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  • Page 1 Play wireless UsB ADAPTer User Manual F7D4101ak 8820ak00386...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Belkin International, Inc ., Limited 3-Year Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . 37...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    InTrOdUcTIOn 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 . 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 • Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles •...

  • 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 . note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning;...
  • Page 6 . To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients,” (i .e ., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your wireless router’s (or access point’s) antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling) .
  • Page 7 . Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to locate any other wireless networks, and move your wireless router (or access point) and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible .
  • Page 8 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router . Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking...

  • Page 9: Overview

    OvERviEW Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802 . 1 1n specification to communicate with other 802 . 1 1n-compliant wireless devices at up to 300Mbps* . The Adapter is also compatible with 802.11a/g devices at 54Mbps as well as 802 . 1 1b products at 11Mbps . The Adapter can operate on the same 2 .4GHz frequency band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi products or 5GHz...

  • Page 10: Applications And Advantages

    OvERviEW Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office – Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* – Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products •...

  • 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 • PC-compatible laptop with one available USB 2.0 bus-power port • Windows XP with SP2 or later, Windows Vista ® Package contents • Play Wireless USB Adapter , 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, you may be prompted to enter a network security key or a passphrase . Click “Connect” after you have done so . A .14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range .
  • 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

    Adapter have been installed . Right-click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop . Choose “Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see if your USB Adapter is listed without any errors . If an error is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support .
  • Page 31 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 . Link LED is solid but i cannot connect to the internet.
  • Page 32 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 . Signal strength is poor . Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases .
  • Page 33 Internet . For more assistance, see your wireless card’s literature . If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support . The Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable...
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTiNg 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”...
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTiNg Belkin Wireless comparison chart Wireless Technology (802.11g) Speed/ Up to 54Mbps* Data Rate* Frequency Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens may interfere with the unlicensed band 2 .4GHz Compatibility Compatible with 802.11b/g Coverage* Up to 400 ft .* Advantage Common—widespread...

  • Page 36: Technical Support

    Singapore 1800 622 1130 Malaysia 1 800 812 076 India 1800-419-5546 Thailand 0018004413318 Philippines 180014410282 Hong Kong 30021318 china 800 819 0159 Australia 1800 235 546 new Zealand 0800 235 546 Asia email asia-support@belkin .com Korea email koreasupport@belkin .com...

  • Page 37: Information

    FCC Statement DECLARATiON OF CONFORMiTY WiTH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAgNETiC COMPATiBiLiTY We, Belkin International, Inc ., of 12045 Waterfront Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F7D4101, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules .
  • Page 38 Modifications 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 . industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules .

  • Page 39: Belkin International, Inc ., Limited 3-Year Product Warranty

    . What is not covered by this 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...
  • Page 40 Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim . Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product . All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser .
  • 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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