CNET CWD-854 User Manual

Wireless-G USB Dongle

User’s Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1The Wireless-G USB Dongle

1.2 Key Feature

2. Planning Your Wireless Network

2.1 Network Topology

2.2 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

3. Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Dongle

4. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and Hardware for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

5. Using the Configuration Utility in Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

5.1 Overview

5.2 Access the Configuration Utility

5.3 Profile

5.4 Create a New Profile

5.5 Link Status

5.6 Site Survey

5.7 Statistics

5.8 Advance

5.9 About

1. Introduction

1.1 The Wireless-G USB Dongle

The Wireless-G USB Dongle installs in most desktop or notebooks and lets you put your
computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables.
Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get
connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail,
access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other
resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network.

The Wireless-G USB Dongle not only connects with Wireless-G networks at an incredible speed
of 54Mbps, it can also interoperate with all the existing 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products
found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode,
wireless communications are protected by up to 256-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.

1.2 Key Features

◆ Investment Protection: 5 Times Faster and Interoperate with Existing Wireless-B

◆ Equipment

◆ 64/128-bit WEP and Advanced WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Encryption Provides

◆ Maximum Wireless Security

◆ Easy to Use and Install with the Help of the Simple Setup Wizard

◆ Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XPhe

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2. Planning Your Wireless Network

2.1 Network Topology

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except
that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in
a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for
wireless devices.

2.2 AD-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one WLAN adapter,
connected as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific Ad-Hoc wireless LAN
must be configured to share the same radio channel.

The adapter provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and
wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A group of PC adapter/ card users and an
Access Point can compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each wireless node in a BSS can talk to
any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.

Network Topology
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

3. Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB
Dongle

Wireless-G USB Dongle will install into your PC or Notebook like any other USB adapter using an
existing USB port.

ACT LED Green. The ACT LED will blink when the Dongle transfers or receives data.

4. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and

Hardware in Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

4.1 For Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

4.1. 1 Utility Installation

1- Run the Auto Driver/Utility/ Inst allation
Before connecting the USB adapter, insert the setup CD into the CD-ROM driver. Unless you

have deactivated the auto-run feature of Windows, the screen in Fig 4-1 should appear
automatically. If the screen doesn’t appear automatically, you can access the installation by
clicking the “Start” button and choose “Run”. In the drop-down box type D:\setup.exe (where D:
is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Alternately, double-click “My Computer” and
double-click the “Setup.exe” icon in the folder that appears.

2- Click Install Wireless-G USB Dongle Driver and Utility. Click “Next>”. (Fig 4-2)

Fig 4-1

Fig 4-2

3- In Windows XP, you will see Fig 4-3. Please click “Continue Anyway”. If you use Windows

2000, you will see the Fig 4-4. Please click “Yes”

Fig 4-3

4- Click Finish on the Setup Page.(Fig 4-5)

Fig 4-4

4.1. 2 Hardware Installation

1-To install the Wireless-G USB Dongle in a Desktop or Notebook:

Fig 4-5