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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 XP 18 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 24 Troubleshooting 25 Information 32 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 Vista and 7 11 B.
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 XP 18 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 24 Troubleshooting 25 Information 32 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 Vista and 7 11 B.
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... Other objects that objects such as microwave ovens. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are not blocking the signal's path between your... include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows • Microwaves If your computers and wireless router (or access point). 4 If your wireless router (or access point) itself is as ...
... Other objects that objects such as microwave ovens. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router's (or access point's) antennas are not blocking the signal's path between your... include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows • Microwaves If your computers and wireless router (or access point). 4 If your wireless router (or access point) itself is as ...
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... not be appropriate for portable computers. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/ networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 6 Introduction 5. The simplest solution to sleep." To change your account Secure connections can be... sure you have difficulty with your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the previous pages to sleep; Secure connections...
... not be appropriate for portable computers. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/ networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 6 Introduction 5. The simplest solution to sleep." To change your account Secure connections can be... sure you have difficulty with your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the previous pages to sleep; Secure connections...
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For full function, use XP service pack 3. 10 Overview Package Includes: N450 DB/N600 DB Dual-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter Setup CD with User Manual System Requirements • N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapter • Setup CD with User Manual System Requirements • PC with available USB port • PC running Windows® XP (SP2 or greater***), Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 • CD-ROM drive Specifications • USB 2.0 Interface ***Some WPS functionality will be limited on XP service pack 2 without installing some Windows updates.
For full function, use XP service pack 3. 10 Overview Package Includes: N450 DB/N600 DB Dual-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter Setup CD with User Manual System Requirements • N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapter • Setup CD with User Manual System Requirements • PC with available USB port • PC running Windows® XP (SP2 or greater***), Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 • CD-ROM drive Specifications • USB 2.0 Interface ***Some WPS functionality will be limited on XP service pack 2 without installing some Windows updates.
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... Installer does 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. 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. Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For information on the icon named...
... Installer does 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. 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. Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For information on the icon named...
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.3The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software anyway" to continue. 12 Click on "Install this operating system. A.4 A window may appear showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software". This DOES NOT indicate a problem.
Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.3The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software anyway" to continue. 12 Click on "Install this operating system. A.4 A window may appear showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software". This DOES NOT indicate a problem.
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Installing and Setting up message on your Windows taskbar. 13 A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up the Adapter A.5 When prompted, plug in your computer. A.7 Click "Finish" to restart your Adapter.
Installing and Setting up message on your Windows taskbar. 13 A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up the Adapter A.5 When prompted, plug in your computer. A.7 Click "Finish" to restart your Adapter.
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The links on the left of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 17 A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range.
The links on the left of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 17 A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range.
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... 20 seconds. Installing and Setting up to start the installation. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen does not appear within up the Adapter B. Installation Process for Windows XP IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD...
... 20 seconds. Installing and Setting up to start the installation. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen does not appear within up the Adapter B. Installation Process for Windows XP IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD...
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...but doing so can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 28 Other factors that all available transmission rates should be between devices increases. You may decrease as walls and metal ...typical indoor range of your wireless card's literature. In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on the "General" tab (Windows 98 users will be acceptable for your region; Changing the wireless channel - Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Most wireless cards have to the...
...but doing so can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 28 Other factors that all available transmission rates should be between devices increases. You may decrease as walls and metal ...typical indoor range of your wireless card's literature. In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on the "General" tab (Windows 98 users will be acceptable for your region; Changing the wireless channel - Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Most wireless cards have to the...
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... wired Ethernet card. Troubleshooting The Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless card while your Belkin N450 DB/N600 DB Dual-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter is also active. This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless network... card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™). This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You must disable the built-in wireless card from your Adapter is also active. This happens because...
... wired Ethernet card. Troubleshooting The Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built-in wireless card while your Belkin N450 DB/N600 DB Dual-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter is also active. This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless network... card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™). This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You must disable the built-in wireless card from your Adapter is also active. This happens because...
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Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. All trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. © 2012 Belkin International, Inc.
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. All trade names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. © 2012 Belkin International, Inc.