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Troubleshooting
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Problem:
Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer has
a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or
Intel
®
Centrino
™
).
Solution:
This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless
card while your Belkin Wireless Card is also active. This happens
because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections.
You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer
under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.
Problem:
Card does not perform, or connection is slow when computer has
a built-in wired Ethernet card.
Solution:
This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card
while your Wireless Card is also active. This happens because
Windows must now handle two active network connections.
You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under
“Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.
What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a,
and Pre-N?
Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards,
which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is
based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the
board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The
most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits
information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps or
108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release,
promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to 800% the wireless
coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information.
