Aztech WL592USB
450 Mbps Wireless AC
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 ................................................................................................ 13
Connect to a Network .............................................................................................. 14
Connecting to a Non-Secured Wireless AP ............................................ 15
Connecting to WEP-Secured Wireless AP ............................................... 16
Connecting to WPA-PSK-Secured Wireless AP ....................................... 17
Regional Channel in the Computer settings ......................................................... 20
About the WL592USB Utility ....................................................................................... 22
Available Network Page ........................................................................... 24
Link Information Page ................................................................................ 25
Throughput .................................................................................................. 26
Statistics ........................................................................................................ 26
Transmit Statistics ......................................................................................... 27
Received Statistics ...................................................................................... 27
Profile Settings Page ................................................................................... 28
Add/Edit Profile ........................................................................................... 29
EAP Methods ............................................................................................... 31
Session Resumption .................................................................................... 32
Tunnel Authentication ................................................................................ 32
Tunnel ID / PASSWORD ............................................................................... 32
Client Certification ..................................................................................... 32
Server Certification ..................................................................................... 33
WPS ............................................................................................................... 34
About Page ................................................................................................. 37
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About the Product
WL592USB 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 WL592USB the capability to communicate
with other devices and use the Internet service available in the wireless network.
WL592USB is capable of connecting with wireless networks that utilize the 802.11ac Wireless
protocol. This device also supports connection to other wireless network standards like
Wireless G, Wireless B and Wireless N. WL592USB 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 WL592USB 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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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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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.
WL592USB
Easy Start Guide
Warranty Card
Resource CD – contains WL592USB 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:
Internet sharing applications
Proxy software
Security software
Internet properties
Temporary Internet files
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Internet Sharing Applications
Microsoft Internet Sharing
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 and open the folder with the same name as
your product. 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.
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2. Wizard will now move to the next step, License Agreement. Check the option ‘I
accept the terms of the license agreement’ .
3. Click Next.
4. Select either of the options available:
a. Install driver and Ralink WLAN Utility. This will install driver for the adaptor and the
wireless utility.
b. Install driver only. This will install only the driver for the adaptor.
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5. Click Next.
6. If you selected the first option, please select either one of the options available:
a. Ralink Configuration Tool
b. Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool
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7. Click Next.
8. Click Install, required driver/utility is now being installed into the PC.
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9. Click Finish to exit the wizard. Installation is now complete.
Note: After the installation, an icon will appear at the bottom of the screen in your
system tray. Otherwise, maybe there are some problems with the installation. Please check
carefully.
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