Abocom Systems WU5508 User Manual

802.11b/g/n 2T2R
Wireless Mini USB

WU5508

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.

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.

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.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1

through 11.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To
maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation
instruction as documented in this manual.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be

used in typical laptop computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has
not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be
prohibited.

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 ..........................................................3

FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP ..........................................................................3

Install Software............................................................................................................3

Install Hardware..........................................................................................................5

Verification...................................................................................................................5

FOR WINDOWS VISTA ...............................................................................6

Install Software............................................................................................................6

Install Hardware..........................................................................................................8

Verification...................................................................................................................8

FOR WINDOWS 7......................................................................................9

Install Software............................................................................................................9

Install Hardware........................................................................................................11

Verification.................................................................................................................11

CHAPTER 3: NETWORK CONNECTION......................................12

HOW TO MAKE A CONNECTION..................................................................12

HOW TO ADD A PROFILE..........................................................................14

CHAPTER 4: UTILITY CONFIGURATION ..................................15

FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP ........................................................................15

Station Mode..............................................................................................................15

Switch to AP Mode.....................................................................................................24

Soft AP mode.............................................................................................................25

FOR WINDOWS VISTA .............................................................................30

Station Mode..............................................................................................................30

Switch to AP Mode.....................................................................................................39

Soft AP mode.............................................................................................................40

FOR WINDOWS 7....................................................................................45

Station Mode..............................................................................................................45

Switch to AP Mode.....................................................................................................55

Soft AP mode.............................................................................................................56

CHAPTER 5: UNINSTALL ...............................................................61

FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP ........................................................................61

FOR WINDOWS VISTA .............................................................................63

FOR WINDOWS 7....................................................................................65

Chapter 1:
Introduction

The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Mini USB brings the latest technology, 802.11n standard. Close to the price
of a wireless 11g dongle, Home/ SOHO users can enjoy download large file and multimedia by
300Mbps. Wireless security setup is friendly without configuring the utility. You only need to click the
WPS push-button once, then can set up a simple but safe wireless network. It can upgrade your desktop
or laptop to the next level and allows you to enjoy downloading, video streaming and online gaming at
the same time. It can not only provide you better internet experience but also backward compatible
with the existing 802.11b/g networks.

Features

Ø Support Wireless N standard and compatible with 11n standard.
Ø Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g network to ensure interoperability.
Ø Support WPS in SW and HW for easy wireless security setup.
Ø Support 802.11e, WMM for quality video and voice streaming over wireless connections.
Ø Support WMM-PS.
Ø Support WPA/PSK, WPA2/PSK high-level security.
Ø Transmit data rate up to 300 Mbps. Receive data rate up to 300 Mbps. (2T2R solution).

Physical Details

To press the physical WPS button on the Wireless USB Adapter once,

WPS button

LED

then the LED will start to flash. Please make a connection with another
WPS supported device within 2 minutes.

Off – Power off
Solid Green – When associate with the Access Point or Ad-Hoc wireless

workstation the LED will show solid green.

Blinking Green – Indicate the device is transmitting data through the
Access Point or Ad-Hoc wireless workstation. Also when the PBC button
is pressed, the LED will blink to indicate WPS status that the LED will
blink 2 seconds and off 2 seconds.

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.

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.

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 802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Mini
USB is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and enabled.

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.

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.

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 > Hardware and
Sound > Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11b/g/n 2T2R
Wireless Mini USB is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and enabled.

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.

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.

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 802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Mini USB is listed here, it
means that the device is properly installed and enabled.

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 àAll Programs àIntelligent Wireless Utility à Intelligent Wireless LAN

Utility.

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.)

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)).

Chapter 4:
Utility Configuration

For Windows 2000/XP

Station Mode

l Show Tray Icon: Check to show the wireless adapter icon at the tray.
l Disable Adapter: Check this to disable the wireless adapter.
l Radio off: Check this to turn OFF radio function.
l Close: Click to leave the Intelligent 11n USB Wireless LAN Utility.

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.

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, Edit, 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.