing

802.11b/g products

• Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE

802.11b/g) products

• 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 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: Up to 365 Mtr.** *

NOT E: The stan dard trans mission r ate—3 00Mbps— is the physi cal data rate. Actua l data thr oughp ut w ill be lower .

**Wireless per formance may vary depending on the netwo rking env ironm ent.

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(a) Protective Cap

The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation. Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port or through the provided Desktop Stand.

(b) Power/Activity LED

Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active.

Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s USB port.

(d) Desktop Stand

Lets you move the Adapter away from interfering objects around your computer.

System Requirements

• PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port

• Windows

2000, XP with SP2, or VistaTM***

Package Contents

• N Wireless USB Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD with Installation Software and User Manual

• Desktop Stand

(a) (b)

(c)

(d)

Installing and Setting up the Adapter

A. Installation Process for Windows Vista

***NOTE:

At the time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista

drivers were not available for release and might not be included on the CD shipped with your product. For information on updated drivers for

Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support/vista.

IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING

THE ADAPTER.

A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

A.2 Click “Next” to begin the installation process.

Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer 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. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”.

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A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the

installation process.

A.4 Select a destination folder for the

software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to select a default location.

A.5 A Setup Status screen will let you

know where you are in the setup process.

A.6 A window may appear a second time

showing the message, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software”. This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system.

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A.7 When prompted, turn off your

computer and plug in your Adapter. Your installation is now complete.

A.8 When the installation completes,

click on “Finish”.

A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard

might appear within 3–15 seconds. If it does, continue to follow the prompts. Select “Locate and install the driver software” to continue.

A.10 You might see a screen similar to

the one pictured below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Install this driver software anyway” and follow the on-screen instructions.

Next, a screen appears indicating

that hardware installation is taking place; then, another indicates that the process is complete.

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A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the

Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu.

A.12 In the Control Panel, click on “View

network status and tasks”.

A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center,

click on “Connect to a network”.

A.14 In the next screen, select an

available wireless network and click “Connect”.

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A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to

connect to the selected network.

A.16 Depending on the security settings

of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click “Connect” after you have done so.

A.17 After connecting to the network,

you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range.

A.18 The Network and Sharing Center

now indicates the network connection that you have just made. The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your network connections.

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B. Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista

IMPORTANT:

INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.

B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.

B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer

screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds. Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation

Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer

screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon; then double-click on the CDROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed. Then, doubleclick on the icon named “Setup.exe”.

B.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the

installation process

B.4 Select a destination folder for the

software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to select a default location.

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B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know

where you are in the setup process.

B.6 After the software installation is

finished, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear. Connect the Adapter to your computer.

B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard

might appear in 3–15 seconds. If it does, select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to install the hardware.

B.8 If the Found New Hardware Wizard

does not appear, click “Finish”.

B.9 You might see a screen similar to

this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Continue Anyway” and follow the on-screen instructions.

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B.10 The Wizard will now install your

software.

B.11 The installation is now complete.

Click “Finish” to close the “Found New Hardware Wizard”.

B.12 Click “Finish” again to exit the

InstallShield Wizard.

B.13 Depending on which operating

system you are using, you might be required to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect. Save your data and close all other applications. Then, reboot.

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C. Configuration

Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

C.1 After restarting your computer,

double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen.

Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking

Utility icon can also be found on the system tray.

C.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking

Utility screen will appear.

C.3 Select a network to which to connect

from the “Available Networks” list and click “Connect”.

Note: In order to see your available

networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point.

Installation is now complete.

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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 task tray.

If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility”.

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The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” 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. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem’s 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.

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Connection Failure

Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”.

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.

The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines.

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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.

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.

*Note: Types of security

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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).

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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 26character 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 smalloffice 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:

Nam e 64- bit Wired

Equ ivalent Privacy

128 -bit Enc ryption

Wi- Fi Pro tected Acc ess

Wi- Fi Pro tected

Acc ess Acr onym 64- bit WEP 128 -bit WEP WPA -TKIP WPA -AES Sec urity Goo d Bet ter Bes t Bes t Fea tures Sta tic keys Sta tic keys Dyna mic ke y

enc ryption and mutual aut henticati on

Dyn amic key

enc ryption

and mutual

aut henticati on

Enc ryption keys bas ed on RC4 alg orithm (typically 40- bit keys)

Add ed security ove r 64-bit WEP using a key length of 104 bits, plu s 24 addit ional bit s of syste mgen erated data

TKI P (temporal key integrity pro tocol) add ed so tha t keys are rot ated and enc ryption is str engthened

AES

(Ad vanced

Enc ryption

Sta ndard)

doe s not

cau se any

thr oughput

los s

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.

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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. 128bit 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 WEP 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 WEP and 128-bit encryption.

Encryption Keys

After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it 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. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you must enter 10 hex keys. For 128-bit WEP, you must enter 26 hex keys.

For instance:

0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key

03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key

Write down 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.

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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: 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) works best in a business environment, in which a radius server automatically distributes the network key to clients.

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.

Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use Security

To start using security, you must first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these security features can be configured through the web-based interface. See your wireless router’s (or access point’s) manual for directions on how to access the management interface.

IMPORTANT: You must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings.

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Configuring your 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 wireless connection, you must set your N Wireless USB Adapter to use the same security settings.

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

The Belkin N Wireless USB 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 must 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 security settings. Click “Edit” to change settings.

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WEP Setup

64-Bit WEP Encryption

1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu.

2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key

by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from

A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you must enter 10 hex keys. For instance:

0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key

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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 must 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).

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128-Bit WEP Encryption

Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu.

2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your

key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128bit WEP, you must enter 26 hex keys.

For instance:

03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key

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