Belkin N Wireless User manual

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................1
Benefits of a Home Network ..........................................................................
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Advantages of a Wireless Network ................................................................
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Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware
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Optimal Performance ................................................................................2
2 Overview
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Product Features ............................................................................................
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Applications and Advantages .........................................................................
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Product Specifications ....................................................................................
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System Requirements ...................................................................................
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Package Contents .........................................................................................
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3 Installing and Setting up the Card ..............................................................
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A — Installation Process for Windows Vista .................................................
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B Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems
other than Windows Vista ......................................................................
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C — Configuration ........................................................................................
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4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ..........................................
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Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
from the Windows System Tray ...................................................................
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Network Status .............................................................................................17
Available Networks .......................................................................................17
Setting Wireless Network Profiles ................................................................
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Securing your Wi-Fi Network .......................................................................
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Configuring your Card to use Security ........................................................23
5 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................
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6 Information ...............................................................................................
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Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Notebook Card. Now
you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the
freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This
Card allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network.
Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay
special attention to the section entitled Placement of your Wireless
Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance”.
Benefits of a Home Network
Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:
Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in
your home
Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the
connected computers in your home
Share a single printer with the entire family
Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Mobility youll no longer need a dedicated computer room
now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer
anywhere within your wireless range
Easy installation Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup
simple
Flexibility set up and access printers, computers, and other
networking devices from anywhere in your home
Easy expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products
lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers
and gaming consoles
No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products
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Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance
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. In the same way,
your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the
distance between your wireless router (or access point) and connected
devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you
move farther from your wireless router (or access point), connection
speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting
in the way of your networks radio waves are metal appliances or
obstructions, and walls.
If you have concerns about your networks performance that might be
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a
position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access
point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even
at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network
performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from
functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its
maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
1. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point)
Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point
of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless
network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless clients,
(i.e. computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards, Wireless
Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
Ensure that your wireless routers (or access points) antennas
are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward
the ceiling). If your wireless router (or access point) itself is
positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in
an upward direction.
In multistory homes, place the wireless router (or access point)
on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible.
This may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on
an upper floor.
Try not to place the wireless router (or access point) near a
cordless 2.4GHz phone.
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2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that
may emit radio noise, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that
can inhibit wireless communication can include:
Refrigerators
Washers and/or dryers
Metal cabinets
Large aquariums
Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that
objects such as these are not blocking the signals path between
your computers and wireless router (or access point).
3. Cordless Phone Placement
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router
(or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers.
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone
that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers
information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be
interfering.
If your phone supports channel selection, change the
channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your
wireless network as possible. For example, change the
phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router (or access
point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary
depending on your region.) See your phones user manual for
detailed instructions.
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz
cordless phone.
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4. Choose the “QuietestChannel for your Wireless 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. Use the Site Survey
capabilities of your Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other
wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) 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 more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site
Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual.
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and
are used where security is important. Secure connections include:
Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to
connect remotely to an office network
The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online
(AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by
another cable or DSL service
Most online banking websites
Many commercial websites that require a user name and
password to access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computers power
management setting, which causes it to go to sleep. The simplest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or
AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
A second alternative is to change your computers power management
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be
appropriate for portable computers. To change your power management
setting in Windows, see the “Power Options item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and
AOL, please review steps 14 above to be sure you have addressed
these issues.
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area
with your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider area,
we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.
For more information regarding our networking products, visit our
website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support.
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Product Features
The Card complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification to
communicate with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at
up to 300Mbps*. The Card is also compatible with 802.11g devices at
54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Card operates
on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
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2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical)
band operation
Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility
PCI interface, for operation in virtually any desktop computer
WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-
bit encryption
Wireless access to networked resources
Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer)
networking modes
Data rate of up to 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b)
Easy installation and use
External antenna
LED power and network link indicators
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Applications and Advantages
Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office
Offers the freedom of networkingwithout cables
Connection rates of up to 54Mbps
Provides immediate wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot
locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b and
802.11g products
Compatibility with 802.11b products
802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products that display
the 54g logo
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
SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs
Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users
need
Product Specifications
Host Interface: 32-bit CardBus
Operating Temperature: 32140 degrees F (060 degrees C)
Storage Temperature: -40194 degrees F (-4090 degrees C)
Humidity: Max. 95% (non-condensing)
Typical Operating Range: Up to 365.8 Mrt.**
*NOTE: The standard transmission rate300Mbpsis the physical data
rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.
**Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking
environment.
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(a) Power LED
Lights up when the Card is powered up
(b) Link/Activity LED
Lights up when the Card is connected; flashes when
wireless activity is detected
(c) Card Connector
Part of the Card that fits into your computer’s CardBus slot
System Requirements
PC-compatible computer with one available 32-bit, CardBus slot
Windows
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2000, XP with SP2, or Vista
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compatible)
Minimum 64MB of RAM
CD-ROM drive
Internet browser
Package Contents
N Wireless Notebook Card
Quick Installation Guide
Installation Software and User Manual on CD-ROM
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Installing and Setting up the Card
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A. Installation Process for Windows Vista
***NOTE: At the time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista
drivers were not available for release and might not be included on
the CD shipped with your product. For information on updated drivers
for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.
com/support/vista.
IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD.
A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
A.2 Click Next to begin the installation process.
Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear
within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the
My Computer icon; then, double-click on the CD-ROM drive into
which the installation CD has been placed. If the Installer does not start
automatically, double-click on the icon named Setup.exe.
A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts installation process
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A.4 Select a destination folder for the
software installation by clicking
“Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to
select a default location.
A.5 A Setup Status screen will let you
know where you are in the setup
process.
A.6 A window may appear a second
time showing the message,
Windows cant verify the
publisher of this driver software.
This DOES NOT indicate a
problem. Our software has been
fully tested and is compatible
with this operating system.
A.7 When prompted, turn off your
computer and plug in your Card.
Your installation is now complete.
A.8 When the installation completes,
click on Finish.
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A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard
might appear within 315 seconds.
If it does, continue to follow the
prompts. Select Locate and install
the driver software to continue.
A.10 You might see a screen similar to
the one pictured below. This DOES
NOT mean there is a problem. Our
software has been fully tested and
is compatible with this operating
system. Select Install this driver
software anyway and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Next, a screen appears indicating
that hardware installation is taking
place; then, another indicates that
the process is complete.
A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the
Network and Sharing Center by first
opening the Control Panel from the
Start menu.
A.12 In the Control Panel, click on View
network status and tasks.
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A.14 In the next screen, select an
available wireless network and click
Connect.
A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center,
click on Connect to a network.
A.15 Your Card will attempt to connect
to the selected network.
A.16 Depending on the security settings
of your wireless network, you may
be prompted to enter a network
security key or a passphrase. Click
Connect after you have done so.
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B. IInstallation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than
Windows Vista
IMPORTANT
: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD.
B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
A.17 After connecting to the network,
you can choose to save this
network and connect automatically
when your Card is in range.
A.18 The Network and Sharing Center
now indicates the network
connection that you have just made.
The links on the left of the window
allow you to configure your network
connections.
B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer
screen will automatically appear
within up to 20 seconds. Click Install
Software or “Next to start the
installation.
Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card
Installer screen does not appear
within 20 seconds, access your CD-
ROM by double-clicking on the My
Computer icon; then, double-click
on the CD-ROM drive into which
the installation CD has been placed.
Then, double-click on the icon named
Setup.exe.
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B.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the
installation process.
B.4 Select a destination folder for the
software installation by clicking
Browse; or, simply click Next to
select a default location.
B.6 After the software installation is
finished, a prompt will instruct
you to insert the Card into your
computers CardBus slot.
B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know
where you are in the setup process.
B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard
might appear in 315 seconds. If
it does, select Install the software
automatically and click Next to
install the hardware.
B.8 If the Found New Hardware Wizard
does not appear, click Finish.
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B.9 You might see a screen similar to
this one. This DOES NOT mean
there is a problem. Our software has
been fully tested and is compatible
with this operating system. Select
Continue Anyway and follow the
on-screen instructions.
B.10 The Wizard will now install your
software.
B.11 The installation is now complete.
Click Finish to close the Found
New Hardware Wizard.
B.12 Click Finish again to exit the
InstallShield Wizard.
B.13 Depending on which operating system
you are using, you might be required to
reboot your computer for the changes
to take effect. Save your data and close
all other applications. Then, reboot.
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C. Configuration
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
C.1
After restarting your computer,
double-click the Belkin Wireless
Networking Utility icon on the
desktop screen.
Note: The Belkin Wireless
Networking Utility icon can also be
found on the system tray.
C.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking
Utility screen will appear.
C.3 Select a network to which to
connect from the Available
Networks list and click Connect.
Note: In order to see your
available networks, you must be
near a working wireless router or
access point.
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
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After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
(WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a
few easy clicks away.
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility
from the Windows System Tray
To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click
over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray.
If the icon is not present, click on Start > Programs > Belkin >
Belkin Wireless Utility.
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The WNUs default screen is the Current Status tab. The Current
Status tab displays the current network status and available
networks.
Network Status
This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. It
even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router
and Internet. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can
be used to determine the problem’s source (e.g. computer, router, or
Internet/modem).
Available Networks
This window displays the available networks at the current location
as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and
Network Type.
Lost Wireless Connection
If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the
WNU will attempt to reconnect.
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Connection Failure
Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting,
click “Stopand to reattempt connection, click Retry”.
Network Status and Solution Tips
To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless Utility”.
The default screen will be the “Current Status” tab and the “Network Status”
section determines which connections are good and/or faulty.
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