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Installation Process 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 37 Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 12 B. Table Of Contents Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless ...
Installation Process 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 37 Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 12 B. Table Of Contents Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless ...
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This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook or desktop computer to the section titled, "Placement of your home and office computers wirelessly. Please be sure to read through this great new ... all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your network. Now you can take advantage of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • Share one computer to network your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the...
This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook or desktop computer to the section titled, "Placement of your home and office computers wirelessly. Please be sure to read through this great new ... all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your network. Now you can take advantage of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • Share one computer to network your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the...
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... of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by getting in order to see if distance is not operating at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. This may or may decrease. As you have concerns about your network's performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try... moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may not be noticeable to you are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. In the same way, your wireless...
... of the items listed below can weaken signals simply by getting in order to see if distance is not operating at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. This may or may decrease. As you have concerns about your network's performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try... moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may not be noticeable to you are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. In the same way, your wireless...
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... your wireless network devices. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of your network, as close to each other, and are parallel to the center of your wireless router (or access point)...(or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your computers and wireless router (or access point). 4 This may emit radio "noise", such as possible ...
... your wireless network devices. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) Place your wireless router (or access point), the central connection point of your network, as close to each other, and are parallel to the center of your wireless router (or access point)...(or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone. 2. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your computers and wireless router (or access point). 4 This may emit radio "noise", such as possible ...
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... network as possible. Choose the "Quietest" Channel for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as far away from any cordless... phones away from the wireless router (or access point) and your User Manual. 5 Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to a channel as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that operates on the 2.4GHz...
... network as possible. Choose the "Quietest" Channel for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as far away from any cordless... phones away from the wireless router (or access point) and your User Manual. 5 Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to a channel as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that operates on the 2.4GHz...
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... settings so it does not go to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used to connect remotely to an office network • The "Bring Your Own Access" program from America Online...
... settings so it does not go to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are used to connect remotely to an office network • The "Bring Your Own Access" program from America Online...
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... easily in buildings with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Difficult-to 300Mbps* - Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without cables • Connection rates of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with a laptop around the home or office - Offers the freedom of networking without...
... easily in buildings with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Difficult-to 300Mbps* - Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without cables • Connection rates of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with a laptop around the home or office - Offers the freedom of networking without...
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A.8 To connect to restart your computer. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.7 Click "Finish" to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu. 15
A.8 To connect to restart your computer. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.7 Click "Finish" to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu. 15
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A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "View network status and tasks". Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.9 In the Control Panel, click on "Connect to a network". 16
A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "View network status and tasks". Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.9 In the Control Panel, click on "Connect to a network". 16
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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 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.11 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect".
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Click "Connect" after you can choose to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range. 18 A.14 After connecting to the network, you have done so.
Click "Connect" after you can choose to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range. 18 A.14 After connecting to the network, you have done so.
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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 The links on the left of the window allow you have just made.
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B.6 After the software installation is finished, the following message will appear. Installing and Setting up the Adapter B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. Connect the Adapter to your computer. 22
B.6 After the software installation is finished, the following message will appear. Installing and Setting up the Adapter B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. Connect the Adapter to your computer. 22
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... 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- or 26-character hex ...
... 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- or 26-character hex ...
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... not, see if your USB Adapter is not connected or installed properly. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should be that the Adapter is plugged in. • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. •... All the modem's LEDs are not ON, the problem may be on and not blinking. Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. 28 Verify that the Adapter is listed without ...
... not, see if your USB Adapter is not connected or installed properly. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "Power" light should be that the Adapter is plugged in. • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. •... All the modem's LEDs are not ON, the problem may be on and not blinking. Adapter is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. 28 Verify that the Adapter is listed without ...
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...Indicator icon to bring up an SSID, please reference your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but I cannot connect to see if they match. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 29 Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter to... connect to the wireless router (or access point). The SSID is solid but you cannot connect to a network or you are trying to connect to and type in order ...
...Indicator icon to bring up an SSID, please reference your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but I cannot connect to see if they match. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 29 Note: To check the SSID settings or look for the Adapter to... connect to the wireless router (or access point). The SSID is solid but you cannot connect to a network or you are trying to connect to and type in order ...
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...to determine if wireless issues are obstructions such as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point). Other factors that connection speed may choose from several other channels. 30 Please see your region; Depending on your router's (or access point's) user .... If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation (metal is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance ...
...to determine if wireless issues are obstructions such as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point). Other factors that connection speed may choose from several other channels. 30 Please see your region; Depending on your router's (or access point's) user .... If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. As a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will cause signal degradation (metal is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance ...
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...find the best one for your wireless card's literature. This happens because Windows must disable the built-in wireless card from your Adapter's connection. In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on your computer under "Network Adapters" in the list box and then ...rate for browsing the Internet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. This condition occurs if your computer has a builtin wireless card while your Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter is also active. Most wireless cards have to limit the transmission...
...find the best one for your wireless card's literature. This happens because Windows must disable the built-in wireless card from your Adapter's connection. In the "Properties" dialog, select the "Configure" button on your computer under "Network Adapters" in the list box and then ...rate for browsing the Internet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. This condition occurs if your computer has a builtin wireless card while your Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter is also active. Most wireless cards have to limit the transmission...
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... used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at up to 300Mbps. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. You must now handle two active network connections. Each is based on the designation for more detailed information. 32 Troubleshooting The Adapter does not perform or...
... used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at up to 300Mbps. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can connect at very different maximum speeds. You must now handle two active network connections. Each is based on the designation for more detailed information. 32 Troubleshooting The Adapter does not perform or...
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Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology G (802.11g) Basic (1x1 802.11n) Surf/Share N MIMO 802.11n Play Dual-Band MIMO 802.11n Speed/ Data Rate* ... and range Good speed and coverage Compatible with 802.11n and 802.11a/b/g Up to 1,400 ft.* Leading edge- best coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment. 33
Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless Technology G (802.11g) Basic (1x1 802.11n) Surf/Share N MIMO 802.11n Play Dual-Band MIMO 802.11n Speed/ Data Rate* ... and range Good speed and coverage Compatible with 802.11n and 802.11a/b/g Up to 1,400 ft.* Leading edge- best coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment. 33