GemTek Technology U950529G User Manual
User Manual
USB Wireless 802.11 b/g Adaptor
V 2.0
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................5
1.1 Inventory Checklist.............................................................................................5
1.2 Supported Security...........................................................................................6
2 Antenna Attachment............................................................................................7
3 Security Setting...............................................................................................8
4 WindowsXP Wireless Zero Configuration........................................................9
4.1 Launching MicrosoftWindowsXP Wireless Network Configuration........................9
4.2 Setting the Network Key Automatically............................................................10
4.3 Setting the Network Key Manually............................................................12
4.3.1 WEP: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)..............................................15
4.3.2 WPA: Setting the Network Key (Network Security)..............................................18
Glossary........................................................................................31
Appendix A: Troubleshooting............................................................................23
Appendix B: Regulatory Notices..........................................................................24
Appendix C: Product Specifications.........................................................................28
Index..........................................................................................30
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Antenna Attachment.......................................................... 7
Figure 2: Wireless Network Icon............................................................ 9
Figure 3: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ...........................................10
Figure 4: Wireless Network Connection dialog box............................................11
Figure 5: Connecting to Wireless.........................................................11
Figure 6: Wireless Network Connection dialog box............................................12
Figure 7: Wireless Network Connection dialog box ...........................................13
Figure 8: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box........................................14
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box...........................................14
Figure 10: Manually adding a Wireless Network..............................................16
Figure 11: Wireless Network Properties dialog box................................................... 17
Figure 12: Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box......................................18
Figure 13: Wireless Network Properties dialog box.............................................19
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1. Introduction
Your PC comes with a built-in USB Wireless 802.11 b/g adaptor which allows it to function as
a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connecting with other wireless product(s). This
product is an IEEE 802.11g Compliant device. It features automatic rate selection and
advanced security features like WEP, 802.1x, WPA/WPA2 with TKIP and AES for stronger
data encryption.
1.1 Inventory Checklist
Included with your HP PC should be the following items for your Wireless USB Adaptor:
Η Documentation CD (Contains Quick Installation Guide and full User Manual)
Η A high gain omni directional antenna as well as an attachment pad ( See Chapter 2 for
installation instructions)
Note: Not all PC Configurations ship with this external omni-directional
antenna. If your PC did not come with an antenna in a plastic packet
then there is a built-in internal antenna already installed in your PC. In
such case please skip chapter 2 of this manual as your PC does not need
an external antenna.
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1.2 Supported Security
In order to secure your network from passive or active intrusion, key features are enabled on
WindowsXP Wireless Zero Configuration:
Η WPA personal security
Η WEP encryption
Please see Chapter 3 for information on security settings for your USB Wireless adaptor.
Note: In order to have the WPA encryption method, you must upgrade your
Windows XP to Service Pack 2.
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Introduction
2. Antenna Attachment
This chapter contains instructions for antenna installation.
Note: If you have already attached the antenna to your PC, please skip to
Chapter 3.
1. Please find a connector at one end of the antenna cable. Screw this connector (A) to the
matching antenna receptable (B) located at the back of the computer chassis.
)C*
)B*
Figureȱ1:ȱAntennaȱAttachment
2. Place the antenna in an elevated and open area for optimal wireless performance.
3. You can optionally use the 'attachment pad' which comes with the accessory kit to make
your antenna base stick to any flat surface. Avoid using the front panel of your computer to
stick the antenna
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Antenna Attachment
3. Security Setting
Security can be set up using WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
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Access). It is important to set up matching security types between devices. Be!certain to check
the type of security on your other wireless device(s) in order to decide which type of security
needs to be set up on your PC.
WEP security was the original security standard provided for wireless 802.11 devices. WPA
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security which offers more advanced encryption technology!is a more recent standard of security available.
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Security Setting
4. WindowsXP Wireless Zero Configuration
It is necessary to complete the steps in Chapter 2, Antenna Attachment prior to using WindowsXP Wireless Network Configuration.
If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet and you would
like to wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network, use WindowsXP Zero Configuration (WindowsXP Wireless Auto Configuration).
4.1. Launching MicrosoftWindowsXP Wireless Network Configuration
To launch WindowsXP Wireless Network Configuration:
1. In the Systems Tray find the Wireless Networking icon.
Figureȱ2:ȱWirelessȱNetworkȱIcon
Note: There may be multiple Network icons in the system tray. Choose the
one for Wireless Network Connection as shown above.
2. Select View Available Wireless Networks and the Wireless Network Connection dialog
box will appear.
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WindowsXPWireless Zero Configuration
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