INTELLINET NETWORK 524698 User Manual

WIRELESS
150N
USB
ADAPTER

USER
MANUAL

MODEL 524698

INT-524698-UM-0112-03

WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

ENGLISH

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this product, contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased this product. In countries outside of the EU: If you wish to discard this product, contact your local
authorities and ask for the correct manner of disposal.

DEUTSCH

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dem Hausmüll entsorgt werden darf. In Übereinstimmung mit der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG des Europäischen
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normalen Hausmüll oder dem Gelben Sack entsorgt werden. Wenn Sie dieses Produkt entsorgen möchten,
bringen Sie es bitte zur Verkaufsstelle zurück oder zum Recycling-Sammelpunkt Ihrer Gemeinde.

ESPAÑOL

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Thank you for purchasing the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™
Wireless 150N USB Adapter, Model 524698.

The Wireless 150N USB Adapter is a compact high-speed adapter that
allows you to connect your notebook or desktop PC to wireless networks
at faster speeds than ever before. Transfer or receive digital images,

videos and MP3 les by connecting to the wireless network with link

speeds of up to 150 Mbps using the latest in wireless technology. This
adapter is also compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access

points and wireless routers, giving you the exibility to start upgrading
your wireless network without the need to replace existing equipment.

With the easy-to-follow instructions in this manual, you’ll soon be able to

enjoy the benets of these additional features:

• Includes USB stand and extension cable (Hi-Speed USB 2.0)

• Supports WMM for increased multimedia data throughput

• Supports WEP (64/128 bit), WPA and WPA2 data encryption

• Supports Software AP function; Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7

• Three-Year Warranty

FCC CertiFiCations

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 or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to 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.

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CAUTION: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

the 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.

FCC rF radiation exposure statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth

for an uncontrolled environment, and should be installed and operated with

a minimum distance of 2.5 cm (1 in.) between the radiator and your body.
SAR (specic absorption rate) compliance has been established in laptop

computer congurations with a USB port on the side near the center, as
tested in the application for certication, and can be used in laptops with

substantially similar physical dimensions, construction and electrical and
RF characteristics. Use in other devices, such as PDAs or lap pads, is

not authorized. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specic
antenna(s) tested in the application for certication. The antenna(s) used

for this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

r&tte ComplianCe statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC

of the European Parliament and the Council of March 9, 1999, on radio

equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment (R&TTE) and the
mutual recognition of their conformity. The R&TTE directive repeals and
replaces Directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) as of April 8, 2000.

eu Countries intended For use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home/ofce use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the U.K., and
is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein,

Norway and Switzerland. (EU countries not intended for use: none.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

section page

Installation .......................................................................................... 6

Conguration ....................................................................................7

Network ........................................................................................ 9

Prole ................................................................................................10

Prole Conguration ............................................................. 12

Prole Authentication & Encryption (Security) ...................... 13

802.1x Setting/Certication ................................................... 16

802.1x Setting/CA Server ...................................................... 17

Statistics .................................................................................... 18

Advanced ................................................................................... 18

WMM.......................................................................................... 21

About.......................................................................................... 22

WPS Conguration .................................................................... 22

SoftAP ..................................................................................................... 26

Conguration .............................................................................26

Security Setting ......................................................................... 28

Access Control .......................................................................... 30

MAC Table ................................................................................. 31

Event Log ................................................................................... 31

Statistics .................................................................................... 32

About.......................................................................................... 32

Specications .................................................................................. 33

NOTE: The Windows XP screen images are similar for Windows 2000/
2003/Vista/7. Some images have been modied to t the format of this

user manual.

CONTENTS

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INSTALLATION

1. Remove the adapter’s protective cap and
attach the antenna by securely screwing it
onto the antenna connector.

2. With your computer on, gently insert the
adapter into a USB 2.0 port. NOTE: If the
adapter doesn’t easily slide into the port,

ip the adapter over and try again.

3. The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will display

automatically. Click “Cancel” to continue.

4. Insert the included setup CD and run the “Setup.exe” program. Read
the license agreement that displays; select “I accept the terms of the
license agreement” and click “Next” to continue.

5. On the Setup Type screen, select “Install driver and INTELLINET WLAN
Utility.” Select
“Install driver
only” if you
prefer to use
the Windows
integrated
WLAN function.

Click “Next.”

6. In Windows XP, a “Microsoft Zero Conguration Tool” option displays. It’s

recommended
that the
alternative
“INTELLINET
Conguration
Tool” option be
selected, as it
features more
functions. Click

“N ext.”

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IN STALLATIO N

7. Once the software installation is complete, select “Yes, I want to restart
my computer.” Once the reboot is complete, connect the Wireless N
USB Adapter to your computer. When the Found New Hardware
Wizard screen displays, select the option that allows Windows to
automatically search for the correct driver. Your adapter is now
installed.

CONFIGURATION

The conguration utility — which displays automatically once the adapter
is connected — is a powerful application that helps you congure the

adapter and monitor link status and statistics during the communication
process. This adapter will auto-connect to the wireless device that
has the better signal strength and no wireless security setting.

CONFIGURATION

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The conguration utility appears as an icon in the Windows system tray
while the adapter is running. You can

open it by double-clicking on the icon.

In Windows XP, there is a “Windows Zero
Conguration Tool” option for setting up wireless clients. If you prefer to
use the conguration utility, there are two ways to switch to it instead of

using the Windows tool.

option 1

1. Right-click the utility icon in the
system tray and select “Use
INTELLINET Conguration
utility.”

option 2

1. Right-click the icon on the left side of the system tray and select “View
Available Wireless Networks.”

2. Click “Change advanced settings.”

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CONFIGURATION

3. Uncheck “Use Windows
to congure my wireless
network settings” to
enable the utility for the
adapter. NOTE: If

“Wireless Zero
Conguration Tool” is

enabled, you can only
congure the advanced
settings or check the
link status and statistics
from the conguration
utility of the adapter.

NETWORK

When you open the conguration utility, the system scans all the channels
to nd access points/stations within the accessible range of the adapter

and automatically connect to the wireless device with the highest signal
strength. On the Network screen, all the networks nearby are listed.

You can change the connection to another network or add one of the
networks to your own prole list.

CONFIGURATION

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Available Networks: This list shows all available wireless networks within

the range of the adapter. It also displays network information: SSID,
BSSID, Signal Strength, Channel, Encryption, Authentication and
Network Type. To connect to a network on the list, double-click the
item and the adapter will connect automatically to it.
Rescan: Click “Rescan” to collect the new information of all the wireless
networks nearby.

Connect: Click “Connect” to connect to the selected network.
Add to Prole: Click to add the selected network to the Prole list.

PROFILE

The Prole screen is for managing networks you connect to frequently.
You can add, delete, edit and activate a prole on this screen.

Prole List: The Prole List displays all the proles and their related
settings, including Prole Name, SSID, Channel, Authentication,

Encryption and Network Type.
Add, Edit, Delete: Click the corresponding button to add, edit or delete

the selected prole(s). Clicking “Add” displays the Add Prole screen,
which presents 1) Conguration and 2) Authentication and Encryption
(Security).

Activate: To display status information about your current wireless

connection, select the prole and click “Activate.” When a prole is
activated, the adapter will be initially connected to it.

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CONFIGURATION

Status: This eld displays the SSID and MAC ID of the network the
adapter is connecting to.

Extra Info: This eld displays the link status.
Channel: This eld displays the number of the radio channel and the

frequency used for the networking.
Link Speed (Mbps): These elds display the transmission (Tx) and the
reception (Rx) rates of the network. The maximum transmission rate

is 54 Mbps.

Throughput (Kbps): These elds display the speed of data being
transmitted (Tx) and received (Rx).
Link Quality: This status bar indicates the quality of the link. The

higher the percentage, the better the quality.
dBm: To display the signal strength measured in dBm (decibels in
milliwatts), click this box on the Network screen (see Page 9).

Signal Strength: This bar shows the signal strength level. The higher
the percentage being shown in the bar, the more radio signal being

received by the adapter. This indicator helps to nd the proper position
of the wireless device for quality network operation.

Noise Strength: This bar displays the noise level in the wireless
environment.

CONFIGURATION

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