AirLive WN-380USB User Manual

N-380USB

Long Range Wireless-B/G/N Palm Size USB Adapter with Detachable Antenna

User’s Manual

AirLive WN-380USB Manual

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subject to be changed without prior notice.

FCC 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 radio interference in a commercial environment.

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This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to

take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility,

EN 55022/A1 Class B.

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Table of contents

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

2. Specification ..................................................................................................................3

3. Installation/ Un-installation ...........................................................................................5

3.1 Installation...............................................................................................................5

3.2 Un-Installation.........................................................................................................8

4. WLAN: Wireless LAN Management GUI..................................................................... 11

4.1 Introduction of Main Window ................................................................................ 11

4.2 Station Mode.........................................................................................................19

4.3 Access Point Mode ...............................................................................................26

5. Appendix.......................................................................................................................33

5.1 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................33

5.2 Glossary ...............................................................................................................33

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Wireless LAN USB Adapter. Wireless LAN USB Adapter is a

perfect combination of both performance and cost-effective product introduced. It is

sincerely hoped that you can enjoy the wireless world through this solidly profiled wireless

adapter.

It provides a full solution of all the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n protocols, which pass the WiFi tests

and are compatible with all the wireless products with WiFi logo. If you have a Wireless LAN

USB Adapter on hand, it means you can connect to the wireless world without any difficulty.

It also provides all the data rates in the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards, with both short and

long preambles to ensure the compatibility of legacy wireless products and new ones,

saving the panic works for end users to find compatible products.

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1. Introduction

Since the security issue has become one of the most important one in the wireless society,

it provides you with the full security coverage from the 64/128bits WEP encryptions, second

generation WPA-PSK encryption, to the most advanced WPA2-AES encryption. WPA2 is

the latest security standard currently approved by WiFi standards.

Saving mode, Ad-hoc wireless LAN, Wake on LAN (WOL) and other exciting features are

also included in this Wireless LAN USB Adapter. This user manual will guide you through

these exciting features in the following chapters and we is believed that you will be greatly

satisfied with its performance and ease of use.

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2. Specification

Standards

Antenna

Frequency Range

Operating

Frequency /

Channel

Security

Access Protocol

Output Power

(HIGH-POWER)

Data Rate

2. Specification

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards compliant

5dBi

2.400GHz~2.4835GHz

- 2.412~2.462GHz (Canada, FCC) / 11 Channels

- 2.412~2.484GHz (Japan, TELEC) / 14 Channels

- 2.412~2.472GHz (Euro, ETSI) / 13 Channels

- WEP 64/128

- WPA, WPA2

CSMA/CA

- 11n: 22dBm (Typical) ± 1

- 11g: 24dBm (Typical) ±1

- 11b: 28dBm (Typical) ±1

- 11n (40MHz): up to 150M/300bps

Sensitivity

Host Interface

Operation Voltage

Environment

Specifications

Physical

Specifications

Operating System

Support

Approval

- 11n (20MHz): up to 72/144Mbps

- 11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps

- 11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps with auto-rate fall back

- 11n: 90dBm

- 11g: 92dBm

- 11b: 95dBm

A-Type USB 2.0 connector

5V DC

- Operating Temp : 0℃ to 60℃

- Storage Temp : -20℃ to 70℃

- Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing 99(L) x 60(W) x 16(H)

- Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/VISTA/, Win 7, Mac and

Linux

- FCC Part 15

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- CE

2. Specification

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows System: Windows, 2000, XP 32/64 bit, Vista 32/64 bit, and Win 7 32/64bit

PCs must have a device driver installed. It allows you to communicate with WLAN Mini USB

Adapter.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1. Wireless LAN USB Adapter

2. Installation Software CD

3. User Manual

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3. Installation/ Un-installation

Warning! Do not cover or block the airflow to the adapter. The adapter will reach a high

temperature during use.

3.1 Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, please notice the following descriptions.

Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows Vista. (Procedures are

similar for Windows /2000/XP.)

Note2: If you have installed the WLAN USB driver & utility before, please uninstall the old

version first.

1. Do not plug the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port before installing

the software program. Insert the software program CD , then auto installation window pops

up on following:

2. While the following screen pops out, click Install Driver And Utility

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3. Installation/ Un-installation

3. Choose a set up language. Click Next to process the installation.

4. Click Next

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5. Click Install

3. Installation/ Un-installation

6. Click Finish to complete the installation

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3. Installation/ Un-installation

7. After click Finish to complete the installation, under Windows Vista <ALL Programs>

menu, AirLive USB wireless LAN Utility program installed.

8. Insert the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port, the computer detect

and drive the wireless LAN USB adapter automatically.

3.2 Un-Installation

From “Wireless Network Driver and Utility”, “Control Panel” ”Change or Remove Programs”.

A. Uninstall the WLAN USB Adapter Driver from “Start”, “All Programs”, Click “Uninstall” (or

“Change/Remove”) to remove Wireless LAN USB Adapter driver.

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3. Installation/ Un-installation

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