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8820ak00382
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Belkin 8820ak00382 User Manual

User Manual
F7D1101ak 8820ak00382
Basic
WIRELESS USB ADAPTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...............................................1
Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal
Overview..................................................7
Installing and Setting up the Adapter ........................12
Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network ........................ 24
Troubleshooting ......................................... 25
Information.............................................. 32
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Basic Wireless USB Adapter. Now you can take advantage of t hi s great new tec hn ology and ga in the f re ed om to network your ho me and office computers wirelessly. This Adapter allow s you to conn ect a notebook or desktop computer to your network. Please be sure to read t hrough t hi s User Manual completely, and pay spe ci al attention to the sectio n titled, “Place me nt of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performan ce.”
Benefits of a Home Network
Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:
• Share one high- speed Inte rn et con ne ction
with all the computers in your home
• Share resourc es, such as files, and ha rd dri ves 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
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Advantages of a Wireless Network
• Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—now you c an work on a networke d laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range
• Easy installation – Belkin Easy I ns tallation Wizards make setup simple
• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home
• Easy expansion – the wide r an ge of Belkin net work in g products let you expand your net work to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles
• No cabling required – you c an spare the ex pense and ha ssle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
• Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products
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Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance
Your wire less connection will be stronger the c lo ser your computer is to your w irel es s ro uter (or access point). Typical indoor operating range for your w ireless devi ces is bet we en 10 0 and 200 feet. In th e same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somew ha t as the distance between your wireless route r (or access point) and connected dev ices i ncreases. This m ay or may not be not iceable to you. A s you move fart her from your wireless router (or ac ce ss p oint), connecti on speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by get ting i n the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.
If you have concer ns abo ut your network’s per formance that might be re lated to ra nge or obstr uc tion fac tors, tr y moving t he c om pu ter to a position bet ween five and 10 feet f ro m the wireless router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Note: While some of the i tems listed below c an affect network performanc e, they w il l not prohibit yo ur wireles s networ k from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.
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1. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point)
Pla ce your wireless router (o r acce ss poi nt), the c en tr al connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.
To ac hi eve the b est wi re le ss n et work c overage for your “w ir el ess clients,” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards):
• Ensure that your wireless router’s (or access point ’s)
anten na s are parallel to e ac h other, and a re posit io ned ver tically (toward the c eiling). If yo ur wireles s router (or access point) itself is positioned vert ically, point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.
• In multistor y ho me s, place the wireless router (or acc es s po in t) on a
floor t hat is as close to th e ce nter of the h om e as pos si ble. This may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the wire less route r (or access
point) near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid pl ac ing your wireless router (or acc ess po in t) near d evic es that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave oven s. O th er objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
• Microwaves
If your wireless signal seems we ak in some spots, make sure that obje cts su ch a s th es e are not blocking the signal’s path between your computers and wireless router (or access point).
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3. Cordless Phone Placement
If th e performance of your wireless net work is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
• Try moving c or dl ess ph ones away from the wireless router
(or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers.
• Unplug and remove the battery f ro m any cordless phone that
operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer’s information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.
• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel
on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network as po ssible. For examp le, change the phone to cha nn el 1 and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel select ion wi ll var y de pe nding on your region.) See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a
900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In lo cations wh ere home s or off ices a re clo se together, such as ap ar tment buildings or office com pl exes, t here may be wireless networks nearby th at can conflict with yours. U se the Site Survey capabilit ie s of your B elkin Wi re le ss N et working Utility to lo cate any other wi re le ss n et works, a nd move your wireless router (or ac cess point) and computers to a channel as fa r away from other networks as possible.
Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest c onnection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.
For more Belkin wireless networki ng produ cts, use t he detaile d Site Sur vey and wireless channel information included in your User Manual.
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5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections t ypically require a user name and passwo rd, and are used where security is important. Secure connections include:
• Virtual Pr ivate Network (VPN) c on nections, often
used to connect remotely to an office network
• The “B ring Your Ow n Access ” prog ra m from America
Online (AO L), which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service
• Most online banking websites
• Many commercial web site s that require a us er
name and password to access your account
Secure connections can be inter rupted by a c om pute r’s power management setting, which causes it to “go to sl eep.” The simplest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by re-running the VPN or AOL software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
A sec ond al tern at ive is to c ha nge your computer’s power management settings so it does not go to s le ep; however, this may not be ap pr op riate for port able c ompute rs. To change your power management setting in Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to h ave d ifficul ty with Se cure C on nections, VPNs, and AOL, please review steps 1– 4 in the prev ious pages to be sure you have addressed these issues.
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible are a with your wireles s router. Sh ou ld you need to cover an even wider
area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point.
For more information regarding o ur net wo rking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support.
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OVERVIEW
Product Features
The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11g specificati on to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at up to 54Mbps*.
The Adapter is a lso co mp at ib le wit h 802.11n devi ce s at 150M bp s as well as 802.11b products at 11Mbps.
The Adapter operates on the same 2.4G Hz frequency
band as 802.11b/g Wi-Fi® products.
• 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial, Science, and Medical) band operation
• USB 2.0 inter face, for ope rati on in virtually any
computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port
• WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP ( Wired Equivalent
Privacy), or 128-bit encryption
• Wireless access to networked resources
• Data rate of up to 150Mbps* (802.11n), 54Mbps
(802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b)
• Easy installation and use
• LED power and network link/activity indicator
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Applications and Advantages
• Wire less roaming with a laptop a round the home or
office – Offers the freedom of networking without cables
• Connection rates of up to 150Mbps* – Provides immediate high-speed wireless connecti vity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising
the use of existing 802.11b/g products
• Compatibility with 802.11b/g products – The Ada pter is
bac kward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g) products
• Difficult-to-wire environments – Enables network in g in building s with solid or finished wa lls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install
• Frequently changing environments – Adapts easily in offi ces or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations
• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs – Provides the easy and quick, small network installation SOHO users need
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Product Specifications
Host Interface: USB 2.0
Operating Temperature: 32–140 degrees F (0–60 degrees C)
Storage Temperature: -4–176 degrees F (-20–80 degrees C)
Humidity: Max. 90% (non-condensing)
Typical Operating Range: Up to 1,00 0 ft.**
*NOTE: The s tandard transmission rate —150Mbps — is t he physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.
**Wireless per form an ce m ay var y depend in g on the networking environment.
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(a) Protective Cap
The cap is provided to protect the USB connector during transport at ion. Remove t he c ap before insert ing the Adapter to your computer’s USB p or t.
(b) Power/Activity LED
Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active.
(c) USB Connector
Part of the Adapter that fits into your computer’s USB por t.
(b)
(a)(c)
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