Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto F5D7050 del fabbricante Belkin
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Knowing Y our Router F5 D7 05 0 Connect your desktop or notebook computer to a faster wir eless netw ork U ser M.
1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Be nefi ts of a Ho me Ne twor k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ad vant age s of set tin g up a Be lkin Wi re less Netw ork .
1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wir eless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need ar ound the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network adapter , but without the wires.
2 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 Placement of y our Wirel ess Networking Hardwar e for Optimal Performanc e Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router (or Access Point).
2 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 • 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 Router on an upper floor .
4 Intr oduction Intr oduction 5 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wir eless network In locations where homes or of fices are close together , such as apartment buildings or office complexes, ther e may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours.
4 Intr oduction Intr oduction 5 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 If you continue to have difficulty with Secur e Connection, VPNs and AOL please review steps 1-4 above to be sur e you have addressed these issues. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wir eless Router .
6 Intr oduction Intr oduction 7 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 F eatures The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in or der to communicate with other 802.
6 Intr oduction Intr oduction 7 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 • T emporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and constructions sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also companies who need additional workstations for a peak activity period.
8 K n o w i n g y o u r W i re l e s s U S B N e t w o r k A d a p t e r Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 9 section 4 5 6 7 8 Pr ote ctive Ca p Act ivity LE D Bli nking Gr ee n: Scann.
8 K n o w i n g y o u r W i re l e s s U S B N e t w o r k A d a p t e r Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 9 section 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 3 Step 1 Install the Software WARNING: Install the softwar e befor e inserting the Adapter 1. 1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
10 Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1.6 When the installer is done installing the software, you will see the following screen. Click “Finish”. Step 2 Connect the USB Adapter to your PC 2.
10 Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Step 3 Let Windows Finish the Installation 3.1 After connecting your Adapter , Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed.
12 Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Softwar e and Drivers 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 3.5 A small icon in your system tray (bottom right cor ner of most screens) will appear . This is your shortcut to the Belkin Wireless Monitor .
12 Installing and setting up the USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Softwar e and Drivers 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can easily accomplish this in one of two ways.
14 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 When you launch the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below . The following small icon will also be present in your system tray .
14 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 (a) Current Profil e String This indicates the name of the profile you are currently using, if any .
16 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Acc ess Point (AP) List T ab T o view a list of all available networks in your area, select the “AP List” tab. In the window , you will be presented with a list showing you the available networks.
16 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 (d) Site Information When you highlight a network name in the AP list by clicking on it one time, the detailed information about that network will be available here.
18 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cr eating a new Profil e 1. Click “Add” to open the new profile screen. T ype in a name for the profile. The name can be anything you want.
18 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 (b) In the “Network T ype” box, select the type of network you will be connecting to. Select “Access Point” if it is a network with a wireless router or access point (This is most common).
20 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 (b) After selecting the Authentication Mode, select the encryption type your network uses from the Encryption drop-down menu.
20 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 (d) Enter the key in the “Key” box and select the key to use in the “Key Index” drop-down menu. This information should be provided by your network administrator .
22 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 How to find and connect to a wirel ess network 1. Open the Wireless Monitor window by double-clicking the icon in your system tray .
22 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Win dow s XP User s If you are using Windows XP , please read this section. Windows XP integrates a wireless management utility referr ed to as Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration service (WZC).
24 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Setting Up Windows XP Wirel ess Network Utility to Use WP A-PSK In order to use WP A-PSK, ensure that you are using “Windows Wireless Network Utility” by doing the following: 1 .
24 Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wir el ess LAN Monitor Utility 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 4. For home or small business users select “WP A-PSK” under “Network Authentication”.
26 Securing your Wir eless Network Securing your Wir eless Network 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sec uring y our Wir el es s Netw ork Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusions.
26 Securing your Wir eless Network Securing your Wir eless Network 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Most wireless products ship with security turned off. So once you have your network working, you may need to activate WEP or WP A and make sure all your wireless devices are sharing the same network key .
28 Securing your Wir eless Network Securing your Wir eless Network 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 WEP Se tup 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.
28 Securing your Wir eless Network Securing your Wir eless Network 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 128-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu.
30 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 31 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 I can ’t co nnec t to the In tern et wir el es sl y If you are unable to connect to the Inter net from a wireless computer , please check the following items: 1. Look at the lights on your Wireless Router .
30 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 31 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 I can ’t co nnec t to the In tern et wir el es sl y (c ont inued ) The name of your wir eless network appears in AP List If the correct network name is listed in the AP List, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1.
32 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 33 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 If you are still unable to access the Inter net after completing these steps, please contact Belkin T echnical Support.
32 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 33 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 For more information about setting up a SSID please reference your router’ s user manual.
34 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 35 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Why ar e the r e two wi re l ess ut iliti es in my sy ste m tray ? Whi ch one do I us e? There are several features and advantages from using the Belkin wireless utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility .
34 T r oubl eshooting T r oubl eshooting 35 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 What’ s the differ ence between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a? Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds.
36 T r oubl eshooting Information 37 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 T echnical Support Y ou can find technical support information at www.b elkin. com or www.
36 T r oubl eshooting Information 37 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Caution: Exposure to Radio Fr equency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized.
38 Information Inf ormation 39 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
38 Information Inf ormation 39 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warr anty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime.
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