Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point) 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.ġ.
If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. As you move farther from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may decrease. This may or may not be noticeable to you. 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. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. 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). Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products.No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office.~ asy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles.Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home.Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple.
M obility –you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”-now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range.Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chatĪdvantages of a Wireless Network.Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another.Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures.Share a single printer with the entire family.Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home.S hare one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home.
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.”īenefits of a Home Network Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook or desktop computer to your network. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N300 Micro Wireless USB Adapter. 18 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network.
Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7. 10 Installing and Setting up the Adapter. 2 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance.