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What’s the difference between 802 .11g and 802 .11n?

Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum 

speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking 

standard, 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; 

and 802.11n specification can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information.

belkin Wireless Comparison Chart

Wireless 
technology

(802.11g)

N150

(1x1 802.11n)

N300 MiMO

802.11n

N600 dual-Band MiMO

802.11n

speed/data rate* Up to 54Mbps*

Up to 150Mbps*

Up to 300Mbps*

Up to 300Mbps*

Frequency

Common household 
devices such as cordless 
phones and microwave 
ovens may interfere with 
the unlicensed band 
2.4GHz

Common household devices 
such as cordless phones 
and microwave ovens may 
interfere with the unlicensed 
band 2.4GHz

Common household 
devices such as cordless 
phones and microwave 
ovens may interfere with 
the unlicensed band 
2.4GHz

Uses both 2.4GHz and 
5GHz bands for less 
interference and better 
throughput

Compatibility

Compatible with 
802.11b/g

Compatible with 802.11b/g

Compatible with 802.11n 
and 802.11b/g

Compatible with 802.11n 
and 802.11a/b/g

Coverage*

Up to 400 ft.*

Up to 1,000 ft.*

Up to 1,200 ft.*

Up to 1,400 ft.*

Advantage

Common—widespread 
use for internet sharing

Better coverage and 
consistent speed and range

Good speed and coverage leading edge— best 

coverage and throughput

*Distance and connection speeds will vary depending on your networking environment.

Summary of Contents for N150 Micro

Page 1: ...User Manual F7D1102 8820 00741 Rev A00 Wireless USB Adapter N150 Micro...

Page 2: ...mal Performance 3 Overview 7 Product Features 7 Applications and Advantages 8 Product Specifications 9 System Requirements 10 Package Contents 10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter 11 A Installatio...

Page 3: ...n to the section titled Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Benefits of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to Share one high speed Internet conne...

Page 4: ...ple Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking devices from anywhere in your home Easy expansion the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to...

Page 5: ...nt connection speed may decrease Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions and walls If you have concerns about yo...

Page 6: ...rd direction In multistory homes place the wireless router or access point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing the wireless router or access point o...

Page 7: ...depending on your region See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions If necessary consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone 4 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Netw...

Page 8: ...id this is to simply reconnect by re running the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure website A second alternative is to change your computer s power management settings so it does not...

Page 9: ...erates on the same 2 4GHz frequency band as 802 11b g Wi Fi products 2 4GHz ISM Industrial Science and Medical band operation USB 2 0 interface for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2 0 b...

Page 10: ...tible with existing Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b g products Difficult to wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls or open areas where wiring is difficult to install Frequen...

Page 11: ...sing Typical Operating Range Up to 1 000 ft NOTE The standard transmission rate 150Mbps is the physical data rate Actual data throughput will be lower Wireless performance may vary depending on the ne...

Page 12: ...compatible laptop with one available USB 2 0 bus power port Windows XP with SP2 or later Windows Vista or Windows 7 Package Contents N150 Micro Wireless USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide CD with In...

Page 13: ...ware CD into your CD ROM drive A 2 Click Next to begin the installation process Installing and Setting up the Adapter Note If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 second...

Page 14: ...llation process A 4 A window may appear showing the message Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software This DOES NOT indicate a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compat...

Page 15: ...ng and Setting up the Adapter A 5When prompted plug in your Adapter A 6 When the installation completes you will see the following pop up message on your Windows taskbar A 7Click Finish to restart you...

Page 16: ...and Setting up the Adapter A 8 To connect to the Internet open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the Start menu A 9 In the Control Panel click on View network sta...

Page 17: ...15 Installing and Setting up the Adapter A 10 In the Network and Sharing Center click on Connect to a network A 11 In the next screen select an available wireless network and click Connect...

Page 18: ...er A 12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network A 13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphras...

Page 19: ...rk you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range A 15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made The link...

Page 20: ...less Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds Click Install Software or Next to start the installation Note If the Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen does not a...

Page 21: ...up the Adapter B 3 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking Browse or simply click Next to install to the default location B 4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where yo...

Page 22: ...may appear showing the message The software you are installing This DOES NOT indicate a problem Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system Click on Continue Anywa...

Page 23: ...etting up the Adapter B 7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3 15 seconds If it does select Install the software automatically and click Next to install the software B 8 Click Finish to res...

Page 24: ...cure but more widely adopted wireless security protocol Depending on the security level 64 or 128 bit the user will be asked to input a 10 or 26 character hex key A hex key is a combination of letters...

Page 25: ...t the router Reboot the modem If you continue to have issues please contact Belkin Technical Support If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router consult that router manufacturer s user guide Trouble...

Page 26: ...ick Add if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID For more information about setting up an SSID please reference your router manufacturer s user manual If issues...

Page 27: ...result the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther from the wireless router or access point In or...

Page 28: ...on see your router s or access point s user manual for instructions on how to choose other channels Limiting the wireless transmit rate Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum...

Page 29: ...ws must now handle two active wireless connections You must disable the built in wireless card from your computer under Network Adapters in the Device Manager The Adapter does not perform or connectio...

Page 30: ...p to 300Mbps Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 4GHz Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave...

Page 31: ...ical Support US http www belkin com support UK http www belkin com uk support Australia http www belkin com au support New Zealand http www belkin com au support Singapore 1800 622 1130 Europe http ww...

Page 32: ...xceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation Information Federal Communications Commission Notice This e...

Page 33: ...CC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International Inc may void the user s authority to operate the equipment...

Page 34: ...pair or replace the product for example because it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount equal to the...

Page 35: ...y and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin reserves the right...

Page 36: ...rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Un...

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