Belkin F5D8073 user manual What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?

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Troubleshooting

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 N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.

You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

Adapter does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card.

This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections. You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.

What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?

Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n draft specification can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the chart on the next page for more detailed information.

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Contents Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Table of Contents Benefits of a Home Network Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLProduct Features OverviewApplications and Advantages Product SpecificationsOverview Adapter Connector Package ContentsPower LED System RequirementsInstalling and Setting up the Adapter Installation Process for Windows VistaSection Installing and Setting up the Adapter Section Important Install the Software Before Inserting the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Configuration Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Available Networks Lost Wireless ConnectionNetwork Status Connection Failure Using the Belkin Wireless Networking UtilityNetwork Status and Solution Tips Setting Wireless Network Profiles Securing your Wi-FiNetworkWired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a less secure, but more Wireless Protected Access WPA is the new standard Bit WEPC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key Bit EncryptionEncryption Keys Configuring your Adapter to use Security WPAChanging the Wireless Security Settings WEP Setup Bit WEP EncryptionC3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key WPA-PSK no server Wireless Networking Utility Options Wireless Networking Utility HelpAdvanced Diagnostic Tools Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in Available Networks Troubleshooting Power LED does not come on Adapter is not workingLink LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n? Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart CoverageTechnical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice InformationFCC Statement Information How state law relates to the warranty Belkin B.V. Boeing Avenue Belkin Tech SupportBelkin International, Inc