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...Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Windows XP 20 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 24 Troubleshooting 25 Technical Support 31 Information 32 FCC Statement 32 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product... Warranty 34 Installation Process for Optimal Performance 3 Overview 7 Product Features 7 Applications and Advantages 8 Product Specifications 9 System Requirements 11 Package Contents 11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 12 A. ...
...Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Windows XP 20 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 24 Troubleshooting 25 Technical Support 31 Information 32 FCC Statement 32 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product... Warranty 34 Installation Process for Optimal Performance 3 Overview 7 Product Features 7 Applications and Advantages 8 Product Specifications 9 System Requirements 11 Package Contents 11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 12 A. ...
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..., check Internet email, and chat 1 Please be sure to read through this great new technology and gain the freedom to your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Basic Wireless USB Adapter. This Adapter allows you to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home • Share resources, such...
..., check Internet email, and chat 1 Please be sure to read through this great new technology and gain the freedom to your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Basic Wireless USB Adapter. This Adapter allows you to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home • Share resources, such...
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...Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows • Microwaves If your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on a floor that is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much ...close as these are parallel to the center of the home 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 objects such as possible to each other, and are positioned vertically (...
...Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows • Microwaves If your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on a floor that is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much ...close as these are parallel to the center of the home 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 objects such as possible to each other, and are positioned vertically (...
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...and use • LED power and network link/activity indicator 7 The Adapter is also compatible 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 54Mbps*. ...Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant...
...and use • LED power and network link/activity indicator 7 The Adapter is also compatible 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 54Mbps*. ...Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant...
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...- Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need 8 Overview Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with 802.11b/g products - Adapts easily in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is backward-compatible with existing Wi-...Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Difficult-to-wire environments - The Adapter is difficult to 150Mbps* - Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without cables • Connection rates of existing 802.11b/g ...
...- Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need 8 Overview Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with 802.11b/g products - Adapts easily in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is backward-compatible with existing Wi-...Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Difficult-to-wire environments - The Adapter is difficult to 150Mbps* - Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without cables • Connection rates of existing 802.11b/g ...
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...information on the icon named "Installer.exe". 12 Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated ...drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive ...
...information on the icon named "Installer.exe". 12 Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated ...drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive ...
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.11 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. 17
Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.11 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. 17
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.13 Depending on the security settings of your Adapter is in range. 18 A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click "Connect" after you may be prompted to save this network and connect automatically when your wireless network, you have done so.
Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.13 Depending on the security settings of your Adapter is in range. 18 A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click "Connect" after you may be prompted to save this network and connect automatically when your wireless network, you have done so.
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B.2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM ..." icon; B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Click "Install Software" or "Next" to 20 seconds. 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...
B.2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM ..." icon; B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Click "Install Software" or "Next" to 20 seconds. 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...
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...0-9. or 26-character hex key. Instead of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in wireless security. Depending on the security level (64- 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 a hex key, WPA/WPA2 uses only passphrases, which are much easier to input a 10- Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard...
...0-9. or 26-character hex key. Instead of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in wireless security. Depending on the security level (64- 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 a hex key, WPA/WPA2 uses only passphrases, which are much easier to input a 10- Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard...
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..., consult that router manufacturer's user guide. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should be that the Adapter is listed without any errors. If not, see your desktop. Power LED does not come ON; Right-click... correctly. Verify that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your USB Adapter is not connected or installed properly. Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. 25 If an error is not working. If you continue to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the ...
..., consult that router manufacturer's user guide. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should be that the Adapter is listed without any errors. If not, see your desktop. Power LED does not come ON; Right-click... correctly. Verify that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your USB Adapter is not connected or installed properly. Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. 25 If an error is not working. If you continue to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the ...
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...The SSID is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in order for the Adapter to connect to and type in your computer and wireless router (or access point). If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see...range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 26 Click "Add" if you are trying to connect to the router. Troubleshooting Link LED is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and wireless router (or access point) must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the...
...The SSID is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in order for the Adapter to connect to and type in your computer and wireless router (or access point). If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see...range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 26 Click "Add" if you are trying to connect to the router. Troubleshooting Link LED is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and wireless router (or access point) must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the...
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... a rule, slower transmission rates are usually set to select the USB Adapter in wireless card from your Belkin Basic Wireless USB Adapter is also active. Wireless client cards are more assistance, see your Adapter's connection. To change this property, go to limit the transmission rate. The Adapter does not perform or connection is too weak; In the "Properties...
... a rule, slower transmission rates are usually set to select the USB Adapter in wireless card from your Belkin Basic Wireless USB Adapter is also active. Wireless client cards are more assistance, see your Adapter's connection. To change this property, go to limit the transmission rate. The Adapter does not perform or connection is too weak; In the "Properties...
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... is also active. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. What's the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? This happens because Windows must disable the Ethernet card from your Adapter is based on the designation for more... detailed information. 29 This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your computer under "Network Adapters" in the Device Manager. You must now handle two active network connections. and 802.11n specification can transmit information up to ...
... is also active. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. What's the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? This happens because Windows must disable the Ethernet card from your Adapter is based on the designation for more... detailed information. 29 This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your computer under "Network Adapters" in the Device Manager. You must now handle two active network connections. and 802.11n specification can transmit information up to ...