Adaptec Ultra Wireless User Manual

Adaptec Ultra Wireless

USB Adapter

User’s Guide

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Copyright

© 2002 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the
prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.

Trademarks

Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and Ultra Wireless are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc.,
which may be registered in some jurisdictions.

Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries, used under license.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Changes

The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change
without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this
document to assure its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from
errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained
herein.

Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in the product design without
reservation and without notification to its users.

Disclaimer

IF THIS PRODUCT DIRECTS YOU TO COPY MATERIALS, YOU MUST HAVE
PERMISSION FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO AVOID
VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER
REMEDIES.

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Adaptec Technical Support

If you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document
first—you will find answers to most of your questions here. If you need further assistance, use
the support options listed below.

Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number

■ Before contacting Technical Support, you need your unique 12-digit TSID number. The TSID

number identifies your product and support status.

■ The TSID number is included on two white, bar-coded labels, like the example below.

TSID label example goes here

Support Options

■ Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask.adaptec.com for articles,

troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product.

■ For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at

ask.adaptec.com.

■ To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables, call [phone]. Or, you

can order cables online at

Europe

■ Visit our Web site at www.adaptec-europe.com.

■ German and English: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at

ask-de.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for

your product.
For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at

ask-de.adaptec.com.

■ French: Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-fr.adaptec.com for articles,

troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product.
For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at

ask-fr.adaptec.com.

■ To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables,

www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.

go to

Australia and New Zealand

■ Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.com.au.

■ For support via e-mail, submit your question to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at

ask.adaptec.com.

Hong Kong and China

■ Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.com.

■ Fax Technical Support at [phone].

Singapore

■ Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.com.

Japan

■ Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask.adaptec.co.jp

■ Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.co.jp.

www.adaptec.com/buy-cables.

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Limited 2-Year Hardware Warranty

1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Adaptec, at its option,
will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s purchase price for the product,
provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to an authorized Adaptec service facility
or to Adaptec.

2. Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will
either be new or reconditioned. All replaced parts or products shall become the property of
Adaptec. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged by accident,
misuse, abuse or as a result of unauthorized service or parts.

3. Warranty service is available to the purchaser by delivering the product during the warranty
period to an authorized Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec and providing proof of
purchase price and date. The purchaser shall bear all shipping, packing and insurance costs
and all other costs, excluding labor and parts, necessary to effectuate repair, replacement or
refund under this warranty.

4. For more information on how to obtain warranty service, write or telephone Adaptec at 691
South Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035, [phone].

5. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS
BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, OR AS A RESULT OF
UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR PARTS.

6. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH NOW
OR HEREAFTER MIGHT OTHERWISE ARISE RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT SHALL (A) HAVE NO GREATER
DURATION THAN 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, (B) TERMINATE
AUTOMATICALLY AT THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH PERIOD AND (C) TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW BE EXCLUDED. IN THE EVENT THIS PRODUCT BECOMES
DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS PROVIDED ABOVE.
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADAPTEC AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND TO THE
EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE.

7. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, AND SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

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Adaptec Software License Agreement

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE
LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY
BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT.

BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE
LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH
DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE LICENSE
TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED
PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.

In return for acquiring a license to use the Adaptec software (“Software”) and the related
documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. License. This Agreement grants you, the Licensee, a license to:

a. Use the Software on a single computer system or on multiple workstations, systems and

servers which incorporate an Adaptec RAID controller and may be accessed by multiple
users from multiple locations. You may make as many installations of the Software as
needed, but must restrict such installation only to systems, workstations or servers
using an Adaptec RAID controller.

b. Make one copy of the Software in machine readable form solely for back-up purposes

provided you reproduce Adaptec’s copyright notice and any proprietary legends.

2. Restrictions. You may not distribute copies of the Software to others. You may not post or
otherwise make available the Software, or any portion thereof, in any form, on the Internet.
You may not use the Software in a computer service business, including in time sharing
applications. The Software contains trade secrets and, in order to protect them, you may not
decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human­perceivable form. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN,
RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS
BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF.

3. Ownership of Software. As Licensee, you own the media upon which the software is
recorded or fixed, but Adaptec and its licensors retain title and ownership of the Software
recorded on the original media and all subsequent copies of the Software, regardless of the
form or media in which or on which the original and other copies may exist. This license is
not a sale of the Software or any copy.

4. Confidentiality. You agree to maintain the Software in confidence and that you will not
disclose the Software to any third party without the express written consent of Adaptec. You
further agree to take all reasonable precautions to preclude access of unauthorized persons
to the Software.

5. Term. This license is effective until January 1, 2045, unless terminated earlier. You may
terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software (including the related
documentation) together with all copies or modifications in any form. Adaptec will have the
right to terminate our license immediately if you fail to comply with any term or condition
of this Agreement. Upon any termination, including termination by you, you must destroy
the Software (including the related documentation), together with all copies or
modifications in any form.

6. Special Terms Applicable to Databases. Where a database is included with the Software, you
acknowledge that it is licensed only in connection with the use of the Software to perform
disc creation, and that the database and all data derived therefrom must be maintained in
confidence in accordance with the provisions of Section 4. This license does not grant you
any rights to distribute or disclose such database or data.

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7. Limited Warranty. Adaptec and its Licensor warrant only that the media upon which the
Software is furnished will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal
use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. ADAPTEC
AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR
RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. THE
FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES ADAPTEC AND ITS
LICENSORS WILL PROVIDE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT FOR THE
FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, ADAPTEC AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED, AS TO
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied
warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

8. The entire liability of Adaptec and its licensors, and your exclusive remedy for a breach of
this warranty, shall be:

a. The replacement of any media not meeting the above limited warranty which is

returned to Adaptec; or:

b. If Adaptec or its distributor is unable to deliver replacement media which is free from

defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminate this Agreement by returning
the Software and your money will be refunded.

9. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL ADAPTEC OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO
YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF
ADAPTEC OR A LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

10. Export. You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the United States and other
countries may restrict the export and re-export of the Software. You agree that you will not
export or re-export the Software or documentation in any form in violation of applicable
United States and foreign law.

11. Government Restricted Rights. The Software is subject to restricted rights as follows. If the
Software is acquired under the terms of a GSA contract: use, reproduction or disclosure is
subject to the restrictions set forth in the applicable ADP Schedule contract. If the Software is
acquired under the terms of a DoD or civilian agency contract, use, duplication or disclosure
by the Government is subject to the restrictions of this Agreement in accordance with 48
C.F.R. 12.212
49 C.F.R. 227.7202-1

12. General. You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and that by
using the Software you agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that
it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between Adaptec and you, and
supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communication
between Adaptec and you relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No additional or
any different terms will be enforceable against Adaptec unless Adaptec gives its express
consent, including an express waiver of the terms of this Agreement, in writing signed by an
officer of Adaptec. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Software and agree to
use the Software legally and responsibly. This Agreement shall be governed by California
law, except as to copyright matters, which are covered by Federal law. This Agreement is
deemed entered into at Milpitas, California by both parties. Should any provision of this
Agreement be declared unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such provision shall be
deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the remainder hereof. All rights
in the Software not specifically granted in this Agreement are reserved by Adaptec.

Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact Adaptec by
writing to:

Adaptec, Inc.
Legal Department
691 South Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035.

of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and its successors and

of the DoD FAR Supplement and its successors.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

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 or more
of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible
for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Adaptec, Inc. AWN-8020

Tes ted to Compl y
With FCC St andards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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

Canadian Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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In this Guide

Getting Started 2
Installation Task List 3
Installing the Wireless USB Adapter 4
Installing the Device Driver 6
Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility 17
Disabling Zero Configuration (Windows XP only) 21
Installing Network Protocols 23
Connecting to the WLAN 27
Checking Your Network Connection 30
Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN 31
Troubleshooting 40
About Wireless Technology and LANs 42
Technical Specifications 44
Glossary 45

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Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide

Getting Started

This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and
configuring your Adaptec AWN-8030 Ultra Wireless USB Adapter.
See the Installation Task List on page 3 for an overview of the
installation process.

This Guide also includes a basic overview of wireless and Local
Area Network (LAN) technology (see page 42) suitable for novice
users. It assumes you have a working knowledge of your computer
and are familiar with the Windows Operating System.

Note: Your Wireless USB Adapter is only one element of your
Wireless LAN (WLAN). Installing this product alone will not
create a wireless network. See About Wireless Technology and

LANs on page 42 for information on the minimum

requirements for creating a WLAN.

Kit Contents

■ Adaptec AWN-8030 Ultra Wireless USB Adapter

■ USB cable

■ Ultra Wireless USB CD, which includes software drivers,

documentation, and the Adaptec Wireless Utility

■ Ultra Wireless USB Adapter Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

To use your Wireless USB Adapter, you need a USB-enabled
PC-compatible notebook or desktop computer with:

■ Pentium-class 90 MHz (or faster) processor

■ Microsoft Windows

Windows XP

■ CD-ROM drive

■ Avai lab le U SB p ort

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98SE, Windows Me®, Windows 2000®, or

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Installation Task List

Installation Task List

To successfully install your Wireless USB Adapter, complete each
of these tasks, in order:

❏ If you are unfamiliar with wireless technology or LANs, read

About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 42 for a basic

overview.

❏ Install the Wireless USB Adapter. See page 4.
❏ Install the device driver for your computer’s operating system.

See page 6.

❏ Install the Adaptec Wireless Utility. See page 17.
❏ Disable Zero Configuration (Windows XP users only). See

page 21.

❏ Install the network protocols. See page 23.
❏ Connect to the WLAN. See page 27.

Basic installation takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

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Installing the Wireless USB Adapter

Your Wireless USB Adapter, shown below, connects to a USB port
of your computer, and has two LEDs that help you monitor the
status of your wireless connection.

The adapter receives power from the USB port. No power adapter
is required.

Power L ED
Glows steady when the
adapter is receiving power
This LED goes dark when
the power is turned off.

Link LED
Flashes while the adapter
searches for a wireless
connection, then becomes
steady when the
connection is made.
(There is no wireless
connection when the LED
is flashing.)

USB port

Use the USB cable included in your Wireless USB Adapter kit to
connect the adapter to your computer, as shown below.

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Installing the Wireless USB Adapter

Removing the Wireless USB Adapter

Your Wireless USB Adapter is hot-swappable, which means that you
can remove it while your computer is running.

Caution: To prevent data loss, stop all data transmission before

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you remove the Wireless USB Adapter.

To remove the Wireless USB Adapter:

1 Right-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon.

2 Select Unplug or eject hardware.

3 Select your Wireless USB Adapter, then click Stop.

Your computer stops your Wireless USB Adapter.

4 Unplug the Wireless USB Adapter from your computer.

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Installing the Device Driver

Before you continue, ensure that you have:

❏ Reviewed About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 42 for a

basic overview of WLANs.

❏ Installed the Wireless USB Adapter. See page 4.

The next step on the Installation Task List (page 3) is to install the
device driver. A device driver is a software program that lets your
adapter communicate with your computer.

To install the device driver, follow the instructions for your
operating system:

■ For Windows XP, see page 7.

■ For Windows 2000, see page 9.

■ For Windows Me, see page 12.

■ For Windows 98SE, see page 14.

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Installing the Device Driver

Windows XP Driver Installation

To install the device driver on Windows XP:

1

Install the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer. See page 4.

Windows XP automatically detects the
and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard.

2 Insert the Ultra Wireless USB CD into your CD-ROM drive.

3 In the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install the software

automatically..., then click Next.

4 Click Continue Anyway.

Wireless USB Adapter

Windows XP installs the driver.

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5 Click Finish.

The device driver installation is complete.

Windows XP automatically begins the next installation task by
opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless
Utility. Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 17 to
continue.

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Installing the Device Driver

Windows 2000 Driver Installation

To install the device driver on Windows 2000:

1

Install the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer. See page 4.

Windows 2000 automatically detects the
and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard.

2 Click Next.

3 Select Search for a suitable driver..., then click Next.

Wireless USB Adapter

4 Insert the Ultra Wireless USB CD into your CD-ROM drive.

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5 Select CD-ROM driver, then click Next.

6 Click Next.

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7 Click Yes.

8 Click Finish.

Installing the Device Driver

The device driver installation is complete.

Windows 2000 automatically begins the next installation task by
opening the software installation wizard for the Adaptec Wireless
Utility. Go to Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility on page 17 to
continue.

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