Azio AWU111N User Manual
AWU111N
150N Wireless USB Adapter
Ultra-Nano Size
User Manual
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Version: 1.0
(March, 2011)
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COPYRIGHT
is the registered trademark of AZiO Corporation. All products
and product names mentioned herein are the trademar ks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright of the whole product as
integration, including its accessories and software, belongs to AZiO
Corporation. Without the permission of AZiO Corporation, any individual or
party is not allowed to copy, plagiarize, imitate or translate into other
languages.
All the photos and product specifications mentioned in this man ual are for
reference only. As upgrade of software and hardware progresses, there will be
changes. And if there are changes, AZiO is not responsible for informing in
advance. If you would like to know more about our pro duct informatio n, please
visit our website at www.aziocorp.com.
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l imits 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 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:
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.
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled
exposure limits in ANSI/ I EEE C95.1-19 99 and had been tested in accor dance
with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65
Supplement C.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels
1-11 only.
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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&TT E)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station
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, special attentio n 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.
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CONTENTS
Chapter I: Product Information ...................................................................... 1
1-1 Introduction and safety information ................................................................ 1
1-2 Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2
1-3 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 3
1-4 Package Contents ............................................................................................. 4
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless network card ............................................... 5
CHAPTER II: Driver Installation and Configuration ............................... 6
2‐1NetworkCardInstallation.............................................................................................6
2‐2ConnecttoWirelessAccessPoint............................................................................11
2-2-1 Using the Configuration Utility .......................................................... 11
2-2-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration .................................................. 16
2‐3ConnectionProfileManagement.............................................................................21
2-3-1 Add a new profile ............................................................................... 22
2-3-2 Remove an existing profile ................................................................ 25
2-3-3 Edit an existing profile ....................................................................... 26
2-3-4 Make a copy of existing profile.......................................................... 27
2-3-5 Set as default profile ........................................................................... 28
2‐4ViewNetworkStatistics,GeneralInformation,andStatus..........................29
2-4-1 General Information ........................................................................... 29
2-4-2 Status .................................................................................................. 30
2-4-3 View Network Statistics ..................................................................... 31
2‐5MiscellaneousSettings.................................................................................................32
2‐6EstablishsecureconnectionwithAPbyWPS....................................................33
2-6-1 PIN Code ............................................................................................ 35
2-6-2 Push Button ........................................................................................ 37
CHAPTER III: Soft-AP Function ................................................................. 39
3‐1SwitchtoAPModeandStationMode....................................................................39
3-1-1 Configure SSID and Channel ............................................................. 42
3-1-2 Setup Soft-AP Security ...................................................................... 44
3‐2AdvancedSettings..........................................................................................................45
3‐3WirelessStatistics..........................................................................................................46
3‐4InternetConnectionSharing(ICS)..........................................................................47
CHAPTER IV: Specification, Troubleshooting & Support ..................... 48
4‐1HardwareSpecification................................................................................................48
4‐2Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................49
4‐3FrequentlyAskedQuestions&Support................................................................51
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Chapter I: Product Information
1‐1Introductionandsafetyinformation
Thank you for purchasing the AZiO AWU111N high speed IEEE
802.11b/g/n wireless network adapter! This adapter is ultra-micro sized,
enabling you to plug it into the USB port of your computer without worry
of removing it due to breakage during transport. Accepting common
wireless standards 802.11b/g, this wireless network card is also 802.11n
compatible with a data transfer rate of up to 150Mbps, three times faster
than 802.11g wireless networks!
Features of this adapter include:
Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards.
QoS function (WMM feature): Control the bandwidth required
for different applications.
Supports major encryption methods like WEP, WPA, and WPA2
encryption.
WPS configuration - Utilizing the software program of the
adapter, you can get your computer connected by pushing a
button or entering an 8-digit code.
USB 2.0 interface - you can get it installed on your computer in
just few seconds!
Software AP support: This network adapter can also be
configured to act as an access point.
Green Power Saving: Support Smart Transmit power control
and auto-idle state adjustment.
Ultra-Nano size design.
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1‐2SafetyInformation
To promote the safety of users and prolong the life of your equipments,
please review the following safety instructions:
1. This USB wireless network card is designed for indoor use only. Do
not expose this network adapter to direct sun light, rain, or snow.
2. Do not put this network adapter in hot or humid places, like kitchen or
bathroom. Also, do not leave this adapter in the car during summer time.
3. This network adapter is small enough for a child to put in their mouth,
and it could cause serious injury or could be fatal. Or if they throw the
adapter, it can cause permanent damage. PLEASE KEEP THIS
NETWORK CARD OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN!
4. This network adapter will become hot when used for a prolonged
period (This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the
network adapter on paper, cloth, or other flammable objects after it has
been used for a long time.
5. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the network adapter. If you
found that the network adapter is not working properly, please contact us
for technical support. DO NOT disassemble the network adapter or the
warranty will be void.
6. If the network adapter falls into water, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE
IT. SEND IT TO US FOR INSPECTION BEFORE BY CONTACTING
OUR SUPPORT TEAM.
7. If you smell anything strange or unusual, or see smoke coming out
from the network adapter, switch the computer off immediately and
contact us for assistance.
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1‐3SystemRequirements
An available USB port
Windows XP, Vista, 7, or newer operating system
CD-ROM drive (for driver installation)
At least 100MB of available disk space
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1‐4PackageContents
Before you start using this wireless network adapter, please check if there
is anything missing in the package and contact your dealer of purchase or
our support team to claim for missing items:
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USB Wireless Network adapter
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Driver/Utility/Quick Guide/User Manual CD-ROM
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1‐5Familiarizewithyournewwirelessnetworkadapter
1. USB Connector
2. Link/Activity LED (Under the case)
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LED Name Light Status Description
Link/
Off No wireless network card is installed.
Activity
On Solid light for 5 seconds indicates WPS
connection has been established successfully.
Blinking Wireless network card is transferring or
receiving data.
Fast Blinking three times per second means
WPS is activated. The network adapter will
wait for 2 minutes to establish WPS
connection.
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CHAPTER II: Driver Installation and Configuration
2‐1NetworkAdapterInstallation
Please follow these instructions to install your new wireless network
adapter:
1. Insert the USB wireless adapter into an available USB port of your
computer when the computer is switched on. Never use force to insert
the adapter. If it feels stuck, flip the adapter over and try again.
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2. The following message will appear on your computer, click ‘Cancel’.
3. Insert device driver CDROM into the CD/DVD ROM drive of your
computer and run the ‘Setup.exe’ program.
For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, you’ll be prompted to confirm
installation. Click ‘Yes’ to continue.
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4. Please select the language you wish to use, then click ‘Next’.
5. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
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6. The software program is not installing drivers. Installation procedure
will take a few minutes to complete, please be patient.
7. Click ‘Finish’ to reboot your computer and complete the installation
process. If you don’t want to reboot computer now, select ‘No, I will
restart my computer later’ option and click ‘Finish’. Please note that
you have to reboot your computer before you can use your new USB
wireless network adapter .
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8. A new icon will appear near the clock on the system tray:
HERE!
Left-clicking the icon will launch the wireless network configuration
utility, or you can right-click the icon to show the quick menu of the
configuration utility. This icon also uses different colors to indicate the
status of the wireless connection:
Wireless network card not detected
No connection with access point is established (red).
Connection with access point has been established (green)
For detailed instructions of wireless network configuration utility, please
see next chapter.
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2‐2ConnectingtoaWirelessAccessPoint
To use wireless network, you have to connect to a wireless access point
first. You can either use the AWU111N configuration utility or Windows
Zero Config utility (comes with Windows operating system).
2‐2‐1UsingtheAWU111NConfigurationUtility
Please follow the instructions below to use the configuration utility to
connect to a wireless access point.
1. Left-click the configuration utility icon located at lower-right corner
of computer desktop to open the configuration utility.
HERE!
2. Wireless utility will appear. Click ‘Available Network’ menu to search
for wireless access points nearby.
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