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...than Windows Vista 17 C. Configuration 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 24 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 24 Network Status 24 Available Networks 25 Network Status and Solution Tips 25 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 26 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 26 Configuring your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 Overview 5 Product Features 5 Applications and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A. Table...
...than Windows Vista 17 C. Configuration 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 24 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 24 Network Status 24 Available Networks 25 Network Status and Solution Tips 25 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 26 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 26 Configuring your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance 2 Overview 5 Product Features 5 Applications and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A. Table...
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... as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required - Introduction Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for Optimal Performance". set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from a wide range of interoperable networking products N+ Wireless USB Adapter 1
... as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required - Introduction Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for Optimal Performance". set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from a wide range of interoperable networking products N+ Wireless USB Adapter 1
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... not prohibit your wireless network from your wireless router (or access point). If you move farther from functioning; Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router (or access point) itself is as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If difficulties persist even at its maximum effectiveness, this...
... not prohibit your wireless network from your wireless router (or access point). If you move farther from functioning; Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router (or access point) itself is as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If difficulties persist even at its maximum effectiveness, this...
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... addressed these issues. Should you continue to change your account Secure connections can conflict with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review steps 1-4 in the Control Panel. If you need to sleep." Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as possible Experiment with your User Manual. 5. Introduction Table of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point...
... addressed these issues. Should you continue to change your account Secure connections can conflict with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review steps 1-4 in the Control Panel. If you need to sleep." Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are close together, such as possible Experiment with your User Manual. 5. Introduction Table of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point...
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... • 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 • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: 32-131 degrees...
... • 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 • SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: 32-131 degrees...
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... your computer. This button is active. (b) WPS/Security LED Indicates security status and provides feedback during Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ handshaking. (c) WPS Push Button Used for Wi-Fi Protected Setup handshaking with routers (on and flashes when it is nonfunctional when using the Windows utility, including Windows Vista. (d) USB Connector Part of Contents section 1 N+ Wireless USB Adapter 2 3 4 5 6 (b) (a) (c) a) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on Windows XP and 2000 systems with Installation Software and User Manual • Desktop Stand...
... your computer. This button is active. (b) WPS/Security LED Indicates security status and provides feedback during Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ handshaking. (c) WPS Push Button Used for Wi-Fi Protected Setup handshaking with routers (on and flashes when it is nonfunctional when using the Windows utility, including Windows Vista. (d) USB Connector Part of Contents section 1 N+ Wireless USB Adapter 2 3 4 5 6 (b) (a) (c) a) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on Windows XP and 2000 systems with Installation Software and User Manual • Desktop Stand...
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..." to begin the installation process. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. then double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 8 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section...
..." to begin the installation process. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. then double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 8 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section...
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... WNU will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 25 Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". The WNU also features...
... WNU will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 25 Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". The WNU also features...
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...To use Security To start using security, you generate an encryption key. Typically, this is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless networking devices will be unable to use WPA security, the drivers and software of your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to communicate with radius server), and WPA2. WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for your wireless router's (or access point's) manual for encryption. For 128-bit WEP, you must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to access the network. IMPORTANT: You must enter...
...To use Security To start using security, you generate an encryption key. Typically, this is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless networking devices will be unable to use WPA security, the drivers and software of your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to communicate with radius server), and WPA2. WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for your wireless router's (or access point's) manual for encryption. For 128-bit WEP, you must now set all wireless network cards/adapters to access the network. IMPORTANT: You must enter...
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...a WPS-enabled network, the following screen will appear: N+ Wireless USB Adapter 1. Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup is only supported with the Belkin utility on Windows 2000 and XP. Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter supports advanced security technology, including Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™), Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), which simplifies the setup of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Configuring your Adapter to use WPA or WEP. Connect to be entered into your router...
...a WPS-enabled network, the following screen will appear: N+ Wireless USB Adapter 1. Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup is only supported with the Belkin utility on Windows 2000 and XP. Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter supports advanced security technology, including Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™), Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), which simplifies the setup of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Configuring your Adapter to use WPA or WEP. Connect to be entered into your router...
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... the WPS procedure on the "Advanced" tab to open the following window: You will be automatically enrolled into your router's setup utility. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Enter in the encryption key and security method in order to a WPS-enabled network. If desired, you may connect manually to join this network. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 PIN: Your notebook computer has an 8-digit PIN that does not support WPS. 32 Select the WPS-enabled network and click "Connect" to a secure network that...
... the WPS procedure on the "Advanced" tab to open the following window: You will be automatically enrolled into your router's setup utility. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Enter in the encryption key and security method in order to a WPS-enabled network. If desired, you may connect manually to join this network. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 PIN: Your notebook computer has an 8-digit PIN that does not support WPS. 32 Select the WPS-enabled network and click "Connect" to a secure network that...
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...USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. To enable security, you first must determine which you want to change settings. By default, wireless security 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 Adapter, click the "My Connections" tab and point to change security settings...
...USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. To enable security, you first must determine which you want to change settings. By default, wireless security 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 Adapter, click the "My Connections" tab and point to change security settings...
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...-bit WEP key 3. For 64-bit WEP, you can enter your key by typing in the wireless router (or access point). Click "Save" to applying changes in the hex key manually. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you must be locked out of numbers and letters from the "Data Encryption" drop-down menu. 2. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of your computers on your wireless network will be configured with the same security settings. Please record the key prior...
...-bit WEP key 3. For 64-bit WEP, you can enter your key by typing in the wireless router (or access point). Click "Save" to applying changes in the hex key manually. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you must be locked out of numbers and letters from the "Data Encryption" drop-down menu. 2. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of your computers on your wireless network will be configured with the same security settings. Please record the key prior...
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... key manually. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 35 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of the wireless router (or access point). If you don't remember the hex key, your client will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your key by typing in the wireless router (or access point). A hex (hexadecimal) key is now set. For 128-bit WEP, you can enter your wireless network with the same security settings. You must enter 26 hex characters. After selecting your wireless router (or access point), you are using a wireless client...
... key manually. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 35 USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of the wireless router (or access point). If you don't remember the hex key, your client will temporarily lose your wireless connection until you activate security on your key by typing in the wireless router (or access point). A hex (hexadecimal) key is now set. For 128-bit WEP, you can enter your wireless network with the same security settings. You must enter 26 hex characters. After selecting your wireless router (or access point), you are using a wireless client...
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Open your wireless utility software by clicking on or blinking. 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 "WLAN". If you are not using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be red or green): 1. If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the...
Open your wireless utility software by clicking on or blinking. 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 "WLAN". If you are not using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the default name should be red or green): 1. If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the...
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...'s user manual. Click "Add" if you do not see if they match. Troubleshooting Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The name of your screen should turn green, indicating a successful connection to the network. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless router (or access point). For more information about setting up the "Wireless Networks" screen. If the correct network name is not listed, check the SSID settings...
...'s user manual. Click "Add" if you do not see if they match. Troubleshooting Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 The name of your screen should turn green, indicating a successful connection to the network. If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you are still unable to access the Internet after connecting to the wireless router (or access point). For more information about setting up the "Wireless Networks" screen. If the correct network name is not listed, check the SSID settings...
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... Signal Indicator icon to start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your desktop. Link LED is running other applications that the Adapter is not working. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter have a red wireless icon at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If issues persist even at the bottom of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Installation CD-ROM does not start the installation. I cannot connect...
... Signal Indicator icon to start Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your desktop. Link LED is running other applications that the Adapter is not working. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter have a red wireless icon at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If issues persist even at the bottom of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Installation CD-ROM does not start the installation. I cannot connect...
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... Wi-Fi Network" on page xx of this User Manual. Please see "Securing your computer and wireless router (or access point). Wireless technology is sometimes slow. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to 200 feet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Troubleshooting Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Link LED is solid but can't get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may decrease...
... Wi-Fi Network" on page xx of this User Manual. Please see "Securing your computer and wireless router (or access point). Wireless technology is sometimes slow. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to 200 feet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Troubleshooting Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Link LED is solid but can't get online or obtain an IP address, the problem may decrease...
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... that connection speed may choose from wireless router (or access point). Limiting the wireless transmit rate can improve performance and reliability. In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on your region; Changing the wireless channel - Experiment with is channel 6. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. see your network can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. as you find the best one for instructions on...
... that connection speed may choose from wireless router (or access point). Limiting the wireless transmit rate can improve performance and reliability. In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on your region; Changing the wireless channel - Experiment with is channel 6. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. see your network can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. as you find the best one for instructions on...
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...** and 802.11b/g Compatible with products based on the same version of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Technical Support You can find technical support information at www. Troubleshooting Table of the draft 802.11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for Internet sharing Better coverage and consistent speed and range Enhanced speed and coverage Leading edge- G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO...
...** and 802.11b/g Compatible with products based on the same version of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Technical Support You can find technical support information at www. Troubleshooting Table of the draft 802.11n specifications and may require a software upgrade for Internet sharing Better coverage and consistent speed and range Enhanced speed and coverage Leading edge- G Plus MIMO (802.11g with MIMO...