User manual BELKIN N1 WIRELESS NOTEBOOK CARD F5D8011

[. . . ] N1 Wireless Notebook Card User Manual F5D8011 Table of Contents 1 Introduction. 1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance. 14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray . 38 Introduction section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card. [. . . ] If you don't remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router (or access point). 24 25 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 section 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. 3. Click "Save" to finish. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. 1. 2. From the "Network Authentication" drop-down menu, select "WPA-PSK (no server)". 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. Wireless Networking Utility Options 4 5 6 The "Options" tab on the WNU provides the user the ability to customize his or her WNU settings. Wireless Networking Utility Help The WNU "Help" tab provides users with access to online and telephone support, one-click check for upgrades to updated versions of software, and advanced diagnostic tools. 26 27 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 section 4 5 6 Advanced Diagnostic Tools The "Advanced Diagnostic Tools" section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity services to ensure optimal network performance. 28 29 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: Troubleshooting The name of your wireless network appears in "Available Networks". If the correct network name is listed in the "Available Networks" list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1 2 3 4 section 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. 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. 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. 1. Click on the correct network name in the "Available Networks" list. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will need to enter the network key. For more information regarding security, see the page entitled: "Securing your Wi-Fi Network" on page 17 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 6 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). 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 you're using a Belkin Wireless Card, the tray icon should look like this (the icon may be red or green): Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the "Wireless Networks" screen. Click "Add" if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. [. . . ] Belkin Corporation warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin Corporation for inspection upon Belkin's request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God (other than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i. e. [. . . ]