Introduction; Benefits Of A Home Network; Advantages Of A Wireless Network - Belkin F5D7230-4 User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Router (the Router). The
following two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking
and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network
range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User
Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled
"Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance" on page 2.

Benefits of a Home Network

• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers
in your home
• Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the
connected computers in your home
• Share a single printer with the entire family
• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat

Advantages of a Wireless Network

Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated "computer room"—
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now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer
anywhere within your wireless range
Easy installation – The Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes
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setup simple
Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other
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networking devices from anywhere in your home
Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products
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let you expand your network to include devices such as printers
and gaming consoles
No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of
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retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range
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of interoperable networking products
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