Belkin F5D7050 802.11g USB Adapter, questions

[fozy_50]

for the belkin f5d7050 try this.

D-Line DWL-122 firmware-1.0

www.versiontraker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24937

it works on osx 10.2.8 as thats what i tryed it on and still using it.

thank ian.

[macfabulous]

Here is some help for those who have purchased the BELKING F5D7050_V4.

I wrote Belkin when I originally bought my v_4, before I got impatient and switched to the v_3.

I do hope their response will assist those of you that bought the v_4 and decided to stick with it.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: euro escalation <euroescalation@belkin.com>
Date: Mar 24, 2006 11:40 AM
Subject: FW: UK - SERVICE REQUEST FORM



Good Morning,

As of yet there are no official Belkin drivers for the 7050v4

The v4 is based on a Zydas 1211 chipset

The Zydas drivers for Windows, Mac OS X (10.3 and 10.4) and Linux are available on:

http://www.zydas.com.tw/downloads/download-1211.asp



If you should need further assistance please feel free to contact me again.


Technical Support Escalations Coordinator
Belkin Ltd
Mailto:euroescalation@Belkin.com

Tel:00 44 (0) 1933 352070

[strollingman]

Tried both the downloads for the new version 4 above. On Os 10.3.3 and 10.4.2.
Both not working. On 10.3.3 using the 10.3 version supplied, software shows up in the preference setting but is not activated. No activation on plugging and unplugging the adaptor etc.
All units in UK PC world are now version 4, no version 3 only second hand units. Buying one now.

[gleanerf2]

The D-Link DWL-G122 works with no problems with these drivers_
http://tsd.dlink.com.tw/Download.asp
I have two, one on an G3 iMac and one on a G3 iBook.

[serapio]

Quote: Originally Posted by strollingman Tried both the downloads for the new version 4 above. On Os 10.3.3 and 10.4.2. Both not working. On 10.3.3 using the 10.3 version supplied, software shows up in the preference setting but is not activated. No activation on plugging and unplugging the adaptor etc. All units in UK PC world are now version 4, no version 3 only second hand units. Buying one now.

I'm using OS 10.4.5 and F5D5070 v.4.
Following the instructions posted here:
http://www.netstumbler.org/showthread.php?p=143295
I inserted these lines near the bottom of /System/Library/Extensions/ZD1211Mac.kext/Contents/Info.plist, before restarting.

                <key>16</key>
                <dict>
                        <key>CFBundleIdentifier</key>
                        <string>com.ZyDAS.driver.ZD1211USB</string>
                        <key>IOClass</key>
                        <string>com_ZyDAS_driver_ZD1211USB</string>
                        <key>IOProviderClass</key>
                        <string>IOUSBDevice</string>
                        <key>IOUserClientClass</key>
                        <string>EthernetUserClient_ZD1211</string>
                        <key>idProduct</key>
                        <integer>28764</integer>
                        <key>idVendor</key>
                        <integer>1293</integer>
                </dict>

The Zydas panel loads, recognizes the stick as "Belkin USB2.0 WLAN", and displays my WAP's signal in Available Networks. I've configured WEP etc, but I can't connect.

Anyone with better luck or troubleshooting ideas?

[Sulphonate]

Hello,

I have been reading through the posts about the Belkin USB adapter and was wondering if anyone has managed to get the version 3000 working with a Mac running 10.2.8? We currently have a snow white G3 iBook running OSX version 10.2.8 with a burnt out ethernet card. Because of our tight budget, we were unable to buy the original airport card. I bought the Belkin USB Adapter and received a version 3000 of the dongle. I tried a few different drivers but was unable to get it to receive/transmit to out wireless router. Has anyone had success with it using the same, or similar Macintosh? This is the first time I am attempting to use a Mac wirelessly (if that's a word...). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and best regards,

Rich and Lily.

[strollingman]

Hi

I have only got the Belkin version 3000 to work on system 10.3.3 and above.

Must be time to upgrade anyway 10.2.8 was a great and stable version but now looks a bit like system 9.1 in many ways.

B

[kip_wilson]

Is there any advice for serapio and others with the Belkin F5D7050 v.4000?

I tried one in 10.3.9 (on two different Macs) and had the same experience, where I can see the available access points but can't connect.

I also picked up a v.3000, which worked perfectly with the Ralink RT71W driver.

[Xytek]

I'm a total macnoob, but after spending several hours yesterday playing with the D-link DWL-G122 Usb adapter, and finally realizing (and reading on line to comfirm) that it wasn't going to work with WEP turned on ( i have a netgear 82.11B router that only does WEP), i returned it today for the Belkin.

I grabbed the drivers from ralink, plugged in my usb port, and VOILA! saw my router, even my previous profile, and i connected to it. Since i had my en0 connected, it did some funky stuff with default routes and stuff, but after disconnecting it, and rebooting only with the Belkin dongle, i was up and running.

I hope this helps the TONS folx out there searching for an a cheaper way of connected wirelessly than the Airport. The ralink driver for the Dlink doesn't work for WEP, but i understand it works for WPA personal and the like.
Also, i didn't have to fiddle with any files, or mess around with any settings.
just loaded the driver from ralink, rebooted, inserted my usb dongle, and configured it. And i was off and running.

Hope this helps!
Xytek

[strollingman]

If anyone finds the answer to the driver problem for VERSION 4 ( OS 10.3 or 10.4) let us know.

I have the Belkin Version 2 , 3 and 4 and only the 4 is a non runner.
Like me lets all mail Belkin and see if we can kick them into action

[strollingman]

There appear to be new Zydas drivers dated 30/5/2006 for Mac OS X (10.3 and 10.4) etc :

http://www.zydas.com.tw/downloads/download-1211.asp

Will try them later, maybe these will work for the version 4.

[classic_rocks]

my setup:

blue&white g3 with about 400mb RAM, 400mHz running os9.2.2

i bought the F5D7050 @ best buy a while ago..mine ended up being a v_4

i checked the belkin and ZyDAS sites for macos9 drivers with no luck..i have been using a wintel machine to go online for almost a month and its making me sad

P.S. anybody know where i can pick up a copy of osX really cheap??

[serapio]

There's a relevant discussion here:
http://forum.osx86project.org/index....pic=2402&st=60
about the new driver. Belkin F5D7050 v 4000 uses the ZD1211REV_B chipset, AKA ZD1215, so the kext Info.plist you want to edit is ZD1215Mac.kext.

The new driver has enabled some people to get the F5D7050 working, but others no, myself included. It looks like it might be that it works for x86 processors but not ppc.

I did get my F5D7050 working in Ubuntu, though, so for now I'm just restricted to linux when I want to be mobile.

[cptpike]

Quote: Originally Posted by serapio There's a relevant discussion here: http://forum.osx86project.org/index....pic=2402&st=60 about the new driver. Belkin F5D7050 v 4000 uses the ZD1211REV_B chipset, AKA ZD1215, so the kext Info.plist you want to edit is ZD1215Mac.kext. The new driver has enabled some people to get the F5D7050 working, but others no, myself included. It looks like it might be that it works for x86 processors but not ppc. I did get my F5D7050 working in Ubuntu, though, so for now I'm just restricted to linux when I want to be mobile.

I'm currently trying to us my v 4000 on my ppc mac mini. I've edit the .plist file under ZD1215. The setup program sees it as a belink usb 2.0 wlan but, is continually connecting. Anyone else get it to work yet?

[jareddigby]

Quote: Originally Posted by primal1 I successfully use the Belkin USB Wireless adapter (F5D7050_v2) on a client's iBook with Tiger (10.4.x) using a driver from: http://www.ralinktech.com/supp-1.htm - see "11g-RT2500 (For Mac OS 10.4.x Tiger) USB" Belkin has a driver (hard to find on their site) for Panther (10.3.x) at: http://www.belkin.com/support/downlo...2&lang=1&mode= - see "F5D7050_v2- OS X.3 Drivers" Tiger with the Ralink driver seems to work perfectly so far. Belkin does not yet have a Tiger driver (per their site and a call to their tech support).

I have OS 10.4 on my iMac G3 witch Ralink driver works?

[Simon*]

After reading this forum and trying all the drivers I have (touch wood) succedded too .. 900mhz white iBook system 10.4.6 with the Ralink driver RT71WUSB-D1.1.2.0 UI-1.2.8.0_2006_04_07.dmg

Thanks everyone and good luck to those who havent managed it yet !! What a palaver !!

[serapio]

woohoo! the drivers that Zydas released Monday work for me. In summary, for Belkin F5D7050 v4/4000,
1.) download the Mac USB driver from http://www.zydas.com.tw/downloads/download-1211B.asp
2.) mount the dmg, open folder "Mac OS X10.{3|4}" corresponding to the OS you have, and run the Installer package you find there
3.) Edit /System/Library/Extensions/ZD1215Mac.kext/Contents/Info.plist and add an entry for the F5D7050, making sure to leave the permissions as you left them. (e.g. use "sudo vi Info.plist" and type "[esc] :336 [enter] 15ddPPi", change the key value in the new entry to 23, the idProduct integer to 28764, and the idVendor to 1293, then type "[esc] wq".)
4.) Restart your computer, unplug your ethernet, and plug in the stick.
5.) Open the System Preferences > Network, and it should tell you it found a new interface. Switch over to the interface and assuming you are using DHCP, hit Apply.
6.) Open the Zydas WLan application, open a setup window, refresh available networks, and double click on yours. Voila! You should be back online.

[Jercro]

Looks like they discontinued those RT71 version drivers.

I ended up downloading the new RT2571W/RT2671 driver and it finally recognized the Belkin USB unit and allowed connection to my Linksys wireless modem.

The main problem seems to be that you need to go back into the System Prefs>Network and reset the default connection to the new network interface. This is network interface (en1) on my Imac G3 rather than the default (en0).

LOL

[JPress]

I tried everything in this forum. This driver works in Tiger.

http://www.factman.com/USB_Wireless_Installer.dmg

It will read it as a Ethernet Port Adapter. I had to go to System Preferences>Network>Network Port Configuration and make sure Ethernet Port Adapter is at the top of the list. Hope this works for everyone. I recommend only using Apple products form now on. Silly me for trying to save money.

JP

[metaphyzx]

Quote: Originally Posted by JPress I tried everything in this forum. This driver works in Tiger. http://www.factman.com/USB_Wireless_Installer.dmg It will read it as a Ethernet Port Adapter. I had to go to System Preferences>Network>Network Port Configuration and make sure Ethernet Port Adapter is at the top of the list. Hope this works for everyone. I recommend only using Apple products form now on. Silly me for trying to save money. JP

Wow, I'm really overdue in updating that list of devices. I might need to enlist some help in getting it up to date; with what drivers does what hardware work... Can I draft a bit of aid here?