Belkin F5D6050 User manual

F5D6050
Wireless USB
Network Adapter
User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Knowing your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quick Setup – Setting up your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter . . . . . . 4
Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing Windows 98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the Belkin SOHO Networking Software for Windows 98/Me . . . . 17
Configuring Your Windows 98/Me Computer Using Belkin NetSetup . . . . . . 18
Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin NetSetup Software . . . . . . 20
Configuring Network Settings for Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sharing Files and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Accessing Resources on Other Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Glossary of Wired Networking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

ntroduction
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Thank You for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Network 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 Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional
network card, but without the wires. The easy installation and setup will
have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through
this manual completely to be sure that you are getting the most out of
your Wireless USB Network Adapter.
Key Features
• Adds wireless capabilities to virtually any USB-equipped desktop or laptop
• Installs with the Plug-and-Play convenience of USB to have you up and
running in minutes
• Configures with wireless setup software
• Connects to your PC's USB port—so you don’t need to open your
computer case
• Transports easily with its small and compact design
• Provides data and network security with 64-bit or 128-bit WEP
data encryption
• Offers interoperability with any 802.11b-compliant wireless device
• Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free technical support
Applications and Advantages
•Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office
Offers the freedom of networking—without cables.
•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.

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•SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs
Provides the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need.
Package Contents
• Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter
• USB Cable
• Installation Software CD
• User Manual
System Requirements
• PC-compatible desktop computer or laptop with one available USB port
• Windows®, 98, 2000, Me

Knowing your Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter
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Status Light
Indicates network
activity and power
Adjustable
Antennas
USB "B" Socket

Quick Setup – Setting up your Belkin Wireless
USB Network Adapter
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Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter
A six-foot USB cable is provided with the Adapter to allow you to place it
as high as possible. The best location is on top of your computer’s
monitor. Placing the Adapter on your desktop is acceptable, however,
avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as a computer case or
speakers. Any object that is metal has the ability to block the radio signals
from the Adapter.
Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Plug the USB cable into an available port on your PC. Connect the other
end of the cable to your Wireless USB Network Adapter.
3. Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed. Follow the
directions on the screen to install the drivers. Windows will prompt you to
restart the computer. Please do so.
Install the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager software
1. Make sure the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Access your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the “Setup” icon.
3. Follow the Installation Wizard to install the software.
Setup the TCP/IP Settings of the Adapter
1. Go to the TCP/IP properties of the Adapter and select "Obtain IP
address automatically".
2. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, the Adapter will
automatically get an IP address from the wireless network. All network
resources should now be available.

Placing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter
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A six-foot USB cable is provided with the Adapter to allow you to place it
as high as possible. The best location is on top of your computer’s
monitor. Placing the Adapter on your desktop is acceptable, however,
avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as a computer case or
speakers. Any object that is metal has the ability to block the radio signals
from the Adapter.

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1. Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Connect your Adapter to an available USB port on your PC or USB
hub. If you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must be
a self-powered hub (connected to a power adapter that is plugged into
the wall).
3. Windows will detect that a new
device has been installed and will
proceed to install it. The following
screen will appear. Click "Next".
4. Windows will ask "What do
you want to do?" Select "Search
for the best driver for your
device (Recommended)". Click
"Next" to continue.
5. The following screen will appear.
Make sure that your Belkin CD is
inserted into your CD-ROM drive
and select "CD-ROM drive. Click
"Next" to continue.

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6. Windows will find the
location of the correct driver
files. Click "Next".
7. The following screen will appear.
Click "OK" to continue.
8. The following screen will appear.
Click "Finish". Windows may prompt
you to restart the computer. If so,
restart the computer.
When the computer restarts, your Adapter will be installed. Go to the section
called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager" on page 10.

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1. Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Connect your Adapter to an available USB port on your PC or USB
hub. If you are connecting this device to a USB hub, the hub must be a
self-powered hub (connected to a power adapter that is plugged into
the wall).
3. Windows will detect that a new
device has been installed. Click
"Next" to continue.
4. Next, the following screen will
appear. Under "What do you
want the wizard to do?" Select
"Search for a suitable driver for
my device (recommended)”.
Click "Next".
5. Select "CD-ROM drives" from the
list below. Make sure that your
Installation Driver CD-ROM is
inserted into the CD-ROM drive,
then click "Next".

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6. Windows will find the appropriate
driver. The following screen will
appear. Click "Next".
7. The "Digital Signature Not Found"
screen will appear. This does not
mean there is a problem.
Although the driver has not been
certified by Microsoft®, the driver
has been fully tested under
Windows 2000 and will operate
properly. Click "Yes" to continue.
8. Windows will install the driver.
Click "Finish". Windows may
prompt you to restart the computer.
If so, restart the computer.
When the computer restarts, your Adapter will be installed. Go to the section
called "Installing the Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Manager" on
page 10.

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1. Insert the Installation Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Access your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “CD-ROM” icon in
the "My Computer" window. Double-click on the "Setup" icon to start the
installation process.
3. The following screen will
appear. Click "Next".
4. The installer will install the
needed files to a folder named
"C:\Belkin\Wireless USB
Adapter". If you wish to change
this, click "Browse" and select a
folder. Click "Next" to continue.

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5. The installer will create a
program folder called
"Belkin Wireless USB
Adapter". If you wish to
change this, enter a name
or select from the list
below. Click "Next" to
continue.
6. Windows will finish
installing the software and
inform you that setup is
complete. You can now
launch the Belkin Wireless
USB Network Adapter
Manager by double-clicking
on the icon in the window
on your desktop.
Installation is completed.

Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager
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When you launch the Wireless USB Adapter Manager (the Manager), you will
be presented with the screen below.
The Monitor Tab
1. Operating Mode
Shows the current wireless mode the Adapter is operating in. There are two
operating modes: Infrastructure and 802.11 Ad-Hoc. Choose infrastructure
mode when connecting your PC to a Belkin Wireless Network Access Point
or to a Belkin Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Router. To change the mode,
click "Modify" then click the down facing arrow next to the operating mode
field. Select the mode you wish to use. To apply the change, click "Apply".
2. Channel
Shows the current channel the Adapter is operating on. The channel
number is automatically set when the Adapter connects to an access point
or wireless router. In Ad-Hoc mode, the channel can be set by you.
3. SSID
Shows the current SSID (Service Set Identifier) with which the Adapter is
associated. The default (factory) setting is "Default" which will cause the
Adapter to automatically look for an access point. To manually enter the
SSID of a known access point, click "Modify" and type in SSID.
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4. TxRate
Displays the current rate of data transmission. There are five rate
speeds possible:
Fixed 11Mbps—Always transmit and receive at 11Mbps data rate
regardless of signal quality
Fixed 5.5Mbps—Always transmit and receive at 5.5Mbps data rate
regardless of signal quality
Fixed 2Mbps—Always transmit and receive at 2Mbps data rate
regardless of signal quality
Fixed 1Mbps—Always transmit and receive at 1Mbps data rate
regardless of signal quality
Auto—Adjust speed according to signal strength. This mode is the
recommended setting. It will decrease the amount of transmit and
receive errors by reducing the speed of transmission in favor of receiving
error free data. Note that data being sent at 11Mbps with low signal
quality will not necessarily get the data to the computer faster. This is
because when errors occur, the data must be re-sent. When the signal
quality is low, the chances for errors to occur at high speeds are greatly
increased. Sending the data at lower speeds when the signal quality is
low, will reduce the chances of errors, and thus data will get to the
computer in the shortest possible time.
5. Status
Displays the BSSID (in hexadecimal) of the access point with which the
Adapter is associated.
6. Signal Strength
Displays the strength of the wireless signal.

Using the Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Manager
The Statistics Tab
The “Statistics” tab shows you how much
data has been sent and received. Click
"Reset" to start at zero. This screen is mostly
for diagnostics. Note that the number of
unsuccessful data and management frames is
recorded. A large number of unsuccessful
frames may indicate that there is a problem
or interference in your area.
The Site Survey Tab
Clicking on the “Site Survey” tab will display a list of all available access points
in your area. The following information about each is displayed:
1. BBSID
The MAC address of the access point
2. SSID
The Service Set Identifier (wireless
network name) of the access point
3. Signal Strength
The signal strength of the related
access point
4. Channel number
The current operating channel of the
access point
5. Encryption
Will display "No" when encryption is
disabled, 64-bit when 64-bit
encryption is enabled, and 128-bit
when 128-bit encryption is enabled
6. BSS
Displays the mode that the access
point is operating in: Infrastructure or AD-Hoc
To check the area for more access points, click "Re-Scan".
To exit, click "Cancel “.
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The Encryption Tab
Select “64-bit” from the drop-down menu.
You will notice when using 64-bit
encryption there are four keys labeled "Key
1" through "Key 4". Only one key can be
used at a time. Keys can be entered
manually, but for ease-of-use, the software
can generate keys using a "passphrase" that
you enter. This passphrase can be easily
distributed to wireless-equipped computer
users in your network. For instance,
creating a key using the passphrase
"Passphrase" generates four keys in 64-bit
encryption mode and one key in 128-bit
encryption mode. A user of a laptop needs only to enter the passphrase and
the key number into their computer’s wireless management software to be able
to communicate while using encryption. All computers on the network must
use the same encryption rate and passphrase. The passphrase can be changed
as often as desired.
Setting 64-Bit Encryption
1. Select “64-bit” from the drop-down menu.
2. Select "Create with Passphrase".
3. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate".
Clicking "Generate" will generate four keys
that you can use.
4. Select the "Default Key ID" from the drop-
down menu. These are labeled
1 – 4. Click "Apply".
64-bit Encryption is now enabled. Each
wireless equipped computer (client) that needs to communicate on the
wireless network must be set to the same encryption settings.

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1. Select “128-bit” from the drop-down menu.
2. Select "Create with Passphrase".
3. Enter a passphrase and click "Generate".
Clicking "Generate" will generate 4 keys that
you can use.
4. Click "Apply" to save the changes.
128-bit Encryption is now enabled. Each
wireless-equipped computer (client) that needs
to communicate on the wireless network must
be set to the same encryption settings.

nstalling the Belkin SOHO Networking Software
for Windows 98/Me
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The Belkin SOHO Networking Software provides a simple way to set up your
Windows 98/Me computers for networking, file, and printer sharing. If you are
familiar with TCP/IP and know how to configure the file and printer sharing, it
is not necessary to use the Belkin SOHO Networking Software.
Now that your wireless adapter drivers have been installed, you can configure
the network. For each computer you connect to the network, you must assign
a network address to be used by the other computers. Belkin has simplified this
process by providing you with the Belkin SOHO Networking Software to
configure your computers. Make sure that no other network adapters are
installed in your computer before running the SOHO Networking Software.
1. Insert the SOHO Networking Software that came with your Belkin Network
Adapter into your CD-ROM.
2. Click “Start”, click “Run”, and type "D:\NetSetup". ("D" is usually the
default drive letter for the CD-ROM drive. If necessary, adjust drive letter to
reflect your designated CD-ROM drive letter.)
3. Click “OK” and Windows will begin to install the program onto your PC.
After the program is installed, Windows may ask you to restart your
computer. Please do so.
4. Repeat these steps for each computer that you are connecting to your
network.
5. Once you have installed the Belkin SOHO Networking Software on all of
your computers, continue on to the next section.

Configuring Your Windows 98/Me Computer Using Belkin NetSetup
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1. Once your computer has
restarted, click "Start", "Programs",
highlight "Belkin SOHO
Networking" and select "Belkin
NetSetup" to launch this
easy-to-use computer
configurator. The following
screen will appear:
2. Select "I am setting up my own
network" and click "Next". The
following screen will appear.
Select "I am setting up the first
computer in my network" and
click "Next".
3. You will need to enter some
information into the next screen
that appears:
4. In the "Computer Name" field,
type a name for the computer
such as "Computer 1". The name
must be different for each
computer that belongs to the
same network/workgroup.
5. In the "Workgroup" field, type a
workgroup name such as "My
Network". The workgroup name
must be same for each network or workgroup.