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                                    TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                    INTRODUCTION

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1   Thank you for purchasing the Belkin 54g Wireless Desktop Network Card (the
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2   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
     Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2    Desktop Network Card works like a conventional network card, but without the
     Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3           wires. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in
     Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4        minutes. Please be sure to read through this manual completely to be sure that
                                                                                                          you are getting the most out of your Wireless Desktop Network Card.
     System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
     Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Knowing your Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing and Setting Up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
     Software and Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
     Installing the Card on your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
     Finishing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
     Connecting to your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
     Uninstalling the Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
     The Wireless Networks Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
     Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
     The Link Status Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
     The Site Survey Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
     Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32




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                                   OVERVIEW                                                                       OVERVIEW

Features                                                                        Applications and Advantages
The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard in order to communicate with   • Wireless connection around the home or office
other 802.11b-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps as well as other 54g           Offers the freedom of networking without cables.
products at 54Mbps that have the 54g™ badge on the package.
                                                                                • Connection rates of up to 54Mbps
54g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps and operate on the same 2.4GHz
frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi products.                                         Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hot
                                                                                  spot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products.
• 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation
                                                                                • Compatibility with 802.11b products
• Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Configuration Utility
                                                                                  54g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE
• Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard and 54g            802.11b) products and with other products that display the 54g mark.
  products
                                                                                • Difficult-to-wire environments
• PCI interface, for operation in virtually any desktop computer
                                                                                  Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas
• 64 or 128-bit Wireless (WEP) Encryption                                         where wiring is difficult to install.
• Wireless access to networked resources
                                                                                • Frequently changing environments
• Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes      Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or
• Data rate of up to 54Mbps                                                       change locations.
  o Supports 11, 5.5, 2 or 1Mbps rates (802.11b)
                                                                                • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time
  o Supports 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, or 6Mbps rates (54g)
                                                                                  Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and
• Easy installation and use                                                       constructions sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also
• External antenna                                                                companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period.
• LED power and network link indicators                                         • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs
                                                                                  Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need.




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                                 OVERVIEW                                                             KNOWING YOUR CARD

Product Specifications
Host Interface:                    32-bit PCI
Power Consumption:                 Tx/Rx peak 550/350mA @ 3.3VDC (max.)
Certification:                     FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick
Operating Temperature:             (0–85 degrees C)
Storage Temperature:               (-40–90 degrees C)
                                                                                  (d)
Humidity:                          Max. 95% (non-condensing)
Typical Operating Range:           802.11b: 590.6 ft. (180m) @ 11Mbps,                                                                          (c)
                                   984.3 ft. (300m) @ 5.5 Mbps or lower
                                   54g: 164 ft. (50m) @ 54Mbps,                                           (a)   (b)
                                   492.1 ft. (150m) @ 18Mbps
System Requirements                                                       (a) Power LED
• PC-compatible computer with one available PCI slot                          When the Card receives power, this light will be on.
• Windows® 98, 2000, Me, XP
                                                                          (b) Link LED
Package Contents                                                              When the Card has a link to a wireless network, the light will be solid.
• Belkin 54g Wireless Desktop Network Card                                    When not linked to a wireless network, the light will slowly flash.
• Quick Installation Guide                                                (c) Card Connector
• Installation Software CD                                                    This is the side of the Card that fits into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop
• User Manual                                                             (d) Antenna




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                   INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD                                                   INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD

Installing your Card is done in three easy steps.                                     4. The installer will start. If you are using Windows XP, it is recommended that
1. Install the software FIRST. If you install the Card inside of your PC before you      you use the Belkin Wireless Desktop Network Card Utility to manage the Card’s
   install the software, it will not work.                                               wireless settings. If you want to use Windows XP to manage the Card, check
                                                                                         “Use the Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Utility”. Instructions on
2. Install the Card inside of your PC.                                                   how to use Windows XP’s Connection Utility are available from Microsoft. Click
3. Turn on your PC and let Windows operating system (OS) finish installing               “Next” to continue.
   the Card.
Note: Install the software first before you install the Card into your PC.
Software and Driver Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The “Wireless Desktop Network Card Setup Utility” screen should 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 “F5D7000_UTILITY.exe”.
3. In the utility screen, drag your mouse over the “Install” button, then select
   “Click here” to start the software installation program.

                                                                                      5. Accept the Belkin Software License Agreement by clicking the “YES” button.




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                  INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD                                                   INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD

6. Select a folder where you would like to install the program files. It is          7. After the software installation is complete, click “Finish”. You are now ready to
   recommended that you use the default folder “C:\Program Files\Belkin\Belkin          install the hardware.
   54Mbps Wireless Utility\”. Click “Next” to install the files.




                                                                                     8. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and shut down your computer.
Note: During the install process, you may be prompted to insert your Card. If this   Note: Be sure to properly exit your Windows OS by clicking “Start” then
screen does not automatically disappear after five seconds, click on the “Cancel”    “Shut Down”.
button to continue.




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                   INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD                                                   INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD

Installing the Card into your PC for Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP                      11. Replace the computer’s cover.
1. POWER OFF THE COMPUTER AND DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD.                               12. Now that the Card is installed, you can replace the cover to your computer,
2. Remove the screws that secure the computer cover and remove the cover.                  reconnect all of the cables, and turn it back on. Proceed to “Finishing the
                                                                                           Installation”.
3. Touch any metal part of the case. This will discharge any static electricity that
   could damage your product or your computer.
4. Locate an empty PCI expansion slot.                                                 Finishing the Installation
5. Confirm that the Card will fit into the slot you have chosen. Keep in mind          1. Turn your computer on.
   that the included antenna needs to be oriented with the top pointing up. If         2. Depending on your operating system, Windows OS may detect the Card and
   there are cables and other connectors in the way, try to pick the PCI slot that        launch the “Found New Hardware” wizard. Click “Next”.
   has the fewest obstructions to the correct positioning of the antenna.
6. Remove the port cover from the back of the PC that corresponds to the PCI
   slot you selected. If there is a screw, place it in a safe place as you will be
   using it to attach the Card to the computer chassis later.
7. Push the Card firmly into the PCI slot that you have chosen. Apply pressure as
   needed until the connector is fully seated.
8. Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place.
9. Carefully screw the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card. Turn the
   antenna until it is vertical and pointing up.




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                  INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD                                              INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD

3. Your Windows OS may ask you where the drivers are located. Make no changes   5. Windows OS may ask you to restart the computer. If it does, click “Yes”
   and click “Next”.                                                               or “Restart”.
                                                                                6. When the computer restarts, an icon will appear in the bottom right-hand
                                                                                   corner of your screen. See below:




                                                                                Green Icon: Connected to a wireless network, good connection
                                                                                Yellow Icon: Connected to a wireless network, fair connection
Note: If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, you will get a message telling you   Red Icon: No connection to a wireless network
that the drivers are not “signed” by Microsoft. This does not mean there is a   Note: The Wireless LAN Utility icon will also appear in your Control Panel. To open
problem. Click “Continue”.                                                      the Wireless LAN Utility, double-click on this icon.
4. Your Windows OS will find the correct driver files and complete the
   installation. Windows OS may tell you that the hardware is installed.
                                                                                7. Installation is complete. Refer to your User Manual to configure and use the
   Click “Finish” if asked to.
                                                                                   Belkin Wireless Utility.




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                  INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE CARD                                        USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY

Connecting to your Wireless Network                                                  Proceed with the following instructions for configuring your network profiles. The
If you already have a wireless router or an access point in your home or office,     instructions explain how to open the Utility and how to use it to configure a
the Card will automatically attempt to connect to your wireless network. In most     network profile.
cases, the Card will be able to connect to your network automatically. If your       When you launch the Wireless LAN Utility (the Utility), you will be presented
wireless network is using encryption, you will need to set the encryption settings   with the “Connect to Wireless Network” screen.
of your Card to match that of your wireless network. For information about           The following small icon will also be present in your system tray.
configuring your Card, see the next section in this manual.
Uninstalling the Software and Drivers
If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can easily        Once installed, the Wireless LAN Utility will automatically display when Windows
accomplish this in one of two ways. You can insert the software CD and click on      boots up.
the “Uninstall” option in the menu, or you can go to the Windows Control Panel       The Utility can be set to always show up in your system tray. You can hide the
and select the “Add/Remove Programs” option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you         icon if you right-click on it in your system tray. Although no icon will be
through the removal process.                                                         displayed, your preferred network will continue to be managed by the Card. The
                                                                                     system tray icon can be re-enabled from the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility,
                                                                                     available from the Control Panel.




                                                                                     Single-clicking on the icon in the system tray will open the window.
                                                                                     Note: You may double-click on the Utility icon on your system tray to go directly to
                                                                                     the “Advanced Configuration” window.




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       USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY                                  USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The Utility will automatically detect all the 802.11b and 54g wireless networks in   Note: Under Windows XP, clicking on the “Advanced” button for the first time will
the area. Select an available listed network and click on the “Connect” button to    display the following window. The “Use Windows to configure my wireless network
connect to that network.                                                             settings” option will be enabled by default. Click on the check box to disable it and
If the wireless network you want to connect with has WEP encryption enabled,         use the Belkin Wireless Network Utility instead.
the “Network key” text box will be active. Type the network key for that network
to connect.
Click “Cancel” to exit.
The “Advanced” button will allow you to view and configure more options of
your Card.




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      USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY                                            USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY

The Wireless Networks Tab                                                           (c) Preferred Networks
                                                                                    Displays a list of the networks that you have configured. You may rank the
                                                                                    networks by selecting the network name in the “Preferred Networks” list then
                                                                                    clicking on the “Move UP” and “Move Down” buttons. Networks appearing higher
         (a)                                                         (i)            on the list will be preferred over networks listed lower on the list. If a preferred
                                                                                    network is unavailable, the Card will attempt to connect to the next available
                                                                       (j)          network on the list.
               (b)                                                                  Note: You must click on the “Apply” button before any changes take into effect.

           (c)
                                                                                    (d) Preferred Network
                                                                                    The blue bubble on top of the icon for that network specifies that you are
              (d)                                                          (k)      currently connected to that network.
                                                                                    (e, f) Add, Remove
               (e)                                                                  You may “Add” (e) and “Remove” (f) networks from the Preferred Networks list
                                                                     (l)
        (f)                                                                         by using these buttons.
                                                                                    (g) System Tray Icon
         (g)
                     (h)                                                            Check this box so that the wireless icon appears on your system tray.

(a) Enable Radio                                                                    (h) Properties
Use this option to toggle your wireless network radio ON or OFF. You may want       To check the properties and WEP settings of the preferred network, select a
to turn the radio off while in airplanes or to conserve the battery life of your    network then click on the “Properties” button.
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 all available wireless networks in your area. Select a
network by clicking on the network name or click on the “Refresh” (j) button to
rescan the area for available wireless networks to connect to.
Once you select a network, you can click on the “Configure” (i) button. Click
“OK” in the “Wireless Network Properties” box. The network name and icon will
appear at the top of 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 on top of the icon for that network.


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                USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY                                               USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY

(l) Advanced                                                                       Encryption
Allows you to filter the type of networks you want to connect to.                  To configure a profile for a listed network that requires a WEP key:
    Any Available Network: When this option is selected, the Card will attempt     1. After opening the Utility, select the network from the “Available networks” list
    to connect to any available network in the area. Access points will be            and click “Configure”.
    preferred networks over ad-hoc networks.
    Access Point Networks Only: When this option is selected, the Card will
    attempt to connect to any available 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 Networks Only: When this option is selected, the
    Card will attempt to connect to any available ad-hoc network in the area.
    Access points will be excluded from the list of available networks when this
    option is selected.




                                                                                   2. Select the “Data encryption (WEP enabled)” box.
                                                                                   3. Clear the “The key is provided for me automatically” box.
                                                                                   4. Type the network key in the “Network key” box.
                                                                                   Note: You do not need to select the “Key format” or the “Key length” before
                                                                                   typing the network key. These settings automatically change to the appropriate
                                                                                   setting as you type the network key.
                                                                                   5. Click “OK”.
                                                                                   Note: You must click on the “Apply” button before any changes take into effect.




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                     USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY                                          USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY

The Link Status Tab                                                                (e) Channel
                                                                                   Shows the current channel the Card is operating on. When operating in
                                                                                   Infrastructure mode, the channel is set automatically by the access point or
                                                                                   wireless router that the Card is connected to. You cannot change the channels in
         (a)                                                                       Infrastructure mode. In Ad-Hoc mode, the channel can be set manually.
                                                                                   (f) Client IP Address
               (b)                                                                 Shows the IP address of the your wireless client. The IP address is obtained
           (c)                                                                     automatically by default. You may set the IP address manually through Windows
            (d)                                                                    Networking Properties.
               (e)                                                                 (g) Network Connection Type
           (f)                                                                     Shows the current wireless mode the Card is operating in. There are two
        (g)                                                                        operating modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. Infrastructure is the most
         (h)
                                                                                   common mode to operate in. Infrastructure mode is used when connecting your
                     (i)                                                           PC to a wireless access point or to a wireless router. Ad-Hoc mode is used to
                                                                                   connect two or more computers together without the use of an access point or
                     (j)                                                           wireless router.
                                                                                   (h) Radio State
                                                                                   Shows whether the IP address of your wireless client is enabled or disabled. The
(a) SSID                                                                           IP address is obtained automatically by default. You may set the IP address
The SSID is the wireless network name. This field shows the current SSID with      manually through Windows Networking Properties.
which the Card is associated. The Card will automatically look for any wireless
network in the area. To connect to a specific wireless network, you can manually   (i) Signal Strength
select the SSID of the known wireless network in the Wireless Networks tab.        Displays the strength of the wireless signal from 0 to 100%. The closer to 100%,
                                                                                   the better the signal strength is. The closer you are to a wireless router or access
(b) MAC Address                                                                    point, the stronger the signal should be.
Shows the MAC address of the wireless network that you are connected to.
                                                                                   (j) Link Quality (Noise)
(c) WEP                                                                            Displays the amount of radio interference in the environment. Lower noise
Shows whether the network you are associated with has WEP encryption enabled       ratings are optimal.
or disabled.
(d) Speed
Displays the data rate of the current connection.



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                USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS LAN UTILITY

The Statistics Tab                                                                 The Site Survey Tab
The Statistics tab shows you how much data has been sent and received and if       Clicking on the Site Survey tab will display a list of all available access points in
any errors occurred. This screen is mostly for diagnostics. Note that the number   your area. The following information about each is displayed:
of data packets lost is recorded. A large number of lost data packets may
indicate that there is a problem or interference in your area.                                  (b)
                                                                                                                                                       (c)
                                                                                             (a)
                                                                                                                                                         (d)




                                                                                                (e)


                                                                                                                                                             (f)


                                                                                                                                                             (g)




                                                                                   (a) SSID
                                                                                   The Service Set Identifier (wireless network name) of the access point.
                                                                                   (b) Channel Number
                                                                                   The current operating channel of the access point.
                                                                                   (c) Signal Strength
                                                                                   The signal strength of the related access point.




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(d) WEP                                                                           Diagnostics Page
Will display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “64-bit” when 64-bit encryption   This Page allows you to perform several diagnostic tests that are available for
is enabled, and “128-bit” when 128-bit encryption is enabled.                     your Belkin Wireless Network adapter.
(e) Ad-Hoc Networks Only
Check this box to display available ad-hoc networks only.
(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.




                                                                                  Control Registers
                                                                                  This test verifies the read and write capabilities of the network controller
                                                                                  registers by writing various values to the registers and verifying the result. The
                                                                                  device driver uses these registers to perform network functions such as sending
                                                                                  and receive information. If the test fails, the network adapter may not work
                                                                                  properly.
                                                                                  SPROM Format Version
                                                                                  This test verifies the content of the SPROM by reading a portion of the SPROM
                                                                                  and computing the checksum. The test fails if the computed checksum is
                                                                                  different than the checksum stored in the SPROM.




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Memory Tests                                                                         Cannot Connect to the Network
This tests verifies that the network controller internal memory is functioning       If your Card appears to be functioning properly but you cannot connect to the
properly. The test writes patterned values to the memory and reading back the        network, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the “Network
results. The test fails if an erroneous value is read back. The network controller   name (SSID)” and “Wireless network key (WEP)” settings in your wireless network
will not function without its internal memory.                                       properties and the name and WEP key of the network you are trying to connect
Interrupt Test                                                                       to. The network name and WEP key are case-sensitive. Verify that the spelling
                                                                                     and case of these parameters are correct and that the settings are exactly the
This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able to receive interrupts from the       same on all computers on the network.
network controller.
                                                                                     If you have verified that the spelling and case of these parameters are correct
Loopback Test                                                                        and that the settings are exactly the same on all computers on the network and
This test verifies that the NDIS driver is able send packets and receive packets     you are still unable to connect to the network, see “Performance and
from the network controller.                                                         Connectivity Problems”.
LED Test
                                                                                     Problem or Symptom              Possible Solution
This test verifies that your 802.11 wireless networking hardware is functioning      The computers seem to be        Windows 2000 Environment
correctly.                                                                           communicating, but they do      Verify that “File and Printer Sharing” is enabled on
                                                                                     not appear in the “My           all the computers on your network.
                                                                                     Computer” window or in the
                                                                                     “My Network Places” window.     From the desktop, click the “Start” button, go to
                                                                                                                     “Settings”, and click “Control Panel”.
                                                                                                                     In Control Panel, double-click the “Network and Dial-
                                                                                                                     up Connections” icon.
                                                                                                                     In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window,
                                                                                                                     double-click the “Local Area Connection” icon.
                                                                                                                     In the “Local Area Connection Status” box, click
                                                                                                                     “Properties”.
                                                                                                                     In the “Local Area Connection Properties” box, verify
                                                                                                                     that the “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
                                                                                                                     Networks” check box is selected. If the check box is
                                                                                                                     cleared, select it. If the check box is not present,
                                                                                                                     click “Install”. In the “Select Network Component
                                                                                                                     Type” box, select “Service” and click “Add”. In the
                                                                                                                     “Select Network Service” box, select “File and Printer
                                                                                                                     Sharing for Microsoft Networks” and click “OK”. Close
                                                                                                                     the “Local Area Connection Properties” box.
                                                                                                                     Close the “Local Area Connection Status” box.
                                                                                                                     Close the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window.
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                              TROUBLESHOOTING                                                                             TROUBLESHOOTING

The computers seem to be        Windows XP Environment                                    Data transfer is always           Some homes and most offices are steel-framed
communicating, but they do      Verify that “File and Printer Sharing” is enabled on      very slow.                        structures. The steel in such buildings may interfere
not appear in the “My           all the computers on your network.                                                          with your network’s radio signals, thus causing a
Computer” window or in the                                                                                                  slowdown in the data transmission rate. Try moving
“My Network Places” window.     From the desktop, click the “Start” button and click                                        your computers to different locations in the building
                                “Control Panel” (if you are looking at Category View,                                       to see if performance improves.
(Cont.)                         click “Switch to Classic View”).
                                In Control Panel, double-click the “Network
                                Connections” icon.                                        Computers are not                 If your network has an access point, check all cables
                                                                                          communicating with                and make sure the power LED on the front of the
                                In the “LAN or High-Speed Internet” area, right-click     the network.                      access point is on.
                                “Wireless Network Connection” and click “Properties”.
                                In the “Wireless Network Connection Properties” box,
                                if the “General” tab is not on top, click the “General”   In Windows 2000, I get the        This indicates that your computer is not properly
                                tab.                                                      following error message:          configured to connect to the network. Verify that all
                                                                                          “Medium cable disconnected”.      of the wireless network properties settings are
                                In the “This connection uses the following items”         Also, there is a red X on         correct. Also, make sure that your computer is
                                list, verify that the “File and Printer Sharing for       my network icon in the            receiving a good signal from the access point.
                                Microsoft Networks” check box is selected. If the         system tray.
                                check box is cleared, select it. If this item is not
                                present, click “Install”. In the “Select Network
                                Component Type” box, select “Service” and click           Network performance is really     This condition occurs if your computer has an active
                                “Add”. In the “Select Network Service” box, select        slow when the system is           Ethernet port while your Card is still active and
                                “File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks” and     connected to both a wireless      connected to an access point. This happens because
                                click “OK”. Close the “Wireless Network Connection        network and an active             Windows 2000 must now handle two active network
                                Properties” box.                                          Ethernet port.                    connections. You need to either disconnect the
                                Close the “Network Connections” window.                   Note: For Windows 2000 only.      Ethernet cable from your computer, or disable the
                                                                                                                            radio on your Card. To disable the radio on your Card,
                                                                                                                            right-click on the Belkin Wireless Utility icon in the
Data transfer is sometimes      Microwave ovens and some cordless phones operate                                            system tray and click “Disable Radio”. Note: The radio
very slow.                      at the same radio frequency as the wireless network                                         is not automatically enabled when your computer
                                cards. When the microwave oven or cordless phone is                                         starts up again. To enable the radio, right-click on
                                in use, it interferes with the wireless network.                                            the Belkin Wireless Utility icon and click “Enable
                                Therefore, keep computers with the Card at least 20                                         Radio”.
                                feet away from your microwave oven and any
                                cordless telephone that operates at a frequency of        Technical Support
                                2.4GHz.
                                                                                          You can find technical support information at www.networking.belkin.com or
                                                                                          www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical
                                                                                          support by phone, please call 800-223-5546.


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                                          INFORMATION                                                                                             INFORMATION

FCC Statement                                                                                              Canada- Industry Canada (IC)
        DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR                                                       The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B
                                                                                                           digital complies with Canadian ICES-003.
               ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
  We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole             Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
  responsibility that the product,
                                             F5D7000
                                                                                                           Europe-European Union Notice
                                                                                                           Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply
  to which this declaration relates,                                                                       with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the
  complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this   European Community.
  device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
  including interference that may cause undesired operation.
                                                                                                           Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets
                                                                                                           are the equivalent international standards).
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.                                                            • EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.             • EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment
Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact
                                                                                                           • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.
normal operation is minimized.
When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a                   To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product.
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               Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.                                    Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with
                                                                                                           these directives implies
Federal Communications Commission Notice                                                                   conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,           equivalent international standards).
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection           • EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
against harmful interference in a residential installation.                                                • EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)- Electromagnetic Immunity
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used          • EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) - Power Line Harmonics
in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged             • EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker
to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:                              • EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.                                                              Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.                                            also carry the CE logo.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
  is connected.                                                                                            Canada-Industry Canada(IC)
                                                                                                           To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
                                                                                                           operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
Modifications                                                                                              transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
                                                                                                           Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that             interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
are not expressly approved by Belkin Components may void the users authority to operate                    may cause undesired operation of the device.
the equipment.                                                                                             This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2
                                                                                                           dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada.
                                                                                                           The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

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                                        INFORMATION

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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