Belkin F9L1106V2 AC Wi-Fi Dual-Band USB Adapter User Manual
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User Manual
F9L1106V2 8820-01181 Rev. E00
AC Wi-Fi®
DUAL-BAND
USB ADAPTER
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 Features ............................................ 7
Applications and Advantages................................... 8
Product Specifications ........................................ 9
System Requirements........................................ 10
Package Contents ........................................... 10
Installing and Setting up the Adapter....................... 11
A. Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7 .................. 11
B. Installation Process for Windows XP ......................... 20
Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi® Network......................... 27
Troubleshooting .........................................28
Information.............................................. 35
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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 Network
Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to:
•Shareonehigh-speedInternetconnectionwithallthecomputersinyourhome
•Shareresources,suchasfiles,andharddrivesamongalltheconnectedcomputersinyourhome
•Shareasingleprinterwiththeentirefamily
•Sharedocuments,music,video,anddigitalpictures
•Store,retrieve,andcopyfilesfromonecomputertoanother
•Simultaneouslyplaygamesonline,checkInternetemail,andchat
INTRODUCTION
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Advantages of a Wireless Network
•Mobility–you’llnolongerneedadedicated“computerroom”—nowyoucanworkona
networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range
•Easyinstallation–BelkinEasyInstallationWizardsmakesetupsimple
•Flexibility–setupandaccessprinters,computers,andothernetworkingdevicesfromanywhereinyourhome
•Easyexpansion–thewiderangeofBelkinnetworkingproductsletyouexpandyour
network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles
•Nocablingrequired–youcansparetheexpenseandhassleofretrofittingEthernetcablingthroughoutthehomeoroffice
•Widespreadindustryacceptance–choosefromawiderangeofinteroperablenetworkingproducts
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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 you. As you move farther from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may decrease. Factors that
canweakensignalssimplybygettinginthewayofyournetwork’sradiowavesaremetalappliancesorobstructions,andwalls.
Ifyouhaveconcernsaboutyournetwork’sperformancethatmightberelatedtorangeorobstructionfactors,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. 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;ifyouareconcernedthatyournetworkisnotoperatingatitsmaximumeffectiveness,thischecklistmayhelp.
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1. Placement of your Wireless Router (or Access Point)
Place your wireless router (or access point), the central
connection point of your network, as close as possible
to the center of your wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless
clients,” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Adapters or Cards):
•Ensurethatyourwirelessrouter’s(oraccesspoint’s)
antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned
vertically (toward the ceiling). If your wireless router (or
access point) itself is positioned vertically, point the
antennas as much as possible in an upward direction.
•Inmultistoryhomes,placethewirelessrouter(or
access point) on a floor that is as close to the center
of the home as possible. This may mean placing the
wireless router (or access point) on an upper floor.
•Trynottoplacethewirelessrouter(oraccess
point)nearacordless2.4GHzphone.
2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices
that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other
objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include:
•Refrigerators
•Washersand/ordryers
•Metalcabinets
•Largeaquariums
•Metallic-based,UV-tintedwindows
•Microwaves
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure
thatobjectssuchasthesearenotblockingthesignal’spath
between your computers and wireless router (or access point).
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3. Cordless Phone Placement
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after
attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
•Trymovingcordlessphonesawayfromthewirelessrouter
(or access point) and your wireless-enabled computers.
•Unplugandremovethebatteryfromanycordlessphonethat
operatesonthe2.4GHzband(checkmanufacturer’sinformation).
Ifthisfixestheproblem,yourphonemaybeinterfering.
•Ifyourphonesupportschannelselection,changethechannel
on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network
aspossible.Forexample,changethephonetochannel1and
move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11.
(Your channel selection will vary depending on your region.)
Seeyourphone’susermanualfordetailedinstructions.
•Ifnecessary,considerswitchingtoa
900MHzor5GHzcordlessphone.
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such
asapartmentbuildingsorofficecomplexes,theremaybe
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.
Experimentwithmorethanoneoftheavailablechannelsin
order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference
from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.
For more Belkin wireless networking products,
use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel
information included in your User Manual.
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5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and
are used where security is important. Secure connections include:
•VirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)connections,often
used to connect remotely to an office network
•The“BringYourOwnAccess”programfromAmerica
Online (AOL), which lets you use AOL through broadband
provided by another cable or DSL service
•Mostonlinebankingwebsites
•Manycommercialwebsitesthatrequireauser
name and password to access your account
Secureconnectionscanbeinterruptedbyacomputer’spower
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” 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.
Asecondalternativeistochangeyourcomputer’spower
management settings so it does not go to sleep; however,
this may not be appropriate for portable computers. To
change your power management setting in Windows,
see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections,
VPNs,andAOL,pleasereviewsteps1–4intheprevious
pages to be sure you have addressed these issues.
Theseguidelinesshouldallowyoutocoverthemaximumpossible
area with your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider
area,wesuggesttheBelkinWirelessRangeExtender/AccessPoint.
For more information regarding our networking
products,visitourwebsiteatwww.belkin.com/
networking or call Belkin Technical Support.
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Product Features
The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11ac draft specification to
communicate with other 802.11ac-compliant wireless devices up to
867Mpbs*. The Adapter complies with the IEEE 802.11n specification
to communicate with other 802.11n-compliant wireless devices at up
to300Mbps*.TheAdapterisalsocompatiblewith802.11a/gdevices
at54Mbpsaswellas802.11bproductsat11Mbps.TheAdaptercan
operateonthesame2.4GHzfrequencybandas802.11b/gWi-Fi
productsor5GHzfrequencybandas802.11aWi-Fiproducts.
•2.4GHzor5GHzbandoperation
•USB2.0interface,foroperationinvirtuallyany
computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port
•WPA,WPA2,64-bitWEP(WiredEquivalent
Privacy), or 128-bit WEP encryption
•Wirelessaccesstonetworkedresources
•Datarateofupto867Mbps*(802.11ac),300Mbps*
(802.11n),54Mbps(802.11a/g),or11Mbps(802.11b)
•Easyinstallationanduse
•LEDpowerandnetworklink/activityindicator
OVERVIEW
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Applications and Advantages
•Wirelessroamingwithalaptoparoundthehomeoroffice
Offers the freedom of networking without cables
•Connectionratesofupto867Mbps*
Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity
at home, work, and hotspot locations without
compromisingtheuseofexisting802.11b/gproducts
•Compatibilitywith802.11a/b/gproducts
TheAdapterisbackward-compatiblewithexisting
Wi-Fi(IEEE802.11a/b/g)products
•Difficult-to-wireenvironments
Enables networking in buildings with solid or finished
walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install
•Frequentlychangingenvironments
Adapts easily in offices or environments that
frequently rearrange or change locations
•SOHO(SmallOffice/HomeOffice)networkingneeds
Provides the easy and quick, small network
installation SOHO users need
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Product Specifications
Host Interface: USB 3.0
OperatingTemperature:32–131degreesF(0–55degreesC)
StorageTemperature:-4–149degreesF(-20–65degreesC)
Humidity:Max.90%(non-condensing)
MaximumOperatingRange:Upto1,200ft.**
*NOTE:Thestandardtransmissionrate—867Mbps—isthe
physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.
**Wireless performance may vary depending
on the networking environment.
(a)Power/StatusLED
Lights when the Adapter is powered on and flashes when it is active.
(b)WPS/SecurityLED
Indicates security status and provides feedback
during Wi-Fi Protected Setup handshaking.
(c) WPS Push Button
Used for Wi-Fi Protected Setup handshaking with routers.
(d) USB Connector
PartoftheAdapterthatfitsintoyourcomputer’sUSBport.
(a)
(b)
(d)
(c)
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PackageIncludes:
AC Wi-Fi Dual-Band USB Adapter
Setup CD with User Manual
SystemRequirements
•PCwithavailableUSBport
•PCrunningWindows® XP (SP2 or greater***),
Windows Vista®, or Windows 7
•CD-ROMdrive
Specifications
•USB3.0Interface
***Some WPS functionality will be limited on XP service
pack 2 without installing some Windows updates.
For full function, use XP service pack 3.
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A. Installation Process for Windows Vista and 7
NOTE:For information on updated drivers, please visit
theBelkinwebsiteatwww.belkin.com/support
IMPORTANT:INSTALL THE SOFTWARE
BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
A.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
A.2Click“Next”tobegintheinstallationprocess.
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTER
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; then double-click on the CD-ROM drive into
which the installation CD has been placed. If the Installer does not
startautomatically,double-clickontheiconnamed“Installer.exe”.
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A.3TheInstallShieldWizardwillstarttheinstallationprocess. A.4
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A.5 A.6
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A.7 A.8 A window may appear showing the message, “Windows
can’tverifythepublisherofthisdriversoftware”.This
DOES NOT indicate a problem. Our software has been fully
tested and is compatible with this operating system. Click
on “Install this driver software anyway” to continue.
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A.9 When prompted, plug in your Adapter.
A.10 When the installation completes, you will see the
following pop-up message on your Windows taskbar.
A.11 Click “Finish” to restart your computer.
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A.12 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center
by first opening the Control Panel from the “Start” menu.
A.13 In the Control Panel, click on “View network status and tasks”.
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A.14 In the Network and Sharing Center,
click on “Connect to a network”.
A.15Inthenextscreen,selectanavailable
wireless network and click “Connect”.
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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.
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A.18 After connecting to the network, you can choose to save this
network and connect automatically when your Adapter is in range.
A.19 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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B. Installation Process for Windows XP
IMPORTANT:INSTALL THE SOFTWARE
BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER.
B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
B.2 The Belkin Wireless Adapter Installer screen will
automatically appear within up to 20 seconds. Click
“InstallSoftware”or“Next”tostarttheinstallation.
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-clickontheiconnamed“Installer.exe”.
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B.3TheInstallShieldWizardstartstheinstallationprocess. B.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking
“Browse”;or,simplyclick“Next”toselectadefaultlocation.
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B.5ASetupStatusscreenletsyouknowwhere
you are in the setup process.
B.6
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B.7 B.8 After the software installation is finished, the following
message will appear. Connect the Adapter to your computer.
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B.9TheFoundNewHardwareWizardmightappear
in3–15seconds.Ifitdoes,select“Yes,thistime
only”andclick“Next”toinstallthehardware.
B.10 Select “Install the software automatically
(Recommended)”andclick“Next”tocontinue.
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B.11 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.
B.12TheWizardwillnowinstallyoursoftware.
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B.13 The installation is now complete. Click “Finish” to
closethe“FoundNewHardwareWizard”.
B.14Click“Finish”againtoexittheInstallShieldWizard.
B.15Dependingonwhichoperatingsystemyouareusing,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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ConnectingtoaSecureWi-Fi® Network
If you choose to connect to a secure network,
determinethetypeofsecurity(WPA/WPA2orWEP)
andusetheappropriatefieldinthedialogbox.
WirelessEquivalentPrivacy(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
askedtoinputa10-or26-characterhexkey.Ahexkey
isacombinationofletters,a–f,andnumbers,0–9.
Wi-FiProtectedAccess® (WPA®/WPA2®) is the new standard
inwirelesssecurity.Insteadofahexkey,WPA/WPA2usesonly
passphrases, which are much easier to remember. The passphrase
is8–63charactersandcanconsistofalphabetlettersandnumbers.
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I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly.
If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless
computer, please check the following items:
•Lookatthelightsonyourwirelessrouter.Ifyou’reusinga
Belkin Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows:
•The“router”lightshouldbeonandnotblinking.
If this is NOT the case, make sure:
•Therouter’spowercordispluggedin.
•Allcablesareconnectedbetweentherouterandthemodem.
•Allthemodem’sLEDsarefunctioningcorrectly.
Ifnot,seeyourmodem’susermanual.
•Reboottherouter.
•Rebootthemodem.
If you continue to have issues, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
If you are not using a Belkin Wireless Router, consult
thatroutermanufacturer’suserguide.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Power LED does not come ON; Adapter is not working.
If the LED indicators are not ON, the problem may be that the
Adapter is not connected or installed properly. Verify that the
Adapter is plugged firmly into the USB port of your computer.
Check to see that the drivers for the Adapter have been installed.
Right-click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. Choose
“Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see
if your USB Network Adapter is listed without any errors. If
an error is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support.
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Link LED is blinking slowly; I cannot connect
to a wireless network or the Internet.
If your Adapter appears to be functioning properly, but you cannot
connect to a network or you have a red wireless icon at the bottom of
your screen, the problem may be that there is a mismatch between the
network name (SSID) settings in your wireless network properties.
Check the SSID settings to see if they match. The SSID
is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer
mustbeexactlythesameinorderfortheAdapterto
connect to the wireless router (or access point).
Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available
network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the
“Wireless Networks” screen. Click “Add” if you do not see the
network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID.
For more information about setting up an SSID, please reference
yourroutermanufacturer’susermanual.Ifissuespersisteven
at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
Link LED is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet.
Ifyouhaveasignalbutcan’tgetonlineorobtainanIPaddress,the
problem may be that there is a mismatch between the encryption key
settings in your computer and wireless router (or access point). Check
the WEP, WPA, or WPA2 key settings to see if they match. The key is
case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer and wireless router
(oraccesspoint)mustbeexactlythesameinorderfortheAdapter
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.
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Data transfer is sometimes slow.
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity
and the throughput performance between devices decreases
when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that
will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit)
are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As a result,
the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between
100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may decrease
as you move farther from the wireless router (or access point).
In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range, we
suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible, to five to
10 feet away from the wireless router (or access point). Please
see the section titled, “Placement of your Wireless Networking
Hardware for Optimal Performance.” If issues persist even at
close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
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Signal strength is poor.
Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity
and the throughput performance between devices decreases
when the distance between devices increases. Other factors
that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst
culprit) are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances. As
a result, the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be
between 100 to 200 feet. Note also that connection speed may
decrease as you move farther from the wireless router (or access
point). In order to determine if wireless issues are related to
range, we suggest temporarily moving the computer, if possible,
to five to 10 feet away from wireless router (or access point).
Changing the wireless channel –Dependingonlocalwireless
traffic and interference, switching the wireless channel of your
network can improve performance and reliability. The default channel
the router is shipped with is channel 6. You may choose from several
otherchannelsdependingonyourregion;seeyourrouter’s(oraccess
point’s)usermanualforinstructionsonhowtochooseotherchannels.
Limiting the wireless transmit rate –Limitingthewirelesstransmit
ratecanhelpimprovethemaximumwirelessrange,andconnection
stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission
rate. To change this property, go to the Windows Control Panel,
open“NetworkConnections”anddouble-clickonyourAdapter’s
connection. In the “Properties” dialog, select the “Configure” button
on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users will have to select the USB
NetworkAdapterinthelistboxandthenclick“Properties”),then
choose the “Advanced” tab and select the rate property. Wireless
client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless
transmit rate for you, but doing so can cause periodic disconnects
when the wireless signal is too weak; as a rule, slower transmission
ratesaremorestable.Experimentwithdifferentconnectionrates
until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available
transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet.
Formoreassistance,seeyourwirelesscard’sliterature.Ifissues
persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
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The Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable
whencomputerhasasecondbuilt-inwirelessnetwork
card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™).
This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in
wireless card while your Belkin AC Wi-Fi Dual-Band USB
Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows
must now handle two active wireless connections.
You must disable the built-in wireless card from your computer
under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.
The Adapter does not perform or connection is slow
whencomputerhasabuilt-inwiredEthernetcard.
This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet
card while your Adapter is also active. This happens because
Windows must now handle two active network connections.
You must disable the Ethernet card from your computer
under “Network Adapters” in the Device Manager.
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What’sthedifferencebetween802.11nand802.11ac?
Currentlytherearethreecommonlyusedwirelessnetworkingstandards,whichtransmitdataatverydifferentmaximumspeeds.
Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11n,
cantransmitinformationupto450Mbps;802.11aalsosupportsupto54Mbps,butinthe5GHzfrequency;and802.11acdraft
specificationcanconnectatupto1.3Gbps(3x3,256QAM).Seethefollowingchartformoredetailedinformation.
Belkin Wireless Comparison Chart
Wireless
Technology
G
(802.11g)
N150
(1x1 802.11n)
N300 MIMO
802.11n
N750 Dual-Band
MIMO
802.11n
AC Wi-Fi Dual-Band
USB Adapter
Speed/Data Rate* Up to 54Mbps* Up to 150Mbps* Up to 300Mbps* Up to 450Mbps* Up to 867Mbps*
Frequency Common household
devices such as cordless
phones and microwave
ovens may interfere with
the unlicensed band
2.4GHz
Common household
devices such as cordless
phones and microwave
ovens may interfere with
the unlicensed band
2.4GHz
Common household
devices such as cordless
phones and microwave
ovens may interfere with
the unlicensed band
2.4GHz
Uses both 2.4GHz
and 5GHz bands for
less interference and
better throughput
Uses wider channel
bandwidth and higher
modulation for a
faster connection and
greater throughput.
Compatibility Compatible with
802.11b/g
Compatible with
802.11b/g
Compatible with 802.11n
and 802.11b/g
Compatible with
802.11n and
802.11a/b/g
Compatible with
802.11ac draft,
802.11n, and
802.11a/b/g
Advantage Common—widespread
use for Internet sharing
Better coverage and
consistent speed and
range
Good speed and coverag High-performance
coverage and
throughput
Leading-edge,
best coverage and
throughput available
*AClinkratesrequirean11acaccesspointandareonlyavailableonthe5GHzband.
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Technical Support
US
http://www.belkin.com/support
UK
http://www.belkin.com/uk/support
Australia
http://www.belkin.com/au/support
New Zealand
http://www.belkin.com/au/support
Singapore
1800 622 1130
Europe
http://www.belkin.com/uk/support
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FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES
FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We,BelkinInternational,Inc.,of12045E.WaterfrontDrive,Playa
Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the
product, F9L1106V2, to which this declaration relates, complies
withPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowing
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution:ExposuretoRadioFrequencyRadiation.Theradiatedoutput
powerofthisdeviceisfarbelowtheFCCradiofrequencyexposure
limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that
thepotentialforhumancontactduringnormaloperationisminimized.
INFORMATION
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasethedistancebetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.
•Connecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
FCCCaution:Anychangesormodificationsnotexpressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
voidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.
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ForproductavailableintheUSA/Canadamarket,onlychannels
1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
Thisdeviceisgoingtobeoperatedin5.15~5.25GHzfrequency
range; it is restricted in indoor environments only.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Radiation Exposure Statement
ThisEUTisincompliancewithSARforgeneralpopulation/
uncontrolledexposurelimitsinANSI/IEEEC95.1-1999andhad
been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and
proceduresspecifiedinOETBulletin65SupplementC.This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distanceof0.5cmbetweentheradiatorandyourbody.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any
changes or modifications to this device that are not
expresslyapprovedbyBelkinInternational,Inc.,may
voidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-3 (B).
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme
á la norme du Canada NMB-3 (B).
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
LeprésentappareilestconformeauxCNRd’IndustrieCanada
applicablesauxappareilsradioexemptsdelicence.L’exploitation
estautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:(1)l’appareilne
doitpasproduiredebrouillage,et(2)l’utilisateurdel’appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillageestsusceptibled’encompromettrelefonctionnement.
ForproductavailableintheUSA/Canadamarket,onlychannels
1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
PourlesproduitsdisponiblesauxÉtats-Unis/Canada
dumarché,seullecanal1à11peuventêtreexploités.
Sélectiond’autrescanauxn’estpaspossible.
The device could automatically discontinue transmission
in case of absence of information to transmit, or
operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit
transmission of control or signaling information or the use
of repetitive codes where required by the technology.
Ledispositifpourraitautomatiquementcesserd’émettreen
casd’absenced’informationsàtransmettre,ouunedéfaillance
opérationnelle.Notezquecen’estpasl’intentiond’interdirela
transmission des informations de contrôle ou de signalisation ou
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l’utilisationdecodesrépétitifslorsquerequisparlatechnologie.
Thedevicefortheband5150-5250MHzisonlyfor
indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference
to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250MHzsont
réservésuniquementpouruneutilisationàl’intérieurafinde
réduirelesrisquesdebrouillagepréjudiciableauxsystèmesde
satellitesmobilesutilisantlesmêmescanaux.
Themaximumantennagainpermittedfordevicesintheband
5725-5825MHzshallcomplywiththee.i.r.p.limitsspecifiedfor
point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.
Legainmaximald’antennepermis(pourlesdispositifs
utilisantlabande5725-5825MHz)doitseconformer
àlalimitedep.i.r.e.spécifiéepourl’exploitationpoint
à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
ThisEUTisincompliancewithSARforgeneralpopulation/
uncontrolledexposurelimitsinICRSS-102andhadbeentestedin
accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified
inIEEE1528.Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwith
aminimumdistanceof0.5cmbetweentheradiatorandyourbody.
ICsurl’expositionauxradiationsradiationscetTUEestlaconformité
avecleSARpourlapopulationgénérale/expositionincontrôlée
limitesdansICRSS-102etavaientététestésconformémentaux
méthodes et procédures de mesure spécifiée dans la norme
IEEE1528.Cetéquipementdoitêtreinstalléetexploitéavec
minimumdistance0,5cmentreleradiateur&votrecorps.
BelkinInternational,Inc.,Limited2-YearProductWarranty
What this warranty covers.
Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original
purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free
of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship.
What the period of coverage is.
Belkin warrants the Belkin product for two years.
Whatwillwedotocorrectproblems?
Product Warranty.
Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product
freeofcharge(exceptforshippingchargesfortheproduct).
Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without
notice, and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any
such discontinued products. In the event that Belkin is unable to
repairorreplacetheproduct(forexample,becauseithasbeen
discontinued), Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward
the purchase of another product from Belkin.com in an amount
equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the
original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use.
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Whatisnotcoveredbythiswarranty?
All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is
notprovidedtoBelkinforinspectionuponBelkin’srequestat
thesoleexpenseofthepurchaser,orifBelkindeterminesthat
the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in
any way, or tampered with. The Belkin Product Warranty does
not protect against acts of God such as flood, earthquake,
lightning, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear,
erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low
voltagedisturbances(i.e.brownoutsorsags),non-authorized
program, or system equipment modification or alteration.
How to get service.
To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:
1.ContactBelkinInternational,Inc.,at12045E.Waterfront
Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094, Attn: Customer Service, or
call(800)-223-5546,within15daysoftheOccurrence.
Be prepared to provide the following information:
a. The part number of the Belkin product.
b. Where you purchased the product.
c. When you purchased the product.
d. Copy of original receipt.
2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then
instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin
product and how to proceed with your claim.
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 the damaged
equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion,
an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to
repair such equipment. The cost, if any, of shipping the equipment
to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be
borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain
availableforinspectionuntiltheclaimisfinalized.Whenever
claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated
underanyexistinginsurancepoliciesthepurchasermayhave.
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How state law relates to the warranty.
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF
BELKIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR,EXCEPTASREQUIREDBYLAW,IMPLIED,INCLUDING
THEIMPLIEDWARRANTYORCONDITIONOFQUALITY,
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL,DIRECT,INDIRECT,CONSEQUENTIALOR
MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE
SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do
notallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidental,consequential,
or other damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
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