User manual BELKIN F5D5020T

Notebook Network Card Connect your PC to a network or broadband modem network F5D5020t Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installing the Network Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13 Creating a Simple Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-28 Sharing an Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-46 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Warranty, FCC, CE Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this quality Belkin product. You can now enjoy the benefits of sharing printers and peripherals, exchanging data quickly between connected computers, and communicating via e-mail and the Internet. This guide explains how to install and use the Belkin Notebook Network Card on a PC running Microsoft® Windows® 98, 2000, NT® 4.0, or Me operating system software. Features: · Compatible with PCMCIA specification · Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic Contents of Package: · One Notebook Network PCMCIA Card · One CD-ROM · User Guide 1 Installing the Hardware Installing the Notebook Network Card in PCs with PCMCIA Slots 1. Turn off the power to the notebook. 2. Insert the Notebook Network Card in the PCMCIA slot of your notebook. 3. Connect the Notebook Network Cards adapter into the connector on the rear of the card. 4. Connect the other end of the CAT 5 cable and RJ45 plug into the network device. Note: A standard Belkin network cable cannot be used to directly connect two computers. A specially wired cable called a crossover cable is needed to allow you to connect two computers without the use of a network hub or switch. Belkin crossover cables are yellow (Belkin's A3X126-XX-YLW-M). 2 Installing the Network Drivers Installing the network drivers Now that you have properly installed the Notebook Network Card and it is properly connected to the network, we are now ready to configure the software to allow your computers to work together efficiently. 1. Turn on the power to the PC. Windows will automatically detect that a new device has been installed and will display the following window: 2. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will begin: 3. Click the Next button. 3 Installing the Network Drivers 4. When asked, "What do you want Windows to do?" select the first option- "Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended)" and click the Next Button. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive box. Place the CD-ROM supplied with the card in your CD-ROM and click the Next Button. 4 Installing the Network Drivers 6. The following screen will appear: 7. Click the Next Button and the following screen will appear: 8. Click on the Finish Button to complete the wizard. Your computer may prompt you to restart, if so, allow the system to restart. 5 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem Many DSL or cable modems require connection to a computer through a network interface card (NIC). To determine if your cable or DSL modem can be connected through a network interface card, you can either consult your modem's documentation or simply look at the ports on the back of the modem. If your modem has a port that looks just like the one pictured below (similar to a standard phone jack, but a little larger), then the Belkin Notebook Network Card is an easy way to connect to these modems and take advantage of high-speed Internet access. 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connector Connecting the hardware To connect the modem to your Network Card, you will need an Ethernet "patch cable," or "CAT5 cable". Most cable and DSL modems will require connection using a "crossover patch cable," however, some modems offer a second network connector labeled "Computer," which can be connected to the Network Card using a standard patch cable. To determine which cable to use, it is recommended that you consult your modem's installation guide or user manual. 6 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem Belkin offers a full line of these cables, available from any major retailer or distributor of computer-related products. To achieve the best performance from your Cable or DSL modem, we recommend the following part numbers: Crossover Ethernet Patch Cable: A3X126-xx-YLW-M, where "xx" denotes the cable length in feet FastCAT5e Ethernet Patch Cable: A3L850-xx-yyy-S, where "xx" denotes the length, and "yyy" denotes the color of the cable To connect your DSL or cable modem to the computer, make sure you have first installed both the Belkin Notebook Network Card and its drivers as detailed earlier in this manual. Once the hardware and drivers are installed, plug one end of the Ethernet Patch Cable to the connector on the Network Card, and plug the other end into the connector on the modem. Configuring your computer Once the computer is connected to your DSL or cable modem, you will need to configure your computer's network settings to access the Internet using the modem. Note: This section includes general instructions for configuring your computer to use a DSL or cable modem, which work for most DSL and cable service providers; however, some providers have special requirements or non-standard configurations. If your DSL or cable provider has provided instructions which differ from this, please follow those instructions. If the procedure below does not work for you, please contact your DSL or cable provider for instructions on configuring your computer to use the modem. 7 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem When you use a DSL or cable modem, you are connecting to your service provider's network. These networks can be set up by the provider to communicate with your computer using either "dynamic" or "static" addressing. To configure your computer, you will need to know which of these methods is to be used. If your provider intends for you to use "static" addressing, they should have provided you with several Internet addresses (labeled "IP address", "Net Mask", and one or more "DNS addresses"), each of which looks similar to the following: 192.168.0.1. If you did not receive numbers such as this in the paperwork or documentation accompanying your modem, your provider likely intends to use "dynamic" addressing. Using static addressing To access the Internet using static addressing, configure the network settings for your computer as follows: 1. Open the Control Panel: click on the Start button, click on Settings, and choose Control Panel from the menu that pops out. 2. Double-click on the Network icon in control panel to open the Network window. 8 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 3. In the list of network components, click on the line that says: "TCP/IP -> 32-bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter" ­or"TCP/IP -> Realtek RTL..." 4. Click on the Properties button to open the TCP/IP Properties window. 5. Click on the IP Addresses tab. 6. Select "Specify an IP address", and fill in both the "IP Address" and "Subnet Mask" fields with the numbers supplied by your service provider. 7. Click on the DNS Configuration tab. 9 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 8. Select "Enable DNS". 9. If your service provider has supplied a "Host Name" and/or "Domain", fill in these fields. 10. For each DNS address your service provider has supplied, add the address in the "DNS Server" section. 11. Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window. 12. Back in the Network window, scroll through the list of network components. If "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is on the list, we strongly recommend removing it before using a DSL or cable modem connection. Using File and Printer Sharing makes it easier for other people on the Internet to access files on your computer without your knowledge or consent, with potentially harmful results. Check with your service provider for their own specific security recommendations. 13. Click OK to close the Network window. 14. Windows will ask you to restart your computer. Please do so. Once you have restarted your computer, do the following: 1. Right-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop to bring up its context menu, and select Properties. 2. Select the "Connections" tab. 3. Under "Dial-up settings", choose "Dial whenever a network connection is not present". 10 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 4. Click OK to close the window. You should now be able to open Internet Explorer and access the Internet at high-speed through your DSL or cable connection. If your browser is unable to connect to the Internet, please contact your service provider for further information. Using dynamic addressing To access the Internet using dynamic addressing, configure the network settings for your computer as follows: 1. Open the Control Panel: click on the Start button, click on Settings, and choose Control Panel from the menu that pops out. 2. Double-click on the Network icon in control panel to open the Network window. 11 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 3. In the list of network components, click on the line that says: "TCP/IP ->32-bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter" ­or"TCP/IP -> Realtek RTL..." 4. Click on the Properties button to open the TCP/IP Properties window. 5. Click on the IP Addresses tab. 6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically." 7. Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window. 8. Back in the Network window, scroll through the list of network components. If "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is on the list, we strongly recommend removing it before using a DSL or cable modem connection. Using File and Printer Sharing makes it easier for other people on the Internet to access files on your computer without your knowledge or consent, with potentially harmful results. Check with your service provider for their own specific security recommendations. 12 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 9. Click OK to close the Network window. 10. Windows will ask you to restart your computer. Please do so. Once you have restarted your computer, do the following: 1. Right-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop to bring up its context menu, and select Properties. 2. Select the Connections tab. 3. Under "Dial-up settings", choose "Dial whenever a network connection is not present". 4. Click OK to close the window. You should now be able to open Internet Explorer and access the Internet at high speed through your DSL or cable connection. If your browser is unable to connect to the Internet, please contact your service provider for further information. 13 Creating a Simple Network If you have two or more computers in your home or office, connecting them via a network lets you cooperate, collaborate, and make the most of your hardware. You can share files, printers, and even access the Internet from all of your computers through your network. While networking was once a complicated matter, Windows 95, 98 and later versions, along with hardware like Belkin networking products have made networking very easy to do for everyone. The following section of this manual will help you set up a simple network in your home or office. If you are connecting to a larger, existing network, it is recommended that you consult your network administrator (the person who originally set up the network) for instruction on how to connect additional computers to the network. There is a wide variety of network hardware available, ranging from simple and inexpensive to very complex; however, for most home and small offfice network needs, the hardware required is basic. 14 Creating a Simple Network Connecting two computers: Connecting two computers simply requires each computer to have a Network Card, such as the Belkin Notebook Network Card for laptop computers, or the Belkin Desktop Network Card for notebook computers. Simply connect the two Network Cards using a crossover Ethernet patch cable, such as Belkin part number: A3X126-xx-YLW-M, where "xx" denotes the cable length in feet 15 Creating a Simple Network Connecting three or more computers Connecting three or more computers requires each computer to have a Network Card, such as the Belkin Notebook Network Card for laptop computers, or the Belkin Desktop Network Card for desktop computers. You should also have an 10/100Base-T hub or switch with enough ports for the number of computers you intend to connect immediately or in the near future. Hubs and switches are physically and effectively very similar; however, Belkin always recommends the use of switches when possible (such as the Belkin 5-port Network Switch part number F5D5130-5, or the Belkin 8-port Network Switch part number F5D5130-8). Switces offer much higher performance, efficiency, and speed than standard hubs. After installing the network cards, connect each computer to the switch using an Ethernet CAT5 patch cable, such as Belkin part number: A3L850-xx-yyy-S, where "xx" denotes the length, and "yyy" denotes the color of the cable 16 Creating a Simple Network Configuring your computers For each computer you connect to the network, you must set the network address to be used by other computers to communicate with this one. Follow these steps on each computer on the network to properly configure these settings: 1. Open the Control Panel: click on the Start button, click on Settings, and choose Control Panel from the menu that pops out. 2. Double-click on the Network icon in control panel to open the Network window. 17 Creating a Simple Network 3. In the list of network components, click on the line that says: "TCP/IP -> 32-bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter" ­or"TCP/IP -> Realtek RTL..." 4. Click on the Properties button to open the TCP/IP Properties window. 5. Click on the IP Addresses tab. 6. Select "Specify an IP address", and fill in the "IP Address" with the number 192.168.0.x, where "x" is a different number between 1 and 255 for each of your computers. 7. Fill in the "Subnet Mask" field with the number 255.255.255.0 8. Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window. 9. Click OK to close the Network window. 10. Windows will ask you to restart your computer. Please do so. 18