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... Business Park Tuggerah, NSW 2259, Australia +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 fax Belkin B.V. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of respective manufacturers listed. N1 Wireless USB Adapter Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia...: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Los ...
... Business Park Tuggerah, NSW 2259, Australia +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 fax Belkin B.V. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of respective manufacturers listed. N1 Wireless USB Adapter Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia...: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Los ...
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... and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 Step 1: Install 8 Step 2: Insert 10 Step 3: Configure 12 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 14 Network Status 15 Available Networks 15 Network Status and Solution Tips 16 Setting...
... and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 Step 1: Install 8 Step 2: Insert 10 Step 3: Configure 12 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 14 Network Status 15 Available Networks 15 Network Status and Solution Tips 16 Setting...
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...read through this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your wireless range • Easy installation - you no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-you for Optimal Performance". 3 Benefits of a Home Network 4 Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • Share one high-speed ... products lets you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your home and office computers wirelessly. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - the wide range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office •...
...read through this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your wireless range • Easy installation - you no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-you for Optimal Performance". 3 Benefits of a Home Network 4 Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • Share one high-speed ... products lets you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your home and office computers wirelessly. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - the wide range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office •...
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...your network, as close as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in an upward direction. • In multistory homes, place the wireless router (or access point) on an upper floor. ...(toward the ceiling). If you . Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are parallel to each other, and are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls...
...your network, as close as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in an upward direction. • In multistory homes, place the wireless router (or access point) on an upper floor. ...(toward the ceiling). If you . Note: While some of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are parallel to each other, and are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls...
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... point). 3. If this fixes the problem, your phone may emit radio "noise", such as these are not blocking the signal's path between your wireless router (or access point) near devices that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). 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 the phone to the farthest channel from any cordless ...
... point). 3. If this fixes the problem, your phone may emit radio "noise", such as these are not blocking the signal's path between your wireless router (or access point) near devices that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). 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 the phone to the farthest channel from any cordless ...
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The simplest solution to avoid this may be sure you need to sleep." Should you have difficulty with more than one of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to sleep; Introduction 4. Choose the "Quietest" Channel for portable computers. Experiment with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review... In locations where homes or offices are used to connect remotely to cover the maximum possible area with yours. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many...
The simplest solution to avoid this may be sure you need to sleep." Should you have difficulty with more than one of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to sleep; Introduction 4. Choose the "Quietest" Channel for portable computers. Experiment with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review... In locations where homes or offices are used to connect remotely to cover the maximum possible area with yours. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many...
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... is also compatible with a USB 2.0 bus-power port 5 • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources 6 • Data rate of up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy... installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 4 • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with 802.11g devices at 2 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at...
... is also compatible with a USB 2.0 bus-power port 5 • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources 6 • Data rate of up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy... installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 4 • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with 802.11g devices at 2 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at...
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... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is...
... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is...
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System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows® 2000 or XP with SP2 Package Contents • N1 Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • Desktop Stand • User Manual 7 Overview section 1 2 (b) 3 (d) 4 (c) (a) 5 6 (a) Protective Cap The cap is active. (c) USB ...
System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows® 2000 or XP with SP2 Package Contents • N1 Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • Desktop Stand • User Manual 7 Overview section 1 2 (b) 3 (d) 4 (c) (a) 5 6 (a) Protective Cap The cap is active. (c) USB ...
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... Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will now start . 1.3 The InstallShield Wizard will automatically appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds.) Click "Install Software" or "Next" to continue. 8 ...
... Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will now start . 1.3 The InstallShield Wizard will automatically appear. (This may take 15-20 seconds.) Click "Install Software" or "Next" to continue. 8 ...
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. 3.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. 3.3 Select a network to connect to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 12 Note: In order to from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect".
Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. 3.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. 3.3 Select a network to connect to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 12 Note: In order to from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect".
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Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin 4 Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the Adapter 1 2 3.4 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on 3 the system tray. section Installing and Setting up the "Utility" screen. 5 Installation is now complete. 6 13
Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin 4 Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the Adapter 1 2 3.4 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on 3 the system tray. section Installing and Setting up the "Utility" screen. 5 Installation is now complete. 6 13
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If the icon is not present, click on the Windows task tray. 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 "Start > Programs > Belkin > N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility". 14 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
If the icon is not present, click on the Windows task tray. 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 "Start > Programs > Belkin > N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility". 14 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
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...displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to determine... of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to reconnect. 15 In the event of the current network. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. The "Current Status" tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. computer...
...displays the available networks at the current location as well as their SSID, Signal Strength, Security Type, Channel, and Network Type. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to determine... of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to reconnect. 15 In the event of the current network. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. The "Current Status" tab displays the current Network Status and Available Networks. computer...
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Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 16
Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 16
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. 2 3 4 5 6 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you 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 17
section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. 2 3 4 5 6 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you 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 17
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Click the "Advanced" button to see the simple security screen. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see other security options (below). 18
Click the "Advanced" button to see the simple security screen. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see other security options (below). 18
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... security to maximize the 6 security of privacy protection as a comparable wired network. 19 Instead of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. 3 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is a common protocol that keys are much easier to remember. 5 The following section, intended for the home, ...authentication Encryption keys based on the security level (64- However, not all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. Please check your wireless network. or 2 26-character hex key. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more ...
... security to maximize the 6 security of privacy protection as a comparable wired network. 19 Instead of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. 3 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is a common protocol that keys are much easier to remember. 5 The following section, intended for the home, ...authentication Encryption keys based on the security level (64- However, not all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. Please check your wireless network. or 2 26-character hex key. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more ...
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All Belkin wireless products will be unable to decode. 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security ...64-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of the new wireless equipment in the hex key. Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 104-bit encryption. A hex (hexadecimal) key is... key by typing in the market today supports both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introduced with one another. For 128-bit WEP,...
All Belkin wireless products will be unable to decode. 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security ...64-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of the new wireless equipment in the hex key. Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64-bit as 104-bit encryption. A hex (hexadecimal) key is... key by typing in the market today supports both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was first introduced with one another. For 128-bit WEP,...
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...),WPA (with radius server) works best in a business environment, in a home environment. WPA (with radius server), and WPA2. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to access the network. 5 Typically, this is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. Each client...than WPA. WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and AES for directions on your wireless 2 equipment must be configured through the web-based interface. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 WPA WPA is between eight and 4 63 characters long. To use Security To...
...),WPA (with radius server) works best in a business environment, in a home environment. WPA (with radius server), and WPA2. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to access the network. 5 Typically, this is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. Each client...than WPA. WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and AES for directions on your wireless 2 equipment must be configured through the web-based interface. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 WPA WPA is between eight and 4 63 characters long. To use Security To...