MTD F5D7330UK User Manual

2.4GHz • Wireless

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802.11g

2.4GHz • Wireless802.11g

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Connect your
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Table of Contents

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

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

Advantages of a wireless network ............................................

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for

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

2 Overview ...........................................................................5

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

Applications and Advantages .................................................... 6

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

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

Package Contents ...................................................................... 7

3 Connecting the Wireless G Ethernet Adapter ...................... 8

4 Knowing your Wireless G Ethernet Adapte
5 Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizar
6 Using the Web-Based User Interfac
7 Troubleshootin
8 Informatio

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ether net Adapter
(the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology
and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using
cables. The 802.11g Wireless Ether net Adapter works like a conventional
network card, but without the wires. The easy installation and setup will
have you networking wirelessly in minutes.

To get the most out of your Wireless Ethernet Adapter, please be sure to
read carefully through this User Manual, and pay special attention to the
section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance” below.

Benefits of a Home Network

By following our simple setup instructions, 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 among 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 e-mail, and chat

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Advantages of a wireless network

• Mobility – you 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

• 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. Your wireless
connection speed 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. Factors that can
weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves
are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.

To test whether performance issues are related to range or obstruction
factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and ten feet
from the Wireless Router or Access Point. If difficulties persist even at
close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Note: While some of the factors suggested below can affect network

performance negatively, they will not prohibit your wireless network
from functioning. In fact, you may not notice any problem at all. 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) networking
antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically
(pointing 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. Dense 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 Wireless Routers (or
Access Points) and your wireless-enabled computers

• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers 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 furthest 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. 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
LAN 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 Guide.

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 802.11b and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices
at 11Mbps and 54Mbps. 802.11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps
and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi
products.

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

• Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Ethernet Adapter Utility

• Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11g standard
products

• Ethernet interface, for operation in virtually all Ethernet-equipped
computers

• 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

• Data rate of up to 54Mbps

• Supports 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6 Mbps rates (802.11g)

• Supports 11, 5.5, 2, or 1Mbps rates (802.11b)

• Easy installation and use

• External antenna

• LED power, network link, and wireless indicators

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Applications and Advantages

• Wireless roaming around the home or office

Offers the freedom of networking without cables

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Connection rates of up to 54Mbps

Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home,
work, and hot spot locations without compromising the use of existing

802.11b products

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Compatibility with 802.11b products

802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other 802.11g products

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Difficult-to-wire environments

Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open
areas where wiring is difficult to install

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Frequently changing environments

Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or
change locations

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Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time

Sets up temporary networks, (such as at trade shows, exhibitions and
constructions sites), on a short-term basis; also companies who need
additional workstations for a peak activity period.

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SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs

Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users
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Product Specifications

Standards: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u,

IEEE 802.3

Wireless:

Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Data Rate 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps

802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps

Modulation 802.11g: OFDM 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK,

DBPSK
Operating Frequency 2.412-2.497GHz ISM band
Operating Channels 802.11g: 11 for North America, 14 for Japan,

13 for Europe 802.11g: 11 for North America,

13 for Japan, 13 for Europe
Security 64-bit WEP, 128-bit encryption
Protocol Supported: CSMA/CD, TCP, IP, UDP, AppleTalk®
Management: Software & Browser-based
Ports: 1-10/100Base-T RJ45 port
1-power jack
1-reset button

System Requirements

• Computing device such as a computer (PC and Mac®) or any device

with an available Ethernet port

• (Installation Wizard) Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP

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Package Contents

• Belkin Wireless G Ethernet Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• Installation Software CD

• User Manual

• Ethernet Cable

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Connecting the Wireless G Ethernet Adapter

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(a) Power Link LED

Solid: Adapter is ON
Off: Adapter is OFF

(b) Ethernet Link LED

Solid: Connected to Ethernet
Off: Ethernet disconnected
Blinking: Transferring data
Green: 10Mbps device connected
Amber: 100Mbps device connected

(c) WAN Link LED

Solid: Wireless card is ON
Blinking: Transferring data wirelessly
Off: Wireless card in OF

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Install the Hardware

1. Connect the included Ethernet network cable into the LAN port

on the back of the Wireless G Ethernet Adapter and plug the
other end of the cable to the back of your computer or any
other Ethernet-enabled device.

2. Turn on your Adapter by connecting the power supply cable to

your Adapter. Then plug the other end into a power outlet.

3. If used for Internet gaming play, the Adapter will work out-of-

the-box in most instances. In cases where you need to set up
the Adapter for head-to-head play or special settings, you need
to run the setup wizard from a PC or configure it using a web­based setup. Non-Windows users, please refer to the “Setting
Up your Computer to Use Web-Based Setup” on page 16 of
this manual.

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Connecting the Adapter Using the Setup Wizard

Important: Your Adapter should work out-of-the-box. You only need to

run the Wizard for special settings such as head-to-head play or wireless
security.

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

2. The “Wireless Ethernet Adapter Setup Wizard” screen should

automatically appear.

Note: If the Easy Setup Wizard does not start up automatically, select

your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file
named “Setup” on the CD-ROM.

3. The Wizard will start. Click “Setup” to proceed.

4. Ensure the Adapter is connected to your network correctly and click

“Next”.