Belkin
Double N+ Wireless USB Adapter
User Manual
F6D6050v1
PM00730-A
Ok mk 3/10/09
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 Double N+ Wireless USB Adapter. Now you
can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to
