Troubleshooting
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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
™
).
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.
Card does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a
built-in wired Ethernet card.
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, 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 for certifying network standards. The
most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits
information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps;
and Pre-N works at 108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming
802.11n release, promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to
twice the wireless coverage area. See the chart on the next page for
more detailed information.
