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Belkin Play F7D4101 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Play Wireless UsB AdApter User Manual F7D4101 8820-00386...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Belkin International, Inc ., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . 37...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    InTrOdUcTIOn Benefits of a Home network Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Play 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 .

  • Page 4: Advantages Of A Wireless Network

    InTrOdUcTIOn Advantages of a Wireless network • Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles • Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer •...

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

    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 . Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless router (or access point) .
  • 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 • Ensure that your wireless router’s (or access point’s) antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned •...
  • Page 7 . Use the • Try 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 •...
  • Page 8 . Should you need to cover an even wider used to connect remotely to an office network area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. • The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America...

  • Page 9: Overview

    OvErviEW Product Features • 2.4GHz or 5GHz band operation • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2 .0 bus-power port The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802 . 1 1n specification to communicate with other 802 . 1 1n-compliant •...

  • Page 10: Applications And Advantages

    OvErviEW Applications and Advantages • Difficult-to-wire environments – Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or • Frequently changing environments – Adapts easily in offices office –...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    OvErviEW Product Specifications Host Interface: USB 2 .0 Operating Temperature: 32–131 degrees F (0–55 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -4–149 degrees F (-20–65 degrees C) Humidity: Max . 90% (non-condensing) Maximum Operating Range: Up to 1,200 ft .** *NOTE: The standard transmission rate—300Mbps—is the physical data rate .
  • Page 12 OvErviEW (a) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active . (b) WPS/Security LED Indicates security status and provides feedback during Wi-Fi Protected Setup handshaking . (c) WPS Push Button Used for Wi-Fi Protected Setup handshaking with routers . This button is functional only when the software application is installed .

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    OvErviEW System requirements Package contents • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Play Wireless USB Adapter • Windows XP with SP2 or later, Windows Vista , or Windows 7 • Quick Installation Guide ® ® • CD with Installation Software and User Manual...

  • Page 14: 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”...
  • Page 15 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 16 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr A .5 When prompted, plug in your Adapter . A .6 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar .
  • Page 17 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr A .7 Click “Finish” to restart your computer . A .8 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu .
  • Page 18 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr A .9 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks” . A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network” .
  • Page 19 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr A .11 In the next screen, select an available A .12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network . wireless network and click “Connect” .
  • Page 20 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr A .13 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, A .14 After connecting to the network, you can choose you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a to save this network and connect automatically passphrase .
  • Page 21 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr A .15 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made . The links on the left of the window allow you to configure your network connections .

  • Page 22: Installation Process For Windows Xp

    BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER . B .1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive . B .2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds . Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation .
  • Page 23 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr B .3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process . B .4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to select a default location .
  • Page 24 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr B .5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where B .6 After the software installation is finished, the following you are in the setup process . message will appear . Connect the Adapter to your computer .
  • Page 25 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr B .7 The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear B .8 Select “Install the software automatically in 3–15 seconds . If it does, select “Yes, this time (Recommended)” and click “Next” to continue . only”...
  • Page 26 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr B .9 You might see a screen similar to this one . This DOES NOT mean there is a problem . Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system . Select “Continue Anyway”...
  • Page 27 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr B.10 The Wizard will now install your software . B .11 The installation is now complete . Click “Finish” to close the “Found New Hardware Wizard” .
  • Page 28 iNSTALLiNg AND SETTiNg uP THE ADAPTEr B .12 Click “Finish” again to exit the InstallShield Wizard . B .13 Depending on which operating system you are using, you might be required to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect . Save your data and close all other applications . Then, click on “Finish”...

  • Page 29: 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 .

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    “Device Manager” and see if your USB Adapter is listed without • The “Power” 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: •...
  • Page 31 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 32 Hardware for Optimal Performance .” If issues persist even at network can improve performance and reliability . The default channel 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;...
  • Page 33 Internet . For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature . If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support .
  • Page 34 TrOuBLESHOOTiNg The Adapter does not perform or connection is slow What’s the difference between 802.11g and 802.11n? when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card. Currently there are three commonly used wireless networking This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet standards, which transmit data at very different maximum card while your Adapter is also active .
  • Page 35 TrOuBLESHOOTiNg Belkin Wireless comparison chart Wireless Basic Surf/Share N MiMO Play Dual-Band MiMO Technology (802.11g) (1x1 802.11n) 802.11n 802.11n Speed/ Up to 54Mbps* Up to 150Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Data rate* Frequency Common household devices Common household devices Common household devices Uses both 2 .4GHz and 5GHz...

  • Page 36: Technical Support

    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 37: Information

    FOr ELECTrOMAgNETiC COMPATiBiLiTY against harmful interference in a residential installation . We, Belkin International, Inc ., of 12045 Waterfront Drive, Los This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency Angeles, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the...
  • Page 38 The FCC requires the user to be notified that any void the user’s authority to operate this equipment . changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin International, Inc ., may iMPOrTANT NOTE: void the user’s authority to operate the equipment .

  • Page 39: Belkin International, Inc ., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty

    What is not covered by this warranty? 2-Year Product Warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered What this warranty covers .
  • Page 40 How to get service . Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product . All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection To get service for your Belkin product you shall be borne solely by the purchaser . If Belkin determines,...
  • Page 41 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you . IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,...
  • Page 42 © 2010 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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