INTELLINET NETWORK 525275 User Manual

WIRELESS 450N DUAL-BAND ADAPTER
USER MANUAL
MODEL 525275
INT-525275-UM-0412-01
Thank you for purchasing the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™ Wireless 450N Dual-Band USB Adapter, Model 525275.
Capable of handling lightning-fast speeds up to 450 Mbps, this USB adapter
is ideal for high-demand applications like transferring large les, streaming
HD video, using Cloud-based programs, making VoIP calls and playing online multiplayer games. Advanced 3T3R MIMO antenna technology ensures wireless
signal range and delity, while integrated Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) prioritizes trafc for optimized bandwidth use.
The Wireless 450N Dual-Band USB Adapter connects to your PC via any
available USB port, and the Intellinet Quick Install Wizard gets you up and running in minutes so you can enjoy the benets of these additional features:
• Supports dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation
• Complies with 5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/n standards and 2.4 GHz IEEE
802.11b/g/n standards
• Supports WMM (IEEE 802.11e QoS standard) prioritizing bandwidth
for multi-media applications
• Supports WEP (64/128 bit), WPA and WPA2 data encryption
• Supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0/1.1 interface
• Supports Software AP function (turns your wireless client into a wireless access point)
• Supports CCX 2.0 (Cisco Compatible Extensions) for radio monitoring
and fast roaming
• Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows 7, Vista, XP
• Three-Year Warranty
Package Contents
• Wireless 450N Dual-Band USB Adapter
• USB extension cable
• Quick installation guide
• Setup CD with user manual
NOTE: Some screen images have been modied to t the format of this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
section page
Installation .............................................................................................................. 5
Conguration ........................................................................................................ 7
Intellinet WLAN Utility Main Screen ................................................................ 8
Connecting to an Available Wireless Network ...............................................10
Prole List .....................................................................................................11
Adding a Connection to a Prole ..........................................................11
Changing an Existing Prole ................................................................14
Importing and Exporting a Prole .........................................................14
Creating a Prole with WPS .................................................................15
Advanced ......................................................................................................18
About ......................................................................................................19
Wi-Fi Direct – Overview ............................................................................... 20
Wi-Fi Direct – Creating and Accepting Connections .................................... 24
Accepting a Wi-Fi Direct Connection Request ............................................. 24
Establishing a Wi-Fi Direct Connection with Another Client ................ 25
AP Mode ..................................................................................................... 26
Advanced ............................................................................................ 30
Access Control List ..............................................................................31
Connected Devices ............................................................................. 33
Client + AP Mode ......................................................................................... 34
Specications ..................................................................................................... 36
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.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
For the protection of equipment users and connected devices, follow these safety guidelines:
1. This adapter is designed for indoor use only; do not place this adapter outdoors.
2. Do not place or use this adapter in excessively hot or humid environments.
3. Do not yank any connected cables.
4. Firmly secure this device if it’s placed at any signicant height to prevent damage or injury should it fall.
5. Keep this device out of the reach of children.
6. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the adapter. If the adapter is not working properly, contact your dealer (place of purchase) and ask for help. Do
not disassemble the adapter, as doing so will void the warranty.
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INSTALLATION
External wireless antenna
Link/Activity LED —
Blinks to indicate
that it’s linked to a
wireless access point
and transferring data
USB connector
1. Remove the adapter’s protective cap and ip the external antenna into an upright position.
2. With your computer on, gently insert the adapter into a USB 2.0 port.
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.”
WPS button — Press to activate the WPD Pairing mode
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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 “Next.”
7. Once the software installation is complete, select “Yes, I want to restart my
computer.”
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CONFIGURATION
The conguration utility — which displays automatically once the adapter is connected — is a useful utility that helps you congure the adapter and monitor
link status and statistics during the communication process. This adapter will auto­connect to the wireless device that has the best signal strength and no wireless security setting.
The conguration utility icon appears in the Windows systems tray while the adapter is running. You can open it by double-clicking on the icon.
NOTE: On some systems, the icon may only
be visible when you view hidden icons:
Right-clicking the icon reveals several
choices (which may vary depending on the operating system used):
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Launch Cong Utility
This starts the conguration utility. It performs the same function as double-
clicking the icon.
Switch to Client + AP Mode
In this mode, the Intellinet Wireless 450N Dual-Band USB Adapter acts as both a wireless network adapter for your computer and an access point for other wireless devices to connect to the network. In most cases, this function is not needed and should not be activated.
Switch to AP Mode
In this mode, the wireless USB adapter acts as an access point for other wireless devices to connect to the network, but it does not function as a regular wireless network adapter. In most cases, this function is not needed and should not be activated.
Windows Zero Conguration Tool (not shown)
In Windows XP, there is a Windows Zero Conguration Tool (WZC) option for setting up wireless clients. When it’s selected, you will not use the Intellinet WLAN conguration utility to connect to any wireless network. Instead, you will use the Windows integrated so-called “Zero Cong” function. If you are experienced in the use of the Windows Zero conguration function, you can use it instead of the Intellinet WLAN conguration utility. Unless you plan on using the AP mode function of the WLAN adapter, there are no disadvantages to using Windows Zero conguration over the Intellinet WLAN conguration utility. (This user manual only includes instructions for the Intellinet WLAN conguration utility, however.)
Intellinet WLAN Utility Main Screen
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After you launch the utility, you’ll be presented with the main screen. The screen provides you with information
about your current wireless connection, such as the name (SSID) of the network the computer is connected to, the current data rate and the computer’s IP address.
It also provides links to the various functions that the utility provides.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to each other with no need for a wireless access point. It is similar to the older Ad-Hoc mode, but it is easier to set up and provides more functionality. Refer to the
detailed Wi-Fi Direct section (Page 20) for details on how to use it.
Available Networks
Click this button to have the Intellinet wireless adapter scan for and display a list of all wireless networks in range. Double-click an entry on that list to establish a connection to that network. Read more in the Connecting to a Wireless
Network section (Page 10).
Link Information
Click for detailed information about the current wireless connection, which
some might even nd interesting.
Prole List
Whenever you establish a connection to a Wireless network, you can add
the connection to your prole list, enabling you to later quickly join the
network without having to provide the security credentials again. Read more on
this in the Prole List section (Page 11).
Advanced
Access to advanced settings is possible via this function. It is not needed under normal circumstances to make any changes here. See the Advanced
Settings section (Page 18) for details.
About
This screen displays information about the software version of the WLAN utility.
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Connecting to a Wireless Network
Click on the Available Networks button
Locate your wireless network in the list, and double-click it. In case the wireless
network is protected by a security key, a screen will show up asking you to conrm the wireless settings. The example below uses WPA2-PSK authentication and
AES encryption. If you do not know what this means, or if you do not know which
values your wireless network uses, don’t worry: The utility detects the settings
automatically for you, and under normal circumstances there is no need to make
any changes. Simply click on the circled right arrow — and don’t waste your time
wondering why this screen is even here.
for a list of available wireless networks.
The next step is to enter the actual password of the wireless network. This is often
referred to as the passphrase. It is important not to confuse this with the WPS
PIN code, which is explained later in this manual. You need to type in the correct
password and click on the right arrow to connect to the wireless network.
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If the information you provided turns out to be correct, you’ll see a check mark in front of the name of the network you’ve just connected to. The check mark
indicates a proper connection has been established.
If you entered a wrong password, the utility will not display an error message: It
will instead simply not show the check mark.
Another indication that something went wrong is when you click on the Link Information button
and the screen displays “Status = Disconnected.”
Should that happen, double-click the network name and repeat the procedure —
until the utility indicates that you got it right!
Prole List
The properties of a connection — that is, the network name, the password, the wireless channel and such — can be stored in a prole. If you connect to different wireless networks on a regular basis, creating proles for these networks saves
you the trouble of entering the wireless password each and every time you want to connect to the network.
Adding a Connection to a Prole
After you’ve successfully connected to a wireless network (see previous section),
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you can add that connection to a prole. To do that, open the Available Networks screen, select the active connection indicated by the check mark (circled in red below), then click on the icon (circled in green below).
The next screen allows you to provide a name for the prole (for example, “work network”). The SSID (service set identier) will show the name of the network that you’re connected to at the moment. The network type is set to the correct value by default. (Infrastructure is by far the most common value.) Since the Intellinet WLAN
utility detects the correct settings by default, you should not make any changes to the network type at this point.
On the next screen, you need to conrm the security settings and the optional password (see previous section). After you’ve provided the correct information, you’ll see the next screen, which asks you about the “Pre-logon Connection.”
When this feature is enabled, a wireless network connection will be established before you log on to Windows so you can authenticate yourself against the
network server. If you don’t need this, you can leave this box unchecked. On certain systems, the option is enabled by default and cannot be disabled (see the screenshot). Click the right arrow to continue.
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