F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 1 of 43 F5D8011 Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card User Manual F5D8011 P75172 sc-OK Table 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 2 of 43 your home and office computers wirelessly. This Card 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”.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 3 of 43 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 4 of 43 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path between your computers and wireless router (or access point). 3.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 5 of 43 • 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 6 of 43 • LED power and network link/activity indicators Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 7 of 43 Part of the Card that fits into your computer’s CardBus slot System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot • Windows® 2000 or XP Package Contents • N1 Wireless Notebook Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual 3 Installing and Setting up the Card 1. Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 8 of 43 [Insert 8011_installer.tif – to be updated 5/5] Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed. Double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”. 1.3 The InstallShield Wizard will now start. Click “Next” to continue. [insert 8011_Install_1.tif] 1.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 9 of 43 1.5 The first in a series of progress-monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup process.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 10 of 43 [insert 8011_Install_3.tif] 1.6 You might see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Continue Anyway” and follow the on-screen instructions. [insert 8011_install_4_WHQL_Warning.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 11 of 43 2. Insert Insert the Card into your Computer (Please insert image of CardBus insert into laptop) 2.1 After the software installation is finished, the message “Please plug in your Notebook Card now” will appear. Insert your Card. [insert 8011_install_5_Insert_Card.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 12 of 43 2.2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. (This may take 3–15 seconds.) Select “Yes, this time only” and click “Next” to install the hardware. [insert 8011_install_6_New_HW.tif] 2.3 Select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to install the hardware. [insert 8011_install_6_New_HW_Auto.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 13 of 43 2.4 The Wizard will now install your software. [insert 8011_install_7_New_HW_Install.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 14 of 43 2.5 You might see a screen similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Continue Anyway” and follow the on-screen instructions. [insert 8011_install_4_WHQL_Warning.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 15 of 43 2.4 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to exit. [Insert 8011_install_10_New_HW_Done.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 16 of 43 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. 3.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. [KEEP THE ICON] 3.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. [insert 8011_WNU_Current_Status.tif] 3.3 Select a network to connect to from the “Available Networks” list and click “Connect”. [insert 8011_WNU_Current_Status_Connect.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 17 of 43 Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 3.4 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray. [KEEP] Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility” screen. Installation is now complete.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 18 of 43 [KEEP] [KEEP] If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility”. [insert 8011_WNU_Current_Status_Connected.tif] 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 19 of 43 This window displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to reconnect. Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 20 of 43 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. [insert 8011_WNU_My_Connections.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 21 of 43 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. [insert 8011_WNU_Connect.tif] *Note: Types of security 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).
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 22 of 43 [insert: 8011_WNU_Connect_Adv.tif] Wireless 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 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the new standard in the wireless security.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 23 of 43 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 24 of 43 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 25 of 43 To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router (or access point). For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. See your wireless router’s (or access point’s) manual for directions on how to access the management interface. IMPORTANT: You must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 26 of 43 To access the security settings on your Card, click the “My Connections” tab and point to the connection for which you want to change security settings. Click “Edit” to change settings. WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu. 2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 27 of 43 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 28 of 43 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. 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: C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key [insert UCUI-EditInfo-Adv.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 29 of 43 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 30 of 43 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless Networking Utility Options [insert 9010-8.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 31 of 43 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, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of software, and advanced diagnostic tools. [insert 8011_Help.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 32 of 43 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. [insert 8011_WNU_Help_Diagnostic.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 33 of 43 Troubleshooting 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 34 of 43 • 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. 2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 35 of 43 The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of “Available Networks”. 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 Card to connect to the wireless router (or access point).
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 36 of 43 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 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 37 of 43 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.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 38 of 43 This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager. Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 39 of 43 Advantage 100–200 ft. indoors Mature— legacy technology Up to 400 ft.* Common— Enhanced Better coverage Leading edge— widespread speed and and consistent best coverage use for coverage speed at range and throughput Internet sharing *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment. **This Card is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 40 of 43 SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with Cardbus slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with Cardbus slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 41 of 43 What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin International, Inc., for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin International, Inc., determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
F5D8011_v3000 manual - revised by JOy Page 42 of 43 SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 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 EVENT SHALL BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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