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Belkin F7D2101 manual Installing and Setting up the Adapter

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Installing and Setting up the Adapter

A..9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”..

A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”..

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Belkin F7D2101 Installing and Setting up the Adapter, A..9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”

Contents

Wireless USB Adapter Surf/ShareF7D2101 Troubleshooting Table Of ContentsInstalling and Setting up the Adapter IntroductionIntroduction Benefits of a Home NetworkAdvantages of a Wireless Network IntroductionIntroduction 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 5.. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL IntroductionProduct Features OverviewOverview Applications and AdvantagesProduct Specifications Overviewc USB Connector b Power/Activity LEDLights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active a Protective CapPC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port Package ContentsSystem Requirements Surf/Share Wireless USB AdapterInstalling and Setting up the Adapter A.. Installation Process for Windows Vista andInstalling and Setting up the Adapter A..3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation processInstalling and Setting up the Adapter A..5 When prompted, plug in your AdapterInstalling and Setting up the Adapter A..7 Click “Finish” to restart your computerInstalling and Setting up the Adapter A..9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”Installing and Setting up the Adapter A..12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected networkInstalling and Setting up the Adapter A..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 soInstalling and Setting up the Adapter B.. Installation Process for Windows XP Installing and Setting up the Adapter“Browse” or, simply click “Next” to install to the default location Installing and Setting up the AdapterB..4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup processInstalling and Setting up the Adapter B..6 When prompted, plug in your Adapterautomatically” and click “Next” to install the software Installing and Setting up the Adapter3-15 seconds.. If it does, select “Install the software B..7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear inConnecting 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 Troubleshooting Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the InternetSignal strength is poor Data transfer is sometimes slowTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability.. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate.. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel, open “Network Connections” and double-click on your Adapter’s connection.. In the “Properties” dialog, select the “Configure” button on the “General” tab Windows 98 users will have to select the USB Adapter in the list box and then click “Properties”, then choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate property.. Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak as a rule, slower transmission rates are more stable.. Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet.. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature.. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical SupportWhat’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? TroubleshootingBelkin Wireless Comparison Chart TroubleshootingNew Zealand Technical SupportAustralia Singapore 1800 622 EuropeInformation FCC StatementFederal Communications Commission Notice Modifications InformationIMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada StatementWhat will we do to correct problems? Belkin International, Inc.., Limited 2-Year Product WarrantyWhat this warranty covers What is not covered by this warranty?How to get service InformationHow state law relates to the warranty Information