Belkin F5D6231-4 Placement of Your Router, Connecting and Configuring Your Router, Ethernet USB

PLACEMENT OF YOUR ROUTER

Proper placement of your Router is important to ensure the best performance of your wireless network. Typically, indoors your Wireless Router can provide a circular coverage area of 250 feet or more. However, different types of construction materials and other obstructions in a building can greatly affect the wireless signal and decrease the range. Whenever possible, your Router should be placed as close as possible to the center of the area that you want to cover. In multi-story homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible; this may mean placing the Router on an upper floor.

Use care when choosing the location of your Router

•Be aware of appliances or large objects such as a refrigerator or washer/dryer unit that may be on the opposite side of a wall from where you decide to place your Router.

•Place the Router on top of a desk and away from metal cabinets and computer cases.

•Do not place objects or components on top of the Router.

•Make sure that both antennas are pointing UP at all times.

•Metallic-based UV window tint can affect wireless performance. Do not place the Router next to a tinted window.

We realize that in the real world, it may not be possible to place your Router in the center of your coverage area. In cases where you may experience difficulty covering the entire area you want, try placing the Router as high as possible. Wireless devices work best in a line-of-sight situation where there are no obstacles between the wireless computer and the Router. The Router may also be mounted to a wall with the antennas facing UP. There are other options for expanding your wireless coverage area. Visit www.networking.belkin.com

for solutions.

The wireless signal can be affected by many things including neighboring wireless networks, microwave ovens in operation, and 2.4GHz cordless phones. While these things can affect the network performance, your wireless network typically will work fine under most conditions where these devices exist.

CONNECTING AND CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER

Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:

•Belkin Wireless Router

•Vertical Mounting Base (optional use)

•Category 5 networking cable (for connection of the Router to the computer)

•Power supply

•Belkin Easy Install Wizard Software CD

•User Manual

Modem Requirements

Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it.

Ethernet USB

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