Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card (the Card). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology without using cables. The High-Speed Mode Wireless G 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 User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled ???Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance???.

Advantages of a 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 let 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

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2.Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your Wireless Router (or Access Point) near devices that may emit radio ???noise???, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit Wireless communication can include:

???Refrigerators

???Washers and/or dryers

???Metal cabinets

???Large aquariums

???Metallic-based UV tinted windows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal???s path between your computers and Wireless Router (or Access Point).

3.Cordless Phone Placement

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have your cordless phone:

???Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Router or Access Point and your wireless-enabled computers

???Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operate on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.

???If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the furthest channel from your wireless network, as possible. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router (or Access Point) to channel 11. See your phone???s user manual for detailed instructions.

???If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

4.Choose the ???quietest??? channel for your wireless network

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless

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Overview

Product Features

The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps or the faster 125 High-Speed Mode (HSM)*. The card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b

products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products.

*When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device may achieve an actual throughput of up to or greater than 34.1 Mbps, which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps. Actual throughput will vary depending on environmental, operational and other factors.

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(a) Power LED

Lights up when the Card receives power

(b) Link LED

Lights up when the Card links to a wireless network Slowly flashes when not linked to a wireless network

(c) Card Connector

Part of the Card that fits into your computer???s

CardBus slot

System Requirements

???PC-compatible laptop with one available CardBus slot

???Windows?? 98SE, Me, 2000, XP

Package Contents

???High-Speed Mode Wireless G Notebook Network Card

???Quick Installation Guide

???Installation Software CD

???User Manual

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1.4The installer will now start. Click ???Next??? and follow the

on-screen instructions.

Step 2 Plug the Card in an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop

2.1During the install process, you will be prompted to insert your Card. Insert the Card, label side UP, into your computer???s CardBus slot firmly until it stops. The power light on the top will turn on when it is inserted properly.

Note: If your system did not prompt you to insert your Card after the installation is completed, please do so now.

2.2After the installation is complete, click ???Finish???.

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Installing and Setting up the Card

3.5Select the network you want to connect to under ???Available networks??? and click ???Connect???.

3.6The Signal Indicator icon in your system tray should now turn green (yellow if the signal is weak.)

Installation is now complete!

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

Setting Wireless Network Preferences

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Click on the ???Wireless Networks??? tab.

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(a) Enable Radio

Use this option to turn your wireless network radio ON or OFF. You may want to turn the radio off while in airplanes or to conserve the battery life of your mobile computer. When the radio is disabled, the power LED on your Card will turn off and the system tray wireless network icon will be depicted with an ???X???.

(b) Available Networks

This displays a list of wireless networks in your area. If you don???t see

a name in the box, click on the ???Refresh??? (j) button to rescan for any available networks. To connect to a network, select a network name in the Available Networks list box and click the ???Configure??? (i) button Click ???OK??? (m) in the ???Wireless Network Properties??? box to add the network name to the ???Preferred Networks??? (c) list. Wait up to one minute for the network connection to be made. Your computer is

connected to the selected network when you see a blue bubble (d) on top of the icon for that network.

(c) Preferred Networks

Displays a list of the networks that you have previously configured.

The one with the blue bubble (d) is the network you are currently connected to. You may rank the networks by selecting the network

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Any Available Network (access point preferred)

When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available network in the area. Access point networks will be preferred over ad-hoc networks. Access Point (Infrastructure) networks only mode allows you to connect to the Internet by accessing the wireless router or wireless access point or your network

Access Point (Infrastructure) Networks Only

When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available wireless router or access point in the area. Ad-Hoc networks will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected.

Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) Networks Only

When this option is selected, the Card will attempt to connect to any available computer in the area that???s also configured to be used in Ad-Hoc mode. The wireless router or access point will be excluded from the list of available networks when this option is selected.

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Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Utility

128-Bit Encryption

As a result of 64-bit WEP???s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption.

Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption.

Encryption Keys

After selecting either the 64-bit WEP or 128-bit encryption mode, it is critical that you generate an encryption key. If the encryption key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another.

You can enter your key by typing in the hex key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A???F and 0???9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.

For instance:

AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit key

Write down the hex WEP key from your wireless router or access point and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Card???s configuration screen.

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The following diagram shows the effect of not having the correct network key throughout your network.

Network key=

MyPassword

Wireless G USB

Network Adapterz

Wireless G Router

Wireless G Notebook

Network Card

Network key=

WRONG Password

Wireless G Desktop

Network Card

The Card cannot access the network because it uses a different network key than the one configured on the wireless router.

Setting Up your Belkin Wireless Router or Access Point to Use Security

To start using security, you need to first enable WEP or WPA for your wireless router or access point. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these security features can be configured by using the web-based interface. See your wireless router (or access point) manual for directions on how to access the management interface.

Changing the Wireless Security Settings

The Belkin Wireless G Router and Belkin G Range Extender/Access Point are equipped with the latest WPA security feature. They also support the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled.

To enable security, you will need to determine which standard you want to use. To access the security settings, click ???Security??? on the wireless section using the web-based interface. (See your wireless router or access point manual for directions on how to access the security settings.)

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128-Bit WEP Encryption

1. Select ???128-bit WEP??? from the drop-down menu.

2. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the ???Passphrase??? field and click ???Generate??? to create a key.

A hex (hexadecimal) key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A???F and 0???9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex keys.

For instance:

C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key

3.Click ???Apply Changes??? to finish. Encryption in the wireless router or access point is now set. Each of the computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings.

WARNING: If you are using a wireless client to turn on the security settings in your wireless router or access point, you will temporariy 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.

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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.From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select ???WPA (with Radius Server)???.

2.Enter the IP address of the radius server into the ???Radius Server??? fields.

3.Enter the radius key into the ???Radius Key??? field.

4.Enter the key interval. The key interval is how often the keys are distributed (in packets).

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5.Type your WEP key in the ???Network key??? box.

Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A???F and 0???9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 keys. This network key needs to match the key you assign to your wireless router or access point.

6.Click ???OK???, and then ???Apply??? to save the settings.

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Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router or Access Point that uses WPA (with Radius Server)

1.Double-click the ???Signal Indicator??? icon to bring up the ???Wireless Network Properties??? screen. The ???Advanced??? button will allow you to view and configure more options of your Card.

2.Under the ???Wireless Networks??? tab, select a network name from the ???Available networks??? list and click ???Configure???. The screen to the left

will appear.

3. Under ???Network Authentication??? select ???WPA???.

4. Under the ???Authentication??? tab, select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator.

5. Click ???OK???, to save the settings.

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(f) Client IP Address

Shows the IP address of the computer. The IP address is obtained automatically by default. You may set the IP address manually through Windows Networking Properties.

(g) Network Connection Type

Shows the current wireless mode the Card is operating in. There are two operating modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. Infrastructure is the most common mode to operate in. Infrastructure mode is used when connecting your PC to a wireless router or a wireless access point. Ad-Hoc mode is used to connect two or more computers together without the use of a wireless router or an access point.

(h) Radio State

Shows whether the radio of your wireless client is enabled or disabled.

(i) Signal

Displays the wireless signal strength in decibels (dBm). The decibel scale is negative, so smaller absolute values correspond to stronger signals (i.e. -20 dBm is stronger than -80 dBm). The signal to noise ratio (SNR) is the difference between the signal and the noise (e.g. if the noise is -80 dBm and the signal is -20 dBm, the SNR is 60 dB); the larger the SNR, the better. In general, connections should have an SNR greater than 20 dBm, or the user may experience poor reliability and/or performance. If the signal is less than -50 dBm, the user should consider repositioning their workstation Wireless Router or Access Point, rotating the Wireless Router or Access Point???s antennas, or Limiting their Transmission Rate (described on page 38 of the troubleshooting section of the manual), to ensure a reliable wireless connection.

(j) Noise

Displays the intensity of the external noise, on this wireless channel, in decibels (dBm). If the noise is greater than -70 dBm, the user should consider changing the wireless channel used in their Wireless Router or Access Point, to ensure a reliable wireless connection.

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Finding Available Networks in your Area

Click on the ???Site Monitor??? tab.

Clicking on the ???Site Monitor??? tab will display a list of all available wireless routers or access points in your area.

(a) Network Name (SSID)

The network name of the wireless router or access point.

(b) Channel

The current operating channel of the wireless router or access point.

(c) Signal Strength

The signal strength of the related wireless router or access point.

(d) WEP (Encryption)

Will display ???Off??? when encryption is disabled, ???64-bit??? when 64-bit encryption is enabled, and ???128-bit??? when 128-bit encryption is enabled.

(e) Ad-Hoc Networks Only

Check this box to display available Ad-Hoc networks only. An Ad-Hoc network is a computer-to-computer network.

(f) Advanced

Displays additional information about the selected network.

(g) Freeze

Takes a ???snapshot??? of the signal strength at the time of the site survey. Click again to unfreeze.

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Interrupt Test

This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to receive interrupts from the network controller.

Loopback Test

This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to send packets and receive packets from the network controller.

LED Test

This test verifies that your 802.11 wireless networking hardware is functioning correctly.

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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???. Available networks are wireless networks you can connect to.

If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (125HSM) 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 using a non-Belkin router, please consult your router manufacturers user manual for the default name.

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.Click on the correct network name in the ???Available Networks??? list.

2.If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you will

need to enter the network key. Click ???Connect???. For more information regarding security, see the page entitled: ???Securing your Wi-Fi Network??? on pg. 16 of the user manual.

3.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.

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Link LED is blinking slowly; Cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet

If your Card appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of your screen, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the network name (SSID) settings in your wireless network properties.

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.

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 a SSID please reference your router manufactures user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Link LED is solid but 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.

Check the WEP key settings to see if they match. The key is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and Wireless Router or Access Point must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption please see ???Securing your Wi-Fi Network??? on page 16 of this manual.

If issues persist even at close range, please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support.

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to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open the Network Connections and double-click on your wireless card???s connection. In the properties dialog, select the configure button on the General tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click properties), then choose the advanced tab and select the Rate property. Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable. Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card???s literature.

If issues persist even at close range, please contact please contact Belkin Technical Support.

Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray? Which one do we use?

There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. We offer a site survey, detailed link information and adapter diagnosis, to name a few.

It???s essential to know which utility is managing your adapter. We recommend using the Belkin wireless utility.

To use the Belkin wireless utility follow the steps below:

Step 1 Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and select View Available Wireless Networks.

Step 2 Click on the Advanced button in the lower-left corner of the Available Wireless Networks window.

Step 3 From the Advanced tab uncheck ???Use Windows to configure my wireless network???. Once the box is unchecked click OK to close the Window.

You are now using the Belkin wireless Utility to configure the wireless card.

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What???s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?

Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information.

Wireless Comparison

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Information

FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES

FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product,

F5D7011

to which this declaration relates,

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized.

When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards).

???EN 55022 (CISPR 22) ??? Electromagnetic Interference

???EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) ??? Electromagnetic Immunity

???EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) ??? Power Line Harmonics

???EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) ??? Power Line Flicker

???EN 60950 (IEC60950) ??? Product Safety

Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo.

Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty

Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE

IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED

OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.

BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF

WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT

NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO

OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA

STORED IN, OR USED WITH, BELKIN PRODUCTS.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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