Gigafast WE741-UI User Manual

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Information to User……………………………….... 3

1 Introduction………………………..………………... 5

Wireless LAN USB Dongle

11 Mbps

Version 1.0

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Wireless LAN basics……………………..………… 6

Windows Installation……………………………….. 7

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3.1 Installation and Configuration Procedures…. 8

3.2 Configuration Utility…………………………... 15

Technical Specifications…………………………… 22

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Glossary…………………………………………….. 23

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INFORMATION TO USER

FCC INFORMATION

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated wi th minimum distance 20cm

between the radiator & your body.

The 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 instruction, may cause harmful interference
to radio communication. However, there is no grantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment dose 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 or more 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/TX technician for help.

Notice: The Part 15 radio device operates on a non -interference basis with other

devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible could void the user’s authority to operate
the device.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

The Wireless LAN USB Dongle must be installed and used in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. This device complies with the following radio
frequency and safety standards.

USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

Europe - R&TTE Directive

This device complies with the specifications listed below

• ETS 300-826 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.

• ETS 300-328 Techni cal requirements for Radio equipment.

• EN60950 Safety Requirements for Radio equipment

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your Wireless Local Area Net (WLAN) USB
Dnogle. You are about to install a networking system that is not only fast and
powerful, but also easy to set up and simple to maintain. In a short time you
and those in your network will be able to share a local printer and files,
access the Internet, and roam about the office wire-free.

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.

This wireless networking solution has been designed for both large and
small businesses, and it is scalable so that you can easily add more users
and new network features as your business grows.

This manual will assist you in the installing WLAN USB Dongle.

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2. Wireless LAN basics

Wireless LAN network defined by IEEE 802.11b standard committee could be

configured as:

•• Ad Hoc wireless LAN or

•• Infrastructure wireless LAN

Ad Hoc network is a group of notebooks with WLAN PC cards or USB dongles
called a BSS (Basic Service Set). These notebooks use their WLAN PC cards or USB
dongles to communicate with each other, and notebooks can not connect to the
Internet.

STA 2

STA 1

STA 3

The most obvious differentiation between Infrastructure wireless netwo rk and Ad
Hoc wireless network is that the notebooks in Infrastructure wireless network can

make use of the resource in the Internet through Access Point.

To set up your notebook’s network as the type of “Ad Hoc ” or “Infrastructure”
wireless network depends completely on your requirement. Generally, if your network
environment has an Access Point, we recommend that you set it as “Infrastructure ”
to connect to the Internet.

Figure 2-1 Ad Hoc wireless network

Access Point

STA 1

STA 3

STA 2

Internet

Figure 2-2 Infrastructure wireless network

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3. Windows Installation

The following section will assist you to install Wireless LAN USB successfully. You will
first install software (driver) and then connect the Wireless LAN USB, 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.

Before You Start

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

• Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of infrastructure
network mode.

• Install the software using the Installation CD ROM

• Install the Wireless LAN USB Dongle

• Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network.

Most likely you will need the TCP/IP protocol.

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3.1 Installation and Configuration Procedures

Under Windows 98 SE

Please follow the following steps one by one in order to install the WLAN USB
Dongle successfully.

Step 1. Power on your computer and allow Windows 98 SE to load fully. Be sure that

there is no USB dongle is connected to computer yet. Insert the given
documentation CD and then double click the MY Computer icon on your
desktop. In my computer window, double click the CD Drive icon. Choose
WLAN USB Dongle folder and double click setup to execute Setup.exe. It
opens the InstallShield Wizard dialog box as shown next page.

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