AirLive WN-301USB User Manual

N-301USB

Wireless 11b/g/n 300Mbps USB Dongle

User’s Manual

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or recording without the written consent of OvisLink Corp.

OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the info rmation in this user’s guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice

All Trademarks are p rop erties of their respective holders.

WN-301USB User’s Manual 2

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 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 instru ctions, 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

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

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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

3 WN-301USB User’s Manual

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 measurem ent methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications T ermin al Equipment and Satellite Earth St ation Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, spe cial attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

The specification is subject to change without notice.

WN-301USB User’s Manual 4

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................1

1.1. System Requirements........................................................................... 1

1.2. Package Contents................................................................................. 2

1.3. Hardware Installation ............................................................................ 3

2. Software Installation...........................................................................................4

2.1. Configuration Utility............................................................................. 12

2.2. Utility/Network..................................................................................... 16

2.3. Utility/Profile........................................................................................ 17

2.4. Profile Configuration............................................................................ 19

2.5. Profile Authentication and Encryption (Security)................................. 21

2.6. Client Certification – 802.1x ................................................................ 25

2.7. Server Certification – 802.1x............................................................... 26

2.8. Advanced............................................................................................ 27

2.9. Statistics.............................................................................................. 31

2.10. WMM................................................................................................... 32

2.11. About................................................................................................... 33

2.12. WPS Configuration.............................................................................. 34

3. Software AP ......................................................................................................37

3.1 Configuration....................................................................................... 37

3.2 Security Setting...................................................................................40

3.3 Access Control....................................................................................42

3.4 Mac Table............................................................................................ 43

3.5 Event Log............................................................................................ 43

3.6 Statistics.............................................................................................. 44

3.7 About................................................................................................... 44

4. Specifications...................................................................................................45

5. Frequent Asked Questions..............................................................................47

6. Wireless Network Glossary .............................................................................49

5 WN-301USB User’s Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AirLive WN-301USB Wireless 11b/g/n 300Mbps USB Dongle. Connecting your desktop computer or notebook computer to a wireless network, this handy adapter supports the latest Wireless-N technology for greater wireless reception and enhanced the network link speed. You will soon be able to enjoy these additional features by following the instruction in this manual.

y Advanced Wireless-N technology for greater wireless reception y Hi-speed data transfer rate, up to 300Mbps network link speed y Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g standards y Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) simplifies the security settings y Software AP function – turns wireless client into a wireless access point

1.1. System Requirements

y USB 2.0 port & CD-ROM drive y Windows XP, Vista, Win 7 operating system y At least 100MB of available disk space

Note: this device may not be able to work with USB 1.1 port

1 WN-301USB User’s Manual

1.2. Package Contents

Before installing the adapter, please check if there’s anything missing in the pa ckage, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:

y WN-301USB y Quick Setup Guide y Software CD

WN-301USB User’s Manual 2

1.3. Hardware Installation

y USB Connector y Connector Cap (To protect the USB connector when not installed) y Link/Activity LED (Green)

LED Mode Status

Flash Linked to a wireless AP / transferring data Link/

Activity

Off No link to any wireless AP / non active

With the computer switched on, insert the WN-301USB adapter into an empty USB 2.0 port.

Caution: Never use force to insert the adapter.

3 WN-301USB User’s Manual

2. Software Installation

1. With the WN-301USB adapter inserted and computer is powered on, the Found New Hardware

Wizard displays a screen, click “Cancel” to proceed the driver installation.

WN-301USB User’s Manual 4

2. Insert the enclosed software CD in the CDROM drive and click “Install Driver & Utility” from the

autorun screen. If the autorun screen did not appear , run the “Setup.exe” pro gram in the “Driver” folder. When the license a greement screen displays, select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” then click “Next” to continue with the adapter’s software installation.

5 WN-301USB User’s Manual

3. On the Setup Type screen, select “install driver and AirLive WLAN Utility.“ Only select “Install

driver only” if you prefer to use Windows integrated WLAN function, click “Next.”

WN-301USB User’s Manual 6

4. You can choose the configuration tool used to configure the wi reless network card here. It’s

recommended to select “AirLive Configuration Tool”, which provides fully access to all functions of this wireless network card. If you prefer to use the wireless configuration tool provided by Windows XP or Vista, please select ‘Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool’ then click ‘Next’.

7 WN-301USB User’s Manual

5. Ready to Install the Program screen appears, please click ‘Install’ to start utility installation.

WN-301USB User’s Manual 8

6. Please wait while the install procedure is running. When you see this message, please click

“Finish” to complete the driver installation process. It is recommended to restart your comp uter once the driver/utility installation is complete.

9 WN-301USB User’s Manual

7. After installation is complete, a new AirLive icon appears in the desktop menu, presenting the

status of the USB adapter. To begin configuring the wireless connection, right-click on the icon and select “Launch Config Utility” from the pop-up menu or simply double click the icon. To close the configuration utility, right-click on the icon and click “Exit”

WN-301USB User’s Manual 10

Clicking “Exit” to stop the configuration utility prevents you from maintaining the wireless link to

the access point you wish to use. In this case, you can re-start the configuration utility by clicking Wireless utility icon as shown. (Start -> Programs -> AirLive Wireless -> AirLive Wireless Utility)

11 WN-301USB User’s Manual

2.1. Configuration Utility

The configuration utility is a power application that helps you configure you USB adapter and monitor the link status and statistics during the transmission process. This adapter will auto-connect to the wireless device that has the better signal strength and no wireless security setting. If you want to connect to a specific wireless access point, you need to configure the USB adapter and input the required parameters.

The configuration utility appears as an icon in the Windows system tray while the adapter is running. You can open it by double-clicking on the icon or right-click on the icon and select “Launch Config Utility”. In Windows XP, there is a “Windows Zero Configuration Tool” option for setting up wireless clients. If you prefer to use the AirLive Configuration utility, there are two ways to switch to it instead of using the Windows tool.

WN-301USB User’s Manual 12

Option 1

1. Right-click the utility icon in the system tray and select “Use AirLive Config as Configuration

Utility.”

Option 2

1. Right-click the icon “Wireless Network Connection” in the system tray and select “View

Available Wireless Networks.”

2. Click “Change advanced settings”

13 WN-301USB User’s Manual

3. Uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” to enable the utility for the

adapter.

NOTE: If “Wireless Zero Configuration Tool” is enabled, you can only configure the advanced settings or check the link status and statistics from the configuration utility of the adapter.

WN-301USB User’s Manual 14

The status of wireless connection will be displayed by AirLive configuration utility icon as indicate below.

Wireless connection is established, excellent signal reception.

Wireless connection is established, normal signal reception.

Wireless connection is established, weak signal reception.

Connection is not established yet.

Wireless network card is not detected.

15 WN-301USB User’s Manual

2.2. Utility/Network

When you open the configuration utility, the system scans all the channels to find access points/stations within the accessible range of the adapter and auto matically connect to the wireless device with the highest signal strength. On the Network screen, all the networks nearby are listed. You can change the connection to another network or add one of th e networks to your own prof ile list.

Available Networks: This list show s all available wireless networks within the range of the adapter. It also displays network information: SSID, BSSID, Signal Strength, Channel, Encryption, Authentication and Network Type. To connect to a network on the list, double-click the item and the adapter will connect automatically to it.

Rescan: Click “Rescan” to collect the new information of all the wirel ess networks nearby. Connect: Click “Connect” to connect to the selected network. Add to Profile: Click to add the selected network to the Profile list.

WN-301USB User’s Manual 16

+ 49 hidden pages