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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Applications and Advantages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3 Installing and Setting Up the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 1: Install the Software Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 2: Plug the Card into an Available CardBus Slot of your Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Step 3: Install the Wireless Client Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Client Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Client Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Navigating the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting Wireless Network Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Monitoring the Status of your Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . 28 5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 6 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Introduction s e c t i o n 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Plus MIMO Notebook Card (the Card). This product features new MIMO technology that solves interference and range challenges of wireless networking in larger homes and offices. MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) delivers the best wireless network performance over an expanded coverage area. Belkin’s new “G Plus MIMO” products achieve 400% wider coverage than standard 802.11g networks with exceptional data transfer results. Using MIMO’s revolutionary, smart-antenna technology, Belkin G Plus MIMO products can boost network speeds by up to four times previous capacities. Its enhanced data rates and range make MIMO a perfect technology for downloading music from the Internet, sharing photos, and gaming online. The easy installation and setup will have you networking in minutes. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Wireless Network Hardware for Optimal Performance”. Advantages of a Wireless Network • Mobility – you no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range • Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home • Easy expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles • No cabling required – Belkin spares you the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout your home or office • Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products Introduction 2 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. Conversely, 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 further from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may decrease. Additionally, metal appliances, obstructions, and walls can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves. If you have concerns about your network’s performance 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. 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; if you are concerned that your network is not ope...