Page 2 - Table Of COnTenTs; Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Table Of COnTenTs 1. 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 N300 High Gain Wireless USB Adapter. With its adjustable high-gain antenna, you can connect farther and faster than standard adapters. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wireless...
Page 4 - –you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you can work on a
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 clie...
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 remov...
Page 9 - Product Features; The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11n specification to; Overview
7 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 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz fre...
Page 10 - • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office; compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products; • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products; Adapts easily in offices or environments that; • Micro Enclosure; The Adapter has been designed to fit neatly into
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 use...
Page 11 - The standard transmission rate —300Mbps—is the
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 14 - INsTAllINg ANd sETTINg uP ThE AdAPTER
12 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 compatibl...
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 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.; If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless; NOT; If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult; 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 should...
Page 26 - link leD is blinking slowly I cannot connect; connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of; link leD is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet.; problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption
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 be...
Page 27 - Data transfer is sometimes slow.; and the throughput performance between devices; decreases; when the distance between devices; increases; the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between
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 30 - belkin Wireless Comparison Chart
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 s...
Page 32 - INFORMATION; Federal Communications Commission Notice; • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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, F9L1004, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15...
Page 33 - Radiation Exposure Statement; The availability of some specific channels and/or operational; Modifications
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 - For information on product disposal please
32 INFORMATION European Compliance Statement: Belkin International hereby declares that this F9L1004 Extended Range USB Wireless N Adapter is in compliance with the essential requirements and other revelant provisions of the RTT&E Directive 1999/5/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/ EC, and the Low ...
Page 35 - What this warranty covers.
33 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 peri...
Page 36 - How to get service.; THE IMPLIED WARRANT Y OR CONDITION OF QUALIT Y,
34 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 the phone number listed on page 28, within 15 days of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: a. The part number of the Be...
