Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P74471EA-B Belkin
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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Be ne fi ts of a Hom e Ne tw or k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ad va nt ag es of a W ire les s N et wo rk . .
Intr oduction section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to your network.
3 2 Intr oduction 3 2 Intr oduction Placement of y our Wir eless Networking Har dware for Optimal Performanc e Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless router (or access point). Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet.
3 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction section 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Avoid Obstacl es and Interfer ence Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens.
5 4 5 4 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wirel ess Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.
5 5 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Intr oduction Pr odu ct F eatu r es The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Adapter is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.
7 6 7 6 App lic ati ons and Adv anta ges • 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 wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.
7 7 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 (a) Protective Cap (b) Activity LED (d) Desktop Adapter Base (Optional U s e ) (c) USB Adapter (a) Protective Cap (b) Activity LED Lights up and flashes when the Adapter is act.
9 8 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 9 8 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install I mp or t an t N ot e: Install the software before inserting the Card. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear).
9 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 9 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 2 Connect P lu g t he A da pt er i nt o a n A v ai la bl e U SB Sl ot on yo ur No t e bo ok C om pu te r 2.1 During the install process, you will be prompted to insert your Adapter. Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your computer and follow the on-screen instructions.
11 10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 11 10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wirel ess Networking Utility 3.1 After successfully installing the Adapter, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon located on the desktop screen.
11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 11 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.3 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on the system tray. Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the “Utility” screen.
13 12 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 13 12 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
13 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 13 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The “Current Status” tab displays the current network status and available networks.
15 14 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 15 14 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility Connection Failur e Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”.
15 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 section The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. Set tin g Wir el ess Ne tw ork Pr ofi l es The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete conn ecti on prof iles.
17 16 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 17 16 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 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).
17 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Wir ed Equiv al ent Priv acy (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.
19 18 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 19 18 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 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).
19 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Wi- Fi Pr ote cte d Ac ces s (WP A) WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it.
21 20 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 21 20 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility Con fig uri ng yo ur Be lki n Wir el ess G USB Netw ork Ada pte r to us e Secu rit y At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP.
21 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 section WEP Setu p 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu. 2.
23 22 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 23 22 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 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.
23 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 section 3. Click “Save” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router (or acce ss point) is now set. Each of the computers on your wire less networ k will now need to be configured with the same security settings.
25 24 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 25 24 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility WP A-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used in home and small office networking.
25 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 section 3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wir el ess Netw ork ing Utili ty Op tio ns The “Options” tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings.
27 26 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 27 26 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility Adv anc ed Di agn ost ic T ools The “Advanced Diagnostic Tools” section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network.
27 Using the Belkin Wirel ess Netw orking Utility 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 section.
29 28 T r oubleshooting 29 28 T r oubleshooting I can’t connect to the Internet wir elessl y. If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1.
29 T r oubleshooting 29 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The name of your wir eless network appears in “ A vailabl e 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.
31 30 31 30 T r oubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Wirel ess Networking Utility. If the CD-ROM does not start the Wireless Networking Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive.
31 31 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 T r oubleshooting Lin k LED is soli d but I ca nno t co nne ct to the Int ern et. If you have a signal but can’t get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in your computer and wireless router (or access point).
33 32 33 32 T r oubleshooting point). Please see the section titled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” in this manual.
33 33 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 T r oubleshooting Wha t’ s the dif fe r enc e bet wee n 802 .11 b, 802 .11 g, 80 2.11 a, and Pr e-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards.
35 34 35 34 T r oubleshooting T echnical Support You can find technical support information at ww w.b elki n.c om/ net wor king . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: U S: 8.
35 35 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 T r oubleshooting.
37 36 Information 37 36 Information Wi-Fi ® Interoperability Certificate.
37 Information 37 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
39 38 39 38 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turni.
39 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 section Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Be lk in Co rp or at io n w arr an ts to th e o ri gi na l p ur ch as er of t hi s B el kin pr od uc t t ha t t he pr od uc t s ha ll be fr ee of de fe ct s i n d esi gn , a ss em bl y, ma te ri al , or wo rk ma ns h ip .
41 40 Information 41 40 Information How state law relates to the warranty. THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN CORPORATION, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIR.
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