CyberTAN Technology UW600E Users manual

USB 2.0 802.11g/b

Wireless Network Adapter

User’s Manual

Rev 1.0

USB Wireless Network Adapter User’s Manual

Regulatory compliance

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

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

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

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About this manual

This User’s Manual describes how to install and operate your USB Wireless
Network Adapter. Please read this manual before you install the product.

This manual includes the following topics:

Ø Product description and features.
Ø Hardware installation procedure.
Ø Software installation procedure.
Ø FAQ

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Table of Contents

Regulatory compliance.............................................................................2

About this manual....................................................................................3

Chapter 1 - Introduction..................................................5

Features ............................................................................................5

What is Wireless LAN?......................................................................6

Wireless LAN Modes .........................................................................6

Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration................................................7

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation................................... 8

Package Contents..............................................................................8

System Requirements for the Adapter ...............................................8

Connecting the USB Adapter.............................................................8

LED Indicators...................................................................................9

Disconnecting the USB Adapter.........................................................9

Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows .................. 10

Driver installation for Windows 2000................................................10

Driver installation for Windows ME...................................................13

Driver installation for Windows XP....................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

Chapter 4 – Installing and Using the Wireless Utility .... 13

Installation in Windows.....................................................................13

Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP..............................................16

Use Windows Wireless Network Configuration............................................16

Use Wireless LAN Utility..............................................................................20

Use Wireless LAN Utility In Windows 98, 2000 and ME...................23

Configuring the USB Wireless Network Adapter ..............................24

Chapter 5 – Installing Network Protocols...................... 28

Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and ME ................28

Appendix A – FAQ ........................................................ 31

Appendix B – Specifications.........................................32

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the USB 2.0 802.11g/b Wireless Network Adapter. This
high-speed USB 2.0 802.11g/b Wireless Network Adapter provides you with an
innovative wireless networking solution. The Adapter is easy to set up and use. With
this innovative wireless technology, you can share files and printers on the
network— without inconvenient wires! Now you can carry the LAN in your pocket!

The adapter is a WLAN network adapter with a rate of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps
(802.11b CCK mode), and 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps (802.11g OFDM
mode) operating as well in the 2.4 GHz ISM band using Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) transmission implementing the IEEE 802.11b/g standards.
This adapter provides Device Drivers for Windows ME, 2000 and Windows XP. It
also provides graphic based tools for the configuration of the adapter. The tool,
as well as the installation steps of the plug-and-play procedure for the Microsoft
Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems, is described
in this document.

Features

The USB 2.0 802.11g/b Wireless Network Adapter offers compliance with the
IEEE 802.11b/g specification. This feature allows them to communicate with
other wireless devices that support the standard. Features of the adapter are:

n Host interface: USB 2.0 compliant
n Compatible to IEEE802.11g and 802.11b standards
n Up to 54Mbps of data transfer rate
n Higher Data Encryption (64 and 128-bit), WPA (firmware upgradeable)
n IEEE 802.11 infrastructure and ad-hoc modes (CSMA/CA)
n Support graphic based user interface that eases setup, configuration and

monitoring

n Uses 2.4GHz frequency band 2.412~2.484 GHz, which complies with

worldwide requirement

n Support channels – 11 channels (USA, Canada), 14 channels (Japan)
n Frequency selection (DFS): comply with 802.11h (firmware upgradeable)
n Transmit power control (TPC): comply with 802.11h (firmware upgradeable)
n Delivers data rate up to 54Mbps.
n Dynamic and automatic network speed shift based on signal strength, for

maximum availability and reliability of connections.

n Authentication: support IEEE 802.1x and RADIUS
n QoS: comply with draft of IEEE 802.11e EDCF and HCF polling (firmware

upgradeable)

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access point can manage the bandwidth to maximize

What is Wireless LAN?

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems offer a great number of
advantages over traditional wired systems. WLAN is flexible and easy to setup
and manage. They are also more economical than wired LAN systems.

Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLAN transmit and receive data through
the air. WLAN combine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users
can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from
the LAN.

Using WLAN, users can conveniently access-shared information, and network
administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving
network cables.

WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features:

• Mobility: WLAN provide LAN users with access to real-time information
anywhere in their organization, providing service opportunities that are
impossible with wired networks.

• Ease of Installation: Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike,
eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings.

• Scalability: WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to

specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed
and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users
to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad
area.

Wireless LAN Modes

Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways:

Ad-hoc
Networking

Also known as a peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc
network is one that allows all workstations and
computers in the network to act as servers to all other
users on the network. Users on the network can share
files, print to a shared printer, and access the Internet
with a shared modem. However, with ad-hoc
networking, users can only communicate with other
wireless LAN computers that are in the wireless LAN
workgroup, and are within range.

Infrastructure
Networking

Infrastructure networking differs from ad-hoc
networking in that it includes an access point. Unlike
the ad-hoc structure where users on the LAN contend
the shared bandwidth, on an infrastructure network the

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bandwidth utilization.
Additionally, the access point enables users on a

wireless LAN to access an existing wired network,
allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired
networks resources, such as Internet, email, file
transfer, and printer sharing.

Infrastructure networking has the following advantages
over ad-hoc networking:

• Extended range: each wireless LAN computer
within the range of the access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN computers
within range of the access point.

• Roaming: the access point enables a wireless
LAN computer to move through a building and still
be connected to the LAN.

• Wired to wireless LAN connectivity: the access
point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and
their wired counterparts.

Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration

When configuring a wireless LAN (WLAN), be sure to note the following points:

• Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance
between access points is not too far. In most buildings, WLAN cards
operate within a range of 100 ~ 300 feet, depending on the thickness and
structure of the walls.

• Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal. If there is
interference in transmitting through a wall, it may be that the wall has
reinforcing metal in its structure. Install another access point to circumvent
this problem.

• Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere
with WLAN transmission.

This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter deals with the hardware
installation of the Adapter.

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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

This chapter covers connecting your USB 2.0 802.11g/b WLAN Network Adapter
to USB port of desktop / notebook PC.

Package Contents

Please make sure that items below are included on package.

ü One USB 2.0 802.11g/b Wireless Network Adapter
ü One USB 2.0 cable
ü One CD containing drivers and documentation
ü One Quick Installation Guide

System Requirements for the Adapter

Ø Operating System: MS Windows ME/2000 & Windows XP
Ø Desktop PC or notebook PC with CD-ROM drive
Ø One free USB 2.0 port
Ø Pentium-Class 800 MHz or higher

Connecting the USB Adapter

Note!

The Adapter’s USB connector.

These instructions apply to most desktop/notebook computers. For
detailed information on inserting USB adapters into your
desktop/notebook PC, consult the desktop/notebook PC User’s
Manual.

USB connector

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LED Indicators

Power Link

The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators:

LED MEANING

Power Indicates that the Adapter is powered on when the LED

lights up.

Link Indicates link status. The LED lights up while the wireless

connection is linked. If the light is blinking, it is
disconnected, and is scanning the wireless network.

Disconnecting the USB Adapter

In Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems, you do not have to power down your
notebook/desktop PC to remove the Adapter. The Adapter is hot swappable— you
can remove the Adapter when your notebook/desktop PC is powered on.

WARNING:

Do not remove the USB 2.0 802.11g/b WLAN Network Adapter
when a data transmission is taking place. Exit your
communications program normally, stop the Adapter if necessary,
and then remove the adapter.

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Chapter 3 – Driver Installation for Windows

The following sections cover the USB 2.0 802.11g/b Wireless Network Adapter driver
installation in the Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems.

Note!

You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install
the drivers.

Driver installation for Windows XP & 2000

Follow the steps below to install the USB 2.0 802.11g/b Wireless Network Adapter
drivers for Windows 2000.

1. Run “setup.exe” file in USB 2.0 802.11g/b Wireless Network Adapter utility CD -ROM. Windows

will pop-up

Click “Next”.

2. Choose a preferable destination location and program folder name for USB 2.0 802.11g/b

Wireless Network Adapter driver. Click “Next”.

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