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Belkin F7D1101 user manual Introduction, Benefits of a Home Network

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Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Basic 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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Belkin F7D1101 user manual Introduction, Benefits of a Home Network

Contents

F7D1101 Wireless USB AdapterBasic User ManualIntroduction Table Of ContentsInstalling and Setting up the Adapter TroubleshootingBenefits of a Home Network IntroductionIntroduction Advantages of a Wireless NetworkIntroduction 1.. Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point 2.. Avoid Obstacles and InterferenceIntroduction 3.. Cordless Phone Placement 4.. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless NetworkIntroduction Introduction 5.. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOLOverview Product FeaturesApplications and Advantages OverviewOverview Product Specificationsa Protective Cap b Power/Activity LEDLights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active c USB ConnectorBasic Wireless USB Adapter Package ContentsSystem Requirements PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power portA.. Installation Process for Windows Vista and Installing and Setting up the AdapterA..3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process Installing and Setting up the AdapterA..5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter Installing and Setting up the AdapterA..7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer Installing and Setting up the AdapterA..9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks” Installing and Setting up the AdapterA..12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network Installing and Setting up the AdapterA..13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase.. Click “Connect” after you have done so Installing and Setting up the AdapterInstalling and Setting up the Adapter Installing and Setting up the Adapter B.. Installation Process for Windows XPyou are in the setup process Installing and Setting up the AdapterB..4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where “Browse” or, simply click “Next” to install to the default locationB..6 When prompted, plug in your Adapter Installing and Setting up the AdapterB..8 Click “Finish” to restart your computer Installing and Setting up the AdapterConnecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network Installing and Setting up the Adapteris a combination of letters, a-f, and numbers Troubleshooting I 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 TroubleshootingSignal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n?Troubleshooting Belkin Wireless Comparison ChartSingapore Technical SupportAustralia New ZealandInformation FCC StatementFederal Communications Commission Notice Industry Canada Statement InformationIMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement ModificationsWhat is not covered by this warranty? Belkin International, Inc.., Limited 2-Year Product WarrantyWhat this warranty covers What will we do to correct problems?Information How to get serviceInformation How state law relates to the warranty