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Dual-Band Dual-Band
Wireless A+G Wireless A+G
Notebook Network Card Notebook Network Card
Connect your notebook computer
to a wireless network
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User User Manual Manual
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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s se ec ct ti io on n Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook 1 1 Network Card (the Card). The Card features 802.11g and 802.11a technology, which allows you to share networked files and resources 2 2 wirelessly. The Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wires. It uses revolutionary 108 Technology to achieve data rates up to 108Mbps, when used with 108 Technology routers. In addition, 3 3 ™ the Card features eXtended Range XR
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I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your router (or access point). Typical indoor operating range for 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 router (or access point) and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeab
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section I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n Introduction 1 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference A void placing your router (or access point) near devices that may 2 emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: 3 • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers 4 • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums 5 • Metallic-based UV tinted windows I f your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that 6 objects such as these are not bl
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I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n 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 Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with this Card. See this User Manual for more information. These guidelin
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section I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n Introduction 1 For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support at: 2 US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 3 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 4 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 5 6 5 5
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O Ov ve er rv vi ie ew w Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g standards in order to communicate with other 802.11a- and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 108Mbps. The Card is compatible with 802.11b devices at 11Mbps. 802.11g and 802.11b products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency and 802.11a operates on the 5.0GHz band. • Integrated 802.11g and 802.11a wireless technology • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) and 5.0GHz band operation • 108
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section Overview 1 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a desktop around the home or office 2 Offers the freedom of networking without cables. • Compatibility with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products 3 ® Compatible with existing Wi-Fi networks and with other products that display the Wi-Fi mark. 4 • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or 5 open areas where wiring is difficult to install. • Frequently changing environme
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Overview (a) (b) (c) (a) Power LED Lights when the Card is on. (b) Link LED Lights solid when the Card is linked to a wireless network, flashes when the Card is actively transferring data. (c) Card Connector The part of the Card that fits into your computer’s CardBus slot. System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot ® • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Package Contents • Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation
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section Installing and Setting Up the Card 1 Step 1 Install 2 Important: Install the Software before Inserting the Card 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD 3 into your CD-ROM drive. 4 1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds to 5 appear.) Click “Install” to start the installation. 6 Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon and double-
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Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 2 Insert Insert the Card into your Computer 2.1 Y ou will be prompted to remove the CD and insert your Card. To do so, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and insert the Card, label side UP, into your computer’s CardBus slot firmly until it stops. Click “OK” to continue. 2.2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds to appear.) Select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to install the hardwa
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section Installing and Setting Up the Card 1 Step 3 Connect Connect to a Network Using the Wireless Network Utility 2 3.1 Double-click on the “Signal 3 Indicator” icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Belkin 4 Wireless Network Utility. I f the “Signal Indicator” icon does not 5 appear, double-click on the Belkin Wireless Network Utility shortcut icon on your desktop window. 6 3.2 Click on the “Available Networks” tab in the Utility
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U Us si in ng g t th he e B Be el lk ki in n W Wi ir re el le es ss s N Ne et tw wo or rk k U Ut ti il li it ty y How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility Double-click on the “Signal Indicator” icon located in the lower right corner of your screen (in the system tray) to bring up the Belkin Wireless Network Utility. The color of the icon reflects the connection link—green indicates that the Card is connected and red indicates that the Card is not connected to a wireless network
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 2 3 (a) 4 (b) (c) 5 (d) 6 (e) (f) (g) (d) Channel Displays the channel the network is on. (e) Encryption Displays “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either 64-bit or 128-bit is enabled, or “WPA” when WPA is enabled. (f) Link Speed Displays the data rate of the current connection. (g) More... Clicking the “More...” button lets you see detailed specifics about the network you are connected to such as DHCP Status, Current IP, S
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U Us si in ng g t th he e B Be el lk ki in n W Wi ir re el le es ss s N Ne et tw wo or rk k U Ut ti il li it ty y Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the “Available Networks” tab to display a list of all available wireless routers (and/or access points) in your area. To connect to an available network, click on the network you would like to connect to from the “Available Networks” list, and then click on the “Connect” button. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (h) (i) Note: In order
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 (d) Type Will display the network type of either “Access Point” if connected to a 2 router (or access point) or “Ad-Hoc” when connected to another computer. 3 (e) Band The wireless band the network is on. 4 (f) Channel The wireless channel the network is using. 5 (g) Mac Address The Mac address of the router or access point. (Scroll right in 6 the Utility to see the “Mac address” tab.) (h) Connect Connects to the selected network.
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U Us si in ng g t th he e B Be el lk ki in n W Wi ir re el le es ss s N Ne et tw wo or rk k U Ut ti il li it ty y Setting up Wireless Network Profiles Using Profiles allows you to save configurations for different wireless networks, for instance at home or at work without having to reconfigure your connection each time you connect. This allows you to quickly change from one profile to another profile without having to remember the particular settings of a certain network. Step 1. T o cr
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 Step 2. T he next screen you will see allows you to type in the name of the network you will be connecting to, the type of network 2 it is, and optionally, set the data rate for that network. After making the selections, click “Next” to continue. 3 4 (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) (a) Network Name The exact name of the network you will be connecting to. The “Network Name” is the same as the network SSID. (b) Network Type Select either “Access Point”,
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U Us si in ng g t th he e B Be el lk ki in n W Wi ir re el le es ss s N Ne et tw wo or rk k U Ut ti il li it ty y Step 3. The next screen allows you to input security encryption settings for the network. If the network you are connecting to is not encrypted, leave the “Authentication Mode” in “Off” and click the “Complete” button to save the profile. If your network is encrypted, please see page 27 to continue. Step 4. To begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by
