Belkin N150 Micro - Manual

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...

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...

7 Product features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at up to 54Mbps*. The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11n devices at 150Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz fre...

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 150Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use...

9 OVerVIeW Product specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: 32–140 degrees F (0 – 60 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -4 –176 degrees F (-20 – 80 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing) Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,000 ft.** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate —150Mb...

10 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 • N150 Micro Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual

11 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 b...

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.

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”.

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 ”.

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.

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 made. The links on the left of the w...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 culp...

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...

27 TrOUblesHOOTIng 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 N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapt...

28 TrOUblesHOOTIng What’s the difference between 802 .11g and 802 .11n? Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at ver y different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking...

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, F7D1102, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15...

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...

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...

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, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to...