Belkin P74845UK manual Introduction

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the High-Speed Mode Wireless G USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office without using cables. The Wireless USB Network Adapter works like a conventional network adapter, but without the wires. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on page 2. By following our simple setup instructions your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:

Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

Share a single printer with the entire family

Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail,and chat

Here are some of the advantages

of setting up a Belkin 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 Wizard makes setup simple

Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products

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High-Speed Mode Wireless G USB Network Adapter F5D7051 Table of Contents Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware IntroductionCordless Phone Placement Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceChoose the quietest channel for your wireless network Secure connections, VPNs, and AOLIntroduction Features Difficult-to-wire environmentsApplications and Advantages Frequently changing environmentsPackage Contents Product SpecificationsSystem Requirements Knowing your Wireless USB Network Adapter Protective Cap Activity LEDUSB Adapter Desktop stand Optional UseInstalling and Setting Up USB Network Adapter Install the SoftwareConnect the USB Adapter to your PC Installing and Setting Up USB Network AdapterFor desktops For notebooks Section Installing and Setting Up USB Network Adapter Uninstalling the Software and Drivers Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Status TabCurrent Profile String More ButtonUsing the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Access Point AP List TabSignal Network NameSite Information How to update the Access Point AP list informationProfile Tab Creating a Profile Creating a new Profile Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility How to find and connect to a wireless Network Windows XP Users Using the Belkin Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Setting up Windows XP WZC Utility to use WPA Securing your Wireless Network Encryption MethodsNetwork Key= MyPassword Securing your Wireless Network Bit WEP EncryptionC3030FAF0F4BB2C3D44BC3D4E7 = 128-bit WEP key Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyName of your wireless network appears in AP List Name of your wireless network Does not appear in AP ListTroubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup UtilityLink LED is solid but cannot connect to the Internet Troubleshooting Wireless Comparison What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a?Technical Support Europe 00 800 223 55FCC Statement InformationFederal Communications Commission Notice Information ModificationsCanada-Industry Canada IC Europe-European Union NoticeBelkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Interoperability Certificate