Abocom Systems WU5501 User Manual
11b/g/n 1T1R 2cm
Mini USB Dongle
WU5501
User’s Manual
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Country Code Statement
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE
C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified
in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 0.5cm between the radiator & your body.
CE Statement:
Hereby, AboCom, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirement and other
relevant provisions of the R&TTE Driective 1999/5/EC.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..........................................................1
FEATURES ................................................................................................1
PHYSICAL DETAILS.....................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION.............................................................2
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP...........................................................................2
Install Software.................................................................................................................2
Install Hardware................................................................................................................4
Verification.........................................................................................................................4
FOR WINDOWS VISTA ................................................................................5
Install Software.................................................................................................................5
Install Hardware................................................................................................................7
Verification.........................................................................................................................7
FOR WINDOWS 7......................................................................................8
Install Software.................................................................................................................8
Install Hardware..............................................................................................................10
Verification.......................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 3: NETWORK CONNECTION .......................................11
HOW TO MAKE A CONNECTION ..................................................................11
HOW TO ADD A PROFILE...........................................................................13
CHAPTER 4: UTILITY CONFIGURATION....................................14
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.........................................................................14
Station Mode ...................................................................................................................14
Switch to AP Mode..........................................................................................................23
Soft AP mode...................................................................................................................24
FOR WINDOWS VISTA ..............................................................................29
Station Mode ...................................................................................................................29
Switch to AP Mode..........................................................................................................38
Soft AP mode...................................................................................................................39
FOR WINDOWS 7....................................................................................44
Station Mode ...................................................................................................................44
Switch to AP Mode..........................................................................................................53
Soft AP mode...................................................................................................................54
CHAPTER 5: UNINSTALL..................................................................59
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.........................................................................59
FOR WINDOWS VISTA ..............................................................................61
FOR WINDOWS 7....................................................................................63
Chapter 1:
Introduction
The Wireless USB Adapter measures just 22mm long and 16mm wide that make it hold the distinction
of being the smallest USB dongle in the world at present. The Wireless USB Adapter give mobile
workers the freedom of staying connected to the network while roaming around a building or multiple
buildings maintaining access to the Internet, e-mail, networked applications with the best convenience
in narrow or crowded space for it’s ultra micro size. The Wireless USB Adapter is expected to be able
to reach 150Mbps, which is relatively lower than normal, but still far more than sufficient to receive
media streaming to the from access point.
Features
1T1R Mode with 150Mbps PHY Rate.
Complies with IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 and IEEE 802.11 b/g standards.
Supports WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 security.
Supports USB 2.0 interface.
Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000.
Physical Dimension: 2cm, the most compact size!
Physical Details
WPS button
LED
To press the physical WPS button on the Wireless USB Adapter once,
then the LED will start to flash. Please make a connection with another
WPS supported device within 2 minutes.
When the WPS button be pressed the LED will start to flash, and the
Wireless USB Adapter is ready to make a connection.
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Chapter 2: Installation
For Windows 2000/XP
Install Software
Note:
Do not insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the computer until the
InstallShield Wizard finished installing.
1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included Installation CD into the computer. The CD-ROM
will run automatically. Please click Next to process the installation.
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2. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation.
3. When the following screen appears, click Finish to restart the computer to complete the software
installation.
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Install Hardware
Note:
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation.
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically
detect the new hardware.
Verification
To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware>
Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm Wireless LAN
USB2.0 Adapter is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and enabled.
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For Windows Vista
Install Software
Note:
Do not insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the computer until the
InstallShield Wizard finished installing.
1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included Installation CD into the computer. The CD-ROM
will run automatically. Please click Next to process the installation.
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2. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation.
3. When the following screen appears, click Finish to restart the computer to complete the software
installation.
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Install Hardware
Note:
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation.
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically
detect the new hardware.
Verification
To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start >Co ntr ol P an el > Hardware and
Sound > Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm
Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and
enabled.
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For Windows 7
Install Software
Note:
Do not insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the computer until the
InstallShield Wizard finished installing.
1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included Installation CD into the computer. The CD-ROM
will run automatically. Please click Next to process the installation.
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2. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation
3. When the following screen appears, click Finish to restart the computer to complete the software
installation.
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Install Hardware
Note:
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation.
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically
detect the new hardware.
Verification
To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager.
Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is
listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and enabled.
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Chapter 3:
Network Connection
How to Make a Connection
To make a connection with an access point, please follow below steps. Here takes Windows XP OS for
example.
Step 1: After set up the Wireless USB Adapter successfully, please launch the Configuration
Utility. There are two ways to launch the utility by:
(1) Double clicking the Intelligent Wireless LAN Utility icon on the desktop.
(2) Or go to Start All Programs Intelligent Wireless Utility Intelligent Wireless LAN
Utility.
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Step 2: Please go to the Available Network tab, the system will automatically scan access points
nearby, or click Refresh button to site survey again.
Step 3: Then, double click preferred access point or click Add to Profile button to make a
connection (if the access point has been set up security, please enter passwords and then click OK.)
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How to Add a Profile
After launched Wireless LAN Utility and selected preferred access point, please click Add to Profile
button to enter Wireless Network Properties windows. If the access point has been set up security,
please enter passwords, and then click OK to save profile settings.
After finished above settings, please go to Profile tab to check the profile list (Available Profile(s)).
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Chapter 4:
Utility Configuration
For Windows 2000/XP
Station Mode
Show Tray Icon: Check to show the wireless adapter icon at the tray.
Disable Adapter: Check this to disable the wireless adapter.
Radio off: Check this to turn OFF radio function.
Close: Click to leave the Intelligent 11n USB Wireless LAN Utility.
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General
The General page displays the detail information of current connection.
General Tab
Status
Speed
Type
Encryption
SSID
Signal Strength
Link Quality
MAC Address
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
Renew IP
Shows the current connected status. If there is no connection, it will show
Not Associated. If been connected, the system will show Associated.
When connecting, the system will show checking Status.
Shows the current transmitting rate and receiving rate.
Network type in use, Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc.
Shows the encryption type currently in use. Valid value includes WEP,
TKIP, AES, and Not Use.
Shows the connected access point network name.
Shows the receiving signal strength.
Shows the connection quality based on signal strength.
The physical address of the Wireless USB Adapter.
Shows the IP address information.
Shows the Subnet Mask information.
Shows the default gateway IP address.
Click the Renew IP button to obtain IP address form the connected
gateway.
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Profile
Profile can let users book keeping the favorite wireless setting among home, office, and other public
hot-spot. Users may save multiple profiles, and activate the correct one at preference. The Profile
manager enables users to Add, Remove , E dit, Duplicate and Set Default profiles.
Profile Tab
Profile Name
SSID
Add
Here shows a distinctive name of profile in this column.
The SSID is the unique name shared among all wireless access points in
the wireless network.
Click Add button to add a profile from the drop-down screen.
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Profile Name: Users can enter profile name at will.
Network Name (SSID): The SSID is the unique network name
(case-sensitive) shared among all wireless access points in the wireless
network. The name must be identical for all devices and wireless access
points attempting to connect to the same network.
This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access
points are not used: This function is selected to enable the ad hoc
network type that computers should be setup at the same channel to
communicate to each other directly without access point, users can share
files and printers between each PC and laptop. User can select channels
form the pull-down menu.
Wireless network security
Network Authentication: There are several types of authentication
modes including Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PS K,
WPA 802.1X, WPA2 802.1X and WEP 802.1X.
Data encryption: For Open System, Shared Key and WEP 802.1X
authentication mode, the selection of encryption type is WEP. For
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA 802.1X and WPA2 802.1X authentication
mode, the encryption type supports both TKIP and AES.
When encryption is set to WEP…
ASCII: Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. When key
length is set to 64 bits user can enter 5 ASCII characters
and 128 bits for 13 ASCII characters (case sensitive).
PASS PHRASE: Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm.
When key length is set to 64 bits user can enter 10 Hexadecimal
characters (0~9, a~f) and 128 bits for 26 Hexadecimal characters (0~9,
a~f).
(case sensitive),
Key index (advanced): Select 1~4 key index form the pull-down menu,
must match with the connected AP’s key index.
When encryption is set to WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK…
Network key: Enter network key at least 8 to 64 characters.
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