Wireless B USB Network Adapter Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network Mbps 2.4GHz 802.11g User Manual Wireless Mbps 2.4GHz 802.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Advantages of a Belkin Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Product Overview . . .
Introduction Our easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. 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” on page 2.
Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router or Access Point. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 to 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Wireless Router or Access Point connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you.
Introduction 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 include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based UV tinted windows 1 2 3 4 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that such objects are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers and Wireless Router or Access Point). 5 6 7 3.
Introduction Router 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 non-Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual. 5.
Product Overview 1 Product Features 2 • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Wireless compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard 3 • USB interface • 64- or 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) • Wireless access to networked resources • Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes • Data rate of up to 11Mbps • Supports 11, 5.
Product Overview Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 1.1 Power Consumption: Tx: 330mA, Rx: 230mA Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating Temperature: 32–131° F (0–55° C) Storage Temperature: -13–158° F (-25–70° C) System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop or laptop with one available USB slot • Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP Package Contents • Belkin Wireless B USB Network Adapter • Desktop Stand with 5 ft.
Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter 1 2 3 4 (b) 5 (c) (d) 6 7 (a) Power Link LED (Amber) Solid: Adapter receives power Off: Adapter turned off (b) Link LED (Green) Blinking Slowly: Not linked to a wireless network Blinking Rapidly: Transferring data across a wireless network (c) Desktop Stand Allows you to position your adapter for optimal wireless performance (use is optional) (d) USB Cable Connects to an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computers 7 section (a)
Knowing Your Wireless B USB Network Adapter NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE ADAPTER INTO YOUR COMPUTER. You can install your Adapter in three easy steps. 1. Install the software FIRST. If you plug your Adapter into your computer before you install the software, it will not work until you install the software. 2. Plug the Adapter into your computer. 3. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter. Step 1: Software and Driver Installation 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.
Installing The Adapter 1.4 Next, you will see an introduction screen. Click “Next” to continue with the installation of the Adapter. 1 2 4 5 1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may see a screen similar to the one below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Select “Continue Anyway”. 1.6 When the software installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting you to finish. Click “Finish”. Note to Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to restart the computer.
Installing The Adapter Step 2: Plug the Adapter into your Computer 2.1 If your computer did not need to restart, the message “You can plug in your Belkin USB WLAN adapter now” will appear. 2.2 With your computer ON, insert the Adapter into a free USB port on your computer. or Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 3.1 After inserting your Adapter, Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed.
Installing The Adapter 3.3 When the installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting you to finish. Click “Finish”. 1 2 3 Note to Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to restart the computer. Let the computer restart before going to the next step. 3.4 3.5 When the installation is complete or your computer has restarted, the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility icon will appear on your desktop. To open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this icon.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility The Wireless Network Monitor Utility is a central point on your computer that allows you to control your Wireless B USB Network Adapter.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Note to Windows XP users: If you are using Windows XP, please read this section first. Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can be used to control your Adapter. You can also use the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility. We suggest that you use the Belkin Utility to control your Adapter.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP 1. Right-click on the system tray icon. 2. Select “Use Windows to Configure my Wireless Connection”. 3. The Belkin Utility will disable itself and enable the WZC. This may take up to 30 seconds. Note: To re-enable the Belkin Utility, double-click on the desktop shortcut. This will disable the WZC and enable the Belkin Utility. This may take up to 30 seconds.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Using the Belkin Utility (Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP) When the Utility opens, you will see the Utility screen. The view will be of the Configuration screen. This is the screen you will use most often to choose and change networks.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Connecting to a Wireless Network After you install your Adapter for the first time, it will connect to your wireless network automatically. You should not have to do anything further to connect to a network. To manually connect to a wireless network, see the steps below. 1. Open the Utility by double-clicking on the icon in the system tray or double-click on the desktop shortcut. 2.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Using the Quick Connect Screen The Utility was designed to offer you two methods of connecting to a wireless network. The Adapter ships with the Utility configured so you can use the Configuration view to select a wireless network.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility To access the Quick Connect screen, right-click on the Utility icon in the system tray. In the menu that appears, select “Use Quick Connect screen”. After you have selected this option, the next time you double-click on the system tray icon or the desktop shortcut to open the Utility, the Quick Connect screen will appear.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Using the Profiles Manager View Creating and Using a Profile Profiles are automatically created when you connect to a network. From the factory, Belkin has also created one profile called “Default”. This is a special profile that will connect to the first wireless network that the Adapter detects. You can remove this profile if you wish.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility (4) (7) (5) (8) (6) (9) 4. Name the profile by typing in a name in the Profile Name field. 5. Type in the name of the wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field. 6. If the network you are going to be connecting to uses a wireless router or Access Point (this is the most common configuration), leave the box next to “This Network uses an Access Point” checked.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Prioritizing your Profiles You can change the priority of your profiles so the Utility will connect to the first network in the profile priority list. This feature is useful if you are in an area where you use more than one wireless network. Put simply, the profile at the top of the list will be the first network that the Utility automatically connects to.
Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Using Power Save Mode Enabling Power Save will help reduce battery consumption on a laptop by turning the Adapter or parts of the Adapter OFF after each group of data is sent or received to or from the network. Enabling this mode will decrease performance of the Adapter, but may greatly enhance your battery life. Use this feature only if necessary.
Securing your Wireless Network 1 Securing your Wi-Fi Network Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of publication, three encryption methods are available.
Securing your Wireless Network WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 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. 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).
Securing your Wireless Network 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. 1 2 For instance: 3 AF0F4BC3D4 = 64-bit WEP key C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key 25 4 5 6 7 section 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.
Securing your Wireless Network Most Wi-Fi products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you need to activate WEP and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key. The card can not acces the network because it uses a different network key that the one configured on the wireless router.
Securing your Wireless Network Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Router and Access Point are equipped with WEP encryption to secure your network. By default, wireless security is disabled. To enable security, you will need to determine which encryption method you want to use. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the wireless section using the webbased interface.
Securing your Wireless Network WEP Setup 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. 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 mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.
Securing your Wireless Network 1 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “64-bit 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 mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. 2 3 4 5 For instance: 6 7 3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish.
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.
Troubleshooting The name of your wireless network appears in “Available Networks” 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 Networks” list. 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the network key generated by your wireless router or access point.
Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Setup 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 that the Installation CD has been placed in to start the installation.
Troubleshooting network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your Wireless Router or Access Point manufacture’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Troubleshooting Signal strength is poor Wireless Technology is radio-based, which means connectivity 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 typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet.
Troubleshooting Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do we use? There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) 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 utility.
Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. 802.11b transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information. Wireless Comparison Wireless Technology 802.
Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.
Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D6051 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Information Modifications 1 The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2 Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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