Abocom Systems WUG2400 User Manual

802.11b/g

Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter

User’s Manual

REGULATORY STATEMENTS

FCC Certification

The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Canadian
Department of Communications have established certain rules governing the use of
electronic equipment. ※ The 802.11b/g Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter has been tested

to the FCC exposure requirements (Specific Absorption Rate) measured value of 0.998
watts/kg

Part15, Class B

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user authority to operate the 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.

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 off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

※ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
※ Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
※ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

CAUTION:

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1

WIRELESS NETWORK OPTIONS ................................................................................1

The Peer-to-Peer Network..........................................................................1

The Access Point Network ......................................................................... 2

LED INDICATORS FOR WIRELESS USB ADAPTER ................................................... 2

Power Indicator: (Orange LED) ................................................................. 2

Act Indicator: (Green LED)........................................................................2

INSTALLATION......................................................................................................3

INSTALL THE DRIVER & UTILITY............................................................................. 3

INSTALL THE DEVICE................................................................................................ 6

Note for Windows 98 users:.......................................................................6

Note for Windows XP users:...................................................................... 6

Verify Device Installation...........................................................................7

NETWORK CONNECTION .................................................................................. 9

IN WINDOWS 98/ME ............................................................................................... 9

IN WINDOWS 2000/XP ..........................................................................................12

CONFIGURATION................................................................................................15

ACCESSING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY ............................................................ 15

MAIN TAB ............................................................................................................. 16

PROFILE MANAGER TAB........................................................................................ 25

INFORMATION TAB ................................................................................................26

ABOUT TAB ...........................................................................................................28

UNINSTALLATION..............................................................................................29

INTRODUCTION

The 802.11b/g Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is a device that allows
you connect your computer to a wireless local area network (LAN). A
wireless LAN allows your system to use wireless Radio Frequency (RF)
technology to transmit and receive data without physically attaching to
the network. The Wireless protocols that come with this product ensure
data security and isolation from interference generated by other radio
frequencies.
This Adapter also allows you to take full advantage of your computer’s
mobility with access to real-time information and online services anytime
and anywhere. In addition, this device eliminates the bother of pulling
cable through walls and under furniture. It even allows you to place your
system in locations where cabling is impossible. Modifying and
augmenting networks has never been so easy.

Wireless Network Options

The Peer-to-Peer Network

This network installation lets you set a small wireless workgroup easily and
quickly. Equipped with Wireless USB Adapter, you can share files and printers
between each PC and laptop.

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You can also use one computer as an Internet Server to connect to a wired global
network and share files and information with other computers via a wireless LAN.

The Access Point Network

The network installation allows you to share files, printers, and Internet access
much more conveniently. With Wireless LAN Adapters, you can connect
wireless LAN to a wired global network via an Access Point.

LED Indicators For Wireless USB Adapter

Link Indicator: (Green LED)

The Link LED will appear as solid green when the Wireless USB Adapter
is connected with an AP. If the Wireless USB Adapter is not connected
with an AP, the power LED will be blank.

Act Indicator: (Green LED)

The Act LED will be blinking green when transmitting/receiving wireless data.

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INSTALLATION

Caution: Do not insert the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer

until the procedures in “Install the Driver & Utility” has been
performed.

Install the Driver & Utility

3. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive of your computer.

If the CD-ROM is not launched automatically, go to your CD-ROM drive
(e.g. drive D) and double-click on Setup.exe.

4. The main screen of the CD-ROM opens. Click Install Driver &
Utility to start the installation.

5. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.

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6. The Choose Destination Location screen will show you the default
destination chosen by the utility. Click Next to continue.

7. Follow the instruction to select the program folder. Click Next to
continue.

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9. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to

complete the software installation.

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Install the device

Do not insert the USB Adapter into you
computer until the procedures in “Install Driver
& Utility” have been performed”

1. Locate your USB host and insert

the USB Adapter

2. Once the device has been inserted

to your computer, Windows will
detect the new hardware.

Note for Windows 98 users:

Before installation of the device, make sure you have your operating
system CD-ROM at hand. You may be asked to insert the OS CD-ROM
in order to download specific drivers.

Note for Windows XP users:

1. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and
click Next.

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4. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Verify Device Installation

To verify that the device has been properly installed in your computer and is
enabled, go to Start  Settings  Control Panel  System ( Hardware) 

Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters item. If the 802.11g Wireless
USB Adapter is listed, it means that your device is properly installed and

enabled.

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