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The USRobotics Wireless Nd1 PC Card and PCI Adapter are the solution to your home and small business wireless connectivity needs. Nd

technology provides the maximum 802.11g range in the industry,

delivering optimal wireless connections to your PCs, laptops, and other wireless devices. Nd

also provides

the maximum speed – up to 270 Mbps – delivering large files like MP3s, digital photos, and digital video through your network fast and efficiently. And with Nd

, your network will be protected with a maximum

security suite of capabilities, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2/802.11i (Windows 2000 and XP only), MAC address filtering, and more.

And to assure a simple, straight-forward installation, U.S. Robotics developed the SureStart installation wizard. SureStart walks you through the installation of any Nd

PC Cards, PCI Adapters, USB Adapters, or

Routers in a seamless fashion. In addition, SureStart provides easy-to-understand guidance to set up security for your wireless network. Sharing Internet access securely, wirelessly or wired, has never been easier.

System Requirements

● Windows™ XP SP1 or Windows 2000 SP4

● Available PCI or PC slot

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● CD-ROM drive

● A functioning Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem or other WAN connection for Internet access

● A browser that supports HTML 4.01 specification with Javascript enabled

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Product Specifications

(note to reviewers - except for SecureEasySetup, this is pulled directly out of MAXg)

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● Complies with IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps wireless radio standard

● Note to reviewers: Is there a Pre-N standard compliance that should be noted

here?

● 100mW power output

● Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP

● SecureEasySetup™ for automatic Wireless LAN configuration with Wireless Nd

routers and access points.

Wireless Nd1 PCI Adapter

● Complies with IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps wireless radio standard

● Note to reviewers: Is there a Pre-N standard compliance that should be noted

here?

● 100mW power output

● 2 dBi Detachable Reverse SMA Antennas

● Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP

● SecureEasySetup for automatic Wireless LAN configuration with Wireless Nd

routers and access points.

Security Features

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● WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

● WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

● 802.1x (RADIUS) authentication

● CCX 1.0 and 2.0

● CCKM

● 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption

● Ability to disable wireless radio

● AES

● TKIP

Acknowledgements

Note to reviewers: Does this apply to the 5412 and 5419?

This product includes software developed by MDC and its licensors. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (

http://www.openssl.org/). This product includes cryptographic software written by

Eric Young (

eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim

Hudson (

tjh@cryptsoft.com).

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Installation

Depending on the product that you purchased, choose one of the following installation instructions:

Click here if you are installing a Wireless Nd1 PC Card.

Click here if you are installing a Wireless Nd1 PCI Adapter.

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Install Your USRobotics Wireless Nd1 PC Card

1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD or DVD ROM drive. If the CD does not start automatically, start it manually as follows:

A. Windows XP: Click Windows Start > My Computer.

Windows 2000: On the desktop, double-click My Computer.

B. Double-click the CD drive.

2. Click Wireless Nd

PC Card, click Install, and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. If a window appears warning that the software has not passed Windows testing, continue with the installation. USRobotics has thoroughly tested the operation of the software with Windows to ensure its safe operation.

Windows XP: Click Continue Anyway. Windows 2000: Click Yes.

4. When you are prompted, insert the PC Card.

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5. Windows XP only:

A. If the Found New Hardware Wizard asks to connect to the Windows update

Web site to search for software, select No, not this time and click Next.

B. With Install the software automatically selected, click Next.

6. If a window appears warning that the software has not passed Windows testing, continue with the installation. USRobotics has thoroughly tested the operation of the software with Windows to ensure its safe operation.

Windows XP only: Click Continue Anyway. Windows 2000 only: Click Yes.

7. Windows XP only: Click Finish.

8. Select the option that matches your wireless network and follow the on-screen instructions.

You can connect your PC Card to an Nd

or other SecureEasySetup certified router or

access point using the SecureEasySetup button. SecureEasySetup configures the wireless security settings to creates a secure connection. If your wireless router or access point is SecureEasySetup certified, one of the following logos should appear on the device:

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You can also manually enter the wireless security settings to connect your PC Card to any router or access point.

If you choose not to connect to a wireless network at this time, you can connect later by following the instructions in

Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point After

Installation.

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. Please register your USRobotics Wireless Nd

PC Card at www.usr.com/productreg/.

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Install Your USRobotics Wireless Nd1 PCI Adapter

1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM or

DVD drive. If the CD does not start automatically, start it manually as follows:

A. Windows XP: Click Windows Start > My Computer.

Windows 2000: On the desktop, double-click My Computer.

B. Double-click the CD drive.

2. Click Wireless Nd

PCI Adapter, click Install, and follow the on-screen

instructions.

Windows XP: Click Continue Anyway. Windows 2000: Click Yes.

4. When you are prompted to Power Off your computer, click Power Off (with Windows 2000 you must also manually power off the computer) and unplug your computer.

5. Open your computer’s case and remove the screw and metal filler bracket for an available PCI slot.

6. Hold the wireless adapter by its edges. Do not touch the contacts on the connector. Insert the wireless adapter into the available PCI slot and press it firmly to seat it in the connector.

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7. Use the screw removed in Step 5 to secure the PCI Adapter.

8. Attach the antennas to the wireless card.

9. Close your computer, plug it in, and turn it on.

10. Windows XP only: A. If the Found New Hardware Wizard asks to connect to the Windows

update Web site to search for software, select No, not this time and click Next.

B. With Install the software automatically selected, click Next.

11. If a window appears warning that the software has not passed Windows testing,

continue with the installation. USRobotics has thoroughly tested the operation of the software with Windows to ensure its safe operation.

Windows XP only: Click Continue Anyway. Windows 2000 only: Click Yes.

12. Windows XP only: Click Finish.

13. Select the option that matches your wireless network and follow the on-screen

instructions.

You can connect your PCI Adapter to an Nd

or other SecureEasySetup certified

router or access point using the SecureEasySetup button. SecureEasySetup configures the wireless security settings to creates a secure connection. If your wireless router or access point is SecureEasySetup certified, one of the following logos should appear on the device:

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You can also manually enter the wireless security settings to connect your PCI Adapter to any router or access point.

If you choose not to connect to a wireless network at this time, you can connect later by following the instructions in

Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point After

Installation.

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. Please register your USRobotics Wireless Nd

PCI Adapter at www.usr.com/productreg/.

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Overview of the USRobotics Nd1 Configuration Utility

In the Configuration Utility, you can create and edit the settings for wireless connections, view the information regarding your Nd

PC Card or PCI Adapter, and perform diagnostic

tests on your device.

For more detailed information regarding the different areas of the Configuration Utility, click Help within the Configuration Utility.

Note: Depending on your version of Windows, the Configuration Utility may look slightly different.

In the Wireless Networks area, you can locate available wireless network devices and create connections. You can also create new entries for wireless network devices if they do not appear in the list.

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In the Link Status area, information regarding your current wireless connection is displayed.

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In Statistics, you can view the results regarding network traffic over your wireless connection.

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In Site Monitor, you can see the wireless network devices that your Wireless Nd1 PC Card or PCI Adapter could connect to. If you want to connect to a device that you see in

this list, go to the Wireless Networks area.

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In the Diagnostics area, you can run a battery of tests on your Wireless Nd1 PC Card or PCI Adapter and on your wireless connection.

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In the Information area, you can view the version information for your Wireless Nd1 PC Card or PCI Adapter.

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Introduction to the Configuration Utility

The Configuration Utility can be used to change the settings of the Wireless Nd1 PC Card or PCI Adapter. In this area of the User Guide you can read about the

different ways to open the Configuration Utility, how to create a wireless connection, and a brief overview of the areas within the Configuration Utility.

Open the Configuration Utility

After the product is installed, you should see a small icon for the Configuration Utility in the system tray by your clock on your computer desktop. The Utility icon's colour indicates the status of your wireless network. Red indicates disconnected, yellow indicates connected with poor quality, and green indicates connected with good quality.

There are a few ways to access the Configuration Utility and create a wireless connection.

● Right-click the Utility icon and click Open Utility. This opens the

Configuration Utility's Wireless Networks tab.

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● Left-click the Utility icon. If you are connected to a wireless network, the

Configuration Utility's Link Status tab opens. If you are not connected to a wireless network, the Wireless Network Wizard opens.

● Select USRobotics Wireless Utility from the Start menu.

For more detailed information regarding the different areas of the Configuration Utility, click Help within the Configuration Utility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 802.11 wireless networking?

802.11 (sometimes called "Wi-Fi") is a set of protocols that are widely used for small Local Area Networks. Another protocol called Bluetooth allows devices to communicate wirelessly, but it is only useful for very short ranges, and generally not used for home networking. Bluetooth can be useful for networking personal devices in a small area, often called a Personal Area Network (PAN).

802.11 actually encompasses several different protocols. The trailing letters (i.e. the g in 802.11g) indicate different speeds and frequency bands used.

What kind of wireless antenna range performance issues might affect my wireless connection?

Radio waves don't really travel the same distance in all directions. Walls, doors, elevator shafts, people, and other obstacles offer varying degrees of attenuation, which cause the Radio Frequency (RF) radiation pattern to be irregular and unpredictable. Attenuation is simply a reduction of signal strength during transmission. Attenuation is registered in decibels

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(dB), which is ten times the logarithm of the signal power at a particular input divided by the signal power at an output of a specified medium. For example, an office wall (i.e., medium) that changes the propagation of an RF signal from a power level of 200 milliwatts (the input) to 100 milliwatts (the output) represents 3 dB of attenuation. The following provides some examples of the attenuation values of common office construction:

Plasterboard wall: 3dB Glass wall with metal frame: 6dB Cinder block wall: 4dB Office window: 3dB Metal door: 6dB Metal door in brick wall: 12.4dB Other factors that will reduce range and affect coverage area include concrete fiberboard walls, aluminum siding, pipes and electrical wiring, microwave ovens, and cordless phones.

What should I do if I am unable to access my e-mail or the Web page of my ISP?

You should contact your ISP to get the full URL and then perform the following steps:

Note: Linux users can perform steps 4 and 5 after opening a terminal.

1. Connect your broadband modem directly to one of your computers.

2. Perform the ping command by clicking Windows Start and then Run.

3. In the Run dialog box:

Windows XP, 2000, and NT users: Type cmd. Windows Me, 98, and 95 users: Type command.

4. All users should then enter the following command: ping xxx, where xxx is the complete URL for your ISP.

5. After you get the IP address, enter the IP address in the mail server option or in the address line of your Web browser.

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Can the wireless router I am wirelessly networked with be used in place of a modem?

No, a broadband modem must still be used to have Internet access over the wireless network.

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Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point After Installation

To connect to an Nd1 or other SecureEasySetup certified network device, refer to

Connect Your PC Card Or PCI Adapter To A SecureEasySetup Certified Router or Access Point.

To manually connect to any router or access point, refer to

Connect Your PC Card Or PCI

Adapter To Any Wireless Router Or Access Point Manually.

Connect your PC Card or PCI Adapter to a SecureEasySetup™ certified Router or Access Point

The SecureEasySetup Wizard makes connecting your USRobotics Wireless Nd1 PCI Adapter or PC Card to a USRobotics Wireless Nd

Router or Access Point as easy as

pressing a button. The SecureEasySetupWizard automatically establishes communication and negotiates security between the PCI Adapter or PC Card and an Nd

router or access

point.

1. Select USRobotics Nd1 SecureEasySetup Wizard from the Start menu.

2. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Security and communication between the SecureEasySetup certified router or access point and the PC Card PCI Adapter are automatically configured.

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