Aztech WL230USB-L User Manual

WL230USB-L

54Mbps Wireless 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Adaptor

2.4GHz

Rev：1.0.0

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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 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into 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.

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.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical

laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with

side mounted PCMCIA slots. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital

assistants). This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Mark Warning

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.

Package contents

The following contents should be found in your box:

¾ One WL230USB-L 54Mbps Wireless 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Adaptor

¾ One USB extension cable

¾ One WL230USB-L 54Mbps Wireless 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Adaptor Resource CD, including:

• Drivers and Utility

• User Guide

• Other Helpful Information

Note:

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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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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................1

1.1 Product Overview...................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Main Features ........................................................................................................... 1

1.3 LED Status ................................................................................................................ 1

Chapter 2 Installation Guide ............................................................................... 2

2.1 Software Installation.................................................................................................. 2

2.1.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................................2

2.1.2 Software Installation for Windows XP .............................................................................. 2

2.1.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista........................................................................... 5

2.2 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................ 7

2.3 Uninstall Software ..................................................................................................... 8

2.3.1 Uninstall the driver software from your PC.......................................................................8

2.3.2 Uninstall the utility software from your PC ....................................................................... 8

Chapter 3 Configuration...................................................................................... 9

3.1 Profile ........................................................................................................................ 9

3.1.1 Add or Edit a Configuration Profile................................................................................. 10

3.2 Link Status .............................................................................................................. 12

3.3 Site Survey.............................................................................................................. 13

3.4 Statistics.................................................................................................................. 14

3.5 Advanced ................................................................................................................ 15

3.6 About....................................................................................................................... 15

3.7 An example for application...................................................................................... 16

Appendix A: Glossar

y............................................................................................ 17

Appendix B: Specifications ................................................................................... 19

Appendix C: Contact Information ......................................................................... 20

WL230USB-L 54Mbps Wireless 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Adaptor

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

The WL230USB-L 54Mbps Wireless 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Adaptor is a USB 2.0 pen-size wireless

Adaptor 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 Adaptor 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 WL230USB-L 54Mbps Wireless 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Adaptor 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

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 Software Installation

2.1.1 Overview

The Adaptor’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.

If you install the hardware before the software, 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 and XP and Vista are very similar. The following

setup steps are for windows XP.

2.1.2 Software Installation for Windows XP

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, which is labeled on the Resource CD), Figure 2-1should

then appe

2. You can click the Cancel button to end the installation on the Preparing Setup screen, Figure

2-1. Otherwi

after a moment.

ar.

se, the Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 2-2

Figure 2-1 Preparing Setup

3. To continue, click the Next button on the screen, Figure 2-2. Click the Cancel button to en

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the Installation.

WL230USB-L 54Mbps Wireless 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Adaptor

Figure 2-2 Start Setup

4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software in Figure 2-3. Click Next to

continue the Installation.

Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to end the

Installation.

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

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