“Do I need this adapter? I have purchased a Belkin N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+Router that I am using with a Motorolla Surfboard Cable modem. When connected, my wireless devices will connect but the browser on my 2009 HP won't open. Will this adapter help my PC become wireless, if so do I plug it into a USB port on the PC tower? Also do I need a 600 adapter or could I go with a lesser number?”
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The browser thing is totally weird. Normally the browser will open and if there is an issue it will forward you to an error page. This device should help you become wireless on your desktop, HP's are just a different name with relatively the same hardware as the others. Just pop the Belkin N600 into a usb port, insert the install disk, walk through the install wizard after clicking setup.exe. After the install, you will be prompted to reboot. Once the machine reboots, you need to go into network connectionn and sharing screen and manually connect to your existing wifi signal (the name you gave your wireless network is called the SSID) coming off the Motorola Router. Make sure you setup a password for your network on your router's admin page, and use that pwd to connect from all devices and computers. We did this same thing with a different brand on an old PC from the Nineties in 2003, so you should be fine. Also the browser thing may be related to something else - run a virus scan and pc cleanup utility to do some maintenance, to see if you have a virus or you are maxed out on disk space - Virus Utiliyt I use is Kaspersky, and Maintenance tool I use is Wise Care 365 free version it has a cleanup feature you can schedule every day, and it also has a memory optimizer for when things get slow.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I did the same thing with a 2008 HP :) and Motorola surfboard cable modem. My laptop is now wireless with no issues. Not sure whats up with your browser. I have been able to open IE and Google Chrome.I plugged it into the usb port of the laptop.I chose 600 for the speed and boy did I get it!!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It wont make your pc wireless. You probably need to connect your wifi router directly to your pc or just buy a 600 adapter or any adapter that says it "will connect to any wifi router". Also when buying an adapter make sure you read how much data it can transfer because if you get a really cheap one you wont be able to stream as much. I for example got the better adapter from belkin because my kids play a lot of online game and watch Netflix.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Kelly, Since desktops aren't normally equiped with wireless connectivity technology, they need help opening a browser. This is either via a cable attached from your tower to your router, or a wireless adapter connecting to the "mother board" of your tower. Such adapters used to be something you had to permanently install via one of the slots in the back of your tower. This Belkin USB adapter accomplishes the same thing, but all you have to do is plug it into a USB port. IMPORTANT: Your browser will only work while the adapter is plugged in, so don't take it out unless you no longer need to have a browser open.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Is All Software(s) Up to Date(System & Application)? After that, try uninstalling then reinstalling Browser.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I use it to provide wifi to my older pc bu just plugging it into a USB port on the tower. It works just like having the internet cable plugged directly into the pc.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Belkin N600 router is compatible with any wireless B, G, N or A compatible adapter or network card. If you wish to take a computer that is not wireless and make it wireless you will need an adapter such as the N600 USB adaper F9L1101. Regards, Belkin Support
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