Belkin F5D6001 User manual

User Manual
F5D6001
802.11b Wireless
Desktop Network Card
Connect your desktop to a wireless network
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Features...............................................................................................1
Product Specifications............................................................................2
System Requirements.............................................................................2
Package Contents ..................................................................................2
Knowing your Desktop Network Card...............................................................3
Installing the Card.......................................................................................4
The Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility...................................................10
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................18
Information...............................................................................................19
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card (the Card).
This high-speed Card provides you with an innovative wireless networking
solution that is easy to set up and use. The Card transmits at a rate of 11, 5.5, 2,
or 1Mbps to let you share files and printers on the network—without the hassle
and inconvenience of connecting wires! Operating in the ISM band using Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) transmission, the Card implements the IEEE
802.11b standard and supports Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP operating
systems.
Features
The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with
other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices.
•2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation
•Includes an easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network
settings for work, school, home, etc.
•Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard
•PCI interface, complies with PCI specification 2.1
•64- or 128-bit wireless (WEP) encryption
•Wireless access to networked resources
•Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes
•Data rate of up to 11Mbps
o Supports 11, 5.5, 2, or 1Mbps rates (Auto-Rollback)
•Easy to install and use
•External detachable antenna
•LED link indicator
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Product Specifications
Host Interface: 32-bit, PCI 2.2-compliant
Power Consumption: 300mA (max.)
OS Support: Windows© 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP operating systems
Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick
Operating Temperature: 0° C to 55° C
Storage Temperature: –25° C to 70° C
Typical Operating Range: Indoors: 160 ft. (50m) @ 11Mbps, 260 ft. (80m)
@ 5.5Mbps or lower
Outdoors: 490 ft. (150m) @ 11Mbps, 980 ft. (300m)
@ 5.5Mbps or lower
Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
System Requirements
•PC with available PCI expansion slot
•PC running Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP
•CD-ROM drive (for loading software)
Package Contents
•Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card
•External Antenna
•Software CD
•Quick Installation Guide
•User Manual
•Product Registration Card
INTRODUCTION
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Activity LED
Off No activity
Blinking Activity
Link LED
Solid Connected to a wireless network
Off Not connected
Antenna
Antenna Cable
Link LED
Activity LED
Threaded Connector
PCI Edge Connector
Warning! Your Card is sensitive to static electricity. Handle the Card
by the edges and avoid touching the PCI edge connector or any of
the components on the green printed circuit board.
KNOWING YOUR DESKTOP NETWORK CARD
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INSTALLING THE CARD
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Installing your Card is done in three easy steps.
1. Install the software FIRST. If you install your Card into your computer before
you install the software, it will not work until you install the software.
2. Install the Card inside of your computer.
3. Let Windows finish installing the Card.
Step 1: Software and Driver Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card Setup Utility screen will
automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then
select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named “Files”.
Next double-click on the icon named “start.exe”.
3. In the menu window, drag your mouse over the “Install” button then select
“Click here” to start the software installation program.
NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CARD
INTO YOUR COMPUTER.
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INSTALLING THE CARD
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4. The installer will start. You will see a progress screen. Go to the next step.
5. Next, you will see an introduction screen. Click “Next” to continue with the
installation of the Card.
6. 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”.
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7. When the software installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting
you to finish. Click “Finish”.
8. A message will appear telling you that you need to shut down your computer
to install the Card. Choose “Yes, I want to shut down my computer now” to
shut down your computer. Follow the directions in the next section to install
your Card inside of your computer.
INSTALLING THE CARD
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INSTALLING THE CARD
Step 2: Installing the Card into your PC
1. POWER OFF THE COMPUTER AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD.
2. Remove the screws that secure the computer cover and remove the cover.
3. Touch any metal part of the case to ground yourself. This will discharge any
static electricity that could damage your product or your computer.
4. Locate an empty PCI expansion slot. Confirm that the Card will fit into the
slot you have chosen.
5. Remove the port cover from the back of the PC that corresponds to the PCI
slot you selected. If there is a screw, place it in a safe place as you will be
using it to attach the Card to the computer chassis later.
6. Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen. Apply pressure
as needed until the connector is fully seated.
7. Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place.
8. Carefully screw the antenna’s gold
connector onto the threaded
connector on the Card until it
is finger-tight. Do not use a
wrench to tighten the connector.
Place the antenna on top of the
computer’s case or on top of
your desktop while taking care
to keep it away from any solid
metal objects.
9. Replace the computer’s cover.
10.Now that the Card is installed,
you can reconnect all of the
cables and turn the computer
back on. Proceed to Step 3.
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INSTALLING THE CARD
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Step 3: Finishing the Installation
1. After you have installed your Card and replaced the cover on your computer,
turn your computer back on and let it boot up.
2. Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed. Depending on
which version of Windows you are using, a window similar to the one
pictured below will appear. Select the option that will automatically install
the software.
3. 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”.
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