Belkin F6D4050V2 Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter User Manual part 1
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Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 8820-00050 F6D4050 Table of Contents Table of Contents sections 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Network Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Available Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Network Status and Solution Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Managing Wireless Network Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 A — Installation Process for Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 B — Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 C — Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 19 Introduction Table of Contents sections Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced Wireless USB 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 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 Advantages of a Wireless Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • hare one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home Mobility –you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”— now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home 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 • • • 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 Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Introduction Table of Contents sections Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): 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 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 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. • Ensure that your wireless router’s (or access point’s) 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. 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: 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. • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers 1. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) • Metal cabinets 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. • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 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 wireless router (or access point). Introduction Table of Contents sections 3. Cordless Phone Placement 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: 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 Belkin 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. • 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 manufacturer’s 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 phone’s user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 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. Introduction Table of Contents sections 5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL 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 re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website. 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 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 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 1–4 in the previous pages 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. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Overview Table of Contents sections Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at up to 54Mbps*. The Adapter is also compatible with draft-802.11n devices at 150Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® products. • Connection rates of up to 150Mbps* • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption The Adapter is backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Wireless access to networked resources • Difficult-to-wire environments • Data rate of up to 150Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Easy installation and use • Frequently changing environments • LED power and network link/activity indicator Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Applications and Advantages Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Overview Table of Contents sections Product Specifications (a) Protective Cap Host Interface: USB 2.0 The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation. Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to your computer’s USB port. Operating Temperature: 32–140 degrees F (0–60 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -4–176 degrees F (-20–80 degrees C) (b) Power/Activity LED Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing) Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active. Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,000 ft.** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate—150Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower. (c) USB Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s USB port. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment. System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter • Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections A. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. 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 “Installer.exe”. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections A.4 A window may appear showing the message, “Windows can’t 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. Click on “Install this driver software anyway” to continue. A.3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections A.7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer. A.5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter A.9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. 10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter A.11 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click “Connect”. 11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter A.13 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. 12 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just established. The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your network connections. 13 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections B. Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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 “Installer.exe”. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 14 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections B.3 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to install to the default location. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter B.4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. 15 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections B.5 A window may appear showing the message, “The software you are installing…” This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Click on “Continue Anyway” to continue. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter B.6 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. 16 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3–15 seconds. If it does, select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to install the software. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter B.8 Click “Finish” to restart your computer. 17 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections C. Configuration C.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. 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.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. Installation is now complete. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 18
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