EDUP Electronics Technology EPN8531 User Manual

User’sManualWirelessUSBAdapter

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ADAPTER

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ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuant

toPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequency

energyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterference

toradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencew illnotoccurinaparticular

installation.

bedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrectthe interferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

-Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

-Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: (1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference received,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.

FCCCaution:Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor

compliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

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thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcan

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Introduction

1.

Introduction

1.

Introduction

ThankyouforpurchasingtheIEEE802.11b/gor802.11nWirelessUSBAdapter.ThisWirelessAdapter

iseasytouseandeasytosetup.Ifyouhavebeentiredofdealingwithallthosemessywirestoconnect alaptoporPCtoofficeorhomenetwork,thisWirelessadapterisanidealaccesssolutionforwireless

Internetconnection.

AtypicalInternetaccessapplicationfortheUSBwirelessadapterisshownasthefollowingfigure:

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There are two different ways to access Internet:

1 ． With a wireless adaptor, receiving and transferring signal via a wireless router, then passed to an ADSL modem, then to local ISP (Internet service supplier) through a telephone line.

2 ． With a wireless adaptor, receiving and transferring signal via local AP (Access Point) or so called Hotpoint directly.

Tips:

Tips: An 802.11 LAN is based on a cellular architecture where the system is subdivided into cells, where

each cell (called Basic Serv ice Set or BSS) is controlled by a Base Station (called Access Point, or in short AP)

2.

2. Package

� 150Mbps 802.11n USB Wireless Adapter.

� Adapter Installation disc. � User ’ s Manual.

� Antenna ( rotatable ).

Warranty

The warrants for the end user ( “ Customer”) that this hardw are product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of

purchase from its authorized reseller. Information in this document is subject ed to change without prior

notice.

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Package

Package Contents:

Contents:

3.

Installation

3.

Installation

3.

3. Installation

Installation

To install the driver of the USB adapter, please use administrator user account to login before the

following steps:

Tips:

Tips: the latest original drivers can be down loaded from the website of Ralink chipset manufacturer.

The current website is

driver, please identify the chipset type applied in the adapter you have.

http://w ww.mediatek.com/_cn/07_downloads/01_windows.php .

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For Windows

Windows XP

The system will detect a new hardware has been added, and start the “ Found

Wizard

Wizard ” .Click on “ Cancle

1) Please insert the disc into your CD-ROM drive. The disc should auto start ,displaying the flowing window ,if it does not start ,open the browser window ,find the autorun .exe file in your CD-ROM

folder, click to run it.

2) Ralink has integrated all the 150Mbps 802.11n drive into one file . Click to run the “ Drive

Installation ” .

Notes:

Notes: Because Ralink often updates software, the drivers contained in the disc might be changed

without prior notice.

1) Follow the instructions and prompts of the “ InstallShield

a. Select the “ I

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Cancle ” .

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license

license agreements

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agreements ” , then click the “ Next

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Found New

Wizaed

Wizaed ” to finish the driver installation:

Next ” .

New

Hardware

New

Hardware

New Hardware

Hardware

Install

b. There shows a setup type window, you can select “ Install

WALN

WALN utility

utility

utility ” and then click the “ Next

Next ” .

Install

Install driver

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driver

driver only

only

only ” or “ Install

Install

Install driver

driver

driver and

and

Ralink

and

Ralink

and Ralink

Ralink

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Tips

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Tips

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Tips

Tips :

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Wireless

1).The Windows XP utilizes a " Wireless

Wireless

Wireless Zero

Zero

Configuration(

Zero

Configuration(

Zero Configuration(

Configuration( WZC)

WZC)

WZC) " Service built into the operating

system. Many w ireless netw ork adapter cards utilize this service.

2). Ralink the chipset manufacturer has developed an utility for setting up wireless connection. If you

select this item, you can sw itch between the Windows XP ’ s WZC service and the Ralink WLAN utility

service later.

Install

c. Click the “ Install

Install

Install ” to confirm the installation, there shows the installation progress.

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d. Click “ F

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inish

F

inish

F inish

inish ” to finish the driver installation.

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Windows

For

Windows

For

For Windows

Windows 7:

Once the wireless USB adapter be plugged into an USB port, the flow ing message w ill appear on

screen .

The following installati on procedures are similar to those of Windows XP .Please refer to the i nstallation steps for

Windows

For

For Windows

The installation procedures are similar to those of Windows XP .Please refer to the installation steps for Windows

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Wireless Connection

Windows

Windows XP

After finishing driver installation, insert the USB adapter to Notebook or PC that supports USB

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2.0/1.1 interface.

Remarks:

Remarks: Make sure to connect the adapter to an USB port on your computer directly rather than an

USB hub. Although it might work when connecting with an USB hub, the likelihood of configuration

problems will be higher.

2) The system shows a wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray, which locates in the

bottom-right corner of your computer screen, and pops up a message that indicates a new

hardware is found and installed, something like this:

3) Before you begin, ensure WZC is enabled,by right-clicking on the Ralink icon in the task bar in

the bottom right corner of your screen.

4)

In

the menu that appears, select “ Use Zero Configure as Configuration Utility ” to use Windowns

wireless management feature,Windows Zero Configure(WZC) helps to manage your Wireless

Network Connection.

5) R ight click the icon and then select “ View Available Wireless Networks ” to launch the utility, the

Wireless Network Connection window appears and displays your wireless network listed with the

SSID you cho o se.

Notes:

Notes: Before configuring your WiFi access, you need to have your network ’ s SSID (service set

identifier), security key and authentication type handy. Check the documentation coming w ith your router,

ask your network administrator to get the information.

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6)

If

you don't check your network, click “ Refresh network list ” in the upper left corner.Ifyou are

locating within the valid range of hotspots or wireless routers, all available networks will be

recognized and listed automatically. Click your preferred network, and then click “ Connect ” in the

lower right corner.

7)

If

the network security key hasn ’ t been inputted before, Windows XP prompts you to enter the

network ’ s security key to access the wanted SSID. Type the encryption key that you wrote down earlier

in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click “ Connect ” .

Tips:

Tips: If there are free hotspots, simply select the network you want from the list displayed, then click

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