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... 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A. 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 ...Wireless Networking Hardware for Windows Vista 8 B . Table 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...
... 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A. 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 ...Wireless Networking Hardware for Windows Vista 8 B . Table 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...
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... technology and gain the freedom to network your network. set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter. Introduction Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for Optimal Performance". Benefits of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread...
... technology and gain the freedom to network your network. set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter. Introduction Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for Optimal Performance". Benefits of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread...
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...of your network, as close as possible. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 2 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to the center of your wireless network devices. As you have concerns about your ...• Try not to see if distance is as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Introduction Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in the way of your network's radio ...
...of your network, as close as possible. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 2 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to the center of your wireless network devices. As you have concerns about your ...• Try not to see if distance is as close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Introduction Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in the way of your network's radio ...
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...). 3. If this fixes the problem, your phone may emit radio "noise", such as microwave ovens. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 3 Introduction Table of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the...
...). 3. If this fixes the problem, your phone may emit radio "noise", such as microwave ovens. Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 3 Introduction Table of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the...
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...an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Should you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router. Introduction Table of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your power management setting... it to "go to a channel as far away from other wireless devices. A second alternative is to change your wireless router (or access point) and computers to sleep; For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by re-logging into...
...an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Should you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router. Introduction Table of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your power management setting... it to "go to a channel as far away from other wireless devices. A second alternative is to change your wireless router (or access point) and computers to sleep; For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by re-logging into...
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The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface,... for operation in virtually any computer with 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use • LED power and network link/activity indicator N+ Wireless USB Adapter...
The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation • Integrated easy-to-use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface,... for operation in virtually any computer with 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use • LED power and network link/activity indicator N+ Wireless USB Adapter...
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...-65 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing) Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,200 ft.** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate-300Mbps-is the physical data rate. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 6 Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment.
...-65 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing) Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,200 ft.** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate-300Mbps-is the physical data rate. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 6 Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment.
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... port • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • N+ Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with the Belkin utility only). Overview Table 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 and flashes when it is nonfunctional when using the Windows utility, including...
... port • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • N+ Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with the Belkin utility only). Overview Table 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 and flashes when it is nonfunctional when using the Windows utility, including...
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...Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on the "My Computer" icon; A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER...-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. A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process.
...Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on the "My Computer" icon; A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER...-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. A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process.
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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 or, simply click "Next" to select a default location.
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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. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 10 This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software".
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. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 10 This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software".
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 11 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. Your installation is now complete. 4 5 6 A.8 When the installation completes, click on "Finish".
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 11 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. Your installation is now complete. 4 5 6 A.8 When the installation completes, click on "Finish".
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... Contents section 1 2 3 A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might see a screen similar to follow the on-screen instructions. This DOES NOT mean there is complete. 12 N+ Wireless USB Adapter Next, a screen appears indicating that the process is a problem. Select "Install this operating system. Our software has been fully tested and is taking place; If...
... Contents section 1 2 3 A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might see a screen similar to follow the on-screen instructions. This DOES NOT mean there is complete. 12 N+ Wireless USB Adapter Next, a screen appears indicating that the process is a problem. Select "Install this operating system. Our software has been fully tested and is taking place; If...
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A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". N+ Wireless USB Adapter 13 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.
A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". N+ Wireless USB Adapter 13 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.
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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". N+ Wireless USB Adapter 14
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Click "Connect" after you may be prompted to the selected network. 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. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 15 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of your wireless network, you have done so.
Click "Connect" after you may be prompted to the selected network. 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. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 15 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of your wireless network, you have done so.
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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. 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 A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made.
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. 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 A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made.
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... Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 B. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Then, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; 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 CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM... Click "Install Software" or "Next" to 20 seconds. Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
... Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 B. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Then, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; 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 CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM... Click "Install Software" or "Next" to 20 seconds. Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
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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"; or, simply click "Next" to select a default location.
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Connect the Adapter to your USB Adapter now" will appear. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 19 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.
Connect the Adapter to your USB Adapter now" will appear. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 19 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.