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Belkin
AC Wi-Fi® Dual-Band USB Adapter
User Manual
F9L1106
8820-01181 Rev. AB00
Ok mk 7/27/12
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1
Benefits of a Home Network ................................................................................. 1
Advantages of a Wireless Network ....................................................................... 1
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
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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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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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.
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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
• Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 867300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products •... -
Page 7: Installing And Setting Up The Adapter
Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 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” icon;... - Page 8 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”. The InstallShield Wizard will start the installation process. A window may appear showing the message, “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software”.
- Page 9 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar. [Replace with this screenshot F7D4101.tifnew screenshot] Click “Finish” to restart your computer.
- Page 10 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. (Insert screen shot) In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. (Insert screen shot)
- Page 11 A.10 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on “Connect to a network”. (Insert screen shot) A.11 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click “Connect”. (Insert screen shot)
- Page 12 A.12 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. (Insert screen shot) 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. (Insert screen shot)
- Page 13 A.14 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range. (Insert screen shot) 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.
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Page 14: B - Installation Process For Windows Xp
IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will automatically appear within up to 20 seconds. Click “Install Software” or “Next” to start the installation. - Page 15 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. Then, double-click on the icon named “Installer.exe”.
- Page 17 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking “Browse”; or, simply click “Next” to select a default location.
- Page 19 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process.
- Page 20 After the software installation is finished, the following message will appear. Connect the Adapter to your computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard might appear in 3–15 seconds. If it does, select “Yes, this time only” and click “Next” to install the hardware.
- Page 21 Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next” to continue.
- Page 22 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” and follow the on- screen instructions.
- Page 23 B.10 The Wizard will now install your software.
- Page 24 B.11 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to close the “Found New Hardware Wizard”.
- Page 25 B.12 Click “Finish” again to exit the InstallShield Wizard.
- Page 26 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” to reboot your computer.
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Page 27: Connecting To A Secure Wi-Fi Network
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 28 • Reboot the modem. If you continue to have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult that router manufacturer’s user guide. Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working.
- Page 29 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 30 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 31 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...
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Page 32: 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, F9L1106v, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is... - Page 33 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 34 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
- Page 35 utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to- point operation as appropriate.
- Page 36 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 37 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...