User manual BELKIN N1 VISION QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. 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 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 email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin wireless network: · Mobility ­ you no longer need a dedicated "computer room"--you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range 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 lets 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 · · · · · 1 Introduction Introduction section 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. [. . . ] A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­9. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key 1 2 3 section Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. To enable security, you will first need to determine which standard is used by the router (or access point). (See your wireless router's or access point's manual for directions on how to access the security settings. ) 4 5 6 To access the security settings on your Card, click the "My Connections" tab and point to the connection for which you want to change security settings. Click "Edit" to change settings. 22 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3. Click "Save" to finish. Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 section 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 don't remember the hex key, your client will be locked out of the wireless router (or access point). After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A­F and 0­9. For instance: C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key 4 5 6 3. Click "Save" to finish. 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. For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 3. The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have; however, any of the utilities should have a list of "Available Networks". If you are using a Belkin 802. 11g (G Plus) Router, or Belkin 802. 11g (54g) Router, "Belkin54g" is the default name. If you are using a Belkin 802. 11b Router, the default name should be "WLAN". If you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult your router manufacturer's user manual for the default name. 30 31 Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. If the CD-ROM does not start the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Belkin Wireless Networking 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 that the Installation CD has been placed in to start the installation. Next, double-click on the icon named "setup. exe". Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. If you have a signal but can't get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in your computer and wireless router (or access point). [. . . ] · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Information 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. Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. [. . . ]