Belkin F6D3000V2 Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Card User Manual P74924 F6D3000 HP ROW Enman indd
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F6D3000-HP
User Manual
Dual-Band Wireless
A+G Desktop Card
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Installing and Setting Up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 1: Install the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 2: Insert the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 3: Connect to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
How to Access the Belkin Wireless Network Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Finding Available Networks in your Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting up Wireless Network Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use Security. . . . . . . . . . 28
5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop
Card (the Card). The Card features 802.11g and 802.11a technology,
which allows you to share networked files and resources 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, the Card features eXtended Range (XR™) Technology,
which doubles the coverage area of standard 802.11g and 802.11a
networks when used with XR routers. Belkin’s easy installation and
setup will have you networking in minutes. 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”.
Advantages of a Wireless Network
• Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—
you can work on a networked 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
let 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 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 noticeable to you.
As you move farther from your router (or access point), connection speed
may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the
way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions,
and walls.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a
position between five and 10 feet from the 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. Wireless Router or Access Point Placement
Place your 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 router’s (or access point’s) networking
antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned
vertically (toward the ceiling). If your router (or access point)
itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the router (or access point) on a floor
that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may
mean placing the router (or access point) on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the router (or access point) near cordless
2.4GHz and 5GHz phones.
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2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your router (or access point) near devices that may
emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that
can inhibit wireless communication 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 signal’s path (between
your computers and router or access point).
3. Cordless Phones
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 routers (or access
points) and your wireless-enabled computers.
• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4 or 5GHz band (check the manufacturer’s
information). If this fixes the problem, the phone may
be interfering.
• If your phone supports channel selection, change the
channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your
wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel
1 and move your router (or access point) to channel 11. See
your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz
cordless phone.
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel 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 found in the Wireless Network
Utility of this Card to locate any other wireless networks that are
available (see this User Manual), and move your router (or access
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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 guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible
area with your router (or access point). Should you need to cover an
even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/
Access Point.
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 which require a user name and
password to access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or
AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
A second alternative is to change your computer’s 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 under Windows, see the “Power Options” item
in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs,
and AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have
addressed these issues.
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If you need warranty or technical support during the warranty support
period, you can locate the HP support location nearest you on:
http://www.hp.com/support
When you contact HP or an authorized HP service provider, please
have available the product model name and model number, the
applicable error messages, and type of operating system.
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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 A+G Technology achieves data rates up to 108Mbps for
each network
• XR Technology doubles the coverage area compared to standard
802.11g and 802.11a networks
• Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Network Utility
• PCI interface, for operation in virtually any desktop computer
• WPA, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), 128-bit encryption,
and 802.1x authentication
• Wireless access to networked resources
• Support for both Infrastructure (Access Point) and Ad-Hoc
(peer-to-peer)
• Easy installation and use
• External antenna
• LED power and network link/activity indicators
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Applications and Advantages
• Wireless roaming with a desktop around the home or office
Offers the freedom of networking without cables.
• Compatibility with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g products
Compatible with existing Wi-Fi® networks and with other products
that display the Wi-Fi 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 construction sites) on a short-term basis; also provides a
solution for companies that 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 PCI
Power Consumption Tx/Rx peak 560/250mA @ 3.3V (max.)
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 60 degrees C
Storage Temperature -20 ~ 80 degrees C
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
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(a) Link/Activity LED
Lights solid when the Card is linked to a wireless network, flashes
when the Card is actively transferring data.
(b) Card Connector
The part of the Card that fits into your computer’s PCI slot.
System Requirements
• PC-compatible desktop with one available PCI slot
• Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP
Package Contents
• Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Card
• Quick Installation Guide
• Installation Software CD
• User Manual
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Overview
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Step 1 Install
IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Card.
1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD
into your CD-ROM drive.
1.2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen
will automatically appear. (This
may take 15-20 seconds to
appear). Click “Install” to start the
installation.
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-click on the CD-ROM drive that the
installation CD has been placed in. Double-click on the folder named
“files” then double-click on the icon named “setup.exe”.
1.3 Click “Next” to install the software.
1.4 Choose an installation location,
then click “Next” to accept the
default location or click “Browse”
to select a different location before
clicking “Next”.
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Step 2 Insert
Insert the Card into your computer
2.1 You will be prompted to remove the
CD and insert your Card. To do so,
remove the software CD from the
CD-ROM drive then shut down your
computer and disconnect the power.
2.2 Remove the screws behind your
computer case that secure the
computer cover and remove the
cover. Touch any metal part of the
case to discharge static electricity,
to avoid damage to the product or
your computer.
2.3 Locate an empty PCI expansion
slot. It is usually white in color.
Confirm that the Card will fit into
the slot you have chosen. Keep
in mind that the included antenna
needs to be oriented with the top
pointing up. If there are cables and
other connectors in the way, try
to pick the PCI slot that has the
fewest obstructions to the correct
positioning of the antenna.
2.4 Remove the metal bracket cover
from the back of the computer that
corresponds to the PCI slot you
selected. If there is a screw, place it
in a safe place, as you will be using it
to attach the Card to the
computer later.
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2.5 Push the Card firmly into the PCI
slot that you have chosen. Apply
pressure as needed until the
connector is fully seated.
2.6 Now secure the Card with the
screw that you previously placed in
a safe place.
2.7 Turn the antenna until it is vertical
and pointing up.
2.8 Replace the computer’s cover.
Now that the Card is installed, you
can reconnect the power cord, and
turn it back on.
2.9 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 hardware.
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2.10 The installation is now complete.
Click “Finish” to exit.
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Step 3 Connect
Connect to a network using the Wireless Network Utility
3.1 Double-click on the “Signal
Indicator” icon located in the
lower right corner of your screen
(in the system tray) to bring up the
Wireless Network Utility.
If the “Signal Indicator” icon does
not appear, double-click on the
Wireless Network Utility shortcut
icon on your desktop window.
3.2 Click on the “Available Networks”
tab in the Utility. Select a network
to connect to and click “Connect”.
3.3 Click to exit the Utility. The
color of the “Signal Indicator”
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.
Your setup is now complete!
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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 Wireless
Network Utility. The color of the “Signal Indicator” 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.
You can also double-click on the
Wireless Network Utility shortcut icon
on your desktop window.
If the icon is not present, click on
“Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin
Wireless A+G Desktop Card >
Wireless Network Utility” to bring
up the Utility.
Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection
Click on the “Status” tab to monitor the link status of your network
connection. From this tab you can see your current connection status on
the screen. The example below shows that there is a connection between
the computer and the wireless router (or access point) by displaying
a wireless signal and the word “connected” in between the two. The
diagram below also shows there is a connection between the wireless
router (or access point) and the Internet, to view the status of the router
to the Internet click on the “Status” button.
(a) Signal Strength
Displays the signal strength of the related router (or access point).
(b) Connect to Network
Displays the current network SSID, the network name of the router
(or access point) you are connected to.
(c) Network Type
Displays either “Access Point” if connected to a router (or access
point) or “Ad-Hoc” when connected to another computer.
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(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, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server IP information.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f) (g)
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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.
Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a
working wireless router (or access point).
(a) Network Name
The SSID of the router or access point.
(b) Signal
The signal strength of the related router (or access point).
(a)
(b) (c)
(h)
(i)
(d) (e) (f)
(g)
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(c) Security
Will display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either
64-bit or 128-bit is enabled, or “WPA” when WPA is enabled.
(d) Type
Will display the network type of either “Access Point” if
connected to a router (or access point) or “Ad-Hoc” when
connected to another computer.
(e) Band
The wireless band the network is on.
(f) Channel
The wireless channel the network is using.
(g) Mac Address
The Mac address of the router or access point
(scroll right in the Utility to view the “Mac Address” tab).
(h) Connect
Connects to the selected network.
(i) Refresh
Refreshes the status of the networks in the area.
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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 – To create a new wireless
network profile, click on the “Profiles”
tab. Click “Add” to open the new
profile screen. Type in a name for the
profile. You should pick something
easy to remember like “Work” for your
work network or “Home” for your home
network. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 2 – The next screen you will see
allows you to type in the name of the
network you will be connecting to, the
type of network it is, and optionally,
you can set the data rate for that
network. After making the selections,
click “Next” to continue.
(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”, if it is a network with a wireless router
(or access point), or “Peer-to-Peer” if this is a direct connection to
another computer.
(c) Transfer Rate
“Automatic” is the suggested “Transfer Rate” unless there is a
specific need to change this setting.
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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 28
to continue.
Step 4 – To begin using your new
profile, highlight the profile name
by clicking on the name one time,
then click “Connect”.
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Securing your Wi-Fi Network
Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless
network and protect your data from unwanted intrusion. This section is
intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of
publication, three encryption methods are available.
Encryption Methods:
Name 64-bit Wired
Equivalent Privacy
128-bit
Encryption
Wi-Fi Protected
Access
Wi-Fi Protected
Access
Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP WPA-AES
Security Good Better Best Best
Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key
encryption
and mutual
authentication
Dynamic key
encryption
and mutual
authentication
Encryption keys
based on RC4
algorithm (typically
40-bit keys)
Added security
over 64-bit
WEP using a
key length of
104 bits, plus
24 additional
bits of system-
generated data
TKIP (temporal
key integrity
protocol) added
so that keys
are rotated and
encryption is
strengthened
AES (Advanced
Encryption
Standard) does
not cause any
throughput loss
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant
wireless products. WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent level of
privacy protection as a comparable wired network.
1. 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). Some hardware manufacturers refer
to 64-bit as 40-bit encryption. Shortly after the technology was
introduced, researchers found that 64-bit encryption was too easy
to decode.
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2. 128-Bit Encryption
As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a
more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed.
128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24
additional bits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some
hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption.
Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today
supports both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you
might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All
Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit WEP and
128-bit encryption.
Encryption Keys
After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode,
it is critical that you generate an encryption key. If the encryption
key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your
wireless networking devices will be unable to communicate with
one another.
You can enter your key by typing in the hex key. A hex
(hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F
and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex characters.
For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex characters.
For instance:
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key
Write down the hex WEP key from your wireless router or access
point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your
Card’s configuration screen.
3. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
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.
These updates will be found on your wireless vendor’s website.
There are two types of WPA security: Wi-Fi Protected Access-
Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK), typically for use in home-network
configurations when not operating on a radius server; and WPA
(with radius server), typically for office-network configurations.
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WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the
network key. A network key is a password that is between eight and
63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters, numbers, or
characters. Each client uses the same network key to access the network.
Typically, this is the mode that will be used in a home environment.
WPA (with radius server) is a system in which a radius server distributes
the network key to the clients automatically. This is typically found in a
business environment.
For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our
website at www.belkin.com/networking.
Most wireless products ship with security turned off. So once you have
your network working, you may need to activate WEP or WPA and make
sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key.
The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network
key throughout your network.
Network key=
WRONG Password
Network key=
MyPassword
Network key=
MyPassword
Network key=
MyPassword
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Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to
Use Security
To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your
wireless router (or access point). For the Belkin Wireless Router (or
Access Point) these security features can be configured by using the
web-based interface. See your Wireless Router (or Access Point) User
Manual for directions on how to access the management interface.
Changing the Wireless Security Settings
The Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router is equipped with the latest
WPA security feature. They also support the legacy WEP security
standard. By default, wireless security is disabled.
To enable security, you will need to determine which standard you
want to use. To access the security settings, click “Security” on the
wireless section using the web-based interface. (Please see your
wireless router or access point manual for directions on how to access
the security settings.)
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WEP Setup
64-Bit WEP Encryption
1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.
2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key
by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase
in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key.
A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from
A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex characters.
For instance:
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP Key
3. Click “Apply Changes” 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.
WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security
settings in your wireless router or access point, you will temporarily
lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your
wireless client. Please record the key prior to applying changes in
the wireless router or access point. If you don’t remember the hex
key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router or
access point.
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128-Bit WEP Encryption
1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.
2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your
key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type
in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to
create a key.
A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters
from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex
characters.
For instance:
C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key
3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. Encryption in the wireless router
or access point is now set. Each of the computers on your
wireless network will now need to be configured with the same
security settings.
WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the
security settings in your wireless router or access point, you
will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate
security on your wireless client. Please record the key prior to
applying changes in the wireless router or access point. If you
don’t remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the
wireless router or access point.
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WPA-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.
1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK
(no server)”.
2. Enter your network key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and
can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used
on all of the clients (network cards) that you want to include in your
wireless network.
3. Click “Apply Changes” to finish. You must now set all clients
(network cards) to match these settings.
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WPA (with server) Settings
Choose this setting if your network uses a radius server to distribute
keys to the clients (network cards). WPA (with server) is typically used
in business networks.
1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA (with
Radius Server)”.
2. Enter the IP address of the radius server into the “Radius
Server” fields.
3. Enter the radius key into the “Radius Key” field.
4. Enter the key interval. The key interval is how often the keys are
distributed (in packets).
5. Click “Apply Changes” to finish.
IMPORTANT: You must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to
match these settings.
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Configuring your Belkin Wireless Card to Use Security
At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access
point) set to use WPA or WEP (see “Securing Your Wi-Fi Network” section
of this manual). In order for you to gain wireless connection, you will
need to set your Card to use the same security settings.
Connecting to a Wireless Network using 64-Bit or 128-Bit WEP:
To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a network
from the “Available Networks” tab or a profile from the “Profiles” tab and
follow steps 1-3 of “Setting up Wireless Network Profiles” on page 18
before continuing.
Step 1 – Select either “Open
System” or “Shared Key” from the
“Authentication Mode” drop-down
box. Most networks with WEP use
“Open System” key type.
Step 2 – Next, depending on the WEP
security settings the router (or access
point) you are connecting to may be
using, select “64 bits” or “128 bits”
from the “Encryption” drop-down box
and click “Next” to continue.
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Step 3 – The next screen allows
you to select the encryption
key “Input Method” using
alphanumeric, hexadecimal, or
passphrase. Most WEP encryption
keys are hexadecimal consisting of
letters A through F and numbers 0
through 9. The method you choose
should match the same method
used by the router (or access
point). Select the “Input Method”,
enter in the key and select 1, 2, 3,
or 4 from the “Key Index”.
Step 4 – Click “Complete” to save
the security settings and the new
profile. To begin using your new
profile, highlight the profile name
by clicking on the name one time,
then click “Connect”.
Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-PSK (no server):
To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a network
from the “Available Networks” tab or a profile from the “Profiles” tab
and follow steps 1-3 of “Setting up Wireless Network Profiles” on page
18 before continuing.
Step 1 – Select “WPA-PSK”
from the “Authentication Mode”
drop-down box.
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Step 2 – Choose either “TKIP” or “AES”
from the “Input Method” drop-down
box depending on the WPA-PSK
security settings the router (or access
point) you are connecting to may be
using. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 3 – Next enter the encryption
key in the “Key” box. The key should
match the key used in the router (or
access point).
Step 4 – Click “Complete” to save
the security settings and the new
profile. To begin using your new
profile, highlight the profile name by
clicking on the name one time, then
click “Connect”.
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Connecting to a Wireless Network using WPA-Radius Server
or 802.1x:
To enable the security settings for the Card, you must select a network
from the “Available Networks” tab or a profile from the “Profiles” tab
and follow steps 1-3 of “Setting up Wireless Network Profiles” on page
18 before continuing.
Step 1 – Select “WPA-Radius Server”
or “802.1x” from the “Authentication
Mode” drop-down box.
Step 2 – Select the settings to
connect to your router (or access
point) as indicated by your
network administrator.
Step 3 – Click “Complete” to save
the security settings and the new
profile. To begin using your new
profile, highlight the profile name
by clicking on the name one time,
then click “Connect”.
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Problem:
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.
Solution:
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer,
please check the following items:
1. Look at the lights on your wireless router. If you’re using a Belkin
Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows:
• The “Power” light should be on.
• The “Connected” light should be on, and not blinking.
• The “WAN Internet” light should be either on or blinking.
If your Belkin Wireless Router’s lights have the above
characteristics, go to number 2, below.
If this is NOT the case, make sure:
• The Router’s power cord is plugged in.
• All cables are connected between the router and the modem.
• All the modem’s LEDs are functioning correctly. If not, see your
modem’s user manual.
• Reboot the Router.
• Reboot the Modem.
If you continue to have issues, please contact Belkin
Technical Support.
If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router
manufacturer’s user guide.
2. Open your Wireless Network Utility software by clicking on the icon in
the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. The tray
icon should look like this (the icon may be red or green):
3. The Belkin Wireless Network Utility window will display the available
networks in the “Available Networks” tab. Available networks are
wireless networks you can connect to. Look for your Router’s default
name in the list of “Available Networks”.
If you are using a Belkin 802.11a+g Router, in 802.11a mode
“Belkin Super A” is the default name.
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If you are using a Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router in
802.11a mode, “Belkin Super A” is the default name.
If you are using a Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router in
802.11b/g mode, “Belkin Super G” is the default name.
If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (125HSM) Router, or Belkin
802.11g (54g) router, “Belkin54g” is the default name.
If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should
be “WLAN”.
If you are using a Belkin Pre-N Router, the default name should
be “Belkin pre-N” followed by the serial number specific to
that Router.
If you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult your router
manufacturer’s user manual for the default name.
4. If your Router’s name DOES appear in the list of “Available
Networks”, follow the steps below. If it DOES NOT appear, skip
ahead to number 5.
• Click on the correct network name in “Available Networks” to
connect to the network.
• If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need
to enter the network key. For more information regarding
security, see the page entitled: “Configuring your Belkin
Wireless Card to Use Security” of this User Manual.
•
Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower right-hand
corner of your screen should turn green, indicating a
successful connection to the network.
If you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to
the wireless network, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
5. The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list
of “Available Networks”.
If the correct network name is not listed, check the SSID settings
to see if they match. The SSID is case-sensitive and the spelling
on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Card
to connect to the wireless router or access point.
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Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available network,
double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the Belkin
Wireless Network Utility then click on the “Available Networks” tab.
Click on the “Profiles” box if you do not see the network you are
trying to connect to and click “Add”. Then follow the instructions
in “Setting up Wireless Network Profiles” of this manual. For more
information about setting up a SSID please reference your router
manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range,
please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Problem:
Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility.
Solution:
If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it
could be that the computer is running other applications that are
interfering with the CD-ROM drive.
If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds,
open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My
Computer” icon. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the
Installation CD has been placed in to start the installation. Then
double-click on the folder named “Files”. Next, double-click on the
icon named “setup.exe”.
Problem:
Card is not working.
Solution:
If the Card is not working, the problem may be that the Card is
not connected or installed properly. Verify that the Card is plugged
firmly into the PCI slot of your computer. Check to see that the
drivers for the Card have been installed. Right-click on the “My
Computer” icon on your desktop. Choose “Properties” and navigate
to the “Device Manager” and see if your Card is listed without any
errors. If an error is indicated, please contact Belkin
Technical Support.
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Problem:
LInk/Activity LED does not come ON; cannot connect to a wireless
network or the Internet.
Solution:
If your Card appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot
connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the
bottom of your screen, the problem may be that there is a
mismatch between the network name (SSID) settings in your
wireless network properties.
Check the SSID settings to see if they match. The SSID is
case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be
exactly the same in order for the Card to connect to the wireless
router or access point.
Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available
network, double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up
the Belkin Wireless Network Utility then click on the “Available
Networks” window. If you do not see the network you are trying
to connect to, click on the “Profiles” tab and type in the “Network
Name” box the SSID of the router or access point you are trying
to connect to. Then follow the instructions in the “Setting up
Wireless Network Profiles” section of this manual.
For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference
your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at
close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Problem:
LInk/Activity LED is solid, but cannot connect to the Internet.
Solution:
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.
Check the WEP key settings to see if they match. The key is
case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and wireless
router or access point must be exactly the same in order for
the Card to connect to the router. For more information about
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encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” of
this manual.
If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin
Technical Support.
Problem:
Date transfer is sometimes slow.
Solution:
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and
the throughput performance between devices decreases when
the distance between devices increases. Other factors that will
cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are
obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As a result, the
typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100
to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease as you
move farther from the wireless router or access point.
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we
suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, to five to 10
feet from the wireless router or access point. Please see the section
titled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal
Performance” of this manual. If issues persist even at close range,
please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Problem:
Signal strength is poor.
Solution:
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and
the throughput performance between devices decreases when
the distance between devices increases. Other factors that will
cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are
obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As a result, the
typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100
to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease as you
move farther from the wireless router or access point.
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we
suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, to five to 10
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feet from the wireless router or access point.
Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless
traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your
network can improve performance and reliability. The default
channel the Dual-Band Wireless A+G Router is shipped with is
channel 11 for 802.11g and channel 36 for 802.11a. You may
choose from several other channels depending on your region;
see your router (or access point) user manual for instructions on
how to choose other channels.
If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin
Technical Support.
Problem:
Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one
do we use?
Solution:
There are several features and advantages of using the Belkin
Wireless Network Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration Utility. We offer link status, detailed link information
plus an available networks site survey, to name a few.
It’s essential to know which utility is managing your Card. We
recommend using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility.
To use the Belkin Wireless Network Utility follow the steps below:
Step 1 – Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray
and select the “Status” tab.
Step 2 – From the “Status” tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings” check box. Once the box
is unchecked, click the “Close” button to close the window.
You are now using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility to
configure the Card.
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Problem:
Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has
a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or
Intel® Centrino™).
Solution:
This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless
card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens
because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.
You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer
under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.
Problem:
Card does not perform, or connection is slow when computer has
a built-in wired Ethernet card.
Solution:
This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card
while your Wireless Card is also active. This happens because
Windows must now handle two active network connections.
You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under
“Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.
What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a,
and Pre-N?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards,
which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is
based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the
board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The
most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits
information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps or
108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release,
promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to 800% the wireless
coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information.
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Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Networks
802.11b
802.11g
802.11a+g
Belkin
Pre-N
Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 108Mbps 108Mbps
Frequency
Common
household
devices, such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Common
household
devices, such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Uses the
uncrowded
5GHz band
which is not
susceptible
to common
household
devices
such as
microwaves
and cordless
phones that
use the
2.4GHz band
Common
household
devices such
as cordless
phones and
microwave
ovens may
interfere with
the unlicensed
band 2.4GHz
Compatibility
Compatible
with 802.11g
Compatible
with 802.11b
Compatible
with 802.11a,
802.11b or
802.11g
Compatible
with 802.11g
or 802.11b
Coverage
Depends on
interference—
typically 100-
200 ft. indoors
Depends on
interference—
typically
100-200 ft.
Indoors
Less
interference
in 802.11a
- typically
100-200 ft.
indoors
800% the
coverage
of standard
802.11g
Adoption
Mature—
widely
adopted
Expected
to continue
to grow in
popularity
Popular
in media
devices and
business
environments
Expected
to continue
to grow in
popularity
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If you need warranty or technical support during the warranty support
period, you can locate the HP support location nearest you on:
http://www.hp.com/support
When you contact HP or an authorized HP service provider, please have
available the product model name and model number, the applicable
error messages, and type of operating system.
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FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
If this device is going to be operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, then
it is restricted in indoor environment only.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Belkin declares that F6D3000-HP ( FCC ID: K7S-F6D3000V2 ) is limited in
CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.
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Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to
this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canada-Industry Canada (IC)
The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry
Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Europe-European Union Notice
Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking
comply with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European
Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).
• EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety
• EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment
• ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.
To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your
Belkin product.
Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and
the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of
the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity
to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international
standards).
• EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
• EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) – Electromagnetic Immunity
• EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics
• EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker
• EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety
Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert
marking and may also carry the CE logo.
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Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty
Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and
workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option,
repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the
warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin
dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be
required.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident,
abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without
the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been
removed or defaced.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification,
extension, or addition to this warranty.
BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF
WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO
OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA
STORED IN, OR USED WITH, BELKIN PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state
to state.
If you need warranty or technical support during the warranty support period, you
can locate the HP support location nearest you on:
http://www.hp.com/support
When you contact HP or an authorized HP service provider, please have available
the product model name and model number, the applicable error messages, and
type of operating system.
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respective manufacturers listed. The mark Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The
“Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
P74924
Dual-Band Wireless
A+G Desktop Card
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile Satellite
systems) this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to
provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed
outdoors is subject to licensing.
Because high power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority)
in 5250-5350 MHz, these radars could cause interference and/or damage to license
exempt LAN devices.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2
dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry
Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
IC Statement