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... Features 5 Applications and Advantages 5 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 6 Package Contents 6 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 7 A - Configuration 18 3 4 5 6 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 19 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 19 Network Status 20 Available Networks 20 Network Status and Solution Tips 21 Managing Wireless Network Profiles 21 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network 22 5 Troubleshooting 29 6 Information 36 Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter i Table of Contents Table of Contents...
... Features 5 Applications and Advantages 5 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 6 Package Contents 6 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 7 A - Configuration 18 3 4 5 6 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 19 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 19 Network Status 20 Available Networks 20 Network Status and Solution Tips 21 Managing Wireless Network Profiles 21 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network 22 5 Troubleshooting 29 6 Information 36 Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter i Table of Contents Table of Contents...
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now you expand your network to include devices such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home and office computers wirelessly. the wide range of Belkin networking products let you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Easy installation - Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - you 'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"- choose from one computer...
now you expand your network to include devices such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home and office computers wirelessly. the wide range of Belkin networking products let you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Easy installation - Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - you 'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"- choose from one computer...
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... your network's performance that can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your network is as possible to your wireless router (or access point). Note: While some spots, make sure that objects such as these are concerned that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are parallel to the center of the home as possible. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by...
... your network's performance that can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your network is as possible to your wireless router (or access point). Note: While some spots, make sure that objects such as these are concerned that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are parallel to the center of the home as possible. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by...
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... be wireless networks nearby that operates on your region.) See your phone's user manual for your wireless router (or access point) to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 4. For more than one of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any cordless phone that can conflict with more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in order to find the clearest connection and...
... be wireless networks nearby that operates on your region.) See your phone's user manual for your wireless router (or access point) to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 4. For more than one of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any cordless phone that can conflict with more Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in order to find the clearest connection and...
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...; Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to sleep." Should you use AOL through broadband provided by re-logging into the secure website. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. however, this...
...; Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to sleep." Should you use AOL through broadband provided by re-logging into the secure website. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. however, this...
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...; Easy installation and use • LED power and network link/activity indicator • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Connection rates of up to 150Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b products at home, work...
...; Easy installation and use • LED power and network link/activity indicator • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Connection rates of up to 150Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b products at home, work...
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...-150Mbps-is active. (c) USB Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer's USB port. (b) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on the networking environment. System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 6 Remove the cap...
...-150Mbps-is active. (c) USB Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer's USB port. (b) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on the networking environment. System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 6 Remove the cap...
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 A. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on the icon named "Installer.exe". 7 A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within...
Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 A. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on the icon named "Installer.exe". 7 A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within...
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 10 A.9 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks".
Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 10 A.9 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks".
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A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. The links on the left of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 13 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of the window allow you have just established.
A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. The links on the left of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 13 Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of the window allow you have just established.
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..., double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray. Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility C.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be found on the desktop screen. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 18 Installation is now complete. Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. Note: In order to connect from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections...
..., double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray. Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility C.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be found on the desktop screen. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 18 Installation is now complete. Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. Note: In order to connect from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". Installing and Setting up the Adapter Table of Contents sections...
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... Internet. computer, router, or Internet/modem). Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will appear. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 20 In the event of the current network. Connection Failure Right-click on the WNU icon in the "Available Networks" section. You can be used to reconnect. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of a connectivity problem, this window...
... Internet. computer, router, or Internet/modem). Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will appear. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 20 In the event of the current network. Connection Failure Right-click on the WNU icon in the "Available Networks" section. You can be used to reconnect. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of a connectivity problem, this window...
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Managing Wireless Network Profiles The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 21 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". The default screen will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. The WNU also features an "Info" section that provides troubleshooting tips.
Managing Wireless Network Profiles The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 21 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". The default screen will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. The WNU also features an "Info" section that provides troubleshooting tips.
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When you select a network using encryption, you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network If you will first see other security options, including choosing the security type for this connection. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 22 Click the "Advanced" button to see the simple security screen. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Table of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.
When you select a network using encryption, you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network If you will first see other security options, including choosing the security type for this connection. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 22 Click the "Advanced" button to see the simple security screen. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Table of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box.
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... on your router manufacturer's user manual for the default name. If not, see your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in . • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem's LEDs are NOT using a Belkin 802.11g (G Plus) Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g) Router, "Belkin54g" is the default name. The tray icon should be "WLAN". The window that router manufacturer's user guide. 2. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 29 Look...
... on your router manufacturer's user manual for the default name. If not, see your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in . • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem's LEDs are NOT using a Belkin 802.11g (G Plus) Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g) Router, "Belkin54g" is the default name. The tray icon should be "WLAN". The window that router manufacturer's user guide. 2. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 29 Look...
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... on page 22 of "Available Networks". If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you are trying to connect to the wireless router (or access point). Problem: The name of your router manufacturer's user manual. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter to connect to and type in the list of this User Manual. 3. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 30 If you must be...
... on page 22 of "Available Networks". If the network has security (encryption) enabled, you are trying to connect to the wireless router (or access point). Problem: The name of your router manufacturer's user manual. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter to connect to and type in the list of this User Manual. 3. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 30 If you must be...
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... router manufacturer's user manual. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter have a red wireless icon at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive in your wireless network properties. Problem: Link LED is a mismatch between the network name (SSID) settings in which the Installation CD has been placed to start automatically, right-click to see if your USB Network Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin...
... router manufacturer's user manual. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter have a red wireless icon at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive in your wireless network properties. Problem: Link LED is a mismatch between the network name (SSID) settings in which the Installation CD has been placed to start automatically, right-click to see if your USB Network Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin...
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... same in your computer and wireless router (or access point). Solution: If you move farther from the wireless router (or access point). Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 32 Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see "Connecting to the Internet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. For more information about encryption, please see if they match. Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Problem: Link LED is sometimes slow. Solution...
... same in your computer and wireless router (or access point). Solution: If you move farther from the wireless router (or access point). Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 32 Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see "Connecting to the Internet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. For more information about encryption, please see if they match. Troubleshooting Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Problem: Link LED is sometimes slow. Solution...
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Solution: Wireless technology is channel 6. Note also that connection speed may choose from several other channels. Changing the wireless channel - The default channel the router is shipped with different connection rates until you find the best one for instructions on your Adapter's connection. see your wireless card's literature. Limiting the wireless transmit rate - In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on the "General" tab (Windows 98 users will cause signal degradation (metal is poor...
Solution: Wireless technology is channel 6. Note also that connection speed may choose from several other channels. Changing the wireless channel - The default channel the router is shipped with different connection rates until you find the best one for instructions on your Adapter's connection. see your wireless card's literature. Limiting the wireless transmit rate - In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on the "General" tab (Windows 98 users will cause signal degradation (metal is poor...
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... the 5GHz frequency; best coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on the designation for certifying network standards. Each is based on your networking environment. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 35 Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at up to 1,400 ft.* Advantage Common- Technical Support You can connect at very different maximum speeds. Troubleshooting Table of Contents...
... the 5GHz frequency; best coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on the designation for certifying network standards. Each is based on your networking environment. Enhanced Wireless USB Adapter 35 Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at up to 1,400 ft.* Advantage Common- Technical Support You can connect at very different maximum speeds. Troubleshooting Table of Contents...