Belkin Router F5D8231-4 User Manual

User Manual
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Advantages  of  a  Wireless  Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Placement  of  your  N1  Wireless  Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless Router (the Router). 
Following are two short sections—the first discusses the benefits of home 
networking, and the other outlines best practices that maximize your 
wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read 
through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the 
section entitled “Placement of your N1 Wireless Router” on the next page. 
By following our simple setup instructions you will be...

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Revolutionary  N1  Wireless  Technology  with  MIMO  (N1  MIMO) 
Your  Belkin  N1  Wireless  Router  uses  a  new  smart-antenna  technology 
called  Multiple  Input  Multiple  Output  (MIMO).  N1  MIMO  complies 
with  the  IEEE  draft  802.11n  specification.  It  increases  speed,  range, 
reliability,  and  spectral  efficiency  for  wireless  networking  systems.
The  element  that  makes  Belkin’s  N1  MIMO  technology  different 
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Placement of your N1 Wireless Router
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your  wireless  connection  will  be  stronger  the  closer  your  computer  is 
to  your  Router.  Typical  indoor  operating  range  for  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  Router  and 
connected  devices  increases.  This  may  or  may  not  be...

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2.   Avoid Obstacles and Interference 
Avoid  placing  your  Router  near  devices  that  may  emit  radio 
“noise,”  such  as  microwave  ovens.  Dense  objects  that  can  inhibit 
wireless  communication  include:
•  Refrigerators
•  Washers  and/or  dryers
•  Metal  cabinets
•  Large  aquariums
•  Metallic-based,  UV-tinted  windows
  If  your  wireless  signal  seems  weak  in  some  spots,  make  sure  that  objects...

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• Experiment  with  more  than  one  of  the  available  channels,  in 
order  to  find  the  clearest  connection  and  avoid  interference 
from  neighboring  cordless  phones  or  other  wireless  devices.
•  For  Belkin  wireless  networking  products,  use  the  detailed  Site 
Survey  and  wireless  channel  information  included  with  your 
wireless  network  card.  See  your  network  card’s  user  guide  for 
more  information.
   These  guidelines  should...

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For  more  information  regarding  our  networking  products,  visit  our  website 
at  www.belkin.com/networking or  call  Belkin  Technical  Support  at:
  US:   877-736-5771 
    310-898-1100 ext. 2263
 UK:  0845 607 77 87
 Australia:  1800 235 546
 New Zealand :  0800 235 546
 Singapore :  800 616 1790
 Europe: www.belkin.com/support 

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Product Features In  minutes  you  will  be  able  to  share  your  Internet  connection  and 
network  your  computers.  The  following  is  a  list  of  features  that  make 
your  new  Belkin  N1  Wireless  Router  an  ideal  solution  for  your  home  or 
small  office  network.
Works with Both PCs and Mac® Computers 
The  Router  supports  a  variety  of  networking  environments  including 
Mac  OS
®  8.x,  9.x,  X  v10.x,  Linux®,  Windows®  98,  Me,...

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Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switch 
The  Router  has  a  built-in,  four-port  network  switch  to  allow  your 
wired  computers  to  share  printers,  data  and  MP3  files,  digital  photos, 
and  much  more.  The  switch  features  automatic  detection  so  it  will 
adjust  to  the  speed  of  connected  devices.  The  switch  will  transfer 
data  between  computers  and  the  Internet  simultaneously  without 
interrupting  or  consuming...