Aztech WL582USB User Manual

Aztech WL582USB

300Mbps Wireless N

Dual Frequency USB Adapter

User Manual

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Contents

Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 5

Check Package Contents .......................................................................... 6

Device Overview .......................................................................................... 6

Configuring Internet Properties .................................................................. 7

Removing Temporary Internet Files ............................................................ 7

Software Installation .................................................................................................... 8

Hardware Installation ................................................................................................ 10

Connect to a Network .............................................................................................. 11

A. General ................................................................................................... 18

B. Profile ........................................................................................................ 19

C. Available Network ................................................................................. 20

D. Status ....................................................................................................... 21

E. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .............................................................. 22

PBC (Push Button Configuration)....................................................... 23

PIN (Pin Input Configuration).............................................................. 24

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About the Product

WL582USB provides wireless connectivity to desktop or notebook computers. The device

performs the function of a radio broadcaster and receiver to communicate with a wireless

network. This gives the computer connected with WL582USB the capability to communicate

with other devices and use the Internet service available in the wireless network.

WL582USB is capable of connecting with wireless networks that utilize the Wireless N protocol.

This device also supports connection to other wireless network standards like Wireless G, and

Wireless B. WL582USB is easy to setup - install the necessary driver software, connect it to an

available USB slot, and then connect to a wireless network. The device comes with Windows-

based software called WL582USB Utility that can be used to connect to wireless networks and

create profiles which remembers the configuration details for a wireless network.

Note: Wireless connection speed is not correlated to Internet access speed. Internet access

speed from popular broadband DSL or cable Internet services normally provides up to 3

Mbps connection, which can be easily handled even by the slower Wireless B protocol.

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Remove/Disable

Conflicts

Check Package

Contents

Software Installation

Connect to a

Network

Hardware Installation

Getting Started

Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps needed to

complete the installation. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.

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WPS Button

Check Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing,

please contact your dealer immediately.

 WL582USB  Easy Start Guide  Warranty Card  Resource CD – contains WL582USB Utility installer, User Manual and Easy Start Guide

Note: You may also download the Utility installer, the Easy Start Guide, and the User Manual

by visiting this link: http://www.aztech.com/support/

Device Overview

Remove or Disable Conflicts

To make sure the device installation moves on smoothly, you need to remove or disable

conflicts that may interfere the installation. Probable conflicts may include:

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 Internet sharing applications  Proxy software  Security software  Internet properties  Temporary Internet files

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Internet Sharing Applications

Proxy Software

Security Software

Microsoft Internet Sharing

WinGate

Symantec

WinProxy

Zone Alarm

Internet Sharing, Proxy, and Security Applications

Internet sharing, proxy software, and firewall applications may interfere with the installation.

These should be removed or disabled before starting the installation.

If you have any of the following or similar applications installed on your computer, remove or

disable them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Configuring Internet Properties

To set the Internet Properties:

1. Click the Start button, and then click Run. This opens the Run dialog box.

2. Type ‘control inetcpl.cpl’ and then click OK. The Internet Properties window would

appear.

3. Click the ‘Connections’ tab.

4. In Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings, check ‘Never dial a connection’.

5. To close Internet Properties, click OK.

Removing Temporary Internet Files

Temporary Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in your computer. Delete

these files to clean the cache and remove footprints left by the Web pages you previously

visited.

To remove temporary Internet files:

1. Click the Start button and then click Run.

2. On the Run dialog box, type ‘control’ and then click OK to open the Control Panel.

3. Double-click Internet Options. Open Internet Options to open the Internet Properties

window.

4. In the Temporary Internet Files pane, click Delete Cookies.

5. Click Delete Files.

6. To close Internet Properties, click OK.

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Software Installation

Here are the instructions on how to install the driver software for Windows Vista, 7 and 8.

Note: Do not connect the device until the Utility is completely installed.

To install the driver software:

1. Insert the Resource CD to the CD-ROM. Then double click Setup.exe in the

proper folder to start the installation. If the Utility does not open automatically, click

the Start button and then click Run. Enter d:\setup.exe where ‘d’ is the CD-ROM

drive.

2. Click Next. Click Install and the required driver/utility will now be installed to your PC.

3. Click Finish to exit the wizard. Installation is now complete.

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Note: After the installation, the Wireless Utility icon will appear in your system tray.

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Hardware Installation

1. After installing the Utility software, you may now proceed to hardware installation by

inserting the WL582USB to any of the USB ports available on your computer.

2. When your device is detected, the icon appears in the System Tray. Double-click

this icon to open WL582USB Utility.

Note: Ensure that the Driver Utility has been installed in your PC. Otherwise, the icon

would not appear on your System Tray.

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