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Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN
devices. However, the energy levels of these emissions are far less than
the electromagnetic energy emissions from similar wireless devices such
as mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use with frequency
safety standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices
may be restricted in some situations or environments for example:
❑ On board airplanes
❑ In an explosive environment
❑ If the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or
identified as harmful
If the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (for example, airports, hospitals,
chemical/oil/gas industrial plants, or private buildings, etc.) is not clear,
please ask for authorization to use these devices prior to operating the
equipment.
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict
accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation
provided with the product. Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, of the substitution or
attachment. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors
will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government
regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
USA-FCC
(Federal
Communications
Commission)
Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of this device
is subject to the following two conditions:
❑ This device may not cause harmful interference
❑ This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operations.
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Regulatory Notes and Statements
CE Caution
European standards dictate the maximum radiated transmit power of
100mW EIRP and a frequency range of 2.400-2.4835GHz (channels 1 -13).
In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz
(channels 10 -13) frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
The following equipment: AT-WCU201G 54Mbps Wireless USB 2.0
Adapter.
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the
Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member
States relating to the Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC). Lowvoltage Directive (72/23/ECC) and the Amendment Directive
(93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive
99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment passed. The test was performed according to the
following European standards:
FCC Radio
Frequency
Exposure
Statement
FCC Interference
Statement
❑ EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003-04)
❑ EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09)
❑ EN 50371: 2002
❑ EN 60950: 2000
This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin
OET 65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47
Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from
radio frequency devices.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with
the FCC RF radiation limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it 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 and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑ Increase the distance between the equipment and the 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/TV technician for help.
Warning
In Canada, the equipment must be restricted to indoor use.
Export
Restrictions
CE Mark
Warning
This product or software contains encryption code that may not be
exported or transferred from the US or Canada without an approved US
Department of Commerce export license.
Safety Information
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is
transmitted it sends out radio frequency (RF) signal.
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.
Protection Requirements for Health and Safety - Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN60950 has been conducted.
These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Protection Requirements for Health and Safety - Article 3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN301 489-1,
EN301 489-17 and EN55024 has been conducted. These are considered
relevant and sufficient.
Effective Use of the Radio Spectrum - Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN300 328-2 has been
conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
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Contents
Regulatory Notes and Statements .................................................................................................................................... 3
Where to Find Web-based Guides ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................12
Email and Telephone Support .......................................................................................................................................12
For Sales or Corporate Information...............................................................................................................................12
Chapter 1: Installing the AT-WCU201G Wireless Adapter Card ................................................................................... 13
Features .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Reviewing the Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 16
Installing the Adapter Driver ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Setting the Regulatory Domain............................................................................................................................................ 21
Verifying the Driver Installation............................................................................................................................................ 26
Removing the Adapter Driver .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Chapter 2: Using the Adapter’s Configuration Utility ................................................................................................... 29
Installing the Configuration Utility ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Starting the Configuration Utility .......................................................................................................................................... 35
Creating a Preferred WLAN Profile...................................................................................................................................... 38
No Security....................................................................................................................................................................40
Configuring the IP Address.................................................................................................................................................. 45
Deleting a Preferred WLAN Profile...................................................................................................................................... 48
Importing and Exporting Preferred WLAN Profiles.............................................................................................................. 49
Exporting a Preferred WLAN Profile..............................................................................................................................49
Importing a Preferred WLAN Profile..............................................................................................................................50
Working with Profile Groups ................................................................................................................................................ 52
Creating a Profile Group................................................................................................................................................52
Moving a Preferred WLAN Profile .................................................................................................................................53
Renaming a Group ........................................................................................................................................................53
Deleting a Group ...........................................................................................................................................................54
Selecting the Active Profile Group.................................................................................................................................55
Chapter 3: Microsoft Windows XP .................................................................................................................................. 57
Setting the IP Address......................................................................................................................................................... 58
Manually Configuring the Wireless Adapter......................................................................................................................... 65
No Security....................................................................................................................................................................67
This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical
support as well as sales or corporate information.
Online SupportYou can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn
Knowledge Base from the following web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com/kb.
You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical
support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and
Telephone
Support
Returning
Products
For Sales or
Corporate
Information
Adapter Card
Driver Updates
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain a RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at
our web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com.
You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information at our
web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com. To find the contact information for your
country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.
You can download new releases of network adapter card drivers from
either of the following Internet sites:
To download new firmware from the Allied Telesyn FTP server at your
workstation’s command prompt, you need FTP client software and must
log in to the server. Enter “anonymous” as the user name and your email
address for the password.
Chapter 1
Installing the AT-WCU201G Wireless
Adapter Card
This chapter contains the installation instructions for the AT-WCU201G
wireless network adapter card. Sections in the chapter include:
“Features” on page 14
“LEDs” on page 15
“Reviewing the Package Contents” on page 16
“Installing the Adapter Driver” on page 17
“Setting the Regulatory Domain” on page 21
“Verifying the Driver Installation” on page 26
“Removing the Adapter Driver” on page 27
The AT-WCU201G wireless adapter is shown in Figure 1.
Act Link
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Figure 1. AT-WCU201G Wireless Adapter
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Features
USB 2.0 compliant interface
IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g compliant
6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps dynamic transmission rates for
IEEE 802.1g
1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps dynamic transmission rates for IEEE 802.1b
Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP compatible
2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz frequency band
Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network compatible
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) with 64, 128, and 152-bit encryption
The two LEDs on the AT-WCU201G adapter are defined in Table 1.
Table 1. LED Descriptions
LEDStateDescription
LinkOnThe adapter is receiving power.
OffThe adapter is not receiving
power.
ActOnThe adapter has established a
connection to a wireless router or
access point. If the LED is
blinking, the adapter is
transmitting or receiving traffic.
OffThe adapter has not established a
connection to a wireless router or
access point.
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Reviewing the Package Contents
The shipping package should contain the following items. If any item is
missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative for
assistance:
AT-WCU201G Wireless Adapter
Software and Documentation CD
USB cable (1 meter)
Warranty card
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Installing the Adapter Driver
To install the adapter driver, perform the following procedure:
1. Power ON the computer.
2. Insert the Software and Documentation CD into the CD drive of the
computer.
Note
If your computer launches the web browser when you insert the CD,
minimize or close the web browser window.
3. Remove the cap from the AT-WCU201G wireless adapter, as shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Removing the Cap from the AT-WCU201G Wireless Adapter
4. Connect one end of the USB cable included with the adapter to a USB
port on your computer. For best performance, the port should be a
USB 2.0 port. The adapter will work if connected to a USB 1.1 port, but
at a reduced speed.
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5. Connect the other end of the cable to the AT-WCU201G wireless
adapter, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Connecting the AT-WCU201G Wireless Adapter to the USB
Alternatively, you can connect the adapter directly to the USB port on
the computer without the cable.
Windows detects the new adapter and launches the Found New
Hardware Wizard. The first window of the wizard is shown in Figure 4.
Cable
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AT-WCU201G
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Figure 4. Found New Hardware Wizard Window (1 of 3)
Note
If the window does not appear, disconnect and reconnect the
AT-WCU201G adapter to the computer.
6. In the Found New Hardware Wizard window, select No, not this time
and click Next. The window shown in Figure 5 is displayed.
Figure 5. Found New Hardware Wizard Window (2 of 3)
7. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next.
The following prompt is displayed after the driver is copied to the
computer from the CD.
Figure 6. Found New Hardware Wizard (3 of 3)
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8. Click Finish.
This completes the procedure for installing the adapter driver on a
Microsoft Windows system. Go to the next procedure, “Setting the
Regulatory Domain” on page 21.
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Setting the Regulatory Domain
Caution
The selection of your country or regulatory domain is critical to the
proper operation of the wireless adapter and its adherence to the
laws and regulations that govern the operation of wireless networks
in your country. Failure to select the appropriate country or
regulatory domain can cause the adapter to operate improperly or in
a manner that constitutes a violation of local laws.
To set the regulatory domain, perform the following procedure:
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click on System.
The System Properties window is shown in Figure 7.