Updating your Belkin network adapter's driver fixes the previous version's bugs and improves its functionality. This action must be done especially if you start experiencing connectivity issues with the computer where you installed the device. To perform an update, follow the steps below:
Downloading the latest driver
Installing the drivers
Downloading the latest driver
Installing the drivers
In this article, the Belkin N150 Wireless USB Adapter, F9L1001 is used as an example.
2. Enter the model number of your device in the search bar and press [Enter]. Your product's model and version numbers are printed on the device sticker. For an illustration, click the How do I find my model number? link.
3. Under Product Results, click on your product or its Get Support button.
Alternatively, you can scroll down on the Downloads section under Support Results and click on your product's download article then proceed to the sixth step.
4. Click the DOWNLOADS / FIRMWARE button.
You may also scroll down and click Download Software under the DOWNLOADS / FIRMWARE section.
5. You will be redirected to the Belkin network adapters article. Go to USB Network Adapters, look for your network adapter's Model Number on the table, and click on its link under Download.
7. Click the Download link that corresponds to your adapter's driver. You may be asked to specify a location to save the file or it may automatically be saved to a default download location depending on the settings of your web browser.
The latest driver is now downloaded to your computer. Continue with the steps below to learn how to install the driver.
Below are the step-by-step procedures for installing the drivers. Choose your device's OS to start. Make sure that you have already plugged in the adapter to your computer before you begin.
1. On the desktop, hover your mouse over the top-right corner to reveal the Charms bar, then click the Settings 
icon.
2. Click the
icon.
3. Double-click the
icon.
4. Expand the Network adapters list. Right-click on your Belkin network adapter, then click the Update Driver Software option. A new window will open.
5. In the new window, click Browse my computer for driver software to specify a location or a file to be used for updating your network adapter.
6. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer to specify the driver file.
7. Click Have Disk to browse for the driver file saved on your computer. A new window will open. Take note that it is recommended to enable the Show compatible hardware option to hide options that are not applicable for your device.
8. In the new window, click Browse. A file browser window will open.
9. In the file browser window, navigate to the location of the driver file you downloaded. Select the file, and then click Open. Make sure to select the driver file according to the architecture of your operating system (32-bit or 64-bit).
10. Click Next to begin installing your selected driver.
11. Click Close when the update is finished. If Windows asks you to restart your computer, do so.
2. Click the
3. Double-click the
4. Expand the Network adapters list. Right-click on your Belkin network adapter, then click the Update Driver Software option. A new window will open.
5. In the new window, click Browse my computer for driver software to specify a location or a file to be used for updating your network adapter.
6. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer to specify the driver file.
7. Click Have Disk to browse for the driver file saved on your computer. A new window will open. Take note that it is recommended to enable the Show compatible hardware option to hide options that are not applicable for your device.
8. In the new window, click Browse. A file browser window will open.
9. In the file browser window, navigate to the location of the driver file you downloaded. Select the file, and then click Open. Make sure to select the driver file according to the architecture of your operating system (32-bit or 64-bit).
10. Click Next to begin installing your selected driver.
11. Click Close when the update is finished. If Windows asks you to restart your computer, do so.
Your network adapter is now updated with the latest driver for Windows 8.
1. Click the pearl 
icon.
2. Right-click Computer then click Properties.
2. Right-click Computer then click Properties.
3. Click Device Manager.
4. Expand the Network adapters list. Right-click on your Belkin network adapter, then click the Update Driver Software option. A new window will open.
5. In the new window, click Browse my computer for driver software to specify a location or a file to be used for updating your network adapter.
6. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer to specify the driver file.
7. Click Have Disk to browse for the driver file saved on your computer. A new window will open. Take note that it is recommended to enable the Show compatible hardware option to hide options that are not applicable for your device.
8. In the new window, click Browse. A file browser will open.
9. In the file browser, navigate to the location of the driver file you downloaded. Select the file, and then click Open. Make sure to select the driver file according to the architecture of your operating system (32-bit or 64-bit).
10. Click Next to begin installing your selected driver.
11. Click Close when the update is finished. If Windows asks you to restart your computer, do so.
Your network adapter is now updated with the latest driver for Windows 7.
