Belkin F5D7050_v4 User Manual - Page 3

Introduction section Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G USB Network 1 Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office 2 computers wirelessly. This Adapter allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to your network. The easy installation and setup will have you networking wirelessly in minutes. Please be sure to read 3 through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance" on page 2. 4 Benefits of a Home Network 5 • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home 6 • Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home 7 • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin wireless network: Mobility - 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 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 - you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Widespread industry acceptance - choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products 1