Belkin F5D7001 user manual Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Desktop Network Card (the Card). 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 Card works like a conventional network card, 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”. 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 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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