Belkin F9L1106V2 User Manual

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AC Wi-Fi® Dual-Band USB Adapter

User Manual

F9L1106V2 (V should be capital)

8820-01381Rev. A00

Ok mk 7/27/12

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1

Benefits of a Home Network ................................................................................. 1

Advantages of a Wireless Network ....................................................................... 1

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for

Optimal Performance ............................................................................................ 2

2 Overview ............................................................................................................ 5

Product Features .................................................................................................. 5

Applications and Advantages................................................................................ 6

Product Specifications ......................................................................................... 6

System Requirements........................................................................................... 7

Package Contents................................................................................................. 7

3 Installing and Setting up the Adapter ................................................................ 8

A - Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 ............................................... 8

B - Installation Process for Windows XP .......................................................... 13

Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network

Configuring your Adapter to Use Security........................................................... 25

4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 34

5 Information ...................................................................................................... 42

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin AC Wi-Fi Dual-Band 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. Please be sure to read

through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section

titled, "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal

Performance."

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5 Information ...................... 42 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin AC Wi-Fi Dual-Band 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 2: Benefits Of A Home 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 3 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; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
Page 4 In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. 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 5: Overview
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 or call Belkin Technical Support. Overview Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11ac draft specification to communicate with other 802.11ac-compliant wireless devices up to 867Mpbs*.
Page 6: Product Specifications
Actual data throughput will be lower. **Wireless performance may vary depending on the networking environment. (Insert image of F9L1106v2 can be found on 8830-12451C00) (a) Power/Status LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active.
Page 7: System Requirements
Windows updates. For full function, use XP service pack 3. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. Installation Process for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 8 NOTE: For information on updated drivers, please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
Page 8 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. If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the icon named “Installer.exe”.
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Page 10 [BL1] [BL2] 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. Click on “Install this driver software anyway” to continue. When prompted, plug in your Adapter.
Page 11 A.10 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar. [new screenshot] A.11 Click “Finish” to restart your computer. A.12 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. (Insert screen shot)
Page 12 A.13 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. (Insert screen shot) A.14 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”. (Insert screen shot)
Page 13 A.15 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click “Connect”. (Insert screen shot) A.16 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. (Insert screen shot)
Page 14 A.17 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. (Insert screen shot) A.18 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range.
Page 15: B - Installation Process For Windows Xp
A.19 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. (Insert screen shot) B. Installation Process for Windows XP IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
Page 16 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 18 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to select a default location Please insert B-4.jpg...
Page 19 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. Please insert B-5.jpg After the software installation is finished, the following message will appear. Connect the Adapter to your computer.
Page 20: Connecting To A Secure Wi-Fi Network
B.9 Click “Finish” again to exit the InstallShield Wizard. B.10 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” to reboot your computer.
Page 21: Troubleshooting
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, please check the following items: Look at the lights on your wireless router. If you’re using a Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The “router” light should be on and not blinking.
Page 22 Adapter to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see the “Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network” section. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is sometimes slow.
Page 23 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 when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel®...
Page 24 specification can connect at up to 1.3Gbps (3x3, 256 QAM). See the following chart for more detailed information.
Page 25 Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart Wireless N150 N300 N750 Dual- AC Wi-Fi Technology (802.11g) (1x1 MIMO Band MIMO Dual-Band 802.11n) 802.11n 802.11n Adapter Speed/Data Up to Up to Up to Up to Up to Rate* 54Mbps* 150Mbps* 300Mbps* 450Mbps* 867Mbps* Frequency...
Page 26: Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 E. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F9L1106V2, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation...
Page 27 - 5650 MHz band. 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 CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
Page 28 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Page 29 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 expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
Page 30 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. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship...
Page 31 © 2013 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...

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