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Ext End Ed Rang E USB Wi REl ESS n a apdt ER
User Manual
SURF N300 XR F9L1004 8820xx00894xx Rev. A00
English
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Table Of CO nTenT s 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Overview . . . . .
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INtroductI o N 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 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 sec
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INtroductI o N Advantages of a Wireless Network • M o b ili t y –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 – B e l k i n E a s y I n s t a l l a t i on W i z ar ds m ak e se t u p s i m p le • Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • E asy expansion – the wide range of Belki
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INtroductI o N Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for o ptimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless router (or access point). Typical indoor operating r a n g e f o r y o u r w i r e l e ss d e v i c e s i s b e t w e e n 10 0 a n d 2 0 0 f e e t . I n t h e s a m e w a y, y o u r w i r e l e ss c o n n e c t i o n a n d p e r f o r m a n c e w i l l d e g r a d e somewhat as the di
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INtroductI o N 1. Placement of your Wireless r outer (or Access Point) 2. Avoid o bstacles and Interference Place your wireless router (or access point), the central Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices connection point of your network, as close as possible that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other to the center of your wireless network devices. objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: To achieve the best wireless network cover
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INtroductI o N 3. cordless Phone Placement 4. c hoose the “Quietest” c hannel for your Wireless Network If the pe r f o r ma n c e o f y o u r w i r eles s ne t w o r k is i mp ai r ed a f t e r I n l o c a t i on s wh er e hom e s or o f f i c e s ar e c l o se t o g e th er, su c h attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Us
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INtroductI o N 5. Secure c onnections, VPNs, and Ao L These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider S e c u r e c on n e c t i on s t y p i c a l l y r e qu i r e a user nam e an d p a s s w or d , an d a r e a, w e s u g g e s t t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e ss R a n g e E x t e n d e r/A cc e ss P o i n t . are used where security is important. Secure connections include
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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 802.11g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates ® on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi products. • 2 . 4G H z I S M ( I n dus t r i a l , S c ien c e , an d M e d i c a l ) b an d op era t i on • U S B 2 . 0 i n
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Overview Applications and Advantages • W i r e l e s s r o a m i n g w i t h a l a p t o p a r o u n d t h e h o m e o r o f f i c e O f f er s th e f r e e d om o f n e t w or k i n g wit hout c ab le s • C o n n ect i o n r a t e s o f u p t o 3 0 0M b p s * P r o v i d es i mmed ia t e h igh - s p eed w i r el es s c o nne c t i v i t y a t hom e , w or k , an d ho t sp o t l o c a t i on s wit hout compromising the
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Overview P ro d u c t S p e ci f i c at i o n s H o s t I n t e r f a c e : U S B 2 . 0 O p e r a t i ng Te mp e r a t u r e: 32 –10 4 d e gr ees F (0 – 4 0 d e gr ees C) St o r a g e Te mp e r a t u r e: - 4 –15 8 d e gr ees F (- 2 0 –7 0 d e gr ees C) H u m id it y : M a x . 9 0 % (n on - c on d en s i n g) T y p i c a l O p e r a t i n g R a n g e : U p t o 1, 2 0 0 f t .* * *NO T E : The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physica
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Overview S y s te m R e q uir e m e n t s • P C - c om p a t i b le l ap t op wit h on e a v a i l ab le U S B 2 . 0 bus - p o w er p or t ® ® • W i n d o w s X P w i t h S P2 o r l a t e r, W i n d o w s V i s t a , o r W i n d o w s 7 P a c k a g e C ont e nt s • S U R F N 3 0 0 X R E x t e n d e d R a n g e U S B W i r e l e ss N A d a p t e r • Q u i c k I n s t a l l a t i on G u ide • C D wit h I n s t a l l
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INsTAll INg AN d sETTINg u P Th E 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 o
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INsTAll INg AN d sETTINg u P Th E 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 compatible with this operating system. Click on “Install this driver software anyway” to continue. 12
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INsTAll INg AN d sETTINg u P Th E AdAPTER A.5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. A.7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer. A.6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar. 13
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INsTAll INg AN d sETTINg u P Th E AdAPTER A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center A.9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. 14
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INsTAll INg AN d sETTINg u P Th E AdAPTER A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click A.11 In the next screen, select an available on “Connect to a network”. wireless network and click “Connect”. 15
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INsTAll INg AN d sETTINg u P Th E 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. 16
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INsTAll INg AN d sETTINg u P Th E AdAPTER A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose A.15 T he Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network to save this network and connect automatically connection that you have just made. The links on the left of when your Adapter is in range. the window allow you to configure your network connections. 17
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INsTAll INg AN d sETTINg u P Th E 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 seconds. Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation. Note: If the Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double- cli
