Compex iWavePort Series, WLU108G User Manual

© Copyright 2005 Compex Systems Pte Ltd

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Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of Microsoft
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Manual Revision by Ong
Manual Number: U-0455-V1.2C Version 1.2, July 2005

Disclaimer

Compex, Inc. provides this manual without warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Compex, Inc. may make
improvements and/or changes to the product and/or specifications of the
product described in this manual, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will not be
liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide.
Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein and will
be incorporated into later versions of the manual. The information contained is
subject to change without prior notice.

Your Feedback

We value your feedback. If you find any errors in this user’s manual, or if you
have suggestions on improving, we would like to hear from you. Please contact
us at:

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FCC NOTICE

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee
of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Products that contain a radio transmitter are labelled with FCC ID and may also
carry the FCC logo.

Caution:

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

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To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following
antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied:
a. For configurations using the integral antenna, the separation distance

between the antenna(s) and any person’s body (including hands, wrists,
feet and ankles) must be at least 2.5cm (1 inch).

b. For configurations using an approved external antenna, the separation

distance between the antenna and any person’s body (including hands,
wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 20cm (8 inch).

The transmitter shall not be collocated with other transmitters or antennas.

ICES 003 Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compex, Inc. declares that the product:
Product Name: Compex Wireless 108Mbps Super-G XR
Model No.: WLU108G conforms to the following Product Standards:
This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European
Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards.)
Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation):
EN 55022 (CISPR 22)
EMC Standards:
FCC Part 15: Subpart B, Subpart C; CE: EN 300 328-2, EN 300 826 (EN 301 489-17)
Low Voltage Directive:
EN 60 950:1992+A1:1993+A2:1993+A3;1995+A4;1996+A11:1997.

Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards:

FCC Class B - following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark ­following the provisions of the EC directive.

TM

USB 2.0 Adapter

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Technical Support Information

The warranty information and registration form are found in the Quick Install
Guide.

For technical support, you may contact Compex or its subsidiaries. For your
convenience, you may also seek technical assistance from the local distributor,
or from the authorized dealer/reseller that you have purchased this product
from. For technical support by email, write to [e-mail].

Refer to the table below for the nearest Technical Support Centers:

Technical Support Centers

Contact the technical support center that services your location.

U.S.A., Canada, Latin America and South America

! Write

" Call

Fax

! Write

" Call

Fax

Internet
access/
Website:

Compex, Inc.
840 Columbia Street, Suite B,
Brea, CA92821, USA
Tel:

[phone] (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific time)

Tel:

[phone] (Ext.122 Technical Support)

Fax:

[phone]

Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East

and the rest of the World

Compex Systems Pte Ltd
135, Joo Seng Road #08-01, PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363
Tel:

(65) 6286-1805 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time)

Tel:

(65) 6286-2086 (Ext.199 Technical Support)

Fax:

(65) 6283-8337
E-mail:
FTPsite:

http://www.cpx.com or http://www.compex.com.sg

[e-mail]
ftp.compex.com.sg

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About This Document

The product described in this document, Compex Wireless 108Mbps Super-G

TM

USB 2.0 Adapter, Compex WLU108G is a licensed product of Compex

XR
Systems Pte Ltd. This document contains instructions for installing, configuring
and using Compex WLU108G. It also gives an overview of the key applications
and the networking concepts with respect to the product.

This documentation is for both Network Administrators and the end user who
possesses some basic knowledge in the networking structure and protocols.

It makes a few assumptions that the host computer has already been installed
with TCP/IP and already up & running and accessing the Internet. Procedures
for Windows 2000/XP operating systems are included in this document.

How to Use this Document

This document may become superseded, in which case you may find its latest
version at: http://www.compex.com.sg/home/download.asp

The document is written in such a way that you as a user will find it convenient
to find specific information pertaining to the product. It comprises of chapters
that explain in detail the installation and configuration of Compex WLU108G.

Drivers & Utilities

This manual is written based on Drivers version 1.1.0.25; Utility version 3.1.3.115

Conventions

In this document, special conventions are used to help and present the
information clearly. The Compex Wireless 108Mbps Super-G XRTM USB 2.0
Adapter is often referred to as Compex WLU108G in this document. Below is a
list of conventions used throughout.

NOTE
This section will consist of important features or instructions

CAUTION
This section concerns risk of injury, system damage or loss of data

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WARNING
This section concerns risk of severe injury

References on Menu Command, Push Button, Radio Button, LED and Label
appear in Bold. For example, “Click on Ok.”

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Table of Contents

Copyrights © 2005 Compex Systems Pte Ltd ................................................................... i

Trademark Information ........................................................................................................ i

Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... i

Your Feedback...................................................................................................................... i

FCC NOTICE ...........................................................................................................................ii

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................iii

Technical Support Information ......................................................................................... iv

About This Document.......................................................................................................... v

How to Use this Document ................................................................................................. v

Drivers & Utilities .................................................................................................................... v

Conventions.......................................................................................................................... v

Chapter 1 Product Overview .........................................................................1

1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Features and Benefits ................................................................................................. 1

Chapter 2 Getting Started.............................................................................. 3

2.1 Packaging Content.................................................................................................... 3

2.2 Overall Setup Procedures .......................................................................................... 4

Chapter 3 Compex WLU108G Installation .................................................... 5

3.1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Driver & Utility Installation ........................................................................................... 6

Chapter 4 Using the System Tray Utility........................................................ 14

Chapter 5 Compex WLU108G Utility Features ............................................18

5.1 Current Status Tab..................................................................................................... 18

5.2 Profile Management Tab......................................................................................... 19

5.2.1 Security Tab .................................................................................................... 27

5.2.2 Advanced Tab ..............................................................................................28

5.3 Diagnostics Tab ......................................................................................................... 31

Chapter 6 Compex WLU108G Utility Configuration...................................34

6.1 Ad-hoc Mode ............................................................................................................ 34

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6.2 When to set up Ad-hoc Mode ............................................................................... 35

6.3 Infrastructure Mode .................................................................................................. 45

6.4 Configuration on Infrastructure Mode ..................................................................46

Chapter 7 Types of Authentication and Encryption mode ......................51

7.1 Ad-hoc Network Security......................................................................................... 51

7.2 Infrastructure Network Security............................................................................... 53

7.2.1 EAP-TLS ............................................................................................................ 53

7.2.2 EAP-TTLS ........................................................................................................... 54

7.2.3 PEAP (EAP-GTC)............................................................................................. 57

7.2.4 PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) ............................................................................... 59

7.2.5 LEAP ................................................................................................................. 61

7.2.6 WPA Passphrase ............................................................................................ 64

7.2.7 Pre-shared Key (Static WEP) ........................................................................ 65

Appendix I Remove USB Adapter from the System ....................................67

Appendix II Un-install Compex WLU108G......................................................69

Appendix III Certificate Application for WPA mode............................... 72

AIII-1Installing Window XP Service Pack Patch File (For Windows XP users)............ 73

AIII-2Installing certificate on your server........................................................................ 74

AIII-3Applying for Client Certifications ........................................................................... 75

AIII-4Becoming a domain member................................................................................77

Appendix IV Wireless Zero Configuration Utility ........................................ 80

AIV-1 Enable Wireless Zero Configuration Utility....................................................... 80

AIV-2 Disable Wireless Zero Configuration Utility ...................................................... 82

Appendix V Panel Views and Descriptions ..............................................83

Appendix VI Technical Specifications ....................................................... 84

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

Compex introduces the WLU108G 108Mbps Wireless USB2.0 adapter
which brings faster and more secure wireless connectivity to both
business and home users. The WLU108G is fully compliant with the 802.11g
and 802.11b wireless standards and is able to deliver up to 108Mbps data
rate in Super G mode. It also complies with USB2.0 and is backward
compatible with USB1.1. Simply plug it into any of the USB ports of your
laptop or desktop and use the friendly installation wizard to get
connected to a wireless "hotspot" in shopping centers, airport lounges or
hotels. This wireless compact USB adapter is integrated with strong
wireless security features such as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and
64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. Easy to use and
easy to carry, the WLU108G gives you wireless accessibility to a network
anytime and anywhere.

1.2 Features and Benefits

• Compact and Mobile
Compex WLU108G is designed especially for the mobile generation.
The casing is compact and sleek, and the antenna is built-in to
further preserve the miniature footprint. Weighing just 20 grams, the
device is light enough to be carried around anywhere!

• Fast and Reliable Transmission
The WLU108G delivers up to 108Mbps wireless throughput and 10
times the performance of any standard 11b devices through the
Super-G technology. At the same time, the WLU108G provides
reliable wireless transmission to all wireless users with its automatic
rate fallback capability. Its extended range capacity allows up to 2x
the standard range of Wireless-B devices.

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• USB powered and USB 2.0 fast transfer rate
Leveraging on the USB standard, the WLU108G is powered through
its USB connection and requires no additional power adapter. The
USB 2.0 standard allows a significant improvement in transfer rates,
of up to 40 times that of USB 1.1. You have access to the full
108Mbps transfer rate of Super-G with USB 2.0. With its slim form
factor, the WLU108G fits exactly into a USB port and does not block
up neighboring USB ports.

• Easy Set up
Using your wireless USB adapter is quick and painless with USB plug­and –play. The WLU108G is installed externally so you do not have to
open up your PC.

• Highly Secured Traffic
The Wireless USB adapter supports wireless security features such as
WPA, IEEE 802.1x authentication and 64/128-bit WEP to ensure that
your data is encrypted while in transit.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter outlines the basic requirement for the installation and configuration
of Compex WLU108G.

2.1 Packaging Content

Thank you for purchasing Compex WLU108G. You will find the following
items in the package:

1 x WLU108G unit 1 x Product CD

1 x Read-Me-First Note

(Quick Install Guide, User’s Manual,

Drivers & Utilities)

1 x External USB Cable

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2.2 Overall Setup Procedures

Here are some of the basic steps to guide you along:

1. Hardware Installation
Please refer to Section 3.1 “Hardware Installation”.

2. Drivers and Utility Installation
Please refer to Section 3.2 “Drivers and Utility Installation”.

3. Configure your WLU108G
Please refer to Chapter 5 “The Atheros Utility Configuration”.

For Windows XP users, you can use the built-in utility – Wireless Zero
Configuration to configure your WLU108G. Please refer to Appendix
III “Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility”.

NOTE
It is advisable to activate EITHER one of the utilities: the Windows
XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility OR the WLU108G Atheros
Utility.

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Chapter 3 Compex WLU108G Installation

Compex WLU108G is a plug-and-play device. You can plug it into the USB slot
of your PC/notebook for auto-detection.

3.1 Hardware Installation

1. Insert Compex WLU108G directly into the USB slot of your
PC/notebook.

Or

Use the external USB cable provided to attach the WLU108G to the
USB slot on your PC/notebook.

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3.2 Driver & Utility Installation

1. Insert the Product CD into your computer CD-ROM drive. Click on
Utilities and the system will run the

2. Click on Driver & Utility section and the system will run the
automatically. Soon the Atheros Client Installation Program screen
appears.

3. Next, the Atheros Client Installation Program screen appears. Click
on the Next> button to proceed.

setup.exe

automatically.

setup.exe

4. When the License Agreement screen appears, you are required to
read and accept the agreement to continue. Click on the Next>
button to proceed.

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5. Select your preferred setup:

Install Client Utilities and Driver (Recommended) option
You are recommended to select this setup type. This option will
install both the drivers and utility that support your USB adapter.

Install Driver Only option (For Windows XP user only)
Select this option if you are going to use the Wireless Zero
Configuration Utility to configure your USB adapter. Note that only
Windows XP comes with the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility.

Make Driver Installation Diskette(s)
Select this option if you wish to make a duplicate copy of the drivers
and store in the diskette/s.

6. Click on the Next> button and follow the instructions stated on the
screen.

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For Windows XP users

7. If you are using Windows XP as operating system, the following
screen will appear. Read the notice carefully and click on the Next>
button to proceed.

8. Select your choice of tool to assist you in configuring your USB
adapter. Click on the Next> button to proceed.

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Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Supplicant option
Select this option to install your WLU108G utility. (Recommended)

Third Party Supplicant option
Select this option if you decide to use Wireless Zero Configuration
Utility to configure your wireless device. Installing this tool will only
allow you to view the status of the connected wireless device/s
through the WLU108G utility; configuration using the WLU108G utility
will not be allowed.

Third Party Supplicant option (continued..)
If you have selected Third Party Supplicant configuration tool, a
screen similar to that on the right will appear, prompting you to
enable/disable the system tray icon.

9. Click on the checkbox besides
Enable Atheros System Tray Utility
and click on the Next> button to
proceed.

10. The screen below appears to inform you that the driver will be
automatically installed if you have already inserted your client
adapter into the USB slot of your computer.

Cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard if it appears and click on
the OK button to begin the installation.

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11. Once a similar screen similar to the one shown below appears, click
on the Continue Anyway button to continue the installation.

12. Click on the OK button to reboot your system and this will complete
the installation.

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To confirm if the driver has been successfully installed on your system,

1. Proceed to your desktop, right click on My
Computer and select Properties.

2. Select the Hardware tab and click on Device
Manager.

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The folder name, Atheros USB 2.0 Wireless Network Adapter will
appear in the Network Adapters section. This indicates that the
driver for Compex WLU108G has been successfully installed on your
system!

To activate the utility program, double click on the icon shown in the
system tray.

If you have double-click on the utility option, the following screen will
appear to give you a glimpse of your connection status. To exit it, click on
the OK button.

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To use the Atheros Client Utility, go to the Start Menu followed by
Programs. Then select Atheros. From Atheros, select Atheros Client Utility.
You may now start to configure your Compex WLU108G.

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Chapter 4 Using the System Tray Utility

Chapter 4 Using the System Tray Utility

This chapter will elaborate on the Atheros system
tray utility found at the right bottom corner of your
screen. Right click on the utility icon and the menu
will appear.

The following explains the different options available on the menu:

Help
Open the online help.

Exit
Exit the Atheros Client Utility application. Once you exit, the icon will disappear
from the system tray.

Open Atheros Client Utility…
Launch the Client Utility.

Different signal strength indications

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Preferences
This option allows you to set the startup and
menu options for the utility. You can decide
whether the program should start
automatically when Windows starts, and
which menu items should appear on the pop
up menu.

Disable/Enable Radio
If you are unable to detect the RF signal, disable and enable the radio again.
Once the radio is enabled, the system will prompt you that the RF signals have
been successfully enabled.

Click on the OK button to proceed.

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(

Manual LEAP Login
If you select this option, you will have to manually start the LEAP authentication
process to login to the network instead of being prompted for your LEAP
username and password during your windows logon.

optional) Enter the
domain name that
you wish to logon to.

Reauthenticate
Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point each time you login to a
LEAP network.

Select Profile
Click on a configuration profile name to switch to a particular wireless network.
If no configuration profile exists, you will need to add a profile first. Refer to
Page 21 for details.

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Connection Status
To view the connection status of your wireless USB adapter.

Alternatively, you may also double click on the utility icon in the system tray.

Active Profile Displays the name of the active configuration

profile.

Auto Profile Selection Shows whether auto profile selection is enabled.

Connection Status Displays whether the adapter is connected to a

wireless network.

Link Quality States the quality of the link connection.

SSID Displays the SSID of the network to which the

WLU108G is associated.

Access Point Name Shows the name of the access point the wireless

adapter is connected to (if any).

Access Point IP Address Shows the IP address of the access point the wireless

adapter is connected to (if any).

Link Speed States the speed of the link connection.

Client Adapter IP Address Displays the IP address of the wireless adapter.

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Chapter 5 Compex WLU108G Utility Features

Chapter 5 Compex WLU108G Utility Features

This chapter shows you how to make use of the utility to view the status of your
wireless connection; to change your settings and also to monitor your wireless
performance via the statistics.

NOTE
It is advisable to activate only one of the utilities: Either the
Wireless Zero Configuration Utility OR the Atheros Utility.

5.1 Current Status Tab

Displays the performance of Compex WLU108G in the wireless network.

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Upon clicking on the Advanced button, you will be able to view all
information on the respective profile, e.g. the types of encryption and
authentication, the signal strength, the MAC address of the connected
AP (if you are in Infrastructure mode), etc.

5.2 Profile Management Tab

This option allows you to manage your profile, set your security options,
scan for other wireless networks.

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w

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g

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APP

as the SSID1.

Click on New button to create a new profile. Enter the profile name (a
unique name to identify this profile), a client name and the SSID of the
wireless network to connect to. Note that the Client name refers to the
name that is registered to your PC/notebook. You can enter up to 3
different SSIDs in order of preference, per profile. We are using
profile name and

For details on ho
to set the different
authentication and
encryption types
available unde
the Security Tab,
kindly refer to
Chapter 7 “Types
of Authentication
and Encryption
mode” on Pa

52.

Click on the OK button to update the changes.

Notice that ABC has been added
to the profile list.

ABC

as the

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