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... of Contents Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Adapter to use Security 30 5 Troubleshooting 39 6 Information 46 N+ Wireless USB Adapter i 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...
... of Contents Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Adapter to use Security 30 5 Troubleshooting 39 6 Information 46 N+ Wireless USB Adapter i 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...
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... longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter. set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • ...gain the freedom to include devices such as files and hard drives among all the computers in your home and office computers wirelessly. The Belkin Setup Assistant software makes setup simple • Flexibility - choose from one high-speed Internet connection with the entire family ...
... longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter. set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • ...gain the freedom to include devices such as files and hard drives among all the computers in your home and office computers wirelessly. The Belkin Setup Assistant software makes setup simple • Flexibility - choose from one high-speed Internet connection with the entire family ...
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...move farther from functioning; Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of your network, as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If your wireless router (or access point) and connected... devices increases. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will not prohibit your wireless network from your network's radio waves are positioned...
...move farther from functioning; Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of your network, as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If your wireless router (or access point) and connected... devices increases. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will not prohibit your wireless network from your network's radio waves are positioned...
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...• Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your computers and wireless router (or access point). 3. For example, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from any cordless phone that operates on...the problem, your phone may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router (or access point) to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your phone's user manual for detailed ...
...• Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your computers and wireless router (or access point). 3. For example, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from any cordless phone that operates on...the problem, your phone may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 and move your wireless router (or access point) to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your phone's user manual for detailed ...
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... Secure connections can conflict with more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most ...8226; The "Bring Your Own Access" program from other wireless devices. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are used to...
... Secure connections can conflict with more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most ...8226; The "Bring Your Own Access" program from other wireless devices. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are used to...
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...draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. Overview Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Product Features The ...with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Data rate of up to 300Mbps*. The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as ...
...draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. Overview Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Product Features The ...with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Data rate of up to 300Mbps*. The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as ...
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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 highspeed 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 ...-condensing) Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,200 ft.** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate-300Mbps-is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment.
... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate highspeed 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 ...-condensing) Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,200 ft.** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate-300Mbps-is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment.
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...• Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • N+ Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with the Belkin utility only). This button 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 ...
...• Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • N+ Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with the Belkin utility only). This button 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 ...
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... IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on the icon named "Setup.exe". 8 N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into...
... IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on the icon named "Setup.exe". 8 N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into...
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or, simply click "Next" to select a default location. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. 4 5 6 A.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse"; N+ Wireless USB Adapter 9
or, simply click "Next" to select a default location. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. 4 5 6 A.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse"; N+ Wireless USB Adapter 9
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Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software". N+ Wireless USB Adapter 10 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.5 A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process. 4 5 6 A.6 A window may appear a second time showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this operating system. This DOES NOT indicate a problem.
Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software". N+ Wireless USB Adapter 10 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.5 A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process. 4 5 6 A.6 A window may appear a second time showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this operating system. This DOES NOT indicate a problem.
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Your installation is now complete. 4 5 6 A.8 When the installation completes, click on "Finish". INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.7 When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 11
Your installation is now complete. 4 5 6 A.8 When the installation completes, click on "Finish". INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.7 When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 11
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.... This DOES NOT mean there is complete. 12 then, another indicates that hardware installation is compatible with this driver software anyway" and follow the prompts. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Next, a screen appears indicating that the process is a problem. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.9 The Found New Hardware...
.... This DOES NOT mean there is complete. 12 then, another indicates that hardware installation is compatible with this driver software anyway" and follow the prompts. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Next, a screen appears indicating that the process is a problem. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.9 The Found New Hardware...
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 13 A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks".
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 13 A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks".
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 14 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "Connect to a network". 4 5 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect".
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 14 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "Connect to a network". 4 5 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect".
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of your wireless network, you have done so. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 15 A.16 Depending on the security settings of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click "Connect" after you may be prompted to the selected network.
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 16 The links on the left of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.17 After connecting to the network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range. A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections.
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 16 The links on the left of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.17 After connecting to the network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range. A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections.
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Click "Install Software" or "Next" to 20 seconds. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within up to start the installation. then double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 17 Then, double-click ... ADAPTER. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 B. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive.
Click "Install Software" or "Next" to 20 seconds. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within up to start the installation. then double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 17 Then, double-click ... ADAPTER. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 B. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive.
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or, simply click "Next" to select a default location. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 18 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 B.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. 4 5 6 B.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse";
or, simply click "Next" to select a default location. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 18 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 B.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. 4 5 6 B.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse";
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Connect the Adapter to your USB Adapter now" will appear. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. 4 5 6 B.6 After the software installation is finished, the message "Please plug in your computer. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 19
Connect the Adapter to your USB Adapter now" will appear. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. 4 5 6 B.6 After the software installation is finished, the message "Please plug in your computer. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 19