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Table Of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Over
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InTr OdUc TIOn Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Play Wireless USB Adapter . Benefits of a Home n etwork 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 Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: to your network . Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section titled, “Placement • Shar
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InTr OdUc TIOn • Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking Advantages of a Wireless n etwork products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles • Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer • No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Widespread
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InTr OdUc TIOn If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might Placement of your Wireless Networking be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer Hardware for Optimal Performance to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem . If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support . Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your comp
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InTr OdUc TIOn 1. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) 2 . Avoid Obstacles 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 cove
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InTr OdUc TIOn 3 . cordless Phone Placement 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after In locations where homes or offices are close together, such 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 . Use the • Try moving cordless phones away from the wireless router Site Survey capabilities of
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InTr OdUc TIOn 5 . Secure c onnections, VPn s, and AOL If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL, please review steps 1–4 in the previous Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and pages to be sure you have addressed these issues . are used where security is important . Secure connections include: These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible • Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often area with your wireless ro
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OvERviEW • 2.4GHz or 5GHz band operation Product Features • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2 .0 bus-power port The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802 . 11n specification to communicate with other 802 . 11n-compliant • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent wireless devices at up to 300Mbps* . Privacy), or 128-bit WEP encryption The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11a/g devices • Wireless access to networked resources at 54Mbps as well as 802
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OvERviEW • Difficult-to-wire environments – Enables networking Applications and Advantages in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or • Frequently changing environments – Adapts easily in offices office – Offers the freedom of networking without cables or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* – Provides • SOHO (Small Office/Ho
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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—300Mbps—is the physical data rate . Actual data throughput will be lower . **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment . 9
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OvERviEW (a) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active . (a) (d) (b) WPS/Security LED Indicates security status and provides feedback during Wi-Fi Protected Setup handshaking . (c) WPS Push Button (c) (b) Used for Wi-Fi Protected Setup handshaking with routers . This button is functional only when the software application is installed . (d) USB Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s USB port . 10
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OvERviEW System Requirements Package c ontents • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Play Wireless USB Adapter ® ® • Windows XP with SP2 or later, Windows Vista , or Windows 7 • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual 11
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iNSTALLiNg AND S ETTiNg UP THE A DAPTER A . Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 NOTE: For information on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support. IMPOr TAn T: 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 . n ote: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clic
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iNSTALLiNg AND S ETTiNg UP THE A DAPTER 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 . 13
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iNSTALLiNg AND S ETTiNg UP THE A DAPTER 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 . 14
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iNSTALLiNg AND S ETTiNg UP THE A DAPTER A .7 C lick “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 . 15
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iNSTALLiNg AND S ETTiNg UP THE A DAPTER A .9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks” . A.10 I n the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network” . 16
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iNSTALLiNg AND S ETTiNg UP THE A DAPTER A . 11 In the next screen, select an available A .12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network . wireless network and click “Connect” . 17
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iNSTALLiNg AND S ETTiNg UP THE A DAPTER A .13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, A .14 After connecting to the network, you can choose you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a to save this network and connect automatically passphrase . Click “Connect” after you have done so . when your Adapter is in range . 18
