Belkin Play WLAN USB adapter
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1. 3 Cordless Phone Placement If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router or access point and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network as possible For example change the phone to channel 1 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 detailed instructions If necessary consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone 4 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together such as apartment buildings or office complexes there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks and move your wireless router or access point and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection an2. Play WIRELESS USB ADAPTER e User Manual Es F D4101 8820 00386 Table Of Contents INTFOGUCTION sco cii gs gcc cerca ee ted ddd eed sess 1 Benefits of a Home Network 0 00 cee ee eee eens 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 000 cc eee eeu 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal POIOMNANCE cust xen ds EEE quud aic eae ae asain me eevee ales 3 OvervieW cclouccctlyEEER ERE a a a EV EEEPEKEEEEKRGUNN NU ee 7 Product Fealllr8s asesocsetsieoreXLDIPWEX PX ESSERE SM Ws 7 Applications and Advantages 00 cece eee eens 8 Product Specifications anaa ccc eee ees 9 System Requirements 00 eee ee eee ees 11 Package Contents 26 9 ad paa eU Gk Oe EARS Ce Adan e dit dou 11 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 12 A Installation Process for Windows Vistaand7 12 B Installation Process for Windows XP 000 cece eee 20 Connecting to a Secure Wi Fi Network 0 000000 e eee 27 Troubleshooting Gece cee scu gera r Rasaccad e 4 RR RR 28 Technical Supporte ere dea ex Varr dou d pede A wende a dart 34 Informatio ocba xA tne eee eee teeter eee es 35 PCC Statement e s suo Ra ERE S arene ACE EROR RERQO E oa cu 35 Belkin International Inc Limited 2 Year Product Warranty 37 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter Now you can take advantage of this great new techn
3. Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Setup is configuring your new software installation InstallShield A 3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process x Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information v See details A 4 A window may appear showing the message Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software This DOES NOT indicate a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system Click on Install this driver software anyway to continue 13 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER a Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter x Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Device driver software installed successfully gt Don t install this driver software A 5 When prompted plug in your Adapter A 6 When the installation completes you will see the following pop up message on your Windows taskbar 14 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER InstallShield Wizard Setup has finished installing the Belkin Wireless Utility The InstallShield Wizard has successfully instal
4. This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections You must disable the Ethernet card from your computer under Network Adapters in the Device Manager What s the difference between 802 11g and 802 11n Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards which transmit data at very different maximum speeds Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards The most common wireless networking standard 802 119 can transmit information up to 54Mbps 802 11a also supports up to 54Mbps but in the 5GHz frequency and 802 11n specification can connect at up to 300Mbps See the following chart for more detailed information 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless G Basic Surf Share N MIMO Play Dual Band MIMO Technology 802 119 1x1 802 11n 802 11n 802 11n Speed Up to 54Mbps Up to 150Mbps Up to 300Mbps Up to 300Mbps PEIER ELH Frequency Common household devices Common household devices Common household devices Uses both 2 4GHz and 5GHz such as cordless phones such as cordless phones such as cordless phones bands for less interference and microwave ovens and microwave ovens and microwave ovens and better throughput may interfere with the may interfere with the may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz unlicensed band 2 4GHz unlicensed band 2 4GHz eei Compatible with 802 11b g Compatible with 802 11b g Compatible with 802 11
5. Family Safety e Set up parental controls for any user e Add or remove user accounts Appearance and Personalization Change desktop background Change the color scheme Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display Additional Options computers and dev Connect to a network Manage wireless netw Set up a connection or ne Manage network connections Diagnose and repair See also Internet Options Windows Firewall w x O JOHN LAPTOP Internet This computer amp Not connected Wireless networks are available Connect to a A 10 In the Network and Sharing Center click on Connect to a network View full map 16 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER Connecting to Sunny Wa o et up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center A 11 In the next screen select an available A 12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network wireless network and click Connect 17 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER Type the network security key or passphrase for Sunny Successfully connected to Sunny The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Save this network puc pacspiuape 7 Start this connection automatically Display characters 4 If you have a USB flash drive with network setti
6. radio TV technician for help 35 FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer s with USB slots and this product could be used in typical laptop computers with USB slots Other applications such as handheld PCs or similar devices have not been verified and may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibited The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands is country dependent and firmware is programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International Inc may void the user s authority to ope
7. that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product for example because it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the Original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of the purchaser or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed altered in any way or tampered with The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood earthquake lightning war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration 37 How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 20 0 9 Contact Belkin International Inc at 12045 Waterfront Drive Los Angeles CA 90094 Attn Customer Service or call 800 223 5546 within 15 days of the Occurrence Be prepared to provide the following information The part number of the Belkin product Where you purchased the product When you purchased the product Copy of ori
8. user will be asked to input a 10 or 26 character hex key A hex key is a combination of letters a f and numbers 0 9 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 is the new standard in wireless security Instead of a hex key WPA WPA2 uses only passphrases which are much easier to remember The passphrase is 8 63 characters and can consist of alphabet letters and numbers 27 TROUBLESHOOTING can t connect to the Internet wirelessly If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer please check the following items Look at the lights on your wireless router If you re using a Belkin Wireless Router the lights should be as follows The Power light should be on and not blinking If this is NOT the case make sure The router s power cord is plugged in All cables are connected between the router and the modem All the modem s LEDs are functioning correctly If not see your modem s user manual e Reboot the router e Reboot the modem If you continue to have issues please contact Belkin Technical Support If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router consult that router manufacturer s user guide Power LED does not come ON Adapter is not working If the LED indicators are not ON the problem may be that the Adapter is not connected or installed properly Verify that the Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your computer Check to see that the drivers for the Adapt
9. your Wireless Router or Access Point Place your wireless router or access point the central connection point of your network as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless clients i e computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards e Ensure that your wireless router s or access point s antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling If your wireless router or access point itself is positioned vertically point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction e n multistory homes place the wireless router or access point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing the wireless router or access point on an upper floor Try not to place the wireless router or access point near a cordless 2 4GHz phone 2 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router or access point near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include Refrigerators e Washers and or dryers Metal cabinets e Large aquariums Metallic based UV tinted windows Microwaves If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal s path between your computers and wireless router or access point
10. PTER B Installation Process for Windows XP A Belkin Wireless Card Installer ex IMPORTANT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER B 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD ROM drive Menu B 2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will install Software automatically appear within up to 20 seconds Click Install Software or Next to start the installation This Setup CD will install the software you need tn use your Belkin Wireless card with this computer It Visit our website will im tall a driver Note If the Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen does Exit You may either click the Next button to begin the not appear within 20 seconds access your CD ROM by a oe rong dae labeler ames double clicking on the My Computer icon then double click on the CD ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed Then double click on the icon named Installer exe View User Manual et Cie ae 20 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install Double N Wireless USB Adapter Setup is preparing the InstallShield Vizard which will quide you through the program setup process Please wait Checking Operating System Version Cancel B 3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process Double N Wireless USB Adapter InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will inst
11. SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or other damages so the above limitations may not apply to you 39 belkin com 2010 Belkin International Inc All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries
12. all files B E L K l N Setup will install Double N wireless USB Adapter in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder C Program Files Belkin FEDEOSO W1 InstallShield B 4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking Browse or simply click Next to select a default location 21 Double N Wireless USB Adapter InstallShield Wizard ES Setup Status BELKIN Please plug in your wireless card now Double N Wireless USB Adapter is configuring your new software installation C Program Files Belkin F6D 605041 Slang sch ini Cancel B 5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where B 6 After the software installation is finished the following you are in the setup process message will appear Connect the Adapter to your computer 22 Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by This wizard helps you install software for looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter Read our privacy policy a Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for 91 tes T deco aider pas AA mE EA software m j Yes this time only Yes
13. alling the software for Belkin N Wireless USB Adapt Bj Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter Haj pe POETS TE 2 i rer b Click Finish to close the wizard B 10 The Wizard will now install your software B 11 The installation is now complete Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard 25 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER B 12 Click Finish again to exit the InstallShield Wizard Double N Wireless USB Adapter InstallShield Wizard BELKIN InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Double N Wireless USB Adapter Before you can use the program you must restart your computer Yes want to restart my computer now O No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup lt Back Cancel B 13 Depending on which operating system you are using you might be required to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect Save your data and close all other applications Then click on Finish to reboot your computer 26 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 the dialog box Wireless Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure but more widely adopted wireless security protocol Depending on the security level 64 or 128 bit the
14. ch means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the wireless router or access point In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible to five to 10 feet away from wireless router or access point Changing the wireless channel Depending on local wireless traffic and interference switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability The default channel the router is shipped with is channel 6 You may choose from several other channels depending on your region see your router s or access point s user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels 30 Limiting the wireless transmit rate Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change this property go to the Windows Control Panel open Network Connections and double click on your Adapter s connection In the Properties dialog select the Con
15. d avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices For more Belkin wireless networking products use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual 5 Secure Connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password and are used where security is important Secure connections include Virtual Private Network VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an office network The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets 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 access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer s power management setting which causes it to go to sleep The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re running the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure website A second alternative is to change your computer s power management settings so it does not go to sleep however this may not be appropriate for portable computers To change your power management setting in Windows see the Power Options item in the Control Panel If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections VPNs and AOL please review steps 1 4 in the previous pages to be sure you have addressed these issu
16. during normal operation is minimized When connecting an external antenna to the device the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced
17. er have been installed Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop Choose Properties and navigate to the Device Manager and see if your USB Adapter is listed without any errors If an error is indicated contact Belkin Technical Support 28 Link LED is blinking slowly I cannot connect to a wireless network or the Internet If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly but you cannot connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of your screen the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the network name SSID settings in your wireless network properties Check the SSID settings to see if they match The SSID is case sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the wireless router or access point Note To check the SSID settings or look for an available network double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Networks screen Click Add if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID For more information about setting up an SSID please reference your router manufacturer s user manual If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Link LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet If you have a signal but can t get online or obtain an IP address the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key settin
18. es These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router Should you need to cover an even wider area we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender Access Point For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www belkin com networking or call Belkin Technical Support OVERVIEW Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802 11n specification to communicate with other 802 11n compliant wireless devices at up to 300Mbps The Adapter is also compatible with 802 11a g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802 11b products at 11Mbps The Adapter can operate on the same 2 4GHz frequency band as 802 11b g Wi Fi products or 5GHz frequency band as 802 11a Wi Fi products 2 4GHz or 5GHz band operation USB 2 0 interface for operation in virtually any computer 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 of up to 300Mbps 802 11n 54Mbps 802 11a g or 11Mbps 802 11b Easy installation and use LED power and network link activity indicator Applications and Advantages Difficult to wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls or open areas where wiring is difficult to install e Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or M l office Offers the freedom of networking without cable
19. figure button on the General tab Windows 98 users will have to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then click Properties then choose the Advanced tab and select the rate property Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak as a rule slower transmission rates are more stable Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet For more assistance see your wireless card s literature If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support The Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has a second built in wireless network card such as a mini PCI or Intel Centrino This condition occurs if your computer has a built in wireless card while your Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter is also active This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections You must disable the built in wireless card from your computer under Network Adapters in the Device Manager 31 The Adapter does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built in wired Ethernet card This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Adapter is also active
20. ginal receipt Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost if any of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have 38 How state law relates to the warranty THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you INNO EVENT
21. gs in your computer and wireless router or access point Check the WEP WPA or WPA2 key settings to see if they match The key is case sensitive and the spelling on each computer and wireless router or access point must be exactly the same in order for the Adapter to connect to the router For more information about encryption please see the Securing your Wi Fi Network section If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support 29 Data transfer is sometimes slow Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the wireless router or access point In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible to five to 10 feet away from the wireless router or access point Please see the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance If issues persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Signal strength is poor Wireless technology is radio based whi
22. led Belkin Wireless USB Adapter Setup Before you can use the program you must restart your computer Internet Internet Explorer E mail Windows Mail di Welcome Center a Windows Media Player ly Windows Photo Gallery LEA Windows Anytime Upgrade 3B Windows Live Messenger Download EN Windows Calendar E Windows Meeting Space e Windows Easy Transfer Snaglt 6 Yes want to restart my computer now No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup lt Back Cancel A 7 Click Finish to restart your computer A 8 To connect to the Internet open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the Start menu 15 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER Recent Tasks View network sta A 9 Inthe Control Panel click on View network status and tasks System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Security Check for updates Check this computer s security status Allow a program through Windows Firewall Network and Internet Connect to the Internet View network status and Set up file sharing Hardware and Sound Play CDs or other media automatically Printer Mouse Programs Uninstall a program Change startup programs Mobile PC Change battery settings Adjust commonly used mobility settings ay 9 e User Accounts and
23. n Compatible with 802 11n and 802 11b g and 802 11a b g Coverage Up to 400 ft Up to 1 000 ft Up to 1 200 ft Up to 1 400 ft Advantage Common widespread Better coverage and Good speed and coverage Leading edge best use for Internet sharing consistent speed and range coverage and throughput Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment 33 Technical Support US http www belkin com support UK http www belkin com uk support Australia http www belkin com au support New Zealand http www belkin com au support Singapore 1800 622 1130 Europe http www belkin com uk support 34 INFORMATION FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Belkin International Inc of 12045 Waterfront Drive Los Angeles CA 90094 declare under our sole responsibility that the product F7D4101 to which this declaration relates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact
24. ngs for Sunny insert it now A 13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network A 14 After connecting to the network you can choose you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a to save this network and connect automatically passphrase Click Connect after you have done so when your Adapter is in range 18 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER F Tasks View computers and devices Connect to a network Manage wireless networks Set up a connection or network Manage network connections Diagnose and repair See also Network and Sharing Center A JOHN LAPTOP Sunny 2 This computer Je Sunny 2 Private network Access Local and Internet Connection Wireless Network Connection 4 Sunny itf Signal strength Very good i3 Sharing and Discovery Network discovery On File sharing 9 Off Public folder sharing 9 Off Printer sharing 9 Off no printers installed Password protected sharing 9 On Media sharing o Off Show me all the files and folders I am sharing eis GU S Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center v 4 Search 2 View full map Internet Customize View status Disconnect GG 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 configure your network connections 19 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADA
25. now and every time connect a device What do you want the wizard to do No not this time Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Click Next to continue B 7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear B 8 Select Install the software automatically in 3 15 seconds If it does select Yes this time Recommended and click Next to continue only and click Next to install the hardware 23 B 9 You might see a screen similar to this one This DOES NOT mean there is a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system Select Continue Anyway and follow the on screen instructions Software Installation AN The software you are installing has nat passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing ie important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue anyway 24 Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished inst
26. ology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook or desktop computer to your network Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely and pay special attention to the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Benefits 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 video and digital pictures Store retrieve and copy files from one computer to another Simultaneously play games online check Internet email and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network e Easy expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles e Mobility you ll no longer need a dedicated computer room now you can work on a networked laptop or e No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office e Easy installation Belkin Easy Installation Widespread industry acceptance choose from a Wizards make setup simple wide range of interoperable networking produc
27. rate the equipment Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual CE 36 Belkin International Inc Limited 2 Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers Belkin International Inc Belkin warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin warrants the Belkin product for two years What will we do to correct problems Product Warranty Belkin will repair or replace at its option any defective product free of charge except for shipping charges for the product Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products In the event
28. s Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations e Connection rates of up to 300Mbps Provides l immediate high speed wireless connectivity at home e SOHO Small Office Home Office networking needs Provides work and hotspot locations without compromising the easy and quick small network installation SOHO users need the use of existing 802 11b g products e Compatibility with 802 11b g products The Adapter is backward compatible with existing Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b g products Product Specifications Host Interface USB 2 0 Operating Temperature 32 131 degrees F 0 55 degrees C Storage Temperature 4 149 degrees F 20 65 degrees C Humidity Max 90 non condensing Maximum Operating Range Up to 1 200 ft NOTE The standard transmission rate 300Mbps is the physical data rate Actual data throughput will be lower Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment a d a Power Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active b WPS Security LED Indicates security status and provides feedback during Wi Fi Protected Setup handshaking c WPS Push Button Used for Wi Fi Protected Setup handshaking with routers This button is functional only when the software application is installed d USB Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer
29. s USB port 10 System Requirements Package Contents e PC compatible laptop with one available USB 2 0 bus power port e Play Wireless USB Adapter e Windows XP with SP2 or later Windows Vista or Windows 7 Quick Installation Guide e CD with Installation Software and User Manual 11 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE For information on updated drivers please visit the Belkin website at www belkin com support IMPORTANT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER A 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD ROM drive 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 by double clicking on the My Computer icon then double click on the CD ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed If the Installer does not start automatically double click on the icon named Installer exe F Belkin Wireless Card Installer Menu Install Software View User Manual Visit our website Exit This Setup CD will install the software you need to use your Belkin Wireless card with this computer It will install a driver Tou may either click the Next bution to begin the installer recommended or click on one of the links at lett for other choices 12 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER Setup Status
30. ts e Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless router or access point Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet In the same way your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your wireless router or access point and connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move farther from your wireless router or access point connection speed may decrease Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions and walls If 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 the wireless router or access point in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact Belkin Technical Support Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 Placement of
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