Belkin F5D7231-4 user manual Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G Router (the Router). Below are two short sections, one discusses the benefits of home networking, the other outlines best practices in order to maximize your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section on entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance” on the next page. 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’s 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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