Belkin F5D6020 User manual

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User Manual

F5D6020

Wireless Notebook

Network Card

Connect your laptop to a wireless network

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Knowing Your Wireless Notebook Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Belkin Wireless Network Monitor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card (the Card).

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 Notebook

Network Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wires. The

easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes.

Please be sure to read through this manual completely to be sure that you are

getting the most out of your Wireless Notebook Network Card.

Features:

The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with

other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices.

•2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation

•Wireless compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard

•CardBus Interface

•64- or 128-bit Wireless Encryption (WEP)

•Wireless access to networked resources

•Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer)

networking modes

•Data rate of up to 11Mbps

•Supports 11, 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps rates (auto-rollback)

•Easy installation and use

•External antenna

•LED Link indicator

Applications and Advantages

•Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office

Offers the freedom of networking—without cables.

•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.

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•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: 32-bit CardBus

Power Consumption: 300mA (max)

Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick

Operating Temperature: 32–131° F (0–55° C)

Storage Temperature: -13–158° F (-25–70° C)

Typical Operating Range: Indoor: 160' (50m) @ 11Mbps, 260' (80m)

@ 5.5Mbps or lower

Outdoor: 490' (150m) @ 11Mbps, up to 1800'

(550m) @ 5.5Mbps or lower

System Requirements

•PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot

•Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP

Package Contents

•Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card

•Quick Installation Guide

•Installation Software CD

•User Manual

•Registration Card

KNOWING YOUR WIRELESS NOTEBOOK NETWORK CARD

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a

bc

(a) Link Light: When the Card is linked to a wireless network, this light will

be ON and GREEN. If the Card is not connected to a wireless network, the

light will be OFF.

(b) Card Connector: This is the side of the Card that fits into the CardBus

slot of your laptop.

(c) Antenna: The antenna extends outside of the laptop so the wireless radio

signals can be transmitted and received.

INSTALLING THE CARD

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Installing your Card is done in three easy steps.

1. Install the software FIRST. If you plug your Card into your laptop before you

install the software, it will not work until you install the software.

2. Plug the Card into your laptop.

3. Let Windows finish installing the Card.

Step 1: Software and Driver Installation

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Card Setup Utility screen will

automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, then select

your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the folder named “Files”. Next

double-click on the icon named “start.exe”.

3. In the menu window, drag your mouse over the “Install” button then select

“Click here” to start the software installation program.

NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CARD

INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK.

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4. The installer will start. You will see a progress screen. Go to the next step.

5. Next, you will see an introduction screen. Click “Next” to continue with the

installation of the Card.

6. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may see a screen similar

to the one below. This does not mean there is a problem. Select

“Continue Anyway”.

INSTALLING THE CARD

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7. When the software installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting

you to finish. Click “Finish”.

Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to restart the computer. Let

the computer restart before going to the next step.

8. If your computer did not need to restart, the message “You can plug in your

WLAN adapter now” will appear.

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9. With your computer ON, insert the Card, label side UP, into your computer’s

CardBus slot firmly until it stops.

10. After inserting your Card, Windows will detect that new hardware has been

installed. Depending on which version of Windows you are using, a window

similar to the one pictured below will appear. Select the option that will

automatically install the software.

Windows 98 SE Users:

Windows may ask you to insert the Windows 98 CD. If you don’t have the

CD, you need to obtain one. Please do not call Belkin Tech Support, as

Belkin cannot provide the files that are needed from the Windows 98 CD.

INSTALLING THE CARD

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11. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may see a screen similar

to the one below. This does not mean there is a problem. Select

“Continue Anyway”.

12. When the installation is complete, you will see a screen prompting you to

finish. Click “Finish”.

Windows 98SE or Me users: You may be asked to restart the computer. Let

the computer restart before going to the next step.