User manual BELKIN N1 VISION QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] 14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray . 17 Configuring your Card to use Security . 38 Introduction section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. [. . . ] By default, wireless security is disabled. 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. Encryption in the wireless router (or access point) is now set. 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). 2. Select "WEP" from the drop-down menu. 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. 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. For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. [. . . ] 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. 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). [. . . ]