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Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax © 2006 Belkin Corporation. N1 Wireless USB Adapter Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 ...546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles, CA 90220-5221, USA 310-898-1100 310-898-1111 fax Belkin...
Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax © 2006 Belkin Corporation. N1 Wireless USB Adapter Belkin Tech Support US: 877-736-5771 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 ...546 Singapore: 800 616 1790 Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles, CA 90220-5221, USA 310-898-1100 310-898-1111 fax Belkin...
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... and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 Step 1: Install 8 Step 2: Insert 10 Step 3: Configure 12 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 14 Network Status 15 Available Networks 15 Network Status and Solution Tips 16 Setting...
... and Advantages 6 Product Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Package Contents 7 3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 Step 1: Install 8 Step 2: Insert 10 Step 3: Configure 12 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 14 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 14 Network Status 15 Available Networks 15 Network Status and Solution Tips 16 Setting...
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... - you can spare the expense and hassle of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter. choose from one computer to network your home and office computers wirelessly. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - ... • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of interoperable networking products 1 set up a Belkin wireless network: • Mobility - This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to...
... - you can spare the expense and hassle of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter. choose from one computer to network your home and office computers wirelessly. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - ... • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of interoperable networking products 1 set up a Belkin wireless network: • Mobility - This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to...
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...," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in order to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in the way of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that might be stronger the closer your computer is not operating at close...
...," (i.e., computers enabled by getting in order to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in the way of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that might be stronger the closer your computer is not operating at close...
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... any cordless phone that may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 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 ...or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 For example, change the channel on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that operates on the phone to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try ...
... any cordless phone that may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 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 ...or 5GHz cordless phone. 3 For example, change the channel on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that operates on the phone to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: • Try ...
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...VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website. For more than one of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless devices. Introduction 4. The simplest solution to avoid this may be appropriate for portable computers. however, this ...Quietest" Channel for your User Manual. 5. Use the Site Survey capabilities of the available channels in the Control Panel. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by a computer's power management setting, which lets you have addressed these issues. Secure Connections...
...VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website. For more than one of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless devices. Introduction 4. The simplest solution to avoid this may be appropriate for portable computers. however, this ...Quietest" Channel for your User Manual. 5. Use the Site Survey capabilities of the available channels in the Control Panel. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by a computer's power management setting, which lets you have addressed these issues. Secure Connections...
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... 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 4 • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. section Overview Product Features 1 The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification...
... 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 4 • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. section Overview Product Features 1 The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification...
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... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate 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...
... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate 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...
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.... System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows® 2000 or XP with SP2 Package Contents • N1 Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • Desktop Stand • User Manual 7 Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to protect...
.... System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows® 2000 or XP with SP2 Package Contents • N1 Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • Desktop Stand • User Manual 7 Remove the cap before inserting the Adapter to protect...
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... screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will now start the installation. Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Adapter. 1.1 Insert...
... screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM drive. 1.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will now start the installation. Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Adapter. 1.1 Insert...
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Note: In order to see your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. 3.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. 3.3 Select a network to connect to from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 12
Note: In order to see your computer, double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon on the desktop screen. 3.2 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility screen will appear. 3.3 Select a network to connect to from the "Available Networks" list and click "Connect". Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 3.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 12
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Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin 4 Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the Adapter 1 2 3.4 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on 3 the system tray. section Installing and Setting up the "Utility" screen. 5 Installation is now complete. 6 13
Note: Double-clicking on the Belkin 4 Wireless Networking Utility icon on the system tray will bring up the Adapter 1 2 3.4 The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be found on 3 the system tray. section Installing and Setting up the "Utility" screen. 5 Installation is now complete. 6 13
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Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on "Start > Programs > Belkin > N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility". 14 If the icon is not present, click on the Windows task tray. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on "Start > Programs > Belkin > N1 Wireless USB Network Adapter > Belkin Wireless Networking Utility". 14 If the icon is not present, click on the Windows task tray. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
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... Type, Channel, and Network Type. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to...
... Type, Channel, and Network Type. It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to...
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Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 16 To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect.
Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines. 16 To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect.
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. 2 3 4 5 6 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. *Note: Types of security 17
section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type. 2 3 4 5 6 Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. *Note: Types of security 17
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Click the "Advanced" button to see the simple security screen. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see other security options (below). 18
Click the "Advanced" button to see the simple security screen. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see other security options (below). 18
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... security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to all wireless cards and adapters 4 support this technology. Please check your wireless network. Instead of your wireless adapter's user manual to check if it supports WPA. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely...
... security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to all wireless cards and adapters 4 support this technology. Please check your wireless network. Instead of your wireless adapter's user manual to check if it supports WPA. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely...
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All Belkin wireless products will be unable to 128-bit as 40-bit encryption. For 128-bit ...key Write down the hex WEP key from A-F and 0-9. A hex (hexadecimal) key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless router (or access point) and enter it is critical that you must enter 10 hex keys. Shortly after the technology... might have older equipment that 64-bit encryption was too easy to 64-bit as 104-bit encryption. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits...
All Belkin wireless products will be unable to 128-bit as 40-bit encryption. For 128-bit ...key Write down the hex WEP key from A-F and 0-9. A hex (hexadecimal) key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network, your wireless router (or access point) and enter it is critical that you must enter 10 hex keys. Shortly after the technology... might have older equipment that 64-bit encryption was too easy to 64-bit as 104-bit encryption. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 64-Bit WEP 64-bit WEP was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits...
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...) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption of WEP. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use WPA security, the drivers and software of letters, numbers, or characters. For... (or access point). A network key is a password that is between eight and 4 63 characters long. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 WPA WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of data, which a radius server automatically distributes the network 6 key ...
...) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network key. WPA2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) for encryption of WEP. Setting up your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use WPA security, the drivers and software of letters, numbers, or characters. For... (or access point). A network key is a password that is between eight and 4 63 characters long. section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 WPA WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of data, which a radius server automatically distributes the network 6 key ...