Introduction; Advantages Of A Wireless Network - Belkin N User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless Router (the Router).
Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home
networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize 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 Wireless Networking Hardware for
Optimal Performance" on the next page. By following our simple setup
instructions you will be able to use your Belkin Home Network to:
• 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

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin 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 – Belkin's Setup Assistant 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 Belkin networking products let
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.
(This section is copied from P74304-C Introduction)
Revolutionary N Wireless Technology with MIMO (N MIMO)
Your Belkin N Wireless Router uses a new smart-antenna technology called Multiple
Input Multiple Output (MIMO). N MIMO complies with the IEEE draft 802.11n
specification. It increases speed, range, reliability, and spectral efficiency for wireless
networking systems.