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Belkin F7D1102 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless UsB AdApter N150 Micro User Manual F7D1102 8820-00741 Rev. A00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of COnTenTs Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    InTrOdUCTIOn Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N150 Micro Wireless USB 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 notebook or desktop computer to your network.

  • Page 4: Advantages Of A Wireless Network

    • flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • e asy 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 –...

  • Page 5: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance

    10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from...
  • Page 6 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless • Refrigerators clients,” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Washers and/or dryers • E nsure that your wireless router’s (or access point’s) antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned • Metal cabinets...
  • Page 7 Use the • T ry moving cordless phones away from the wireless router Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking (or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers. Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) and computers to a • U nplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that...
  • Page 8 Secure connections include: For more information regarding our networking products, • V irtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking used to connect remotely to an office network or call Belkin Technical Support. • T he “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites • M any commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power...

  • Page 9: Overview

    OVerVIeW Product features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specification to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at up to 54Mbps*. The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11n devices at 150Mbps as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps. The Adapter operates on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi products.

  • Page 10: Applications And Advantages

    OVerVIeW applications and advantages • W ireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 150Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products • Difficult-to-wire environments Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    OVerVIeW Product specifications Host Interface: USB 2.0 Operating Temperature: 32–140 degrees F (0–60 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -4–176 degrees F (-20–80 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing) Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,000 ft.** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate—150Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment.

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    OVerVIeW system requirements • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows XP with SP2 or later, Windows Vista , or Windows 7 ® ® Package Contents • N150 Micro Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with Installation Software and User Manual...

  • Page 13: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter

    A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. A.2 Click “Next” to begin the installation process. note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed.
  • Page 14 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer A.3 The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process. A.4 A window may appear showing the message, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software”. This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system.
  • Page 15 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer A.5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. A.7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer. A.6 W hen the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar.
  • Page 16 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer A.8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center A.9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu.
  • Page 17 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click A.11 In the next screen, select an available on “Connect to a network”. wireless network and click “Connect”.
  • Page 18 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. A.13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase. Click “Connect” after you have done so.
  • Page 19 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this A.15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range. connection that you have just made. The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your network connections.

  • Page 20: Installation Process For Windows Xp

    20 seconds. Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation. note: If the Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double- clicking on the “My Computer” icon; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into which the installation CD has been placed.
  • Page 21 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer B.3 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking B.4 A Setup Status screen lets you know where “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to install to the default location. you are in the setup process.
  • Page 22 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer B.5 A window may appear showing the message, “The software B.6 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. you are installing…” This DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system. Click on “Continue Anyway” to continue.
  • Page 23 InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer B.7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in B.8 Click “Finish” to restart your computer. 3–15 seconds. If it does, select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to install the software.

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Secure Wi-Fi ® Network

    InsTallIng and seTTIng UP THe adaPTer Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi network ® If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA/WPA2 or WEP) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. Wireless equivalent Privacy (WeP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters, a–f, and numbers, 0–9.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Computer” icon on your desktop. Choose “Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see if your USB Adapter is listed without • The “router” light should be on and not blinking. any errors. If an error is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. If this is nOT the case, make sure: • The router’s power cord is plugged in.
  • Page 26 “Wireless Networks” screen. Click “Add” if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID. For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference your router manufacturer’s user manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 27 10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). Please see the section titled, “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance.” If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 28 For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature. If issues network can improve performance and reliability. The default channel persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. the router is shipped with is channel 6. You may choose from several other channels depending on your region; see your router’s (or access...
  • Page 29 This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Adapter is also active. This happens because card while your Belkin N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band USB Windows must now handle two active network connections. Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows You must disable the Ethernet card from your computer must now handle two active wireless connections.
  • Page 30 802.11g, can transmit information up to 54Mbps; 802.11a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz frequency; and 802.11n specification can connect at up to 300Mbps. See the following chart for more detailed information. belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless...
  • Page 31 TrOUblesHOOTIng Technical support http://www.belkin.com/support http://www.belkin.com/uk/support australia http://www.belkin.com/au/support new Zealand http://www.belkin.com/au/support singapore 1800 622 1130 europe http://www.belkin.com/uk/support...

  • Page 32: Information

    Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency product, F7D1102, to which this declaration relates, complies with energy.
  • Page 33 EC. A copy of the European union CE marking “Declaration of Modifications Conformity” may be obtained at the website: www.belkin.com/doc. The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 34 InfOrMaTIOn Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is What this warranty covers . not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original...
  • Page 35 InfOrMaTIOn How to get service . How state law relates to the warranty . To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps: THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING 1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 12045 E. Waterfront THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY,...
  • Page 36 © 2011 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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