Azio AWU254 User Guide
AZiO™ 54M Wireless USB Adapter
User’s Guide
MODEL: AWU254
www.aziocorp.com
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FCC 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 protecti on against harmful interference in a residential installatio n.
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:
¾ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¾ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¾ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differe nt from that to which the
receiver is connected.
¾ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifi cation s to th is uni t not ex pressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other ante nna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement :
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure
(SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer conf iguration and this device can be
used in substantially similar laptop computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots. This
device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants) or other portable
host devices. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CE Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment: AWU254
Is here with confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on
the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic
Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment
Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and
89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European
standards:
¾ EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003)
¾ EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002)
¾ EN 60950-1: 2001
European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and
frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; In France, the equipment must be restricted to the
2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
Table of Contents
Package contents ...................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 2
1.1 Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Main Features ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3 LED Status ................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 Installation Guide .............................................................................3
2.1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Software Installation.................................................................................................. 3
2.2.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000.......................................................................................... 3
2.2.3 Installation for Windows Vista.......................................................................................... 7
2.3 Uninstall Software.................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1 Uninstall the driver software from your PC .................................................................... 13
2.3.2 Uninstall the utility software from your PC..................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 Configuration................................................................................... 15
3.1 Configuration of Utility............................................................................................. 15
3.1.1 Profile.............................................................................................................................. 15
3.1.2 Add or Edit a Configuration Profile ................................................................................. 16
3.1.3 Link Status ......................................................................................................................19
3.1.4 Site Survey...................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.5 Statistics .........................................................................................................................21
3.1.6 Advanced ........................................................................................................................ 22
3.1.7 About .............................................................................................................................. 23
3.1.8 An example for application ............................................................................................. 24
3.2 Configuration for windows Vista.............................................................................. 24
Appendix A: Glossary............................................................................................ 27
Appendix B: Specifications .................................................................................. 29
Appendix C: Contact Information...................................................................... 30
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AWU254 54M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide
Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾ One AWU254 54M Wireless USB Adapter
¾ One USB extension cable
¾ One AWU254 54M Wireless USB Adapter Resource CD, including:
• Drivers and Utility
• User Guide
• Other Helpful Information
) Note:
If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you
purchased the product for assistance.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The AWU254 54M Wireless USB Adapter is a USB 2.0 pen-size wireless adapter supporting IEEE
802.11b/g 2.4GHz radio operation. It provides high-speed wireless connection with data rate up to
54Mbps. Additionally, wireless roaming allows the user to move among different AP without losing
the current connection. The adapter provides excellent security features including：TKIP, AES, WPA,
and up to 128 bit WEP encryption security make the network almost impenetrable.
Featuring high performance transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as well as strong
security the AWU254 54M Wireless USB Adapter is the perfect solution for small office and home
needs.
1.2 Main Features
¾ Complies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾ Supports WPA data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128-bit WEP
encryption
¾ Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer rates
¾ Provides USB interface
¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾ Eases configuration and provides monitoring information
¾ Supports Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP , Vista
¾ Internal Antenna
1.3 LED Status
The LED on the top of this card indicates Link/Act status. It blinks at green light when sending and
receiving data.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Because the Adapter
gets its power from the host, there is no external power supply. The LED should light up when the
Adapter is plugged in and the PC is on.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me,
2000 , XP and Vista. The Setup Wizard will guide you install the Utility and drivers.
Before you install the software, please plug the adapter into your PC. After that, you will be prompted
“Found New Hardware Wizard”, click the Cancel button, and run the Setup Wizard program on the
CD-ROM.
The Setup steps for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP and Vista are very similar. The following setup
steps are for windows 2000 and Vista.
2.2.2 Installation for Windows 2000
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, click the Start button and choose Run. In the
field that appears, enter F:\XXX\Setup.exe (if “F” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive; XXX
presents the setup program path), Figure 2-1should then appear.
2. You
can click the Cancel button to end the installation on the Preparing Setup screen, Figure
Otherwise, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 2-2 after a
2-1.
moment.
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Figure 2-1 Preparing Setup
3. To continue, click the Next button on the screen, Figure 2-2. Click the Cancel but
Installation.
ton to end the
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Figure 2-2 Start Setup
4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-3. Click Ne
continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to end the
Installation.
xt to
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Figure 2-3 Choose Destination Location
5. While files are copying, you will see a warning box shown in Figure 2-4. Please select YES to
conti
nue installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the
operating system.
Figure 2-4 Windows 2000 Warning Box
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