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AC Wi-Fi
DUAL-BAND
User Manual
F9L1109V1 8820-01381 Rev. A00
USB ADAPTER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benefits of a Home Network.................................... 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network .............................. 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance................................................. 3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Product Feat
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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.” Benefits of a Home
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INTRODUCTION Advantages of a Wireless Network • M ob i l it y – y ou ’ l l no l on g er n e e d a d e d i c a t e d “ c om put er r o om ” — n o w y ou c an w or k on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • E a s y i n s t a l l a t i on – B e l k i n E a s y I n s t a l l a t i on W i z ar ds m ak e se t u p s i m p le • F l e x i b i l it y – se t u p an d a c c e s s pr i n t er s ,
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INTRODUCTION 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 or may not be noticeable to y
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INTRODUCTION 1 . Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) 2 . Avoid Obstacles and Interference Place your wireless router (or access point), the central Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices connection point of your network, as close as possible that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other to the center of your wireless network devices. objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: To achieve the best wireless network coverag
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INTRODUCTION 3 . Cordless Phone Placement 4 . Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after In locations where homes or offices are close together, such attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: a s ap ar t m en t bu i ld i n g s or o f f i c e c om p le x e s , th er e m a y b e wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the • Tr y m o v i n g c or d le s s
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INTRODUCTION 5 . Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL T hes e g u id el i nes s h o u l d al lo w y o u t o c o v e r the ma x i mu m pos si bl e area with your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and a r e a, w e s u g g e s t t h e B e l k i n W i r e l e ss R a n g e E x t e n d e r/A cc e s s P o i n t . are used where security is important. Secure connections include: For more
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OVERVIEW Product Features T h e A d ap t er c om p l ie s wit h th e I E E E 8 02 . 1 1a c d ra f t sp e c i f i c a t i on t o communicate with other 802.11ac-compliant wireless devices up to 8 6 7 M pb s*. T h e A d ap t er c om p l ie s wit h th e I E E E 8 02 . 1 1n sp e c i f i c a t i on to communicate with other 802.11n-compliant wireless devices at up t o 3 0 0 M bp s*. T h e A d ap t er i s a l so c om p a t i b le wit h 8 02 . 1 1a
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OVERVIEW Applications and Advantages • W i r e l e s s r o a m i n g w i t h a l a p t o p a r o u n d t h e h o m e o r o f f i c e Offers the freedom of networking without cables • C o n n ect i o n r a t e s o f u p t o 8 6 7 M b p s * Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without c o mp r o misi ng t he u s e o f e x is t i ng 8 0 2 . 1 1b /g p r od u c t s • C o m p a t i b i l it
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OVERVIEW Product Specifications Host Interface: USB3.0 O p e r a t i ng Te mp e r a t u r e: 32 –131 d e gr ees F (0 – 5 5 d e gr ees C) St o r a g e Te mp e r a t u r e: - 4 –149 d e gr ees F (- 2 0 – 6 5 d e gr ees C) H u m id it y : M a x . 9 0 % (n on - c on d en s i n g) (a) M a x i m u m O p e r a t i n g R a n g e : U p t o 1, 2 0 0 f t .* * (c) * N O TE : Th e s t a n d a r d t r a n sm i s s i o n r at e — 8 6 7 M b ps — is t h
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OVERVIEW P ack ag e I n cl u d e s : S y s te m R e q uir e m e n t s AC Wi-Fi Dual-Band USB Adapter • P C wit h a v a i l ab le U S B p or t ® Setup CD with User Manual • PC r u nn i ng W i nd o w s XP (SP2 or greater***), ® Windows Vista , Windows 7, or Windows 8 • C D - R O M d r i v e Specifications • U S B 3 . 0 I n t e r f a c e ***Some WPS functionality will be limited on XP service pack 2 without installing some Windows updates. For full fun
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A . Installation Process for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 8 N O T E : For information on updated drivers, please visit th e B e l k i n w eb s it e a t w w w. b e l k i n . c om /su pp or t I MPOR TA N T: I N S TA LL T HE SO F T WA R E B E F O RE INSE R T IN G TH E A DA P TE R . A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. A . 2 C l i c k “ N e x t ” t o b e g i n t h e i n s ta l l a t i o n p r o c e
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A . 3 T h e I n s t a l l Shie ld W i z ar d wi l l s t ar t th e i n s t a l l a t i on pr o c e s s . A.4 12
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.5 A.6 13
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.7 A.8 A window may appear showing the message, “Windows c a n ’ t v e r i f y the p u bl is he r o f t h is d r i v e r s o f t w a r e ”. T h is D O E S N OT i n d i c a t e a p r o b l e m . O u r s o f t w a r e h as b e e n f u l l y tested and is compatible with this operating system. Click on “Install this driver software anyway” to continue. 14
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.9 When prompted, plug in your Adapter. A.11 Click “Finish” to restart your computer. A.10 When the installation completes, you will see the following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar. 15
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.12 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center A.13 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”. by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu. 16
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.14 In the Network and Sharing Center, A .15 I n t h e n e x t s c r e e n , s e l e c t a n a v a i l a b l e click on “Connect to a network”. wireless network and click “Connect”. 17
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER A.16 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to the selected network. 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. 18
