Wireless G USB Network Adapter
Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a faster wireless network

User Manual

F5D7050

Table of Contents

1 Introduction. 1 Benefits of a Home Network. 1 Advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network. 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance. 2 Important Factors for Placement and Setup. 2 Features. 6 Applications and Advantages. 6 Product Specifications.. 7..8 System Requirements. Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter 3 Installing and Setting Up the USB Network Adapter. 9 Step 1: Install the Software. 9 Step 2: Connect your USB Adapter to your PC Step 3: Let Windows Finish the Installation 5 Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility. 10. 11
4 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers. 13. Securing your Wireless Network. Troubleshooting. Information. 37

Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network adapter, but without the wires. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly 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 on page 2. By following our simple setup instructions 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 e-mail, and chat
Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin 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 Wizard makes 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
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 further 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 ten feet from the Wireless Router, in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR PLACEMENT AND SETUP 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.
Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware
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 Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): Ensure that your Wireless Router (or Access Point) networking 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 Router on an upper floor. Try not to place the Wireless Router (or Access Point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio noise, such as microwave ovens. Dense 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)

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 Wireless Routers (or Access Points) 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 furthest channel from your wireless network, as possible. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router to channel 11. See your phones user manual for detailed instructions. If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

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 of your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see page 16 of this manual), 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.
Secure connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections are connections that 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 on-line banking websites Many commercial websites which 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 web site. 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 under Windows, see the Power Options item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connection, VPNs and AOL please review steps 1-4 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, please go to the networking product section on (www.belkin.com/networking) for more details on Belkins Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call our Technical Support.

Features

The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g and 802.11b-compliant wireless devices. 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation Integrated, easy-to-use profile manager for storing multiple wireless network settings for work, school, home, or any other setup USB 2.0 interface, for Plug-and-Play installation and convenience in virtually any desktop or notebook computer WPA security (Windows XP only), 64-bit WEP or 128-bit Encryption Wireless access to networked resources Support for both infrastructure and ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes Packet transfer rate of up to 54Mbps Easy installation and use LED link/activity indicator Desktop stand allows you to position your Adapter for optimal wireless performance

Applications and Advantages
Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networkingwithout cables. Compatible with 802.11b 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (802.11b) products and with other 802.11g products. 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 constructions 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: USB 2.0 This product is compatible with the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 specification. To achieve maximum networking speeds (54Mbps), this device must be connected to a USB 2.0 host port on a PC. Connection of this device to a USB 1.1 host port will yield a maximum of 11Mbps networking speed. 500mA (max) FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick 32131 F (055 C) -13158 F (-2570 C) Up to 200*
Power Consumption: Certification: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Typical Operating Range:
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment

System Requirements

PC with one available USB port Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP

Package Contents

Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter with Desktop Stand Quick Installation Guide Installation Software CD User Manual
Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter
Protective Cap Activity LED Blinking Green: Scanning Off: No Activity On: Connected to network USB Adapter
Desktop stand (Optional Use)
The cap can be stored on the opposite end of the USB connector.
The cap snaps over the USB connector for protection.
Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter

Step 1

Install the Software
WARNING: Install the software before inserting the Adapter 1.1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless USB Network Adapter Setup Utility screen will
automatically appear. If it does not appear within 1520 seconds, then select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named Files. Next double-click on the icon named Start.exe.
1.3 In the menu window, drag your mouse
over the Install button then select Click here to start the software installation program.

1.4 The installer will start. Click Next

to continue.

1.5 If you are using Windows 2000 or
Windows XP, you will see a message similar to the one below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Click Continue Anyway.
1.6 When the installer is done installing
the software, you will see the following screen. Click Finish.

Step 2

Connect the USB Adapter to your PC 2.1 After the software installation is
finished, the message You can plug in your WLAN adapter now will appear. Plug the Adapter into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer.

For desktops:

For notebooks:

Product Placement

The best location for your adapter is on top of your computers monitor. Placing the Adapter on your desktop is acceptable, however, avoid placing the Adapter near metal objects such as a computer case or speakers. Any object that is metal has the ability to block the radio signals from the Adapter.

Step 3

Let Windows Finish the Installation 3.1 After connecting your Adapter,
Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed. Depending on your version of Windows, a window similar to the one pictured here will appear. Select the option Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
3.2 If you are using Windows 2000 or
Windows XP, you will see a message similar to this one. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Click Continue Anyway.
3.3 If you are using Windows 98SE or
Me, you will be asked to restart your computer. Select Restart. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will see a window similar to this one. Click Finish.
3.4 When the installation is complete, the
Belkin Wireless Monitor icon will appear on your desktop. To open the Monitor Utility, double-click on this icon.
3.5 A small icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of most
screens) will appear. This is your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Monitor. It also indicates the status of your connection: Red: No connection to a wireless network Blue: Connected to a wireless network. If you already have a wireless router (or an access point) in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. In most cases, the Adapter will be able to connect to your network automatically. If you are using encryption, you will have to set the encryption settings of your adapter to match that of your wireless router (or access point) before the Adapter can successfully connect to your wireless network. For information about configuring your Adapter, see the section in this manual called Profile Tab: Creating a Profile on page 17.

Uninstalling the Software and Drivers
If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can easily accomplish this in one of two ways. You can insert the software CD and click on the Uninstall option in the menu, or you can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the Add/Remove Programs option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process.
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility
When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below. The following small icon will also be present in your system tray.
Double-clicking on the icon in the system tray will open the Wireless Monitor window.
USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS MONITOR UTILITY

Status Tab

When the utility is on your desktop, you can control your USB adapter through the utility. The first tab you will see is the Status tab. 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 1s and 0s between the two. The diagram below also shows there is a connection between your computer, the Wireless Router (or Access Point), and the Internet by displaying 1s and 0s between the Wireless Router (or Access Point) and the Internet.
(b) 1s and 0s displayed here indicates a connection
If there is no connection between the computer and Wireless Router (or Access Point), an X will be displayed. This is the same for the Internet connection.
(a) Current Profile String
This indicates the name of the profile you are currently using, if any. If a question mark appears next to the text in this box, it indicates that there is no profile set up for the network you are currently connected to. The name of the network you are connected to will be displayed in this box if no profile for that network exists.

(b) More Button

Press the More button to see detailed specifics about the network you are connected (below) to including the Signal Strength, Signal Link Quality, IP information, and the name of the wireless network you are connected to.
Access Point (AP) List Tab
To view a list of all available networks in your area, select the AP List tab. In the window, you will be presented with a list showing you the available networks.

(a) Select the Authentication Mode from the drop-down menu.
(b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption
type your network uses from the Encryption drop-down menu. Please see the section of this manual titled Securing your Wireless Network on page 26 for information on which type of WEP encryption to use. Click Next.
(c) The next screen allows you to select the key input method,
either Alphanumeric, Hexadecimal or Passphrase. The method you choose will be determined by and should be the same as the method used by your wireless router or access point.
TIP: Most keys are Hexadecimal (consists of letters and numbers

from 0-9 and A-F)

(d) Enter the key in the Key box and select the key to use in
the Key Index drop-down menu. This information should be provided by your network administrator.
TIP: Most keys use Key Index 1.
(e) Click Complete to save the profile. To begin using your
new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click Connect.
How to find and connect to a wireless network 1. 2.
Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray. Click on the AP List tab (a). This will display a list of all of the networks in your area.
Double-click on the network you want to connect to. A blue circle (b) should appear around the network icon next to the name of the network you selected. This means you are connected to the network. If the network is using encryption security, you will be prompted to make a profile for that network in order to connect. See the section of this manual called Profile Tab on page 17 for information.

Windows XP Users

If you are using Windows XP, please read this section. Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referred to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC). The WZC can be used to control your Adapter or you can use the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility. We suggest that you use the Belkin Utility to control your Card or Adapter. If you choose to use the WZC, directions for operation of the WZC are available in the Windows XP help file. When you first install the Card or Adapter, the Belkin Utility will be enabled. If you want to disable the Belkin Utility in order to use the WZC, follow the steps below to disable the Belkin Utility.

Disabling the Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility in Windows XP 1. 2.
Right-click on the system tray icon. In the menu, select Enable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)
To enable the Belkin Utility, right-click on the system tray icon. In the menu, select Disable Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)
Setting Up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to Use WPA-PSK
In order to use WPA-PSK, ensure that you are using Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following:
Right-click on Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. Clicking on the Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen. Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is checked.
Clicking the Configure button will allow you to choose your Network Authentication type.
For home or small business users select WPA-PSK under Network Authentication.
Note: Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a
corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server, please consult your network administrator for further information.
Select TKIP or AES under Data Encryption. This setting will have to be identical to the wireless router that you set up. Type in your encryption key in the Network key box.
Important: Enter your pre-shared key. This can be from 8 to 63
characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up.
Click OK to apply settings.
Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Note: If you have not already, you must download the WPA update
from Microsoft Windows Update to enable WPA support. This can be found at the Microsoft website by searching for the term WPA Wireless. Locate the update called KB826942, download it and update your operating system.
Securing your Wireless Network
Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions. 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 Acronym Security Features 64-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy 64-bit WEP Good Static keys 128-bit Encryption 128-bit Better Static keys Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Best Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication TKIP (temporal key integrity protocol) added so that keys are rotated and encryption is strengthened

Encryption keys based Added security on RC4 algorithm over 64-bit WEP (typically 40-bit keys) using a key length of 104 bits, plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data
Wireless G Desktop Network Card
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= MyPassword

Wireless G Router
Wireless G Notebook Network Card
Network Key= WRONG Password
The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router.
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 Belkin Wireless Routers and Access Points, these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point manual for directions on how to access the management interface.)

WEP Setup

64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. 2.
Select 64-bit WEP from the drop-down menu. 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 AF and 09. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. For instance:
AF0F4BC3D4 = 64-bit WEP Key
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 dont remember the hex-key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router or access point.

128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. 2.
Select 128-bit WEP from the drop-down menu. 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 AF and 09. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys. For instance:
C3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key
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.
settings in your wireless router or access point, you will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your wireless client.

Troubleshooting

I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly
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 youre 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 light should be either on or blinking. If your Belkin Routers lights have the above characteristics, go to number 2. below. If this is NOT the case, please try the following: Make sure your Routers power cord is plugged in. Make sure all cables are connected between the Router and modem. Are all the modems LEDs functioning? If not, see your modems user manual. Try rebooting the Router. Try rebooting the modem. If you are still having problems, please call Belkin Technical Support. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that Wireless Routers manufacturers user guide.
2. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in
the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If youre using a Belkin USB Adapter, the tray icon should look like this (the icon may be red, or blue):
3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model
of USB Adapter you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of Available Networks. Available networks are wireless networks you can connect to. If you are using a Belkin 802.11g Router, Belkin54g is the default name. If you are using a Belkin 802.11b router, the default name should be WLAN. If using a non-Belkin Wireless router, please consult your router manufacturers user manual for the default name.
I cant connect to the Internet wirelessly (continued)

The name of your wireless network appears in AP List
If the correct network name is listed in the AP List, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly:
1. Click on the correct network name in the AP list and then 2. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need
to enter the network key. For more information regarding security, see the page entitled: Profile Tab: Creating a New Profile pg. 17 of the user manual. 3. Within a few seconds, the tray icon in the lower right-hand corner of your screen should turn blue, 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 click Connect.
The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in AP List
If the correct network name is not listed under AP List in the wireless utility, please attempt the following troubleshooting steps:
1. If possible, temporarily move the computer five to ten feet
away from router. Close the wireless utility, and re-open it. If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks, you may have a range or interference problem. Please see the suggestions listed in the section of this manual titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware page 2.
2. Using a computer that is connected to the Wireless Router (or
Access Point) via a network cable (as opposed to wirelessly), ensure that Broadcast SSID is enabled. If using a Belkin Router, this setting is found on the Channel and SSID configuration page. For detailed instructions on accessing this page and changing settings, please see your Wireless Router or Access Point User Guide.
If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility
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 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 and double-click on the folder named Files. Next, double-click on the icon named Start.exe.
Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working
If the LED indicators are not ON, the problem may be that the Adapter is not connected or installed properly. Verify that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB 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 Adapter is listed without any errors. If an error is indicated contact Belkin Technical Support.

Link LED is blinking slowly; Cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet
If your Adapter 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 settings in your wireless network properties. Check the 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 Adapter to connect to the wireless router or access point.
Note: To check the Adapter settings or look for an available
network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Monitors screen. Click the AP List if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to click the refresh button to scan the air for wireless networks.
For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your routers user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet
If you have a signal but cant get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that a mismatch between the Encryption key settings in your computer and router. Check the WEP key settings to see if they match. The key is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and router must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption please see Profile Tab: creating a Profile on page 17 of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support
Data transfer is sometimes slow
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 further 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 ten from Wireless Router. Please see the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance on page 2 of this manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support

Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do I use?
There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to name a few. Its essential to know which utility is managing your adapter. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility. To use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below:
Step 1 Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray
and select View Available Wireless Networks.
Step 2 Click on the Advanced button in the lower-left corner of
the Available Wireless Networks window.
Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck Use Windows to
configure my wireless network. Once the box is unchecked click OK to close the Window. You are now using the Belkin wireless utility to configure the wireless adapter.
802.11g 54Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band - 2.4GHz Compatible with 802.11b Depends on interference typically 100200 ft. indoors Expected to continue to grow in popularity 802.11a 54Mbps
Whats the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?
Currently there are three 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. 802.11b transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information.

Wireless Comparison

Wireless Technology Speed 802.11b 11Mbps Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band - 2.4GHz Compatible with 802.11g Depends on interference typically 100200 ft. indoors

5GHz - uncrowded band

Frequency

Compatibility

Incompatible with 802.11b or 802.11g Less interference range is typically 50-100 feet Slow adoption for consumers more popular in business environments Most expensive

Adoption

Mature - widely adopted

Inexpensive

More expensive

Technical Support

You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call:
US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 460 Australia: 040

Information

FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D7050 to which this declaration relates, 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.

F5D7050 Wireless USB Adapter Overview

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F5D7050Hardware Connectivity
The F5D7050 can be connected to a PC or Laptop Computer, either directly or using the extension cable and stand. The extension lead and stand is especially useful for Desktop computers that are located under the desk as it allows the adapter to be positioned on top of the desk or even Monitor for improved wireless connectivity. The Adapters are USB 2.0 compliant, but are backwards compatible to USB 1.0 and 1.1 standards. Of course it is only when connected to USB 2.0 ports that 54 Mbps can be achieved. Computers offering only USB 1.0 and 1.1 ports will only allow for connections of 11 Mbps.
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F5D7050Verifying Correct Installation
To check that the Adapter has been installed correctly once the CD-Rom installation process has been followed do the following: All installed devices will appear in the Computers Device Manager, regardless of incorrectly or correctly installed so it is always a good first place to check. To open Device Manager open the Start Menu, locate My Computer and using a right-click of the mouse select Properties from the sub-menu. Once the System Properties Window is open select Hardware and then Device Manager. For Windows 98 and ME a Device Manager tab will appear immediately in the System Properties As the Belkin device is a Network Adapter this is the heading that should be checked by clicking on the small + sign.
Should there be a problem with the installation a yellow exclamation or question mark will appear next to the entry.
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So, the Device Manager tells us what is happening at a Hardware level. Once the Hardware is installed using the correct Drivers then a Network Connection is also added to the system. To check this do the following; Open the Start Menu then locate and choose My Computer. Once the My Computer window opens, locate and find My Network Places in the menu on the left and Right-Click it and choose Properties from the sub-menu. The Network Connections can now be seen as shown below;
This greyed out icon represents a Network connection that is currently disabled
This blue icon represents a Network connection that is enabled and connected.
This blue icon represents a Network connection that is enabled but not currently connected to anything.

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F5D7050Using The Adapter

Now that the Hardware is installed it can be used by configuring the Software for it. The Software that is used may vary.
F5D7050 Ver. 3000 Utility
F5D7050 Ver. 4000 Utility
Windows XP (SP2) WZC Utility
Wireless Network Adapters that are pre-installed will either use a Third-Party WLAN Software or rely upon the Windows Zero Configuration Utility The important thing to remember is that regardless of the Software they all essentially perform the same function in that they; Scan for Available Wireless Networks Allow you to Connect to a Network that has been detected Allow you to manually configure your own Wireless Network (Peer-To-Peer) Allow you to set Wireless Security (Encryption) Allow you to save a chosen wireless Network connection as a Preferred Network or Profile
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