AzureWave Technologies AWNU231 User Manual

User Manual

Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n Module

Chapter 1: Product Overview

AzureWave Technologies, Inc. introduces the advanced IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
2x2 dual-band WLAN USB 2.0 module - AW-NU231. The module

supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
technology. With MIMO, information is simultaneously sent and received over two
antennas in the same frequency band, thus providing greater range and
increased throughput while maintaining compatibility with legacy IEEE

802.11a/b/g devices. By using AW-NU231, the customers can easily enable the
development of USB 2.0-based Draft-802.11n WLAN client and router subsystem
solutions for all WLAN markets that can take advantage of the high throughput
and extended range of MIMO.

In Compliance with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, the AW-NU231 uses Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), orthogonal frequency division multiplexing
(OFDM), DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK and QAM baseband modulation technologies. A
high level of integration and full implementation of the power management
functions specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard minimize the system power
requirements. By using AW-NU231, state-of-the-art security is provided by
industry standard system support for WPA, WPA2, and hardware accelerated
AES encryption/decryption coupled with TKIP and IEEE 802.1X support.
Embedded hardware acceleration enhances system performance and
significantly reduces host-CPU utilization in both client and access point
configurations. The AW-NU231 also supports Broadcom’s widely accepted and
deployed SecureEasySetup™ (SES) application for ease-of-use wireless
secured networks.

The AW-NU231 module adopts Broadcom’s latest Draft-802.11n-based chip,
BCM4323, innovations designed to increase WLAN system performance and
extend range using MIMO technology. The module integrates two dual-band
antennas which are used for 2x2 MIMO and supports 2-stream spatial
multiplexing up to 300Mbps.

Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter describes the procedure for installing the NU231

To install the module:
1 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive

2 Click Set up your NU231

If you do not see this, access setup on the CD directly To do so, perform the following steps for
your specific operating system:

Windows 7
a Go to Start > Computer
b Double-click your CD-ROM drive

Windows Vista
a Go to Start > Computer
b Double-click your CD-ROM drive

Windows XP
a Go to Start > My Computer and select your CD-ROM drive
b Double-click Setup.exe

3 Read the Software End User License Agreement To accept the agreement and
continue with the installation, click Next

License Agreement

4 An Easy Setup Key helps you quickly connect to your wireless hotspot or router
If you do not have an Easy Setup Key, select No, I don¡¦t have an Easy Setup Key
If you have an Easy Setup Key, select Yes, I have an Easy Setup Key Click Next

NOTE: Cisco Valet wireless hotspots come with
an Easy Setup Key Cisco Valet wireless hotspots
and some Linksys routers also let you create one
from your own USB flash drive ( You do not need
an Easy Setup Key to complete installation )

Do You Have an Easy Setup Key?

If you do not have an Easy Setup Key, go to step 6
If you have an Easy Setup Key, go to step 8

6 A list of available wireless networks appears Select your network Click Next

Connect to a Wireless Network

7 If your network does not use wireless security, go to step 9
If your network uses wireless security, enter the wireless password for your type of
security:

¡E Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP): Enter the WEP key
¡E Wi-Fi Protected Access ( WPA/WPA2): Enter the

passphrase (also known as a pre-shared key) Click

Next Go to step 9

Enter the Wireless Password

8 Follow the on-screen prompts to use your Easy Setup Key Click Next

Insert your Easy Setup Key

9 The installation is complete Click Close

You are Now Connected to Your Wireless Network

NOTE: If you have any problems during the installation process, refer to
the Frequently Asked Questions in the setup software

Chapter 3: Wireless Network
Configuration

To configure the module ¡¦s wireless connection settings, use a wireless network installed
such a utility on your computer, or if your configuration utility If you have computer
came with one already installed, refer to that utility¡¦s documentation for instructions on use
Otherwise, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your operating
system¡¦s built-in utility: Windows 7,

Windows 7

After you have installed the module, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears
on your computer¡¦s system tray

After you have installed the module, the Wireless Network
Configuration utility icon appears on your computer¡¦s

Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon

(If you do not see the icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray )
When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection
appears

Wireless Connection Status

New Wireless Connection

To connect to a different wireless network:
1 Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. A list of available wireless networks
appears