Belkin F5D9050 User Manual - Page 37

section Troubleshooting Adapter does not perform or connection is unstable 1 when computer has a second built-in wireless network card (such as a mini PCI or Intel® Centrino™). 2 This condition occurs if your computer has a built-in wireless card while your Belkin Wireless Adapter is also active. This 3 happens because Windows must now handle two active wireless connections. You need to disable the built-in wireless card from your computer 4 under "Network Adapters" in the Device Manager. 5 Adapter does not perform or connection is slow when computer has a built-in wired Ethernet card. 6 This condition occurs if your computer has an active Ethernet card while your Wireless Adapter is also active. This happens because Windows must now handle two active network connections. You need to disable the Ethernet card from your computer under "Network Adapters" in the Device Manager. What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, G Plus, G Plus MIMO, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11g works at 54Mbps; G Plus, G Plus MIMO, and Pre-N work at 108Mbps. Pre-N, the precursor to the upcoming 802.11n release, promises speeds that exceed 802.11g, and up to twice the wireless coverage area. See the following chart for more detailed information. 33