GemTek Technology U910315 User Manual

11Mbps WLAN USB Adapter
WL-780
User's Manual
Draft 1.0 – Apr. 2002
Wireless LAN
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Printed in Taiwan, Apr. 2002
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.Contents
1. Introduction. …………………………………………………………………….4
2. Wireless LAN Basics …………………………………………………………5
3. Installation for Windows Platform…………………………………..………...6
3.1. Installation Overview…………………………………………………….…...7
3.2. Install Procedure for Windows XP………………………………………….8
3.3. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000 …………………………10
3.4. Win CE Install Procedure ………………………………………………….17
4. Configuration Utility……………………………………………………………23
4.1 Link Stauts ……………………………..…………………………………….24
4.2 CONNECTIONS ..………………………..……………………………………..25
4.3 PROFILE SETTING ………………………………..…………………………...26
4.4 ABOUT ……………………………………..………………………………….28
5. Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………....29
6. Technical specifications of Wireless LAN………………………………….31
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your 11Mbps WLAN USB Adapter. This manual will assist you with the installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
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CD containing Wireless LAN Management utility and drivers
Note: If anything is missing, please contact your vendor
The CD contains drivers and Configuration Utility program that is used for managing the Wireless LAN Card and establishing the wireless connection with your Local Area Network.
Note: This manual is valid for all 11Mbps WLAN products such as PC Card, USB, mini-USB, PCI
adapter, mini-PCI, CF card… etc.
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2. 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 peer­to-peer to full infrastructure networks, also allow roaming over a broad area.
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3. Installation for Windows platform
The following section will assist you to in installing wireless LAN Adapter successfully. You will first install software (Utility) and then insert / attach the Wireless LAN Adapter to your system, 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 card can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect cables for keeping your computer to use network resources.
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3.1. Installation Overview
Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:
l Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode. l Install the software using the Install CD. l Install the Wireless LAN Card (WIRELESS LAN 11Mbps Adapter). l Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will need
the TCP/IP protocol.
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3.2. Install Procedure for Windows XP
1. Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM and then click on the Setup. Follow the instruction to finish the installation.
2. Insert your WLAN card into PCMCIA/PCI slot or USB connector of your system, and then system will detect new hardware.
Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended) ”, and then click Next to continue.
Once your system detected the driver, Microsoft will show a warning message as below.
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Click “ Continue Anyway ” for next step.
After copy the file to your system, then the setup is finish.
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3.3. Install Procedure for Windows 98/ME/2000
Note: Do not insert the installation of your WLAN device.
until you are asked to do so, failure of which may result in unsuccessful
Please follow the following steps one by one in order to install the WLAN Adapter successfully.
Note: Install WLAN CF card on your laptop PC must add additional PCMCIA adapter.
1. Power on your computer and allow Windows 98/ME/2000 to load fully.
2. Be sure that there is no Wireless LAN 11Mbps Adapter inserted yet.
3. Insert the given Installation CD in the CD-ROM and then click on the Setup.
At the “ Welcome” window, click Next.
4. Accept the license agreement.
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Accept the license agreement. Click Yes to accept.
Click Yes to finish the setup.
5. Insert / attach 11Mbps WLAN USB Adapter to your system
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