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... 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 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
... 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 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
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..., and other networking devices from a wide range of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to network your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter. Benefits of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you can take advantage of interoperable networking products N+ Wireless USB Adapter 1 The Belkin Setup Assistant software makes setup simple • Flexibility -
..., and other networking devices from a wide range of this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to network your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter. Benefits of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you can take advantage of interoperable networking products N+ Wireless USB Adapter 1 The Belkin Setup Assistant software makes setup simple • Flexibility -
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...the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your network is not operating at close to your wireless network devices. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between your network's radio waves are metal...positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). To achieve the best wireless network coverage for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will degrade somewhat as possible. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 2 As you are concerned that your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in order to ...
...the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your network is not operating at close to your wireless network devices. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between your network's radio waves are metal...positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). To achieve the best wireless network coverage for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will degrade somewhat as possible. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 2 As you are concerned that your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in order to ...
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 3 Other 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 some spots, make sure that...). Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to...
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 3 Other 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 some spots, make sure that...). Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to...
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... not go to sleep." N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is important. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. Should you...
... not go to sleep." N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is important. These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. Should you...
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...Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer 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 Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Product Features The Adapter... 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at up to -use • LED power and network link/activity indicator N+ Wireless USB Adapter 5 The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial...
...Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer 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 Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Product Features The Adapter... 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at up to -use • LED power and network link/activity indicator N+ Wireless USB Adapter 5 The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® products. • 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial...
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 6 Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment. Overview Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming 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...
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 6 Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment. Overview Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming 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...
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...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... USB 2.0 bus-power 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 the Adapter that fits into your computer's USB port...
...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... USB 2.0 bus-power 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 the Adapter that fits into your computer's USB port...
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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. A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; then double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin....com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5...
...Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; then double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin....com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5...
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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. 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";
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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". 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.
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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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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might see a screen similar to the one pictured below. This DOES NOT mean there is compatible ... this operating system. Our software has been fully tested and is a problem. Select "Locate and install the driver software" to follow the on-screen instructions. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Next, a screen appears indicating that the process is taking place; then, another indicates that hardware installation is complete. 12 If it does, continue to continue...
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might see a screen similar to the one pictured below. This DOES NOT mean there is compatible ... this operating system. Our software has been fully tested and is a problem. Select "Locate and install the driver software" to follow the on-screen instructions. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Next, a screen appears indicating that the process is taking place; then, another indicates that hardware installation is complete. 12 If it does, continue to continue...
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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". 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
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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. 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. 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. 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. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of your wireless network, you have done so.
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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. 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 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. 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.
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... Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 17 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...
... Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 17 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...
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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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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 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.