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. 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Card . 12 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . [. . . ] 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 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). 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. Look at the lights on your wireless router. 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. · 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. · All cables are connected between the router and the modem. · All the modem's LEDs are functioning correctly. If not, see your modem's user manual. 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. [. . . ] 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. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration. To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1. [. . . ]