Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Benefits of a Home Network; Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:; INTRODUCTION
1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Single-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology 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...
Page 4 - network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles
2 INTRODUCTION Advantages of a Wireless Network • Mobility –you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility – set up...
Page 6 - . Avoid Obstacles and Interference
4 INTRODUCTION 1 . Placement of 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 cli...
Page 7 - . Cordless Phone Placement
5 INTRODUCTION 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: • Tr y moving cordless phones away from the wireless router (or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers. • Unplug and remo...
Page 11 - *NOTE: The standard transmission rate —300Mbps—is the; physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.
9 OVERVIEW Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: 32–104 degrees F (0 – 40 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -4 –158 degrees F (-20 –70 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing) Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,200 ft.** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate —300Mbp...
Page 12 - • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port; Package Contents; • Quick Installation Guide
10 OVERVIEW System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows ® XP with SP3 or later, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Package Contents • Single-Band Wi-Fi USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual
Page 13 - BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.; INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER; Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear; within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the
11 A . Installation Process for Windows Vista, 7, and 8 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 ” ...
Page 15 - A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the
13 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER 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. A.7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer.
Page 16 - A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center
14 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.8 To 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”.
Page 17 - A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click
15 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”. A.11 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click “Connect ”.
Page 18 - A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network.
16 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. A.13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click “Connect ” after you have done so.
Page 19 - A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this
17 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range. A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just established. The links on the left o...
Page 20 - IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE
18 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER B . Installation Process for Windows XP IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 se...
Page 21 - “Browse” or, simply click “Next ” to install to the default location.
19 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER B.3 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next ” to install to the default location. B.4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process.
Page 22 - B.5 A window may appear showing the message, “The software
20 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER B.5 A window may appear showing the message, “The software you are installing…” This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Click on “Continue Anyway” to continue. B.6 When prompted, plug ...
Page 23 - B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in
21 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3 –15 seconds. If it does, select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next ” to install the software. B.8 Click “Finish” to restart your computer.
Page 24 - Wi-Fi Protected Access
22 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER 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 adopte...
Page 25 - I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly .; TROUBLESHOOTING; Power LED does not come ON Adapter is not working .
23 I 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 “router” light shoul...
Page 26 - Link LED is blinking slowly I cannot connect
24 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 b...
Page 27 - Data transfer is sometimes slow .
25 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 culpr...
Page 28 - Signal strength is poor .
26 TROUBLESHOOTING Signal strength is poor . 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 ...
Page 32 - INFORMATION; Federal Communications Commission Notice
30 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT Y WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILIT Y We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F9L1005v1, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part ...
Page 33 - Radiation Exposure Statement
31 INFORMATION 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 exposu...
Page 34 - What this warranty covers .
32 INFORMATION 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 per...
Page 35 - How to get service .
33 INFORMATION How to get service . To get ser vice for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: 1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, Attn: Customer Ser vice, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following i...
