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Installation Process for Windows XP 18 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network 24 Troubleshooting 25 Information 32 Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 11 B. Table Of Contents Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware 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 24 Troubleshooting 25 Information 32 Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 11 B. Table Of Contents Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware 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.
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... of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N450 DB/N600 DB Dual-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter. Now you can take advantage 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...
... of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N450 DB/N600 DB Dual-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter. Now you can take advantage 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...
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Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - Introduction Advantages of a Wireless Network • Mobility -you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you can spare the expense and hassle of interoperable networking products 2 set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - you expand your wireless range • Easy installation - the wide...
Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - Introduction Advantages of a Wireless Network • Mobility -you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"-now you can spare the expense and hassle of interoperable networking products 2 set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from a wide range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office • Widespread industry acceptance - you expand your wireless range • Easy installation - the wide...
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As you move farther from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may help. 3 Note: While some of your network's radio waves are concerned that your network is not operating at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. if you . Factors that might be noticeable to your wireless router (or access point). This may or may not be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer...
As you move farther from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may help. 3 Note: While some of your network's radio waves are concerned that your network is not operating at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. if you . Factors that might be noticeable to your wireless router (or access point). This may or may not be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer...
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... wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on the phone to the farthest channel from other networks as far away from your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 4. Use...
... wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remove the battery from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on the phone to the farthest channel from other networks as far away from your phone's user manual for detailed instructions. • If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. 4. Use...
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... AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which lets you have addressed these issues. The simplest solution to avoid this may not be sure you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. Introduction 5. Secure Connections, VPNs...
... AOL software, or by a computer's power management setting, which lets you have addressed these issues. The simplest solution to avoid this may not be sure you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. Introduction 5. Secure Connections, VPNs...
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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 802.11a/b/g products The Adapter is backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/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 802.11a/b/g products The Adapter is backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/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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For full function, use XP service pack 3. 10 Overview Package Includes: N450 DB/N600 DB Dual-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter Setup CD with User Manual System Requirements • N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapter • Setup CD with User Manual System Requirements • PC with available USB port • PC running Windows® XP (SP2 or greater***), Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 • CD-ROM drive Specifications • USB 2.0 Interface ***Some WPS functionality will be limited on XP service pack 2 without installing some Windows updates.
For full function, use XP service pack 3. 10 Overview Package Includes: N450 DB/N600 DB Dual-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter Setup CD with User Manual System Requirements • N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapter • Setup CD with User Manual System Requirements • PC with available USB port • PC running Windows® XP (SP2 or greater***), Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 • CD-ROM drive Specifications • USB 2.0 Interface ***Some WPS functionality will be limited on XP service pack 2 without installing some Windows updates.
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..." icon; Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For information on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the icon named "Installer.exe". 11 A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. then double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.
..." icon; Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For information on the CD-ROM drive into your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the icon named "Installer.exe". 11 A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. then double-click on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.
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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 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.
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The links on the left of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 17 A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range.
The links on the left of the window allow you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. 17 A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made. 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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Connect the Adapter to your computer. 20 B.6 A fter 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. 20 B.6 A fter 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.
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Our software has been fully tested and is a problem. B.10 The Wizard will now install your software. 22 This DOES NOT mean there is compatible with this one. Select "Continue Anyway" and follow the on-screen instructions. Installing and Setting up the Adapter B.9 You might see a screen similar to this operating system.
Our software has been fully tested and is a problem. B.10 The Wizard will now install your software. 22 This DOES NOT mean there is compatible with this one. Select "Continue Anyway" and follow the on-screen instructions. Installing and Setting up the Adapter B.9 You might see a screen similar to this operating system.
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... use the appropriate field in wireless security. Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is 8-63 characters and can consist of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. or 26-character hex key. Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA®/WPA2®) is a combination of alphabet letters and numbers. 24 A hex key is the new standard in the dialog box. Depending on the security level (64- Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure...
... use the appropriate field in wireless security. Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is 8-63 characters and can consist of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. or 26-character hex key. Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA®/WPA2®) is a combination of alphabet letters and numbers. 24 A hex key is the new standard in the dialog box. Depending on the security level (64- Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure...
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... Belkin Technical Support. 25 Check to have been installed. If this is NOT the case, make sure: • The router's power cord is not working. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "router" light should be that the Adapter is listed without any errors. Adapter is plugged in. • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem's LEDs are...
... Belkin Technical Support. 25 Check to have been installed. If this is NOT the case, make sure: • The router's power cord is not working. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The "router" light should be that the Adapter is listed without any errors. Adapter is plugged in. • All cables are connected between the router and the modem. • All the modem's LEDs are...
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... for the Adapter to connect to see the "Connecting to the Internet. Troubleshooting Link LED is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to the wireless router (or access point). I cannot connect to a Secure Wi-Fi Network" section. If your router manufacturer's user manual. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to a wireless network or the...
... for the Adapter to connect to see the "Connecting to the Internet. Troubleshooting Link LED is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to the wireless router (or access point). I cannot connect to a Secure Wi-Fi Network" section. If your router manufacturer's user manual. Check the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to a wireless network or the...
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... section titled, "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance." 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. In order to determine if wireless issues are obstructions such as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point). Troubleshooting Data transfer is generally the...
... section titled, "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance." 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. In order to determine if wireless issues are obstructions such as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point). Troubleshooting Data transfer is generally the...
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... between 100 to the Windows Control Panel, open "Network Connections" and double-click on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your wireless card's literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 28 Note also that will have the ability to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select...
... between 100 to the Windows Control Panel, open "Network Connections" and double-click on local wireless traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your wireless card's literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. 28 Note also that will have the ability to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then click "Properties"), then choose the "Advanced" tab and select...
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... following chart for certifying network standards. 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; Each is based on your networking environment. 30 best consistent speed and range coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on...
... following chart for certifying network standards. 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; Each is based on your networking environment. 30 best consistent speed and range coverage and throughput *Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on...
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... exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is country-dependent and firmware is subject to operate the equipment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Industry Canada Statement This device complies...
... exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands is country-dependent and firmware is subject to operate the equipment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Industry Canada Statement This device complies...