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Wireless G+ MIMO
USB Network Adapter
Connect your computer to a
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Table of Contents 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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section Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G+ MIMO USB Network Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and 2 office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a computer with a USB port to your network. Please be sure to read 3 through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optima
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I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless router (or access point). Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your wireless router (or access point) and connected devices increases. This may o
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section I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n Introduction 1 2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that 2 may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators 3 • Washers and/or dryers 4 • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows 5 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that 6 objects such as these
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I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n 4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network 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
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section Introduction Overview 1 For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. 2 Product Features The Adapter is a wireless LAN USB networking device that works 3 best with the Wireless G+ MIMO Router. It complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g- 4 compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Adapter is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b
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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 54Mbps Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products • Compatibility with 802.11b products 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products th
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section Overview 1 2 (b) (c) 3 (a) (d) 4 5 6 (a) Protective Cap The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transportation. Remove the cap before inserting the USB Adapter to your computer’s USB port or through the provided Desktop Stand. (b) Power/Activity LED Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when the Adapter is active. (c) USB Connector Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s USB port. (d) Desktop Stand Lets you move the USB Adapter away from inter
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 1 Install IMPORTANT: Install the software before inserting the Adapter. 1.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 1. 2 The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Click “install” to start the installation. Note: If the Belkin Setup Utility screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon; then double-click on the
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section Installing and Setting up the Adapter 1 1.5 The first in a series of progress- monitoring screens will let you know where you are in the setup 2 process. Click “Next”. 3 4 5 1.6 When the installer process is complete, you will see the following 6 screen. Click “Finish”. 1.7 Y ou 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 th
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Installing and Setting up the Adapter Step 2 Insert Insert the Adapter into your Computer 2.1 After the software installation is complete, the message “Please plug in your USB Adapter now” will appear. Insert your Belkin Adapter. 2.2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. (This may take 15–20 seconds.) Select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to install the hardware. 2.3 The Wizard will now install your software. 2.4 The installation is now complete. Click
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section Installing and Setting up the Adapter 1 Step 3 Configure Use the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 2 3.1 After restarting your computer, 3 double-click the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) icon on 4 the desktop screen. 3.2 The Belkin WNU screen will 5 appear. 6 3.3 Select a network to connect to from the “Available Networks” list and click “Connect”. Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router or access point. 3.4 Th
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D De e B Be el lk ki in n W Wi ir re el le es ss s N Ne et tw wo or rk ki in ng g U Ut ti il li it ty y g ge eb br ru ui ik ke en n Nadat u de Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) van Belkin hebt geïnstal- leerd, zijn configuraties voor draadloze verbindingen en beveiliging met een paar muisklikken binnen uw bereik. De Wireless Networking Utility via de Windows-systeembalk starten Om de WNU te openen, klikt u met de rechter muisknop op het WNU-pic- togram in uw Windows-taakbalk. Als het picto
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of the current network. 2 It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. In the event of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to determine the problem’s source (e.g. 3 computer, router, or Internet/modem). 4 Available Networks This window displays the available networks at the current location 5 as well as their SSID, Signal S
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U Us si in ng g t th he e B Be el lk ki in n W Wi ir re el le es ss s N Ne et tw wo or rk ki in ng g U Ut ti il li it ty y Connection Failure Other options will appear during attempts to reconnect. To stop connecting, click “Stop” and to reattempt connection, click “Retry”. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click “Open Wireless Utility”. The default screen will be the “Current Status” tab and the “Network Status” section determines which c
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles 1 The “My Connections” tab on the WNU allows you to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. It also displays signal strength, security, 2 and network type. 3 4 5 6 ® Securing your Wi-Fi Network If you choose to connect to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. *Note: Types of security 15 15
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U Us si in ng g t th he e B Be el lk ki in n W Wi ir re el le es ss s N Ne et tw wo or rk ki in ng g U Ut ti il li it ty y Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen. Click the “Advanced” button to see other security options (below). Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- or 128-bit), the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-charac
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section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods 1 are available: 2 Encryption Methods: 3 Name 64-Bit Wired 128-Bit Wired Wi-Fi Protected Wi-Fi Equivalent Equivalent Access-TKIP Protected 4 Privacy Privacy Access 2 Acronym 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP/AES WPA2-AES (or 5 (or just WPA) just WPA2) Security Good Better Best Best 6 Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key Dynamic key encryption encryption and mutual and mutual aut
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U Us si in ng g t th he e B Be el lk ki in n W Wi ir re el le es ss s N Ne et tw wo or rk ki in ng g U Ut ti il li it ty y 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. Most of the new wireless equipment in the m
