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Table Of Contents Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Windows Vista and 7 11 B. Installation Process for Optimal Performance 3 Overview 7 Product Features 7 Applications and Advantages 8 Product Specifications 9 System Requirements 10 Package Contents 10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 11 A. Installation Process for Windows XP 18 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 22 Troubleshooting 23 Information 30
Table Of Contents Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Windows Vista and 7 11 B. Installation Process for Optimal Performance 3 Overview 7 Product Features 7 Applications and Advantages 8 Product Specifications 9 System Requirements 10 Package Contents 10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 11 A. Installation Process for Windows XP 18 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 22 Troubleshooting 23 Information 30
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... freedom to your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N150 Micro Wireless USB Adapter. Benefits of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you can take advantage of your network. Now you to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home • Share a single printer with the...
... freedom to your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N150 Micro Wireless USB Adapter. Benefits of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you can take advantage of your network. Now you to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home • Share a single printer with the...
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... cabling required - set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of interoperable networking products 2 choose from anywhere in your home • Easy expansion - Introduction Advantages of a Wireless Network • Mobility -you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup...
... cabling required - set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of interoperable networking products 2 choose from anywhere in your home • Easy expansion - Introduction Advantages of a Wireless Network • Mobility -you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup...
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... its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help. 3 Note: While some of your Wireless Networking Hardware for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. if you move farther from your wireless router (or access point). Factors that can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; This may or may decrease. If you . Introduction Placement of the items listed below...
... its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help. 3 Note: While some of your Wireless Networking Hardware for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. if you move farther from your wireless router (or access point). Factors that can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; This may or may decrease. If you . Introduction Placement of the items listed below...
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... central connection point of your network, as close to the center of the home as these are parallel to place the wireless router (or access point) near devices that is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in some spots, make sure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are not blocking the signal's path between your wireless network devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards...
... central connection point of your network, as close to the center of the home as these are parallel to place the wireless router (or access point) near devices that is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in some spots, make sure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are not blocking the signal's path between your wireless network devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards...
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... access point) and your wireless network as far away from your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on your region.) See your phone's user manual for your wireless router (or access point) and computers to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 4. For example, change...
... access point) and your wireless network as far away from your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on your region.) See your phone's user manual for your wireless router (or access point) and computers to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 4. For example, change...
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... go to change your wireless router. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is important. These guidelines should allow you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. If you need to access your account Secure connections can...
... go to change your wireless router. Secure connections include: • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is important. These guidelines should allow you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. If you need to access your account Secure connections can...
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... wireless devices at 11Mbps. Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification to communicate 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 150Mbps* (802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use • LED power and network link...
... wireless devices at 11Mbps. Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification to communicate 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 150Mbps* (802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use • LED power and network link...
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... high-speed 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 backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install...
... high-speed 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 backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install...
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If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then 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 and...
If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then 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 and...
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A.9 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". 14 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.8 T o connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu.
A.9 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". 14 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.8 T o connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu.
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A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 17 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.14 After connecting to the network, you have just made. The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your Adapter is in range.
A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 17 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.14 After connecting to the network, you have just made. The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your Adapter is in range.
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... in the dialog box. Depending on the security level (64- A hex key is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in wireless security. Instead of a hex key, WPA/WPA2 uses only passphrases, which are much easier to...
... in the dialog box. Depending on the security level (64- A hex key is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in wireless security. Instead of a hex key, WPA/WPA2 uses only passphrases, which are much easier to...
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... Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your modem's user manual. • Reboot the router. • Reboot the modem. If an error is listed without any errors. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that the drivers for the Adapter have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If the LED indicators are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "router" light should be that the Adapter is not connected or installed...
... Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your modem's user manual. • Reboot the router. • Reboot the modem. If an error is listed without any errors. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that the drivers for the Adapter have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If the LED indicators are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "router" light should be that the Adapter is not connected or installed...
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... connect to a network or you have a signal but I cannot connect to and type in your wireless network properties. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see the "Connecting to bring up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. For more information about encryption, see if they match. Troubleshooting Link LED is a mismatch between the network name (SSID) settings in the SSID. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support...
... connect to a network or you have a signal but I cannot connect to and type in your wireless network properties. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see the "Connecting to bring up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. For more information about encryption, see if they match. Troubleshooting Link LED is a mismatch between the network name (SSID) settings in the SSID. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support...
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..., to five to determine if wireless issues are obstructions such as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point). In order to 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 25 Wireless technology is sometimes slow. Please see the section titled, "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance."
..., to five to determine if wireless issues are obstructions such as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point). In order to 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 25 Wireless technology is sometimes slow. Please see the section titled, "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance."
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... access point). see your router's (or access point's) user manual for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is channel 6. Limiting the wireless transmit rate can improve performance and reliability. Wireless client cards are more assistance, see your wireless card's literature. as a rule, slower transmission rates are usually set to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced...
... access point). see your router's (or access point's) user manual for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is channel 6. Limiting the wireless transmit rate can improve performance and reliability. Wireless client cards are more assistance, see your wireless card's literature. as a rule, slower transmission rates are usually set to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced...
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... use for more detailed information. and 802.11n specification can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? best consistent speed and range coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds...
... use for more detailed information. and 802.11n specification can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? best consistent speed and range coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds...
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... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in such a manner that the potential for help. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F7D1102, to which can radiate radio frequency energy. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation is...
... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in such a manner that the potential for help. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F7D1102, to which can radiate radio frequency energy. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation is...
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... FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Other applications, such as documented in conjunction with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be used in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slots, and this manual. The firmware setting is programmed at the website: www.belkin.com/doc. 31 To maintain compliance with IC...
... FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. Other applications, such as documented in conjunction with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be used in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slots, and this manual. The firmware setting is programmed at the website: www.belkin.com/doc. 31 To maintain compliance with IC...