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Wireless USB Adapter
Surf/Share
Troubleshooting
Table Of Contents
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
Introduction
Introduction
Benefits of a Home Network
Advantages of a Wireless Network
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
1.. Placement of your Wireless Router or Access Point
2.. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Introduction
3.. Cordless Phone Placement
4.. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
5.. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Introduction
Product Features
Overview
Overview
Applications and Advantages
Product Specifications
Overview
c USB Connector
b Power/Activity LED
Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active
a Protective Cap
PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port
Package Contents
System Requirements
Surf/Share Wireless USB Adapter
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
A.. Installation Process for Windows Vista and
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
A..3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
A..5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
A..7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer
Installing 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 network
Installing 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 so
Installing 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 Adapter
B..4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where
you are in the setup process
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
B..6 When prompted, plug in your Adapter
automatically” and click “Next” to install the software
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
3-15 seconds.. If it does, select “Install the software
B..7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in
is a combination of letters, a-f, and numbers
Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network
Installing and Setting up the Adapter
Power LED does not come ON Adapter is not working
Troubleshooting
I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly
Troubleshooting
Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet
Troubleshooting
Signal strength is poor
Data transfer is sometimes slow
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 Support
What’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n?
Troubleshooting
Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart
Troubleshooting
New Zealand
Technical Support
Australia
Singapore 1800 622 Europe
Federal Communications Commission Notice
Information
FCC Statement
Modifications
Information
IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement
Industry Canada Statement
What will we do to correct problems?
Belkin International, Inc.., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty
What this warranty covers
What is not covered by this warranty?
How to get service
Information
How state law relates to the warranty
Information