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Belkin
N Wireless USB Adapter
User Manual
F6D4050
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................1
Benefits of a Home Network .................................................................................1
Advantages of a Wireless Network .......................................................................1
Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance............................................................................................2
2 Overview............................................................................................................5
Product Features ..................................................................................................5
Applications and Advantages................................................................................6
Product Specifications ......................................................................................... 6
System Requirements...........................................................................................7
Package Contents.................................................................................................7
3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter ................................................................ 8
A — Installation Process for Windows Vista .........................................................8
B — Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows
Vista....................................................................................................................13
C — Configuration ............................................................................................. 16
4 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility................................................... 17
Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from
the Windows System Tray ..................................................................................17
Network Status....................................................................................................18
Available Networks .............................................................................................18
Network Status and Solution Tips.......................................................................19
Setting Wireless Network Profiles.......................................................................20
Securing your Wi-Fi Network ..............................................................................20
Configuring your Adapter to use Security ...........................................................25
5 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................34
6 Information...................................................................................................... 42
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enhanced 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 computer to your network. Please be sure to read through
