Belkin F5D8055tt User Manual

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N+ Wireless USB Adapter

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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 – Depending on local wireless

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 other channels depending on your region; see your

router’s (or access point’s) user manual for instructions on how to

choose other channels.

limiting the wireless transmit rate – Limiting the wireless

transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and

connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit

the transmission rate. To change this property, go to the Windows

Control Panel, open “Network Connections” and double-click on

your Adapter’s connection. In the “Properties” dialog, select the

“Configure” button on the “General” tab (Windows 98 users will

have to select the USB Network Adapter in the list box and then

click “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 rates are more stable. Experiment with different

connection rates until you find the best one for your environment;

note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for

browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’s

literature. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin

Technical Support.