Belkin F5D8073 user manual Installing and Setting up the Adapter

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Installing and Setting up the Adapter

A.8 When the installation completes, click on “Finish”.

A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear within 3–15 seconds. If it does, continue to follow the prompts. Select “Locate and install the driver software” to continue.

A.10 You might see a screen similar to the one pictured below. This DOES NOT mean there is a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Select “Install this driver software anyway” and follow the on-screen instructions.

Next, a screen appears indicating that hardware installation is taking place; then, another indicates that the process is complete.

A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu.

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