CNET CWL-906 User Manual
CWL-906
Wireless-N long range USB Dongle
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction………………………………………………………………….…………3
1.1 About CWL-906.…………………………………………………………………………….3
1.2 Main Features………………………………………………………………………………..3
1.3 Getting to Know CWL-906………………………………………………………………….4
Chapter 2 Installing the Software of the USB dongle……………………………….………….5
Chapter 3 Uninstall the USB dongle……………………………………………….…………….8
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Wireless Network…………………………………….……..……10
4.1 Basic Setup…………………………………………………………………..….………….10
4.2 Wi-Fi Protect Setup (WPS)………………….………………………….…………………15
Appendix 1 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………….……………….22
Appendix 2 Planning Your Wireless Network………………………………………………….23
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. About CWL-906
The Wireless-N USB dongle can be installed in most desktops or notebooks and provides true
flexibility by allowing the computer to be positioned almost anywhere in the building without the cost
and hassle of running network cables. Using the USB dongle, you do not have to worry about
thrilling holes in your walls and climbing through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network.
Once installed and connected, you can keep in touch with friends and work through e-mail, instant
message and chat rooms as well as sharing files and other network resources such as printer and
network storage with other computers.
The Wireless-N USB dongle connects to 802.11n Draft2.0 network at an incredible speed of
300Mbps and for added versatility; It also interoperates with all Wireless-b/g products found as
homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country.
The replaceable and antenna adjusted, make this USB dongle more convenient.
1.2. Main Features
The following lists the main features of the Wireless-N USB dongle.
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Complies with IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 and backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g
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Maximum transmission rate up to 300Mbps
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WMM(802.11e) improves the quality of VoIP and Video service.
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Supports one touch encryption method (WPS) to simplify the secure establishment of a
wireless network
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Supports 64/128bits WEP, WPA1/2-PSK, WPA1/2-802.1x and AES-CCM security
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East setup the dongle via the setup utility
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Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/2003/XP/Vista/windows 7/Linux/MAC OS
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1.3. Getting to Know CWL-906
This section describes the PWS button and LED indicator of the Wireless-N USB dongle.
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Chapter 2. Installing the Software of the USB dongle
Notes: Driver installation process of Windows 98Se/ME/2000/2003 is similar to Windows XP
Before installing your Wireless-N USB dongle, insert the Auto-Install CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Unless you have disabled the auto-run feature of Windows, the AutoPlay Menu should appear
automatically. If not, you can manually access the installation by clicking the Start button and
choosing Run. In the drop-down box type D:\ AUTORUN.EXE (where D: is the drive letter for your
CD-ROM drive).
Alternately, double-click My Computer and double-click on the CD drive icon.
1. Click on Install Driver and Utility to install driver/utility for your Wireless-N USB dongle.
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2. Please select the language what you want to use and click “Next”.
3. Click “Next>” to continue or click “Cancel” to about the installation process.
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4. The software installation should begin. This may take a few minutes.
5. In Windows XP and 2000, click Finish to complete the installation. Please select “Yes” if you
want to restart your computer, or select “No” to complete the installation.
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6. Once the installation complete, you may now configure your wireless network.