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... and Setting up the Adapter 12 A. 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 20 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 27 Troubleshooting 28 Technical Support 34 Information 35 FCC Statement 35...
... and Setting up the Adapter 12 A. 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 20 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 27 Troubleshooting 28 Technical Support 34 Information 35 FCC Statement 35...
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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 parallel to each other, and are not blocking the ... inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows • Microwaves If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in...
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 parallel to each other, and are not blocking the ... inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows • Microwaves If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as possible in...
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...and AOL, please review steps 1-4 in the Control Panel. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 6 introduction 5. A second alternative is important. however, this is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or ...8226; Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the previous pages to be sure you need to sleep." Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL ...
...and AOL, please review steps 1-4 in the Control Panel. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 6 introduction 5. A second alternative is important. however, this is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or ...8226; Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your power management setting in Windows, see the "Power Options" item in the previous pages to be sure you need to sleep." Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL ...
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Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For information on the "My Computer" icon; IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. 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-...automatically, double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. then double-click on the icon named "Installer.exe". 12 A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which...
Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For information on the "My Computer" icon; IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. 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-...automatically, double-click on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. then double-click on the icon named "Installer.exe". 12 A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which...
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Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software". Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process. This DOES NOT indicate a problem. A.4 A window may appear showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this operating system. Click on "Install this driver software anyway" to continue. 13
Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software". Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process. This DOES NOT indicate a problem. A.4 A window may appear showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this operating system. Click on "Install this driver software anyway" to continue. 13
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A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up the Adapter A.5 When prompted, plug in your Windows taskbar. 14 Installing and Setting up message on your Adapter.
A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up the Adapter A.5 When prompted, plug in your Windows taskbar. 14 Installing and Setting up message on your Adapter.
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The links on the left of the window allow you have just made. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you to configure your network connections. 19
The links on the left of the window allow you have just made. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you to configure your network connections. 19
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... by double-clicking on the "My Computer" icon; B.2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. 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.
... by double-clicking on the "My Computer" icon; B.2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. 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.
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..."), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™). This happens because Windows must disable the built-in wireless card from your Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter is too weak; In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on your Adapter's connection. To...
..."), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™). This happens because Windows must disable the built-in wireless card from your Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter is too weak; In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on your Adapter's connection. To...
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... most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. See the following chart for certifying network standards. This happens because Windows must disable the Ethernet card from your Adapter is also active. and 802.11n specification can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports...
... most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. See the following chart for certifying network standards. This happens because Windows must disable the Ethernet card from your Adapter is also active. and 802.11n specification can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports...