Introduction; Advantages Of A Wireless Network - Belkin F5D8230-4 User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router (the
Router). Following are two short sections—the first discusses the
benefits of home networking, and the other outlines best practices
that maximize 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 Wireless
Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" on the next page. By
following our simple setup instructions you will be able to use your
Belkin Home Network 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 e-mail,
and chat
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's Easy Installation Wizard makes
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
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