User manual BELKIN F6D3010

[. . . ] Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Network Card Connect your notebook computer to a wireless network User Manual F6D3010 Table of Contents 1. . 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . 43 Introduction section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Dual-Band Wireless A+G Notebook Network Card (the Card). The Card features 802. 11g and 802. 11a technology, which allows you to share networked files and resources wirelessly. [. . . ] Select either "Open System" or "Shared Key" from the "Authentication Mode" drop-down box. Most networks with WEP use "Open System" key type. 27 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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. 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". Click "Complete" to save the security settings and the new profile. 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 2 3 section Step 4. To begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect". 4 5 6 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 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 16 before continuing. Step 1. Select "WPA-PSK" from the "Authentication Mode" drop-down box. 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. 30 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 2 3 section Step 3. Click "Complete" to save the security settings and the new profile. 4 5 6 Step 4. To begin using your new profile, highlight the profile name by clicking on the name one time, then click "Connect". 31 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 16 before continuing. 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. 32 Using the Belkin Wireless Network Utility 1 2 3 section 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". 4 5 6 33 Troubleshooting 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. If you are using a Belkin 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 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]