Belkin F5D8051 User Manual - Page 6

section Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin N1 Wireless USB Adapter. Now 1 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 computer to your network. 2 Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance". 3 Benefits of a Home Network 4 Your Belkin Home Network will allow you to: • Share one high-speed Internet connection with 5 all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among 6 all the connected computers in your home • 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 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 lets 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