Belkin F6D4050 User Manual

Enhanced Wireless
USB Adapter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6Table of Contents

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

Benefits of a Home Network..................................1

Advantages of a Wireless Network ............................1

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for

Optimal Performance .......................................2

2 Over view .............................................. 5

Product Features...........................................5

Applications and Advantages .................................5

Product Specifications ..................................... 6

System Requirements .......................................6

Package Contents ..........................................6

3 Installing and Set ting up t he Adapter...................... 7

A — Installation Process for Windows Vista .....................7

B — Installation Process for Windows Ope rating

Systems other than Windows Vista .......................14

C — Configuration........................................ 18

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4 Using the Belk in Wi reless Network ing Utility .............. 19

Accessing the Belkin Wirele ss Net working Utilit y from

the Windows System Tray...................................19

Network Status ...........................................20

Available Networks ........................................20

Network Status and Solution Tips ............................21

Managing Wireless Network Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network ........................22

5 Troubl eshooting ....................................... 29

6 Informat ion ........................................... 36

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced 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

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Advantages of a Wireless Network

• Mobilit y –you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—
now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer
anywhere within your wireles s range

• Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make
setup simple

• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from any where 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 increase s. 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 per formance 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 Suppor t.

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 ma ximum 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.

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To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireles s
clients,” (i.e., computers enable d 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.

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 dryer s

• 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).

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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 cordle ss 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 necessar y, 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 interfere nce from neighboring
cordless phones or other wireless device s.

For more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site
Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual.

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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, of ten use d 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 cove r 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 Suppor t.

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Product Features

The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at up to 54Mbps*. The
Adapter is also compatible with draf t-802.11n devices at 150Mbps 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 Net working Utilit y

• 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 150Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or

11Mbps (802.11b)

• Easy installation and use

• LED power and network link/activity indicator

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 150Mbps*

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

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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)

Humidit y: Max. 90% (non-condensing)

Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,000 ft.**

*NOTE: The standard transmission rate—150Mbps—is the physical data
rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.

**Wireless per formance may vary depending on the
networking environment.

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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.

(b) Power/Activity LED

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

(c) USB Connector

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

System Requirements

• PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0

bus-power por t

C

• Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®***

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Package Contents

• Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD with Installation Software and User Manual

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A. Installation Process for Windows Vista

***NOTE: For information on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin

website at www.belkin.com/support.

IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING

THE ADAPTER.

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

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

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Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen doe s 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 “Installer.exe”.

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A.3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process.

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A.4 A window may appear showing the message, “Windows can’t verif y

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. Click on “Install this driver software any way”
to continue.

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A.5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter.

A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up

message on your Windows taskbar.

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A.7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer.

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A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center

by first opening the Control Panel from the “Star t” menu.

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A.9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”.

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A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Conne ct to

a network”.

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A.11 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and

click “Connect”.

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A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network.

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A.13 Depending on the security set tings of your wireless network, you

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

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A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this

network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range.

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A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network

connection that you have just established. 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 Inser t the Installation Software CD into your CD -ROM drive.

B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installe r 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 doe s not appear
within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double- clicking on the “My
Compute r” icon; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the
installation CD has been placed. Then, double-click on the icon named
“Installer.exe”.

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B.3 Select a destination folder for the soft ware installation by clicking

“Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to install to the default location.

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B.4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the

setup process.

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B.5 A window may appear showing the message, “The software you

are installing…” This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software
has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system.
Click on “Continue Any way” to continue.

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B.6 When prompted, plug in your Adapter.

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B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3 –15 seconds. If

it does, sele ct “Install the software automatically” and click “Next”
to install the software.

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B.8 Click “Finish” to restart your computer.

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C. Configuration

Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility

C.1 Af ter restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless

Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen.

Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utilit y icon can also be found
on th e system tray.

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

The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current
Status” tab displays the current Net work Status and Available Networks.

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Network Status

This window displays the conne ctivit y 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, WPS-enabled
connection, 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

Right-click on the WNU icon in the Windows task tray and more options
will appear. You can retry, view solution tips, or choose another network
in the “Available Networks” section.

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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 an “Info” section that provide s troubleshooting tips.

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Managing Wireless Network Profiles

The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and
delete connection profiles.

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Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network

If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of
security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the
dialog box.

When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple
security screen.

Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options, including
choosing the security type for this connection.

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Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128­bit), 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.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) is the new standard in wireless security. Instead of a hex key, WPA/ WPA2 uses only passphrases, which are
much easier to remember. The passphrase is 8–63 characters and can consist of alphabet letters and numbers.

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup PBC – Push Button Configuration

(Recommended)

1. Click the “WPS Connect” button.

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2. For Belkin routers, pres s the WPS button for t wo seconds and
release. The security icon on the router will flash, indicating that
the WPS session has been initiated.

3. You are now connected to the router.

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Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN – Personal Identification Number

To use the WPS PIN method, you must have another computer that is
already conne cted to the net work and can access the router interface.

1. Select the network to which to connect and click “Connect”.
(Please note that there should be a key in the WPS column,
indicating that this network is WPS- enabled.)

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2. Note the PIN number listed and click on “Connect”.

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3. On the computer that is already connected to the router, access
the router interface, enter the PIN number, and click on “Enroll”.
Please note that the screenshot below is from a Belkin router; other
routers’ inter faces will be different.

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4. You are now connected to the router.

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Wireless Networking Utility Options

The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize
his or her WNU settings.

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Wireless Networking Utility Help

The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone
suppor t, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of soft ware,
and advanced diagnostic tools.

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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 per formance.

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Problem:

I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.

Solution:

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:

• The “Power” light should be on.

• The “Connected” light should be on, and not blinking.

• The “WAN” light should be either on or blinking.

If your Belkin Wireless Router’s lights have the above characteristics, go
to number 2 b el ow.

If this is NOT the case, make sure:

• The router’s power cord is plugged in.

• All cables are connected between the router and the modem.

• All the modem’s LEDs are functioning correctly. If not, see your

modem’s user manual.

• Reboot the router.

• Reboot the modem.

If you continue to have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router
manufacturer’s user guide.

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2. Open your wireles s utility sof tware 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 re d or green):

3. The window that opens should have a list of “Available Networks”.

Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect.

If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (G Plus) Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g)
Router, “Belkin54g” is the default name.

If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be
“W LA N”.

If you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult your router
manufacturer’s user manual for the default name.

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Problem:

The name of your wireless network appears in “Available Networks”.

Solution:

If the correct network name is listed in the “Available Networks” list,
please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:

1. Click on the correct network name in the “Available Net works” list.

2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you must enter

the net work key. Click “Connect”. For more information regarding
security, see the page entitle d: “Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi
Network” on page 22 of this User Manual.

3. 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 acce ss the Internet after conne cting to the
wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Suppor t.

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Problem:

The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of
“Available Networks”.

Solution:

If the correct network name is not listed, 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 tr ying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information
about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s
user manual.

If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin
Technical Suppor t.

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Problem:

Installation CD-ROM does not star t Belkin Wireless Networking Utility.

Solution:

If the CD-ROM does not star t the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications
that are inter fering with the CD drive. If the Belkin 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 in which the Installation CD has
been placed to star t the installation. If the installation does not start
automatically, right-click to sele ct “Explore”, then double-click on the
icon named “setup.exe”.

Problem:

Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working.

Solution:

If the LED indicators are not ON, the problem may be that the Adapter
is not connected or installed properly. Verif y that the Adapter is plugged
firmly into the USB port 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 USB Network Adapter is listed without any
errors. If an error is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support.

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Problem:

Link LED is blinking slowly; I cannot connect to a wireless network or
the Internet.

Solution:

If your Adapter appear s 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 set tings 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 reference your
router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range,
please contact Belkin Technical Support.

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Problem:

Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet.

Solution:

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 encr yption key
settings in your computer and wireless router (or access point). Check
the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 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 encr yption, please see
“Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network” on page 22 of this User Manual.

If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin
Technical Suppor t.

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Problem:

Data transfer is sometimes slow.

Solution:

Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivit y 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 t ypical 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 orde r to determine if wireless is sues 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 Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal
Performance” on page 2 of this User Manual. If issues persist even at
close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

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Problem:

Signal strength is poor.

Solution:

Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivit y 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 t ypical indoor range
of your wireless devices will be bet ween 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 wireless router (or access point).

Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless traffic
and interference, switching the wireless channel of your network can
improve performance and reliability. The default channel the router is
shipped with is channel 6. You may choose from several other channels
depending on your region; see your router’s (or access point’s) user
manual for instructions on how to choose other channels.

Limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wireless transmit
rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection
stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission
rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open
“Network Connections” and double-click on your Adapter’s connection.
In the “Proper ties” dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General”
tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the USB Network Adapter in
the list box and then click “Properties”), then choose the “Advanced”
tab and select the rate property. Wireless client cards are usually set to

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automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can
cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a
rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. E xperiment with different
connection rates until you find the best one for your environment;
note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for
browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s
literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin
Technical Suppor t.

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Problem:

Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray?

Which one do I use?

Solution:

There are several features and advantages from 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 the network status icon in the system tray and
select the “Status” tab.

Step 2 From the “Status” tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to configure
my wireless network settings” box. Once the box is unchecked, click the
“Close” button to close the window.

You are now using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to configure
the Adapter.

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Problem:

The Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable when computer
has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or
Intel® Centrino™).

Solution:

This condition occur s if your computer has a built-in wireless card while
your Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter is also active. This happens
because Windows must now handle two active wireless conne ctions.

You must disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under
“Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

Problem:

The Adapter does not perform or connection is slow when computer has
a built-in wired Ethernet card.

Solution:

This condition occur s if your computer has an active Ethernet card while
your Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now
handle two active network connections. You must disable the Ethernet
card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device
Manager.

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What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?

Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards,
which transmit data at very diffe rent maximum speeds. Each is based
on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common
wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up
to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz
frequency; and 802.11n draft specification can connect at up to
300Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information.

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Wireles s
Technology

Speed/ Data
Rate*

Frequency Common

Compatibility Compati ble with

Coverage* Up to 4 00 ft.* Up to 1,000 ft.* Up to 1,200 ft.* Up to 1,40 0 ft.*

Advantage Common—

*Dista nce and conne ction sp eeds wil l vary d epending on yo ur netwo rking env ironment.

G

(8 02 .11g)

Up to 54M bps* Up to 150Mb ps* Up to 300Mbp s* Up to 30 0Mbps*

househ old
devices such as
cordle ss phone s
and mic rowave
ovens may
interf ere with
the unli censed
band 2.4G Hz

80 2.11b /g

widesp read
use for Internet
sharing

Enhanc ed

(1x1 draft

80 2.11n )

Common
househ old
devices such as
cordle ss phone s
and mic rowave
ovens may
interf ere with
the unli censed
band 2.4G Hz

Compati ble
with 80 2.11b/g,
draft 802.11n,
and Bel kin G+
MIMO

Better coverage
and con sistent
speed and
range

N MIMO

(draft 8 02.11n

with MIMO)

Common
househ old
devices such as
cordle ss phone s
and mic rowave
ovens may
interf ere with
the unli censed
band 2.4G Hz

Compati ble with
draft 802.11n
and 802.11b/g

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speed and
coverage

Technical Support

You can find technical support information at http://www.belkin.com/
networking or www.belkin.com/support/.

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N1 MIMO

(draft 8 02.11n

with MIMO)

Common
househ old
devices such as
cordle ss phone s
and mic rowave
ovens may
interf ere with
the unli censed
band 2.4G Hz

Compati ble with
draft 802.11n
and 802.11b/g

Leading edge—
best co verage
and throughput

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Technical Support

You can find technical-support information on our website,

www.belkin.com, by navigating to the tech-support section.

If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number
you need from this list*:

*Local rates apply.

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COUNTRY NUMBER INTERNET ADRESS

AUSTRIA 0820 200766 www.belkin.com/de/networking/

BELGIUM 07 07 00 073

CZECH REPUBLIC 239 00 0 406 w ww.belkin.com/uk/networking/

DENMARK 701 22 403 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

FINLAND 0972519123 w ww.belkin.com/uk/networking/

FRANCE 08 - 25 5 4 00 26 www.belkin.com/fr/networking/

GERMANY 0180 - 500 57 0 9 www.belkin.com/de/networking/

GREECE 00800 - 44 14 23 90 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

HUNGARY 06 - 17 77 49 06 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

ICELAND 800 8534 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

IRELAND 0818 55 50 06 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

ITA LY 02 - 69 43 02 51 www.belkin.com/it/networking/

LUXEMBOURG 34 20 80 85 60 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

NETHERLANDS 0900 - 040 07 90 €0.10 per minute ww w.belkin.com/nl/networking/

NO RWAY 81 50 0 287 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

POLAND 00800 - 441 17 37 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

PORTUGAL 707 200 676 www.belkin.com/uk/networking /

RUSSIA 495 580 9541 www.belkin.com/networking/

SOUTH AFRICA 0800 - 99 15 21 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

SPAI N 902 - 0 2 43 66 ww w.belkin.com /es/networking/

SWEDEN 07 - 71 40 04 53 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

SWITZERLAND 08 - 48 00 02 19

UNITED KINGDOM 0845 - 607 77 87 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/

OTHER COUNTRIES +44 - 1933 35 20 00

www.belkin.com/nl/networking/
www.belkin.com/fr/networking/

www.belkin.com/de/networking/
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FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA
90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F6D4050,
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 inter ference 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 ope ration is minimized.
When connecting an external antenna to the device, the ante nna shall
be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact
during normal operation. 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 inches) 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 re sidential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to tr y and correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T V 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 International, Inc., may void the user’s authorit y to operate
the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause inter ference, and

2) this device must accept any inter ference, including interference that
may cause unde sired operation of the device.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth
for uncontrolled environments.

This transmit ter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmit ter.

This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks)
with side-slot configuration.

For information on product disposal please refer to
http://environmental.belkin.com

FOR USE IN

OPERATES ON CHANNELS 1-13

Restricted Use in Certain Countries Class 2 Equipment

Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty

What this warranty covers.

Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of
this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design,
assembly, material, or workmanship.

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What the period of coverage is.

Belkin 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). Belkin reser ves the
right to discontinue any of its products without notice, and disclaims any
limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products.
In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for
example, because it has been discontinued), Belkin will offer either
a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from
Belkin.com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product
as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its
natural use.

What is not covered by this warranty?

All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not
provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole
expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product
has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against ac ts of God such
as flood, earthquake, lightning, 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.

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ýesky

[Czech]

[Belkin Ltd] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [F6D4050] je ve shodČ se základními požadavky a

dalšími pĜíslušnými ustanoveními smČrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk

[Danish]

Undertegnede [Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [F6D4050] overholder de

væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch

[German]

Hiermit erklärt [Belkin Ltd], dass sich das Gerät [F6D4050] in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti

[Estonian]

Käesolevaga kinnitab [Belkin Ltd] seadme [F6D4050] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English

Hereby, [Belkin Ltd], declares that this product [F6D4050] is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español

[Spanish]

Por medio de la presente [Belkin Ltd] declara que el [F6D4050] cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȒ

[Greek]

ȂǼ ȉǾȃ ȆǹȇȅȊȈǹ [Belkin Ltd] ǻǾȁȍȃǼǿ ȅȉǿ [F6D4050] ȈȊȂȂȅȇĭȍȃǼȉǹǿ ȆȇȅȈ ȉǿȈ
ȅȊȈǿȍǻǼǿȈ ǹȆǹǿȉǾȈǼǿȈ Ȁǹǿ ȉǿȈ ȁȅǿȆǼȈ ȈȋǼȉǿȀǼȈ ǻǿǹȉǹȄǼǿȈ ȉǾȈ ȅǻǾīǿǹȈ 1999/5/ǼȀ.

Français

[French]

Par la présente [Belkin Ltd] déclare que l'appareil [F6D4050] est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano

[Italian]

Con la presente [Belkin Ltd] dichiara che questo [F6D4050] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed
alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski

[Latvian]

Ar šo [Belkin Ltd Belkin Ltd ] deklarƝ, ka [F6D4050] / iekƗrtas tips] atbilst DirektƯvas 1999/5/EK
bnjtiskajƗm prasƯbƗm un citiem ar to saistƯtajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuviǐ

[Lithuanian]

Šiuo [Belkin Ltd] deklaruoja, kad šis [F6D4050] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB
Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands

[Dutch]

Hierbij verklaart [Belkin Ltd] dat het toestel [F6D4050] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële
eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti

[Maltese]

Hawnhekk, [Belkin Ltd], jiddikjara li dan [F6D4050] jikkonforma mal-ƫtiƥijiet essenzjali u ma
provvedimenti oƫrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

[Hungarian]

Alulírott, [Belkin Ltd] nyilatkozom, hogy a [F6D4050] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski

[Polish]

Niniejszym [Belkin Ltd] oĞwiadcza, Īe [F6D4050] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz
pozostaáymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português

[Portuguese]

[Belkin Ltd] declara que este [F6D4050] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

[I Belkin Ltd] izjavlja, da je ta [F6D4050] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi
doloþili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky

[Slovak]

[Belkin Ltd] týmto vyhlasuje, že [F6D4050] spĎĖa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi

[Finnish]

[Belkin Ltd] vakuuttaa täten että [F6D4050] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten
vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska

[Swedish]

Härmed intygar Belkin Ltd] att denna [F6D4050] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Íslenska
[Icelandic]

Hér með lýsir [Belkin Ltd] yfir því að [F6D4050] er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur,
sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Norsk

[Norwegian]

[Belkin Ltd] erklærer herved at utstyret [F6D4050] er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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How to get service.

Contact Belkin Limite d on the support telephone number s on page 36

Belkin reser ves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs
of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin 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, 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 reser ves the right to be subrogated under any
existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.

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How st ate law relates to the warr anty.

THIS WARR ANT Y CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN.
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARR ANTY
OR CONDITION OF QUALIT Y, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICUL AR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARR ANTIES, 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 E VENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT
OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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28108, Alcobendas, Madrid
Spain

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