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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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... this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section titled, "Placement of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow 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 entire family • Share documents, music...
... this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section titled, "Placement of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow 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 entire family • Share documents, music...
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... no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required - choose from anywhere in your wireless range • Easy installation - the wide range of Belkin networking products let you can spare the expense and hassle of interoperable networking products 2 Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - you can work on a networked laptop or...
... no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required - choose from anywhere in your wireless range • Easy installation - the wide range of Belkin networking products let you can spare the expense and hassle of interoperable networking products 2 Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - you can work on a networked laptop or...
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... at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may not be noticeable to you move farther from your wireless network from the wireless router (or access point) in the way of your Wireless Networking Hardware for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will not prohibit your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may decrease. This may or may help. 3 if...
... at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may not be noticeable to you move farther from your wireless network from the wireless router (or access point) in the way of your Wireless Networking Hardware for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will not prohibit your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may decrease. This may or may help. 3 if...
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... emit radio "noise", such as possible. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of your computers and wireless router (or access point). 4 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on a floor that objects such as close to each other, and are not blocking the signal...
... emit radio "noise", such as possible. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of your computers and wireless router (or access point). 4 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on a floor that objects such as close to each other, and are not blocking the signal...
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... clearest connection and avoid interference from your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as possible. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to a channel as far away from any 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 network as...
... clearest connection and avoid interference from your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as possible. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to a channel as far away from any 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 network as...
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...; Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to change your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the previous pages to be sure you need to have addressed these issues. Should you have difficulty with your account Secure connections can be appropriate for portable computers. If you continue to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. These...
...; Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used where security is to change your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the previous pages to be sure you need to have addressed these issues. Should you have difficulty with your account Secure connections can be appropriate for portable computers. If you continue to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. These...
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... 802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. 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 300Mbps* (802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use • LED power and network link/activity indicator 7 The Adapter operates on...
... 802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. 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 300Mbps* (802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use • LED power and network link/activity indicator 7 The Adapter operates on...
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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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... Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the "My Computer" icon; Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE...
... Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the "My Computer" icon; Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE...
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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. A.9 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". 14
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A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. The links on the left of the window allow you 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 can choose to configure your Adapter is in range.
A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. The links on the left of the window allow you 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 can choose to configure your Adapter is in range.
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... key. 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. The passphrase is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. A hex key is the new standard in the dialog box. Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA®/WPA2®) is a combination of a hex key, WPA...
... key. 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. The passphrase is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. A hex key is the new standard in the dialog box. Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA®/WPA2®) is a combination of a hex key, WPA...
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... wireless router. Verify that the drivers for the Adapter have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you are functioning correctly. Power LED does not come ON; If an error is not working. Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. 23 Check to see that the Adapter is plugged in. • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem's LEDs are unable to connect to the Internet wirelessly...
... wireless router. Verify that the drivers for the Adapter have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you are functioning correctly. Power LED does not come ON; If an error is not working. Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. 23 Check to see that the Adapter is plugged in. • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem's LEDs are unable to connect to the Internet wirelessly...
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... up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see the "Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network" section. Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter to connect to a network or you do not see if they match. Link LED is blinking slowly; The key is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in...
... up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer's user manual. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see the "Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network" section. Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet. Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter to connect to a network or you do not see if they match. Link LED is blinking slowly; The key is a mismatch between the encryption key settings in...
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... 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 25 As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation (metal is sometimes slow. Note also that will be between devices increases. Please see the section titled, "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance." In order...
... 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 25 As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation (metal is sometimes slow. Note also that will be between devices increases. Please see the section titled, "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance." In order...
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... usually set to 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). In order to the Windows Control Panel, open "Network Connections" and double-click on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your Adapter's connection. Experiment with is poor. As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless card's literature. Depending on your wireless devices will have the ability to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and...
... usually set to 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). In order to the Windows Control Panel, open "Network Connections" and double-click on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your Adapter's connection. Experiment with is poor. As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless card's literature. Depending on your wireless devices will have the ability to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and...
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....* Up to 300Mbps. Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. best consistent speed and range coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending...
....* Up to 300Mbps. Troubleshooting What's the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. best consistent speed and range coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending...
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.... 30 When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be used in such a manner to Radio Frequency Radiation. Nevertheless, the device shall be placed in such a manner that the potential for help. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to Part 15 of the...
.... 30 When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be used in such a manner to Radio Frequency Radiation. Nevertheless, the device shall be placed in such a manner that the potential for help. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to Part 15 of the...
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... user's authority to this device that any other antenna or transmitter. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with any changes or modifications to operate the equipment. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is country-dependent and firmware is not accessible by Belkin International, Inc., may cause undesired operation of the device. This transmitter must follow the specific operating instructions...
... user's authority to this device that any other antenna or transmitter. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with any changes or modifications to operate the equipment. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is country-dependent and firmware is not accessible by Belkin International, Inc., may cause undesired operation of the device. This transmitter must follow the specific operating instructions...