Belkin F7D2101AK 8820AK00384 user manual Introduction Benefits of a Home Network

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Surf/Share Wireless USB Adapter.. 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 section titled, “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance..”

Benefits of a Home Network

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 email, and chat

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Contents Surf/Share Table Of Contents Introduction Benefits of a Home Network Introduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Placement of your Wireless Router or Access PointChoose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless Phone PlacementSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Overview Product Features Applications and Advantages OverviewProduct Specifications Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s USB port Power/Activity LEDUSB Connector Protective CapSystem Requirements Package Contents Important Install the Software Before Inserting the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installation Process for Windows XP Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Connecting to a Secure Wi-FiNetwork Troubleshooting Can’t connect to the Internet wirelesslyPower LED does not come on Adapter is not working Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet TroubleshootingData transfer is sometimes slow Signal strength is poorTroubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? Data Rate Frequency Belkin Wireless Comparison ChartTechnical Support Federal Communications Commission Notice Information FCC StatementIC Radiation Exposure Statement Radiation Exposure StatementModifications Industry Canada StatementWhat is not covered by this warranty? Belkin International, Inc.., Limited Year Product WarrantyWhat this warranty covers What will we do to correct problems?How to get service How state law relates to the warranty