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Wireless Nd1 PC Card and PCI Adapter

Wireless Nd1 PC Card, Wireless

Nd1 PCI Adapter: User Guide

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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 802.11n Draft 1.0 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, 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 the Nd

PC Card, and PCI Adapter 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.

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System Requirements

● Windows™ XP SP1 or later or Windows 2000 SP4

● Available PCI or PC slot

● 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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Wireless Nd1 PC

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Product Specifications

Wireless Nd1 PC Card

● Complies with IEEE 802.11n Draft 1.0 270 Mbps wireless radio standard

● 100mW power output

● Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP

● SecureEasySetup™ for automatic Wireless LAN configuration with Wireless Nd

and other certified SecureEasySetup routers and access points.

Wireless Nd1 PCI Adapter

● Complies with IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps wireless radio standard

● 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

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 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.

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 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 certified SecureEasySetup router

or access point using the SecureEasySetup button. SecureEasySetup attempts to automatically configure the wireless security settings to create a secure connection. If your wireless router or access point is certified SecureEasySetup, 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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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.

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 certified SecureEasySetup router or

access point using the SecureEasySetup button. SecureEasySetup attempts to automatically configure the wireless security settings to create a secure connection. If your wireless router or access point is certified SecureEasySetup, one of the following

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logos should appear on the device:

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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Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point After Installation

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

Connect Your PC Card Or PCI Adapter To A certified SecureEasySetup Wireless 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 certified SecureEasySetup Wireless 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 SecureEasySetup Wizard automatically establishes communication and negotiates security between the PCI Adapter or PC Card and an Nd

router or access point.

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1. Select USRobotics Nd1 SecureEasySetup Wizard from the Start menu's Programs folder.

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

At the end of the setup you will have the option to print or save to a file the network name and security settings.

Connect your PC Card or PCI Adapter to any wireless router or access point manually

You can use the Wireless Networks Wizard or the Configuratin Utility to manually create a wireless connection.

Using the Wireless Networks Wizard

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1. Open the USRobotics Wireless Nd1 Configuration Utility and select the Wireless Networks tab.

2. Pull down the Add menu and select Use Wizard. Select a wireless network from the list and click Next.

3. If security is enabled for the specified wireless network device, enter the Network key, click Next, and then Connect. If security is not enabled for the specified wireless network device, click Connect.

4. You should now be connected to the specified wireless network device.

Using the Configuration Utility

1. Open the USRobotics Wireless Nd1 Configuration Utility and select the Wireless Networks tab.

2. Pull down the Add menu and select Use Utility.

3. Click Select to display a list of wireless devices.

4. Select a wireless device.

5. If you do not see the correct device, click Refresh to update the list. If you still do not see the correct device, click Cancel and manually enter the Network Name of the device.

6. Click Ok.

7. Enter the appropriate connection and security information for the wireless network device, if applicable, and click OK.

8. Click OK and the Nd

PC Card or PCI Adapter will attempt a connection to the

wireless network. If the card or adapter does not connect to the wireless network, open the Wireless Networks tab in the in the Configuration Utility, select the wireless network, and click Edit. Verify that the information for the wireless network device is correct and click OK.

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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.

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