Cameo Communications WLN1501 User Manual

802.11 b/g/n (1.0 draft)
Wireless USB Dongle

User’s Manual

Package Contents

 WLN-1501 Wireless USB Adapter
 Manual and Warranty on CD
 Wireless Connection Manager on CD
 Quick Installation Guide

System Requirements

 A computer or laptop with an available USB 2.0 port
 Windows
 CD-ROM Drive
 300MHz processor and at least 64MB of RAM
 A draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point (for Infrastructure mode), or another draft 802.11n wireless

adapter (for Ad-Hoc mode.)

® 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2)

Introduction

The WLN-1501 Pre-N USB Adapter is a convenient wireless connectivity solution for desktop or notebook PCs.
Instead of stringing Ethernet cables to your PC or dismantling your desktop computer case, the WLN-1501 can enable
Draft 802.11n wireless connectivity by simply utilizing your desktop or notebook PC’s USB port.

Powered by Pre-N technology, the WLN-1501 provides a faster wireless connection and superior reception than

802.11g*. The WLN-1501 is designed for use in bigger homes and for those that demand higher networking. Maximize
wireless performance by connecting this USB Adapter to a Pre-N Router and stay connected from virtually anywhere
in the home. This USB Adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect
your personal information from being exposed.

The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. You’ll be able to configure this USB
Adapter without having to call the teenager from down the street to help you. The Wireless Manager is included with
this product to keep track of all your most frequently accessed networks.

Compact in size, robust in speed the WLN-1501 Wireless USB Adapter is great for travel and a convenient solution for
providing high performance wireless connectivity to your desktop or notebook PC. Enjoy the many benefits of wireless
connectivity today!

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and Draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data
throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.

Features

 Compact size for placement anywhere.
 Convenience of Plug & Play installation.
 Fully 802.11b/802.11g compatible.
 Draft 802.11n compliant.
 Powered by the USB port; no external power source required.
 USB 2.0 standard
 Better Security with 802.1x and WPA - In addition to 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, you can also

securely connect to a wireless network using 802.1x for wireless authentication, as well as WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access) providing you a much higher level of security for your data and communication than
has previously been available.

 Position the WLN-1501 almost anywhere in your workspace to achieve the best reception possible.

 Supports Infrastructure networks via an access point and Peer-to-Peer communication in Ad-Hoc

mode.

 User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities.

*.

* Using a USB 1.1 port will adversely affect throughput.

Hardware Overview

USB Port
Used to connect the WLN-1501 to your computer.

Installation

This section will walk you through the installation process. If you have a built-in wireless adapter, please disable it in
device manager before installing your adapter. Also, if you have previously installed another wireless adapter, please
make sure any software is uninstalled.

Getting Started

Before installing your new wireless adapter, please verify the following:

 Remove any previous installations of wireless adapters
 Disable any built-in wireless adapters
 Verify the settings such as the SSID and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to

Remove Existing Installations

If you’ve installed a different manufacture’s adapter or a different model adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled
before installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple
adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up. Windows
users may use the built-in wireless utility for all adapters.

To remove any old software:

® XP

Windows
Windows

® XP users: Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
® 2000 users: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

Disable Other Wireless Adapters

Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conflicts with the wireless adapter, it is
recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters).

From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. Scroll down the list and click the + sign to the left of Network

Adapters.
The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed.
Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use the adapter, simply right-click it and select

Enable.

Adapter Installation

Warning: Do NOT install the WLN-1501 USB Adapter into your computer before installing the driver software
from the CD.

Turn on the computer and Insert the WLN-1501 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that
follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.

If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type
“D:\Setup.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).

When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next

By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\Wireless LAN\WLN-1501, where C: represents the
drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next

Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next
Insert the adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Click Next
The configuration wizard will now appear.
If you are using Windows

® XP (SP2), you will have the option to use either the utility or the built-in Windows® Wireless

utility. Click Next
Enter the network name (SSID) manually. If you enter the SSID incorrectly, you will automatically be brought to the site

survey page. Click Scan to display the site survey page. Click Next
Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). Click on the network name (SSID) and click

Connect. Click Connect
Click Finish to continue. If you are prompted to reboot your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my computer

now. Click Finish

Configuration

This section will show you how to configure your new wireless adapter using the Wireless Utility as well as the
Windows

The WLN-1501 uses the Wireless Connection Manager as the management software. The manager provides the user
an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter. Clicking on the Wireless Connection Manager
icon on the desktop will start the Configuration .

® XP Zero Configuration Utility.

The Wireless Connection Manager

If you are using Windows
Double-click the Wireless Connection Manager icon on your desktop.

® XP, please skip to page 22.

Wireless Networks

The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect
to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect.

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network.

Displays the MAC address of the wireless device.

Displays the Link Quality of the wireless connection.

If there is a “lock” icon, this means the wireless network is secure. You must know the encryption key/security settings to connect.

Displays the channel of the wireless network.