Belkin Network Card F5D8013 User Manual

N Wireless  
Notebook Card  
User Manual  
F5D8013  
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Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N 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. This  
Card allows you to connect a notebook computer to your network.  
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”.  
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Benefits of a Home Network  
Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:  
Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in  
your home  
Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the  
connected computers in your home  
Share a single printer with the entire family  
Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures  
Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another  
Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat  
Advantages of a Wireless Network  
Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer  
room”— now 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  
lets 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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Introduction  
Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for  
Optimal Performance  
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is  
to your wireless router (or access point). Typical indoor operating range  
for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way,  
your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the  
distance between your wireless router (or access point) and connected  
devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you  
move farther from your wireless router (or access point), connection  
speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting  
in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or  
obstructions, and walls.  
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be  
related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a  
position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access  
point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even  
at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.  
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network  
performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from  
functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its  
maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.  
1. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point)  
Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point  
of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless  
network devices.  
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,”  
(i.e. computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Cards, Wireless  
Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):  
Ensure that your wireless router’s (or access point’s) antennas  
are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward  
the ceiling). If your wireless router (or access point) itself is  
positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in  
an upward direction.  
In multistory homes, place the wireless router (or access point)  
on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible.  
This may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on  
an upper floor.  
Try not to place the wireless router (or access point) near a  
cordless 2.4GHz phone.  
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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 a cordless phone:  
Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router  
(or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers.  
Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone  
that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s  
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 farthest 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. (Your channel selection will vary  
depending on your region.) See your phone’s user manual for  
detailed instructions.  
If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or  
5GHz cordless phone.  
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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 Networking Utility to locate any other  
wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) and  
computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.  
Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to  
find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring  
cordless phones or other wireless devices.  
For more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site  
Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual.  
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL  
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and  
are used where security is important. Secure connections include:  
Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to  
connect remotely to an office network  
The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online  
(AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by  
another cable or DSL service  
Most online banking websites  
Many commercial websites that require a user name and  
password to access your account  
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power  
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest  
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or  
AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.  
A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management  
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be  
appropriate for portable computers. To change your power management  
setting in Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.  
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and  
AOL, please review steps 1–4 above to be sure you have addressed  
these issues.  
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area  
with your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider area,  
we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.  
For more information regarding our networking products, visit our  
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Overview  
Product Features  
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The Card complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification to  
communicate with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at  
up to 300Mbps*. The Card is also compatible with 802.11g devices at  
54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Card operates  
on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® products.  
2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical)  
band operation  
Integrated easy-to-use Wireless Networking Utility  
PCI interface, for operation in virtually any desktop computer  
WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or  
128-bit encryption  
Wireless access to networked resources  
Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer)  
networking modes  
Data rate of up to 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b)  
Easy installation and use  
External antenna  
LED power and network link indicators  
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Applications and Advantages  
Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office  
Offers the freedom of networking—without cables  
Connection rates of up to 54Mbps  
Provides immediate wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot  
locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b and  
802.11g products  
Compatibility with 802.11b products  
802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing  
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products that display the  
54g logo  
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  
Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time  
Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and  
construction 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  
Operating Temperature: 32–140 degrees F (0–60 degrees C)  
Storage Temperature:  
Humidity:  
-40–194 degrees F (-40–90 degrees C)  
Max. 95% (non-condensing)  
Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,200 ft. (365.8m)**  
*NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data  
rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.  
**Wireless performance  
may vary depending on the  
networking environment.  
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Overview  
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(C)  
(a) (b)  
(a) Power LED  
Lights up when the Card is powered up  
(b) Link/Activity LED  
Lights up when the Card is connected; flashes when  
wireless activity is detected  
(c) Card Connector  
Part of the Card that fits into your computer’s CardBus slot  
System Requirements  
PC-compatible computer with one available 32-bit, CardBus slot  
Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista***  
(clients are not Mac OS compatible)  
Minimum 64MB of RAM  
CD-ROM drive  
Internet browser  
Package Contents  
N Wireless Notebook Card  
Quick Installation Guide  
Installation Software and User Manual on CD-ROM  
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Installing and Setting up the Card  
A. Installation Process for Windows Vista  
***NOTE: At the time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista  
drivers were not available for release and might not be included on  
the CD shipped with your product. For information on updated  
drivers for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at  
IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD.  
A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
A.2 Click “Next” to begin the installation process.  
Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear  
within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the  
“My Computer” icon; then, double-click on the CD-ROM drive into  
which the installation CD has been placed. If the Installer does not start  
automatically, double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”.  
A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts installation process.  
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A.4 Select a destination folder for the  
software installation by clicking  
“Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to  
select a default location.  
A.5 A Setup Status screen will let  
you know where you are in the  
setup process.  
A.6 A window may appear a second  
time showing the message,  
“Windows can’t verify the  
publisher of this driver software”.  
This DOES NOT indicate a  
problem. Our software has been  
fully tested and is compatible  
with this operating system.  
A.7 When prompted, turn off your  
computer and plug in your Card.  
Your installation is now complete.  
A.8 When the installation completes,  
click on “Finish”.  
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Installing and Setting up the Card  
A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard  
might appear within 3–15 seconds.  
If it does, continue to follow the  
prompts. Select “Locate and install  
the driver software” to continue.  
A.10 You might see a screen similar to  
the one pictured below. This DOES  
NOT mean there is a problem. Our  
software has been fully tested and  
is compatible with this operating  
system. Select “Install this driver  
software anyway” and follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
Next, a screen appears indicating  
that hardware installation is taking  
place; then, another indicates that  
the process is complete.  
A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the  
Network and Sharing Center by first  
opening the Control Panel from the  
“Start” menu.  
A.12 In the Control Panel, click on “View  
network status and tasks”.  
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Installing and Setting up the Card  
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A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center,  
click on “Connect to a network”.  
A.14 In the next screen, select an  
available wireless network and  
click “Connect”.  
A.15 Your Card will attempt to connect to  
the selected network.  
A.16 Depending on the security settings  
of your wireless network, you may  
be prompted to enter a network  
security key or a passphrase. Click  
“Connect” after you have done so.  
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A.17 After connecting to the network,  
you can choose to save this  
network and connect automatically  
when your Card is in range.  
A.18 The Network and Sharing  
Center now indicates the  
network connection that you have  
just made. The links on the left of  
the window allow you to configure  
your network connections.  
B. IInstallation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than  
Windows Vista  
IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD.  
B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.  
B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer  
screen will automatically appear  
within up to 20 seconds. Click  
“Install Software” or “Next” to  
start the installation.  
Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card  
Installer screen does not appear  
within 20 seconds, access your  
CD-ROM by double-clicking on  
the “My Computer” icon; then,  
double-click on the CD-ROM drive  
into which the installation CD has  
been placed. Then, double-click on  
the icon named “Setup.exe”.  
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Installing and Setting up the Card  
B.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the  
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installation process.  
B.4 Select a destination folder for the  
software installation by clicking  
“Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to  
select a default location.  
B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know  
where you are in the setup process.  
B.6 After the software installation is  
finished, a prompt will instruct  
you to insert the Card into your  
computer’s CardBus slot.  
B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard  
might appear in 3–15 seconds. If  
it does, select “Install the software  
automatically” and click “Next” to  
install the hardware.  
B.8 If the Found New Hardware Wizard  
does not appear, click “Finish”.  
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B.9 You might see a screen similar to  
this one. This DOES NOT mean  
there is a problem. Our software has  
been fully tested and is compatible  
with this operating system. Select  
“Continue Anyway” and follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
B.10 The Wizard will now install  
your software.  
B.11 The installation is now complete.  
Click “Finish” to close the “Found  
New Hardware Wizard”.  
B.12 Click “Finish” again to exit the  
InstallShield Wizard.  
B.13 Depending on which operating system  
you are using, you might be required to  
reboot your computer for the changes  
to take effect. Save your data and close  
all other applications. Then, reboot.  
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C. Configuration  
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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility  
C.1 After restarting your computer,  
double-click the Belkin Wireless  
Networking Utility icon on the  
desktop screen.  
Note: The Belkin Wireless  
Networking Utility icon can also be  
found on the system tray.  
C.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking  
Utility screen will appear.  
C.3 Select a network to which to  
connect from the “Available  
Networks” list and click “Connect”.  
Note: In order to see your  
available networks, you must be  
near a working wireless router  
or access point.  
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After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility  
(WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a  
few easy clicks away.  
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility  
from the Windows System Tray  
To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click  
over the WNU icon on the Windows task tray.  
If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin >  
Belkin Wireless Utility”.  
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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility  
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The WNU’s default screen is the “Current Status” tab. The  
“Current Status” tab displays the current network status and  
available networks.  
Network Status  
This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. It  
even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router  
and Internet. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can  
be used to determine the problem’s source (e.g. computer, router, or  
Internet/modem).  
Available Networks  
This window displays the available networks at the current location  
as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and  
Network Type.  
Lost Wireless Connection  
If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the  
WNU will attempt to reconnect.  
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Connection Failure  
Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting,  
click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”.  
Network Status and Solution Tips  
To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless Utility”.  
The default screen will be the “Current Status” tab and the “Network Status”  
section determines which connections are good and/or faulty.  
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The WNU also features a “Solution Tips” section that provides  
troubleshooting guidelines.  
Setting Wireless Network Profiles  
The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and  
delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and  
network type.  
Securing your Wi-Fi® Network  
If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of  
security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.  
*Note: Types of security  
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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility  
Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see  
the simple security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other  
security options (below).  
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more  
widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security  
level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-  
character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and  
numbers, 0–9.  
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Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is the new standard in  
the wireless security. However, not all wireless cards and adapters  
support this technology. Please check your wireless adapter’s user  
manual to check if it supports WPA. Instead of a hex key, WPA uses  
only passphrases, which are much easier to remember.  
The following section, intended for the home, home office, and small  
office user, presents a few different ways to maximize the security of  
your wireless network.  
At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods are available:  
Encryption Methods:  
Name  
64-Bit Wired  
Equivalent  
Privacy  
128-Bit  
Encryption  
Wi-Fi Protected Wi-Fi  
Access  
Protected  
Access 2  
WPA2-AES  
Best  
Acronym  
Security  
Features  
64-bit WEP  
Good  
128-bit  
WPA-TKIP/AES  
Best  
Better  
Static keys  
Static keys  
Dynamic key  
encryption  
Dynamic key  
encryption  
and mutual  
authentication  
and mutual  
authentication  
Encryption  
keys based  
on RC4  
algorithm  
(typically  
Added security TKIP (Temporal  
AES  
(Advanced  
over 64-bit  
Key Integrity  
WEP using a  
key length of  
104 bits, plus  
24 additional  
Protocol) added Encryption  
so that keys  
are rotated and  
encryption is  
Standard)  
does not  
cause any  
throughput  
loss  
40-bit keys)  
bits of system- strengthened  
generated data  
WEP  
WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi-Fi-compliant  
wireless products. WEP gives wireless networks the equivalent level  
of privacy protection as a comparable wired network.  
64-Bit WEP  
64-bit WEP was first introduced with 64-bit encryption, which includes  
a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data  
(64 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 40-bit  
encryption. Shortly after the technology was introduced, researchers  
found that 64-bit encryption was too easy to decode.  
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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 combination 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 WEP 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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WPA  
WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security  
features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of  
your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These  
updates will be found on your wireless vendor’s website. There are  
three types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server),WPA (with radius  
server), and WPA2.  
WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key  
as the network key. A network key is a password that is between  
eight and 63 characters long. It can be a combination of letters,  
numbers, or characters. Each client uses the same network key to  
access the network. Typically, this is the mode that will be used in  
a home environment.  
WPA (with radius server) works best in a business environment,  
in which a radius server automatically distributes the network key  
to clients.  
WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption of  
data, which offers much greater security than WPA. WPA uses both  
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and AES for encryption.  
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’s (or access point’s)  
manual for directions on how to access the management interface.  
IMPORTANT: You must now set all wireless network cards/adapters  
to match these settings.  
Configuring your Card to use Security  
At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set  
to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain wireless connection, you will need  
to set your N Wireless Notebook Card to use the same security settings.  
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Changing the Wireless Security Settings  
The Belkin N Wireless Notebook Card supports the latest WPA  
security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. 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.)  
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.  
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WEP Setup  
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64-Bit WEP Encryption  
1. Select “WEP” from the “Data Encryption” drop-down menu.  
2. 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 A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex keys.  
For instance:  
AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key  
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.  
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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).  
128-Bit WEP Encryption  
1. Select “WEP” from the drop-down menu.  
2. 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 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  
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3. Click “Save” 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.  
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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).  
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.  
1. From the “Network Authentication” drop-down menu, select  
“WPA-PSK (no server)”.  
2. Enter your network key. 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.  
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3. Click “Save” to finish. You must now set all clients  
(network cards) to match these settings.  
Wireless Networking Utility Options  
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, as well as advanced diagnostic tools.  
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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.  
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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:  
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.  
• Reboot the router.  
• Reboot the modem.  
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.  
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):  
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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”.  
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Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect.  
If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (G Plus) 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 you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult  
your router manufacturer’s 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 page 19 of  
this 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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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).  
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.  
If issues persist even at close range, please contact  
Belkin Technical Support.  
Installation CD-ROM does not start Belkin Wireless  
Networking Utility.  
If the CD-ROM does not start the Belkin Wireless Networking  
Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running  
other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the  
Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen does not appear within  
15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking  
on the “My Computer” icon. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM  
drive that the Installation CD has been placed in to start the  
installation. Then double-click on the folder named “Files”. Next,  
double-click on the icon named “setup.exe”.  
Power LED does not come ON; Card is not working.  
If the LED indicators are not ON, the problem may be that the  
Card is not connected or installed properly. Verify that the Card is  
plugged firmly into the CardBus slot of your computer. Check to  
see that the drivers for the Card have been installed. Right-click  
on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. Choose “Properties”  
and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see if your CardBus  
Card is listed without any errors. If an error is indicated, contact  
Belkin Technical Support.  
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Link LED is blinking slowly; I 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 an SSID, please reference your  
router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close  
range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.  
Link LED is solid but I 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, WPA, or WPA2 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 Card to connect to the router. For more  
information about encryption, please see “Securing your Wi-Fi  
Network” on page 19 of this User Manual.  
If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin  
Technical Support.  
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Data transfer is sometimes slow.  
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity  
and the throughput performance between devices decreases  
when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that  
will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit)  
are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As a result,  
the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between  
100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease  
as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point).  
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we  
suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, to five to  
10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). Please  
see the section titled “Placement of your Wireless Networking  
Hardware for Optimal Performance” on page 2 of this User  
Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact  
Belkin Technical Support.  
Signal strength is poor.  
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity  
and the throughput performance between devices decreases  
when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that  
will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit)  
are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As a result,  
the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between  
100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease  
as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point).  
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we  
suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, to five to  
10 feet away from wireless router (or access point).  
Changing the wireless channel – Depending on local wireless  
traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your  
network can improve performance and reliability. The default  
channel the router is shipped with is channel 6. You may choose  
from several other channels depending on your region; see your  
router’s (or access point’s) user manual for instructions on how  
to choose other channels.  
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Limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wireless  
transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and  
connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit  
the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows  
Control Panel, open “Network Connections” and double-click  
on your 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.  
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If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin  
Technical Support.  
Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray?  
Which one do I use?  
There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin  
Wireless Networking 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 Card. We  
recommend using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. To use  
the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility, follow the steps below:  
Step 1 Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray  
and select the “Status” tab.  
Step 2 From the “Status” tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to  
configure my wireless network settings” box. Once the box is  
unchecked, click the “Close” button to close the window.  
You are now using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to  
configure the Card.  
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Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a  
second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or  
Intel® Centrino).  
This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card  
while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens because  
Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.  
You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer  
under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.  
Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a  
built-in wired Ethernet card.  
This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card  
while your Wireless Card is also active. This happens because  
Windows must now handle two active network connections. You need  
to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under “Network  
Adapters” in the Device Manager.  
What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?  
Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking  
standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds.  
Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards.  
The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can  
transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to  
54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft specification  
can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the chart on the next page for  
more detailed information.  
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Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart  
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G Plus MIMO  
(802.11g with  
MIMO MRC)  
N MIMO  
(draft 802.11n  
with MIMO)  
N1 MIMO  
(draft 802.11n  
with MIMO)  
Wireless  
Technology  
G
(802.11g)  
Speed/Data  
Rate*  
Up to  
300Mbps*  
Up to  
300Mbps*  
Up to 54Mbps*  
Up to 54Mbps*  
Common  
Common  
Common  
household  
Common  
household  
household  
household  
devices such  
as cordless  
phones and  
microwave  
devices such  
as cordless  
phones and  
microwave  
devices such  
as cordless  
phones and  
microwave  
ovens may  
interfere with  
the unlicensed  
band 2.4GHz  
devices such  
as cordless  
phones and  
microwave  
ovens may  
interfere with  
the unlicensed  
band 2.4GHz  
Frequency  
ovens may  
interfere with  
the unlicensed  
band 2.4GHz  
ovens may  
interfere with  
the unlicensed  
band 2.4GHz  
Compatible  
with draft  
802.11n** and  
802.11b/g  
Compatible  
with draft  
802.11n** and  
802.11b/g  
Compatible  
with 802.11b/g  
Compatible  
with 802.11b/g  
Compatibility  
Coverage*  
Advantage  
Up to 400 ft.*  
Up to 1,000 ft.* Up to 1,200 ft.* Up to 1,400 ft.*  
Common—  
widespread  
use for Internet speed and  
sharing range  
Better coverage  
and consistent  
Enhanced  
speed and  
coverage  
Leading edge—  
best coverage  
and throughput  
*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.  
**This Card is compatible with products based on the same version of the draft 802.11n  
specifications and may require a software upgrade for best results.  
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Technical Support  
You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/  
networking. If you want to contact technical support by phone,  
please call:  
US: 877-736-5771  
UK: 0845 607 77 87  
Australia: 1800 235 546  
New Zealand: 0800 235 546  
Singapore: 800 616 1790  
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Information  
FCC Statement  
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES  
FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY  
We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut  
Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole  
responsibility that the product,  
F5D8013  
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 a manner that  
the potential for human contact during 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.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to  
this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty  
What this warranty covers.  
Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this  
Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly,  
material, or workmanship.  
What the period of coverage is.  
Belkin warrants the Belkin product for the lifetime of the product.  
What will we do to correct problems?  
Product Warranty.  
Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge  
(except for shipping charges for the product).  
What is not covered by this warranty?  
All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided  
to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of  
the purchaser, or if Belkin 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 such as flood, earthquake,  
lightning, 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.  
How to get service.  
To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:  
1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA  
90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of  
the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information:  
a. The part number of the Belkin product.  
b. Where you purchased the product.  
c. When you purchased the product.  
d. Copy of original receipt.  
2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on  
how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with  
your claim.  
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Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of  
shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by  
the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical  
to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole  
discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to  
repair such equipment. The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment to and  
from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the  
purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the  
claim is finalized. Whenever claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be  
subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.  
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How state law relates to the warranty.  
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE  
ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED  
BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION  
OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,  
so the above limitations may not apply to you.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,  
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS,  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF  
THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the  
above limitations may not apply to you.  
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N Wireless  
Notebook Card  
Belkin Tech Support  
Belkin Ltd.  
US: 877-736-5771  
4 Pioneer Avenue  
310-898-1100 ext. 2263  
UK: 0845 607 77 87  
Australia: 1800 235 546  
New Zealand: 0800 235 546  
Singapore: 800 616 1790  
Tuggerah Business Park  
Tuggerah, NSW 2259, Australia  
+61 (0) 2 4350 4600  
+61 (0) 2 4350 4700 fax  
Belkin B.V.  
Boeing Avenue 333  
Belkin International, Inc.  
501 West Walnut Street  
Los Angeles, CA 90220-5221, USA  
310-898-1100  
1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands  
+31 (0) 20 654 7300  
+31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax  
310-898-1111 fax  
Belkin Ltd.  
Express Business Park, Shipton Way  
Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom  
+44 (0) 1933 35 2000  
+44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax  
© 2007 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of  
respective manufacturers listed. Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
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