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 - • Share one high-speed Internet connection
1 InTrOdUcTIOn Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Play Wireless 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 . Pleas...
Page 6 - InTrOdUcTIOn; . 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; • Tr y moving cordless phones away from the wireless router; Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
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 rem...
Page 8 - • The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America
6 InTrOdUcTIOn 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 You...
Page 9 - The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802 .11n specification
7 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...
Page 10 - • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or
8 OvERviEW Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office – Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* – Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the...
Page 11 - The standard transmission rate —300Mbps—is the
9 OvERviEW 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 —30...
Page 12 - OvERviEW; Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active .
10 OvERviEW (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 ...
Page 13 - • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port; Package contents; • Play Wireless USB Adapter
11 OvERviEW System Requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows ® XP with SP2 or later, Windows Vista ® , or Windows 7 Package contents • Play Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual
Page 15 - iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER
13 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER A .3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process . 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 comp...
Page 16 - When the installation completes, you will see the
14 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 .
Page 17 - Click “Finish” to restart your computer .
15 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER 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 .
Page 18 - In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks” .
16 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER A .9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks” . A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network” .
Page 19 - In the next screen, select an available
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 .
Page 21 - The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network
19 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER 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 .
Page 23 - The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process .
21 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER B .3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process . B .4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next ” to select a default location .
Page 24 - A Setup Status screen lets you know where
22 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER B .5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process . B .6 After the software installation is finished, the following message will appear . Connect the Adapter to your computer .
Page 25 - The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear
23 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER B .7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3 –15 seconds . If it does, select “Yes, this time only” and click “Next ” to install the hardware . B .8 Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next ” to continue .
Page 26 - You might see a screen similar to this one . This DOES
24 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER 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 .
Page 27 - The Wizard will now install your software .
25 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER 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” .
Page 28 - Click “Finish” again to exit the InstallShield Wizard .
26 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg UP THE ADAPTER B .12 Click “Finish” again to exit the InstallShield Wizard . 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...
Page 29 - Wi-Fi Protected Access; in wireless security. Instead of a hex key, WPA / WPA2 uses only
27 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 adopt...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTiNg; i can’t connect to the internet wirelessly.; • The “Power” light should be on and not blinking.; nOT; • The router’s power cord is plugged in.; Power LED does not come ON Adapter is not working.
28 TROUBLESHOOTiNg 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 “Power...
Page 31 - Link LED is blinking slowly i cannot connect
29 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 33 - Limiting the wireless transmit rate
31 TROUBLESHOOTiNg 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 “N...
Page 34 - The Adapter does not perform or connection is slow
32 TROUBLESHOOTiNg 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 . This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections ....
Page 35 - Belkin Wireless comparison chart
33 TROUBLESHOOTiNg Belkin Wireless comparison chart *Distance and connection speeds will var y depending on your networking environment . Wireless Technology G (802.11g) Basic (1x1 802.11n) Surf/Share N MiMO 802.11n Play Dual-Band MiMO 802.11n Speed/ Data Rate* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 150Mbps* Up to 300...
Page 36 - Europe
34 TROUBLESHOOTiNg 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 Europe http://www.belkin.com/uk /support Singapore 1800 622 1130 Malaysia 1 800 812 076 India 1800-419-55...
Page 37 - FCC Statement; DECLARATiON OF CONFORMiT Y WiTH FCC RULES; • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; iNFORMATiON
35 FCC Statement DECLARATiON OF CONFORMiT Y WiTH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAgNETiC COMPATiBiLiT Y 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 o...
Page 38 - Radiation Exposure Statement; The availability of some specific channels and/or operational; Modifications
36 iNFORMATiON 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...
Page 39 - What this warranty covers.
37 iNFORMATiON Belkin International, Inc ., Limited 3-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 p...
Page 40 - How to get service .
38 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 Waterfront Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094, Attn: Customer Ser vice, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence . Be prepared to...
Page 41 - How state law relates to the warranty.; THE IMPLIED WARRANT Y OR CONDITION OF QUALIT Y,
39 iNFORMATiON How state law relates to the warranty. THIS WARRANT Y CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANT Y OF BELKIN . THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANT Y OR CONDITION OF QUALIT Y, MERCHANTABILIT Y OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE...
