AzureWave Technologies NU182H User Manual

AW-NU182H

IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2x2

USB Half-Mini-Card Wireless Module

User’s Manual

I. Introduction

i. Overview

AzureWave Technologies, Inc. introduces the pioneer of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2x2 USB
Half-Mini-Card wireless module ---AW-NU182H. The AW-NU182H USB Half-Mini-Card wireless
module is a highly integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) solution to let users enjoy the
digital content through the latest wireless technology without using the extra cables and cords. It
enables a high performance, cost effective, low power, compact solution that easily fits onto one
side of a USB Half-Mini-Card.

Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, the AW- NU182H uses Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), BPSK, QPSK, 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 system power requirements by using AW- NU182H.

Longer Range and Faster Speed

Comparing to 802.11g technology, 802.11n standard make big improvement on speed and range. It
Increases wireless range by up to 2 times and reduces dead spots in coverage area. The data rate
can up to 300Mbps data rate.

ii. Features

USB Half-Mini-Card.
Compliant with IEEE802.11n standard
2 antennas to support 2(Transmit)  2(Receive) technology
High speed wireless connection up to 300Mbps
Low power consumption and high performance
Enhanced wireless security

iii. Product Review

When the USB wireless module is transmitting data through connection, LED indicator will blink.

1. Connection Mode

◎Infrastructure Mode

Infrastructure mode needs an access point to establish the network, which can provide wireless
accesses within valid range for users to communicate with others or transmit data with a wired
network. There are several benefits of Infrastructure networking:

√ Roaming: a wireless LAN enabled computer can physically move from the operating range of one
access point to the other without losing connection. There is a quick association made between new
access point and wireless device as the computer traverses from the coverage of one access point to
another.
√ Range Extension: each wireless LAN enabled computer within the range of access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN enabled computers within the effective range from the access
point.
√ Wired to wireless LAN connection: the access point will establish a bridge between wireless LAN
and other wired counterparts.

AW-NU182H

Infrastructure Mode

◎Ad-hoc Mode

The difference between Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode is that Ad-hoc mode does not need
the access point or router. When you use this mode, your computer will act as a server within the
valid range and connect directly to others in the same LAN workgroup.

AW-NU182

Ad-hoc Mode

It is recommended to choose this mode when there is no access point showed on your wireless
network.

II. Installation

i. System Requirements

Before you install AW-NU182H, please make sure your system meets the following requirements.

*Laptop with mini PCI-E slot (slot support USB D+ D-)
*Minimum of 64MB system memory
*Operating system: XP/Vista/Win7
*An optical drive/CD-ROM for utilities and driver installation

ii. Hardware Installation

1. Find an available mini PCI-E port (slot support USB D+ D-) on your laptop.

2. Install AW-NU182H Wireless USB Module into laptop PCI-E slot.

iii. Operation Range

The operating range of AW-NU182H varies from the working environment. However, this device
made improvement on speed and range, which also reduced dead spots in coverage area.
AW-NU182H is two times wider than previous wireless products.
By default, this USB wireless half size mini card will automatically adjust the data rate. The
transmission speed may vary according to the environment. The closer the wireless stations are the
better the signal and transmission speed they will receive.

iv. Setup: Windows XP OS

If your computer is running a Windows operating system, it will automatically detect the
AW-NU182H after the system boots up and displays a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window.
Please click [Cancel] and proceed with the following steps.

1. Find out the Driver, and launch the Setup Wizard

2. Please wait few seconds for wizard to prepare installation

3. Please select click [Install] to proceed

4. The Wizard is running installation

5. Please wait few seconds for Wizard to setup

6. When it is completed, please click [Finish]

9. When the process is finished, the system will show a message of “Found New Hardware”