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Networking problems with the Belkin Wireless G USB adapter

Having just moved to London, into a flat with a wireless net connection, I needed to get my trusty desktop PC wireless-enabled.

My laptop, with its built-in wireless adapter, worked straight away. As the router here is a Belkin Wireless G, I thought I’d go for an adapter for my desktop from Belkin, too. I got an external USB one to match the “G” networking speed of the router.

The instructions for installing the adapter stress – repeatedly – that you should install the supplied software before plugging the adapter in. There’s even a sticker sealing the adapter’s little plastic bag exclaiming, “STOP: Run the installation CD-ROM FIRST” – which I dutifully did.

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