HON HAI PRECISION IND U10H010 User Manual

Wireless USB Adapter

User Manual

Contents

Chapter 1 About the WirelessUSB Adapter.........................3

1-1 Features ...........................................................................................................3

1-2 Applications .....................................................................................................3

1-3 Product Kit ......................................................................................................4

Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning...................5

2-1 Network Topology...........................................................................................5

2-2 Roaming ..........................................................................................................6

Chapter 3 Installation............................................................................7

3-1 System Requirements ......................................................................................7

3-2 Inserting the Wireless Card .............................................................................7

3-3 Installation and Uninstall Process ...................................................................7

Chapter 4 Wireless Utility and Configuration..................13

4-1 Windows 98/2000 Wireless Utility................................................................13

4-2 Windows XP Wireless Utility........................................................................17

Appendix A Troubleshooting....................................................................................23

Appendix B Glossary................................................................................................24

Appendix C Specifications for Wireless Card ..........................................................25

Chapter 1 About the Wireless USB Adapter

This IEEE 802.11b Wireless is compatible with computer USB Adapter. As a
Plug-and-Play device, Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP will automatically recognize the
wireless USB Adapter and initiate the installation process. Upon successful
installation, the wireless USB Adapter will communicate seamlessly with other IEEE

802.11b wireless products.

1-1 Features

1. Supports up to 11 Mbps data rate.

2. Working range up to 800 ft. in an open environment enhances mobility.

3. Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access provides increased
flexibility.

4. Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LAN’s offers quick,
trouble-free integration with existing networks.

5. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure wireless
connection.

6. Wireless connections eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling.

7. Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating
Systems (NOS)

including Windows 98/2000/NT/ME/XP

8. Easy Plug and Play installation.

9. Omni - directional antenna provides wide range of reception.

10. Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PC’s

1-2 Applications

This wireless USB Adapter offer a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless
client access to the network. Refer below for examples :

??Remote access to corporate network information

??E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation

??Difficult-to-wire environments

??Historic or older buildings without Ethernet wiring.

??Buildings with asbestos insulation

??Open areas where wiring is difficult to employ

??Re-layout frequently environments

??Retailers, manufacturers or other organizations that frequently rearrange the

workplace or relocate

??Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time usage

??Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites that employ temporary

networks.

??Retailers, airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations

for a peak period and auditors that require workgroups at customer sites.

??Access to database for mobile workers

??Medical, technical and retail specialists that require roaming access to a

database or other network resources.

??SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users

??Perfect for users that need a small, easy-to-install network that deploys

rapidly.

1-3 Product Kit

The wireless USB Adapter includes the following items. Ensure that the items in the
following list have been included. If any of the listed items are missing, please contact
your local dealer.

??One wireless USB Adapter

??One Compact Disk. The CD includes 98/2000/NT/ME/XP driver, utility,

and this user manual

Chapter 2 Network Configuring and Planning

The wireless USB Adapter supports legacy Ethernet LAN network

configuration options as defined by the IEEE 802.11b. The wireless USB Adapter can
be configured as:
. Ad-Hoc mode for no Access Point wireless environment.
. Infrastucture mode for wireless environment with Access Point.

2-1 Network Topology

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig.1 Ad-Hoc Wireless LAN

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers. Each computer is equipped
with a wireless USB Adapter that is configured to the same radio channel in order to
communicate with others. Ad-Hoc wireless LAN configurations are appropriate for
branch level departments or SOHO operations.

File Server

Desktop PC

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Desktop PC

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Access Point Access Point

T60L198/T60L244

Notebook with

Notebook with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Desktop PC with

T60L198/T60L244

Fig.2 Infrastructure Wireless LAN Configuration

A group of wireless users and an Access Point compose a Basic Service Set (BSS).
Wireless clients can talk to any computer in both wired and wireless LAN network via
the Access Point.

2-2 Roaming

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More

than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous
network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All wireless USB Adapter and
Access Point within one ESS must be configured with the same ESSID in order to
utilize the roaming function. Proper Access Point positioning with a clear radio signal
can greatly enhance wireless performance.

Chapter 3 Installation

3-1 System Requirements

In order to install and use the wireless USB Adapter in your notebook computer, your

notebook system must meet the following requirements:

??USB interface

??CD-ROM Drive

3-2 Inserting the Wireless Card

1. Locate an available USB Adapter.

2. With the USB ADAPTER card pin connector facing the USB ADAPTER slot, you
can easily insert the card into the slot.

3. After properly inserting the wireless card, you can continue with wireless driver
installation.

4. Windows will find the new driver and ask for driver file. You can browse the CD
and select the driver file.

5. Reboot your system and continue to install the wireless utility.

3-3 Installation and Uninstall Process

Install AMBIT Wireless LAN Utility

1. Execute the program setup.exe’ in the CD. Windows displays the dialog similar

to the one below. Press ‘Next’ button to continue.

2. It displays a License Agreement dialog. Press ‘Next’ to continue.

3. Select the destination folder that you want to place the files.