802.11g Wireless
USB2.0 Adapter
User’s Manual
Rev. 01 (June 2004)
Made in Taiwan
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ABLE OF
ABOUT THIS GUIDE.................................................................................. 3
1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................4
P
ACKAGE CONTENTS
S
YSTEM REQUIREMENTS
ENERAL FEATURES
G
RODUCT VIEW
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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................. 8
NSTALLING THE
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ETWORKING APPLICATION
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USB A
DAPTER
C
ONTENTS
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3. USING THE UTILITY........................................................................... 11
NTRODUCTION
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A
UTO-RUN INSTALLATION
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NSTALLING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY
HANGING THE CONTROL SETTING
C
SING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY
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4. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 26
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A
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your
802.11g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter:
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information of the
adapter.
Chapter 4, Product Specification.
Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the hardware
installation procedure and the application of the adapter.
Chapter 3,
software.
BOUT
Using the Utilities
T
HIS
, helps you to install and use the
G
UIDE
Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual are
FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY
depend on your system and network. If you are not sure about the
respective information, please ask your network administrator or MIS
staff for help.
. The actual settings and values
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1
I
Congratulations on purchasing the
Adapter
for interoperability with existing 802.11b devices. It provides a data
rate that can be up to 54 Mbps* and auto-negotiated to 48, 36, 24, 18,
12, 9, 6Mbps (IEEE 802.11g), or 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps (IEEE 802.11b).
For your networking security, the communications through this
adapter are protected by up to 256-bit WEP encryption, so your data
stays secure.
This hot-plug USB-interface adapter comes with a user-friendly
software utility and driver for the most popular Microsoft® Windows
operating system, allowing you to run the configuration utility and
uses easily. This adapter can be integrated into your network with
, a device that based on 802.11g technology and compatible
NTRODUCTION
802.11g Wireless USB2.0
either Ad-hoc mode (without an access point or router) or
Infrastructure mode (an access point or router is required). Using
this adapter, you can share files, printers, and high-speed access the
Internet over your existing wireless network.
A theoretical maximum value of the adapter. Actual throughput
*
may vary depending on the distance between wireless adapters,
the configuration of your working environment, or the capabilities
or limitations of your computer systems.
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Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain
that you have:
♦
One 802.11g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter.
♦
One Quick Installation Guide.
♦ One Installation CD-ROM containing the driver, utility and User’s
Guide.
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One USB Cable.
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local
dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in
case you need to ship the unit in the future.
System Requirements
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A computer or laptop with an available USB port.
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Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP.
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At least 32MB of memory and a 300MHz processor.
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Properly installed and working USB Controller in your system.
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General Features
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Compatible with IEEE 802.11g for 2.4GHz wireless networking
environment, and backwards compatible with 802.11b standard.
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Plug-and-Play installation.
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Works with all existing network infrastructure.
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Compatible with Wi-Fi wireless products and services.
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Supports up to 256-bit WPA encryption for high-level security,
and 64, 128 and 256-bit WEP shared-key encryption.
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Freedom to roam while staying connected.
♦ Up to 54Mbps high-speed transfer rate.
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Support internal antenna for better sensitivity.
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Easy-to-install and user-friendly configuration utility.
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Product View
This section describes the externally visible features of the adapter.
USB connector
Cap
LEDs
Link
ACT
Wireless USB2.0 Adapter (with cap opened)
LEDs Description
Link
(Green)
Steady light to confirm the adapter is connected to
the wireless network.
ACT
(Green)
Blinking light to confirm the adapter is receiving/
transmitting data from/to the wireless network.
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H
I
NSTALLATION
ARDWARE
Installing the USB Adapter
To install the USB adapter, simply plug it into an available USB port
on your computer.
USB Port
The USB adapter supports hot-plug function, so you can remove it
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