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... 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 25 Network Status and Solution...
... 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 25 Network Status and Solution...
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...Wireless USB Adapter 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. For example, change the channel on the phone to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless...objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in ...
...Wireless USB Adapter 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. For example, change the channel on the phone to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless...objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in ...
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...3 4 5 6 4. These guidelines should allow you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites ... computer's power management setting, which lets you continue to access your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the Control Panel. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Introduction Table of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid ...
...3 4 5 6 4. These guidelines should allow you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites ... computer's power management setting, which lets you continue to access your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the Control Panel. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Introduction Table of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid ...
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..., 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 is powered on and flashes when it is active. (b) WPS...
..., 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 is powered on and flashes when it is active. (b) WPS...
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... not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support 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...
... not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support 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...
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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. 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. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software". N+ Wireless USB Adapter 10
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 16 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range. The links on the left of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.17 After connecting to the network, you have just made.
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 16 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range. The links on the left of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.17 After connecting to the network, you have just made.
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Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. 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...
Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. 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...
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... Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (Windows 2000 and XP only) C.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be found on the desktop screen. 4 5 6 C.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: In order to connect from the "Available Networks" list and...
... Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (Windows 2000 and XP only) C.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be found on the desktop screen. 4 5 6 C.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: In order to connect from the "Available Networks" list and...
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... the connectivity status of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem's source (e.g. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 24 computer, router, or Internet/modem). If the icon is the...
... the connectivity status of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem's source (e.g. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 24 computer, router, or Internet/modem). If the icon is the...
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...Wireless USB Adapter 25 Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless.... Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to reattempt connection, click "Retry". USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Available Networks This window displays the...
...Wireless USB Adapter 25 Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless.... Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to reattempt connection, click "Retry". USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Available Networks This window displays the...
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...: For manual connection to a WPS-enabled network, the following screen will appear: N+ Wireless USB Adapter 1. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of a wireless network. Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter supports advanced security technology, including Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™), Wired... Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup is only supported with the Belkin utility on Windows 2000 and XP. Connect to an Open AP: Select this method, your N+ Wireless USB Adapter generates a PIN to use the same security settings.
...: For manual connection to a WPS-enabled network, the following screen will appear: N+ Wireless USB Adapter 1. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING UTILITY Table of a wireless network. Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter supports advanced security technology, including Wi-Fi Protected Access™ 2 (WPA2™), Wired... Protected Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup is only supported with the Belkin utility on Windows 2000 and XP. Connect to an Open AP: Select this method, your N+ Wireless USB Adapter generates a PIN to use the same security settings.
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... following window: You will see the following section describes how to connect to start the WPS process. If desired, you may connect manually to join this network. Click on your wireless network within two minutes. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Enter in the encryption key and security method in order to a WPS-enabled network. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING...
... following window: You will see the following section describes how to connect to start the WPS process. If desired, you may connect manually to join this network. Click on your wireless network within two minutes. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Enter in the encryption key and security method in order to a WPS-enabled network. USING THE BELKIN WIRELESS NETWORKING...
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...the default name N+ Wireless USB Adapter 39 The window that router manufacturer's user guide. 3. If you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult your modem's user manual. • Reboot the router. • Reboot the modem. If you 're using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the... section 1 2 3 4 5 6 I can connect. If you can 't connect to have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If your wireless router. If you are using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should be on. • The "Connected...
...the default name N+ Wireless USB Adapter 39 The window that router manufacturer's user guide. 3. If you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult your modem's user manual. • Reboot the router. • Reboot the modem. If you 're using a Belkin 802.11b Router, the... section 1 2 3 4 5 6 I can connect. If you can 't connect to have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If your wireless router. If you are using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should be on. • The "Connected...
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...even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Other factors that will cause signal degradation (metal is channel 6. Changing the wireless channel - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is poor. In the "...Windows 98 users will be acceptable for you, but doing so can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 43 Troubleshooting Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal strength is too weak; Most wireless cards have to automatically adjust the wireless...
...even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Other factors that will cause signal degradation (metal is channel 6. Changing the wireless channel - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is poor. In the "...Windows 98 users will be acceptable for you, but doing so can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 43 Troubleshooting Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal strength is too weak; Most wireless cards have to automatically adjust the wireless...
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... when computer has a second built-in wired Ethernet card. You must disable the built-in wireless card from your Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter is slow when computer has a built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™). and 802.11n draft... 802.11g and draft 802.11n? We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. You must disable the Ethernet card from using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. The Adapter does not perform or connection is also active. This condition ...
... when computer has a second built-in wired Ethernet card. You must disable the built-in wireless card from your Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter is slow when computer has a built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™). and 802.11n draft... 802.11g and draft 802.11n? We recommend using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility. You must disable the Ethernet card from using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility. The Adapter does not perform or connection is also active. This condition ...