GemTek Technology U910109 User Manual

Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

WL-388F

11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini USB Adapter

User's Manual

2002/01/09

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Printed in Taiwan, 2002/01/09

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.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

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

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000 .

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries intended for use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

Potential restrictive use

France: Only channels 10,11,12, and13

Contents

1. Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………..…...… ….5

2. Introduction……………………………………………………………………….…...………………… .….6

3. Wireless LAN Basics……………………………………………………………………….……...…………7

4. Installation forWindows…………….…..………………………………………………………..…….…….8

4.1 Installation Overview……………………………….……………………………………………..……9

4.2. Installation Procedure ……………………..……….……..……..………….….……………………10

4.3. Uninstallation Procedure…………………………………………..…………………………………17

5. Configuration.Utility …………………………………..………………….…………………………………18

6. Troubleshooting …….…………………………………………..…………………….…………………….27

2. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini USB Adapter. This manual will assist you with the installation procedure.

The package you have received should contain the following items:

•= 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini USB Adapter.

•= User manual

•= Diskette containing Wireless LAN Management utility and drivers

Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

The diskette contains the drivers and the program Configuration Utility that is used for managing the

11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini USB Adapter and establishing the wireless connection with your Local

Area Network.

3. Wireless LAN Basics

Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional,

wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often more

cost effective than their wired equivalence.

Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the

need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through

simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.

With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in and

network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless LANs

offer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks:

•= Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information

anywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not

possible with wired networks.

•= Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can

eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

•= Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.

•= Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware

might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle

costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments

requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.

•= Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs

of 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 that allows roaming over a broad area.

4. Installation for Windows platform

The following section will assist you to in installing wireless LAN Adapter successfully. You will first

install software (driver) and then insert the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini USB Adapter, and finally set

the network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that

you wish to install. The Wireless LAN can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect

cables for keeping your computer to use network resources, as in case of wired LAN.

4.1. Installation Overview

Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:

Install the Access Point (AP) at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode.

Install the software using the Installation Diskette or CD.

Install the 11Mbps Wireless LAN Mini USB Adapter.

Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will need

the TCP/IP protocol.

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