Belkin F5D7010 User manual

User Manual
F5D7010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Knowing your Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing and Setting Up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Software and Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connecting to your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Uninstalling the Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The Wireless Networks Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
The Link Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
The Site Survey Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 54g Wireless Notebook Network Card (the
Card). 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
Notebook Network Card 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 Notebook Network Card.

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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 54Mbps
Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hot
spot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products.
• Compatibility with 802.11b products
54g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE
802.11b) products and with other products that display the 54g mark.
• 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
constructions sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also
companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period.
• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs
Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need.
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Features
The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with
other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps as well as other 54g
products at 54Mbps that have the 54g™ badge on the package.
54g 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 Configuration Utility
• Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard and 54g
products
• PCMCIA interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer
• 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 54Mbps
o Supports 11, 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps rates (802.11b)
o Supports 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6Mbps rates (54g)
• Easy installation and use
• Internal antenna
• LED power and network link indicators
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KNOWING YOUR CARD
(a) Power LED
When the Card receives power, this light will be on.
(b) Link LED
When the Card has a link to a wireless network, the light will be solid.
When not linked to a wireless network, the light will slowly flash.
(c) Card Connector
This is the side of the Card that fits into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop
(d) Antenna
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Product Specifications
Host Interface: 32-bit CardBus
Power Consumption: Tx/Rx peak 550/350mA @ 3.3VDC (max.)
Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick
Operating Temperature: (0–85 degrees C)
Storage Temperature: (-40–90 degrees C)
Humidity: Max. 95% (non-condensing)
Typical Operating Range: 802.11b: 590.6 ft. (180m) @ 11Mbps,
984.3 ft. (300m) @ 5.5 Mbps or lower
54g: 164 ft. (50m) @ 54Mbps,
492.1 ft. (150m) @ 18Mbps
System Requirements
• PC-compatible laptop with one available PCMCIA slot
• Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP
Package Contents
• Belkin 54g Wireless Notebook Network Card
• Quick Installation Guide
• Installation Software CD
• User Manual
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Installing your Card is done in three easy steps.
1. Install the software FIRST. If you plug your Card into your laptop before you
install the software, it will not work.
2. Plug the Card into your laptop.
3. Let Windows operating system finish installing the Card.
Note: Install the software first before you install the card into your notebook.
Software and Driver Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Belkin Wireless Notebook 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 “F5D7010W_UTILITY.exe”.
3. In the menu window, drag your mouse over the “Install” button then select
“Click here” to start the software installation program.
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD
4. The installer will start. If you are using Windows XP, it is recommended that
you use the Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card Utility to manage the
Card’s wireless settings. If you want to use Windows XP to manage the Card,
check “Use the Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Utility”. Instructions
on how to use Windows XP’s Connection Utility are available from Microsoft.
Click “Next” to continue.
5. Accept the Belkin Software License Agreement by clicking the “YES” button.
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD
8. After the software installation is complete, click “Finish”. You are now ready to
install the Wireless LAN notebook adapter hardware.
9. After connecting your Card, 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.
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD
6. Select a folder where you would like to install the program files. It is
recommended that you use the default folder “C:\Program Files\Belkin\Belkin
54Mbps Wireless Utility\”. Click “Next” to install the files.
7. During the install process, you will be prompted to insert your Card. Insert the
Card, label side UP, into your computer’s PCMCIA slot firmly until it stops. The
power light on the top will turn on when it is inserted properly.
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12. When the installation is complete, a small icon in your system tray (bottom
right corner of most screens) will appear. This is your shortcut to the Belkin
WLAN Monitor. It also indicates the status of your connection.
Green Icon: Connected to a wireless network, good connection
Yellow Icon: Connected to a wireless network, fair connection
Red Icon: No connection to a wireless network
Note: The Wireless LAN Utility icon will also appear in your Control Panel. To open
the Wireless LAN Utility, double-click on this icon.
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD
10. 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”.
11. If you are using Windows 98 or Me, you will be asked to restart your
computer. Select “Restart”. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will
see a window similar to the one below. Click “Finish”.
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USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY
Proceed with the following instructions for configuring your network profiles. The
instructions explain how to open the Utility and how to use it to configure a
network profile.
When you launch the Wireless LAN Utility (the Utility), you will be presented
with the “Connect to Wireless Network” screen.
The following small icon will also be present in your system tray.
Once installed, the Wireless LAN Utility will automatically display when Windows
boots up.
The Utility can be set to always show up in your system tray. You can hide the
icon if you right-click on it in your system tray. Although no icon will be
displayed, your preferred network will continue to be managed by the Card. The
system tray icon can be re-enabled from the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility,
available from the Control Panel.
Single-clicking on the icon in the system tray will open the window.
Note: You may double-click on the Utility icon on your system tray to go directly to
the “Advanced Configuration” window.
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD
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Connecting to your Wireless Network
If you already have a wireless router or an access point in your home or office,
the Card will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. In most
cases, the Card will be able to connect to your network automatically. If your
wireless network is using encryption, you will need to set the encryption settings
of your Card to match that of your wireless network. For information about
configuring your Card, see the next section in this manual.
Uninstalling the Software and Drivers
If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can easily
accomplish this in one of two ways. You can insert the software CD and click on
the “Uninstall” option in the menu, or you can go to the Windows Control Panel
and select the “Add/Remove Programs” option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you
through the removal process.
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Note: Under Windows XP, clicking on the “Advanced” button for the first time will
display the following window. The “Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings” option will be enabled by default. Click on the check box to disable it and
use the Belkin Wireless Network Utility instead.
USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITYUSING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The Utility will automatically detect all the 802.11b and 54g wireless networks in
the area. Select an available listed network and click on the “Connect” button to
connect to that network.
If the wireless network you want to connect with has WEP encryption enabled,
the “Network key” text box will be active. Type the network key for that network
to connect.
Click “Cancel” to exit.
The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of
your Card.
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(c) Preferred Networks
Displays a list of the networks that you have configured. You may rank the
networks by selecting the network name in the “Preferred Networks” list then
clicking on the “Move UP” and “Move Down” buttons. Networks appearing higher
on the list will be preferred over networks listed lower on the list. If a preferred
network is unavailable, the Card will attempt to connect to the next available
network on the list.
Note: You must click on the “Apply” button before any changes take into effect.
(d) Preferred Network
The blue bubble on top of the icon for that network specifies that you are
currently connected to that network.
(e, f) Add, Remove
You may “Add” (e) and “Remove” (f) networks from the Preferred Networks list
by using these buttons.
(g) System Tray Icon
Check this box so that the wireless icon appears on your system tray.
(h) Properties
To check the properties and WEP settings of the preferred network, select a
network then click on the “Properties” button.
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USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The Wireless Networks Tab
(a) Enable Radio
Use this option to toggle your wireless network radio ON or OFF. You may want
to turn the radio off while in airplanes or to conserve the battery life of your
mobile computer. When the radio is disabled, the power LED on your Card will
turn off and the system tray wireless network icon will be depicted with an “X”.
(b) Available Networks
This displays a list of all available wireless networks in your area. Select a
network by clicking on the network name or click on the “Refresh” (j) button to
rescan the area for available wireless networks to connect to.
Once you select a network, you can click on the “Configure” (i) button. Click
“OK” in the “Wireless Network Properties” box. The network name and icon will
appear at the top of the “Preferred Networks” (c) list. Wait up to one minute for
the network connection to be made. Your computer is connected to the selected
network when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g) (h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
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