Introduction; Benefits Of A Home Network; Advantages Of A Wireless Network - Belkin ME1004-R User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Router (the Router) from
MyEssentials. 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'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 – The MyEssentials Quick Installation Software
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 MyEssentials networking
products lets 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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