Canyon CNP-WF518 User Manual
CNP-WF518
Wireless USB Adapter
User Manual
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................3
PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................4
HARDWARE OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................4
GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................................5
CONNECTING TO DEVICE ...............................................................................................................5
INSTALLING DEVICE DRIVER .......................................................................................................5
BASIC OPERATION........................................................................................................................6
INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD ...............................................................................................6
DEVICE CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................18
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................19
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................19
Thank you for purchasing CANYON CNP-WF518. We sincerely wish you to enjoy
the 802.11b/g wireless network adapter . It is an easy -to-install device that connects
to PC (Ad-Hoc mode for peer-to-peer file sharing) or connects to a wireless
router/access point (for internet connection). To fully utilize the functions and
features of CANYON CNP-WF518, please read through the user manual before
you get started.
Introduction
Safety Precautions
Please observe all safety precautions before using the device. Please follow all
procedures outlined in this manual to properly operate the device.
z Do NOT attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the device that is not
described in this guide.
z Do NOT place the device in contact with water or any other li quids. The device
is NOT designed to be liquid proof of any sort.
z In the event of liquid entry into device interior, immediately disconnect the
device from the computer. Cont inuing use of the device may result in fire or
electrical shock. Please consult your product distributor or the closest support
center.
z To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not connect or disconnect the device with
wet hands.
z Do NOT place the device near a heat source or directly expose it to flame.
z Never place the device in vicinity of equipments generating strong
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause
malfunctions or data corruption and loss.
z All images in the user manual are for user reference only. Actual products
might differ slightly than images shown here.
Package Contents
Product Image Item Name
CNP-WF518 Main Unit
Warranty Card
Quick Guide
Driver CD
Hardware Overview
USB Connector Connects to PC
LED Indicator Connects to cable/DSL modem or other Ethernet devices
LED Indicator USB Connector
Getting Started
Before using CANYON CNP-WF518, please make sure that the PC and the device
are within range of an access point (802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11b/g).
Connecting to Device
1. Power on PC.
2. Insert the device into
an USB 2.0 slot.
3. Insert Driver CD into
CD-ROM to start driver
installation.
NOTE:
It is recommended to install
driver with Driver
Installation Wizard which
will install both device
driver and utility program.
Installing Device Driver
1. Upon inserting Driver
CD, the configuration
menu should pop up
automatically.
2. Please proceed with
Driver Installation
Wizard to install
driver.
3. Click on Install Driver
&Utility for Wireless
USB Adapter to
continue.
NOTE:
Please click on Ok when prompted to install Unsigned Driver. This is a Windows
system warning that indicates the specific driver program is not certified by
Windows.
4. Select preferred setup
language.
5. Click on Next to
continue or Cancel to
exit.
6. Click Next again at
InstallShield Wizard
page or Cancel to exit.
7. Click on Install to
initiate installation
process or Cancel to
exit.
8. Click on Finish to
complete driver
installation.
Basic Operation
Before setting up the device, please make sure that wireless network is setup and
access point/wireless router is functioning properly.
Internet Connection Wizard
1. Click on 11bg Wireless LAN USB Utility
desktop shortcut icon
to execute utility
program.
NOTE:
Utility program will only be
available when installing
driver from Drive CD.
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