User manual BELKIN F6D3000

[. . . ] Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Network Card Connect your desktop computer to your wireless network User Manual F6D3000 Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . 41 Introduction section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Desktop Network Card (the Card). The Card features 802. 11g and 802. 11a technology, which allows you to share networked files and resources wirelessly. [. . . ] You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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 2 3 section 1. 4. From the "Security Mode" drop-down menu, select "WPA (with Radius Server)". Enter the IP address of the radius server into the "Radius Server" fields. The key interval is how often the keys are distributed (in packets). 4 5 6 5. Click "Apply Changes" to finish. IMPORTANT: You must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to match these settings. 27 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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. 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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". 1 2 3 section 4 5 6 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. 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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". 30 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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. 1 2 3 section 4 5 6 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". 31 Troubleshooting I can't connect to the Internet wirelessly If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: 1. 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]