Belkin USB ADAPTER User manual

User Manual
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Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network
Wireless G USB
Network Adapter
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 2: Step 3:
4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the
Windows System Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting Wireless Network Profiles
Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter
to use Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to your network. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on page 2.
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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:
Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated “computer
room”—you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range
Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make
setup simple
Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products
lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles
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 Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
• 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
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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 the manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, the 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 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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Product Features
The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Adapter is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi
2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation
Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility
USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any desktop or notebook computer
WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption
Wireless access to networked resources
Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes
Easy installation and use
External antenna
LED power and
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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 54Mbps Provides immediate wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing
802.11b and 802.11g products
Compatibility with 802.11b products
802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products that display the 54g logo
Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install
Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations
Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need
Product Specifications
Host Interface: USB 2.0 interface Power Consumption: Tx/Rx peak 510/250mA @ 3.3VDC (max.) Operating Temperature: 32—140 degrees F (0—60 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -4—176 degrees F (-20—80 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing) Typical Operating Range: 100–200 ft.* (30—60m) indoors *Wireless p erf orm anc e may va ry
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(a) Protective Cap
(b) Activity LED
(d) Desktop Adapter Base
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(c) USB Adapter
(a) Protective Cap
(b) Activity LED
Lights up and flashes when the Adapter is active Blinking Green: Active Off: Not connected to network On: Connected to network
(c) USB Adapter
Fits securely into your computer’s USB slot or into the Desktop Adapter Base (included).
(d) Desktop Adapter Base
Lets you extend the USB Adapter away from interfering objects around your computer.
The cap can be stored on the
opposite end of the USB connector.
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The cap snaps over the USB
connector for protection.
System Requirements
PC-compatible desktop computer with one available USB slot and CD-ROM drive
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Package Contents
Wireless G USB Network Adapter
Desktop Adapter Base
Quick Installation Guide
Installation Software CD
User Manual
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
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Step 1 Install
Important Note:
Install the software before inserting the Card.
1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
1.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will automatically
appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear).
Note: If the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear
within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon; then, double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed. Double-click on the folder named “Files”, then double-click on the icon named “setup.exe”.
1.4 Choose an installation location,
and click “Next” to accept the default location or click “Browse” to select a different location before clicking “Next”.
1.3 Click “install” from the menu.
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Step 2 Connect Plug the Adapter into an Available USB Slot on your Notebook Computer
During the install process,
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you will be prompted to insert your Adapter. Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your computer and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: If your system did not
prompt you to insert your Adapter after the installation is completed, please do so now.
2.2 Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the Wizard.
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Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
After successfully installing the
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Adapter, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen.
3.2 The Wireless Networking Utility
screen will appear. Select a network to connect to by selecting a network from the “Available Networks” list. Then, click “Connect”.
Note: In order to see your available
networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point.
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3.3 The Belkin Wireless Networking
Utility icon can also be found on the system tray.
Note: Double-clicking on the
Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility” screen.
Installation is now complete.
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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 system tray on the lower right-hand corner of your computer’s desktop.
If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > 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,
between the computer and router, and between the router and the Internet. In the event of a problem, use the “Network Status” window to determine the source (e.g., computer, router, or Internet/modem).
Available Networks
This window displays the available networks at the current
location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type.
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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.
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The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines.
Setting Wireless Network Profiles
The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type.
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.
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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 small office user, presents a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network.
At the time of publication, four encryption methods are available:
Encryption Methods:
Nam e 64- bit W ired
Equ ivalent Pri vacy
Acr onym 64- bit W EP 128 -bit WEP WPA-TKIP/
Sec urity Good Bet ter Best Bes t Fea tures Sta tic k eys St atic keys Dyn amic key
Enc ryption key s bas ed on RC4 algo rithm (ty pically 40-bit key s)
128 -Bit Wired Equ ivalent Pri vacy
Mor e sec ure t han 64- bit W EP us ing a key length of 104 bits plus 24 addit ional bit s of syste m­gen erated data
Wi- Fi Pro tected Acc ess-TKIP
AES (or just WPA )
enc ryption and mutu al aut hentication
TKI P (Te mporal Key Inte grity Pro tocol) add ed so tha t key s are rot ated and enc ryption is str engthened
Wi- Fi Pr otected Acc ess 2
WPA 2-AES (or jus t WPA 2)
Dyn amic key enc ryption and mutu al aut hentication
AES (Adv anced Enc ryption Sta ndard) does not caus e any thr oughput loss
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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant
wireless products. WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network.
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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. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption.
Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit and 128-bit WEP.
Encryption Keys
After selecting either the 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption mode, 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 manually, or you can
type a passphrase into the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.
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For instance:
AF
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The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key. Your Adapter uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys, but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys. If you have multiple vendors’ equipment in your network, the easiest thing to do is to use the hex WEP key from your wireless router (or access point) and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Adapter’s configuration screen.
Network key= MyPassword
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Network key= MyPassword
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Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These updates will be found on your wireless vendor’s website. There are three types of WPA security: WPA­PSK (no server), WPA (with radius server), and WPA2.
WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. A network key is a password that is between eight and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same network key to access the network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a home environment. WPA (with radius server) is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business environment.
requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption
WPA2
of data, which offers much greater security than WPA. WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and (AES) for encryption. For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit
our website at www.belkin.com/networking. Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.
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The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network.
The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router.
IMPORTANT: You must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings.
Configuring your Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use Security
At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain a wireless connection, you will need to set your Wireless G USB Network Adapter to use the same security settings.
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
The Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled.
To enable security, you will first need to determine which standard is used by the
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WEP Setup
64-Bit WEP Encryption
1. 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, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key.
A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys.
For instance:
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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 need to be configured with the same security settings.
WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security
settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point). If you don’t remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router (or access point).
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Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu.
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2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your
key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type
in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to
create a key.
A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from
A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys
For instance:
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3. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or
access point) is now set. Each of the computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.
WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security
settings in your wireless router (or access point), you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in the wireless router (or access point). If you don’t remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router (or access point).
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WPA-PSK (no server)
Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used in home and small office networking.
1. From the “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select “WPA-
PSK (no server)”.
2. Enter your network key. This can be from eight to 63 characters
and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be
used on all of the clients (network cards) that you want to include
in your network.
3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards)
to match these settings.
Wireless Networking Utility Options
The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings.
Wireless Networking Utility Help
The WNU “Help” tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, as well as 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 performance.
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I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer,
please check the following items:
1. Look at the lights on your wireless router. If you’re using a Belkin
Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows:
• 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 match these descriptions, go to
number 2, below.
If this is
I f you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router
NOT the case, please contact Belkin technical support.
manufacturer’s user guide.
2. Open your Wireless Networking Utility software by clicking on the
icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen: the tray icon should look like this (the icon may be red or green):
3. The window that opens will show a list of “Available Networks”.
Available networks are wireless networks you can connect to.
If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (54g) Router, “Belkin54g” is the default name.
If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be “WLAN”.
If you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult your router manufacturer’s user manual for the default name.
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