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Why are there two wireless utilities in my system tray?
Which one do i use?
there are several features and advantages from using the Belkin
Wireless Networking Utility over the Windows XP Wireless Zero
configuration utility . We offer a site survey, detailed link information, and
adapter diagnosis, to name a few .
it's essential to know which utility is managing your Adapter . We
recommend using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility . to use the
Belkin Wireless Networking Utility, follow the steps below:
Step 1 Right-click on the network status icon in the system tray and
select the "Status" tab .
Step 2 From the "Status" tab, uncheck the "Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings" box. Once the box is
unchecked, click the "close" button to close the window .
You are now using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to configure
the Adapter .
the Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable when
computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a
mini Pci or intel
centrino
) .
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this condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card
while your Belkin Double N+ Wireless USB Adapter is also active .
this happens because Windows must now handle two active
wireless connections .
You must disable the built-in wireless card from your computer under
"Network Adapters" in the Device Manager .
Double N+ Wireless USB Adapter
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the Adapter does not perform or connection is slow when computer
has a built-in wired ethernet card .
this condition occurs if your computer has an active ethernet card while
your Adapter is also active . this happens because Windows must now
handle two active network connections . You must disable the ethernet
card from your computer under "Network Adapters" in the
Device Manager .
What's the difference between 802 . 1 1g and 802 . 1 1n?
currently there are three commonly used wireless networking standards,
which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based
on the designation for certifying network standards . the most common
wireless networking standard, 802 . 1 1g, can transmit information up
to 54Mbps; 802 . 1 1a also supports up to 54Mbps, but in the 5GHz
frequency; and 802 . 1 1n specification can connect at up to 300Mbps .
See the following chart for more detailed information .
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