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... 9 System Requirements 11 Package Contents 11 Installing 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 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty...
... 9 System Requirements 11 Package Contents 11 Installing 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 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty...
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...completely, and pay special attention to the section titled, "Placement of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to connect a notebook or desktop computer to your home and office computers wirelessly. Please be sure to read through this great new technology and gain the freedom to ... in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter. This Adapter allows you to network your network. Now you for Optimal Performance."
...completely, and pay special attention to the section titled, "Placement of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to connect a notebook or desktop computer to your home and office computers wirelessly. Please be sure to read through this great new technology and gain the freedom to ... in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter. This Adapter allows you to network your network. Now you for Optimal Performance."
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... point) on a floor that objects such as possible. 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 positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your wireless router (or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. This may emit...
... point) on a floor that objects such as possible. 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 positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your wireless router (or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. This may emit...
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...4GHz or 5GHz band operation • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with other 802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11n specification to communicate with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64...-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit WEP encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Data rate ...
...4GHz or 5GHz band operation • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with other 802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11n specification to communicate with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64...-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit WEP encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Data rate ...
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...Small Office/Home Office) networking needs - Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need 8 Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without cables • Connection rates of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with ... environments - Offers the freedom of networking without compromising the use of up to install • Frequently changing environments - Adapts easily in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is backward-compatible with a laptop around the home ...
...Small Office/Home Office) networking needs - Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need 8 Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without cables • Connection rates of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with ... environments - Offers the freedom of networking without compromising the use of up to install • Frequently changing environments - Adapts easily in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is backward-compatible with a laptop around the home ...
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A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. 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-ROM drive. Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For ... does not start 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. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE...
A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. 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-ROM drive. Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For ... does not start 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. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE...
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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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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. 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.
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... automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. Then, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; Note: If the Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen does not appear within up the Adapter B. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive...
... automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. Then, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; Note: If the Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen does not appear within up the Adapter B. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. then double-click on the CD-ROM drive...
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...asked to input a 10- A hex key is 8-63 characters and can consist of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in wireless security. Instead of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. The passphrase is a combination of a hex key, WPA/WPA2 uses only passphrases, which are much...®/WPA2®) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard in the dialog box. Depending on the security level (64- Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network If you choose to...
...asked to input a 10- A hex key is 8-63 characters and can consist of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in wireless security. Instead of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. The passphrase is a combination of a hex key, WPA/WPA2 uses only passphrases, which are much...®/WPA2®) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is the new standard in the dialog box. Depending on the security level (64- Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network If you choose to...
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.... Troubleshooting I can't connect to the "Device Manager" and see if your USB Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your wireless router. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that the drivers for the Adapter have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If this is NOT the case, make sure: • The router...
.... Troubleshooting I can't connect to the "Device Manager" and see if your USB Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your wireless router. If you 're using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that the drivers for the Adapter have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If this is NOT the case, make sure: • The router...
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...SSID is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about setting up the "Wireless Networks" screen. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see if they match. Check ...at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 29 If your Adapter appears to be exactly the same in the SSID. The key is blinking slowly; I cannot connect to and type in order for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to the wireless router (or access point). If...
...SSID is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about setting up the "Wireless Networks" screen. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see if they match. Check ...at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 29 If your Adapter appears to be exactly the same in the SSID. The key is blinking slowly; I cannot connect to and type in order for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to the wireless router (or access point). If...
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... box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. This happens because Windows must disable the built-in wireless card from your Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter is unstable when computer has a second built-in the Device Manager. 31 For more stable. You must now handle two active...
... box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select the rate property. This happens because Windows must disable the built-in wireless card from your Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter is unstable when computer has a second built-in the Device Manager. 31 For more stable. You must now handle two active...
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...active. This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your computer under "Network Adapters" in wired Ethernet card. Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at up to 300Mbps. See the following chart for certifying network ...to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; This happens because Windows must disable the Ethernet card from your Adapter is based on the designation for more detailed information. 32 The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds.
...active. This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your computer under "Network Adapters" in wired Ethernet card. Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at up to 300Mbps. See the following chart for certifying network ...to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; This happens because Windows must disable the Ethernet card from your Adapter is based on the designation for more detailed information. 32 The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds.