Introduction; Benefits Of A Home Network; Advantages Of A Wireless Network; Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance - Belkin F5D7051 User Manual

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Introduction (header for section 1)
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus USB Network Adapter (the
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 desktop or notebook computer to your network. The easy
installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be
sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to
the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance" on page 2.

Benefits of a Home Network

Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:
• 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

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin wireless network:
• Mobility –you'll no longer need a dedicated "computer room"— now you can
work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless
range
• Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple
• 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 include devices such as printers and gaming consoles
• No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting
Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
• Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance