Belkin 8820-00050ea F6D4050 user manual Introduction, Benefits of a Home Network

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced 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 computer to your network.. 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”..

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

Advantages of a 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 Wizards make 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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Contents Enhanced Wireless Table of Contents Advantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionBenefits of a Home Network Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point IntroductionAvoid Obstacles and Interference Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network Cordless Phone PlacementSecure Connections, VPNs, and AOL Product Features OverviewApplications and Advantages System Requirements Product SpecificationsPackage Contents OverviewInstallation Process for Windows Vista Installing and Setting up the AdapterInstalling 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 Important Install the Software Before Inserting Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter Sections Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility ConfigurationUsing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Available Networks Using the Belkin Wireless Networking UtilityLost Wireless Connection Network StatusManaging Wireless Network Profiles Network Status and Solution TipsConnecting to a Secure Wi-FiNetwork Click the WPS Connect button Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Wireless Networking Utility Help Wireless Networking Utility OptionsAdvanced Diagnostic Tools Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Troubleshooting Power LED does not come on Adapter is not working Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet Signal strength is poor Troubleshooting Technical Support What’s the difference between 802.11g and draft 802.11n?Country Number Internet adress Modifications InformationFCC Statement Federal Communications Commission NoticeIC Radiation Exposure Statement What will we do to correct problems?What is not covered by this warranty? InformationEU Declaration of Conformity How state law relates to the warranty How to get service