Inventec CU-108R User Manual
CU-108R USB Wireless LAN adapter User’s Manual
CU-108R USB Wireless LAN ADAPTER
User’s Manual
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Date: 2/13/2003
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CU-108R USB Wireless LAN adapter User’s Manual
Revision History
Date By Revision Comments
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Rober Lin
Kevin Hung
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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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, us es and can ra diate radi o frequency energ y. If this equipment is
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it 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 us er is enc ourag ed to try to correct the i nter fere nce by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipme nt t o a n outlet on a circuit differ en t from that to w hic h th e r ecei v er is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipm ent.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipm ent complies with F CC rad iation ex posure lim its s et forth f or an uncontr oll ed en vironm ent.
This equipment should be ins talled and operate d with minim um distance 20cm between the radiator a nd
your body.
Manufacturer's Disclaimer Statement
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. No warranty or representation,
either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the qua lity, accuracy or fitness for
any particular purpose of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes to the content of this document and/or the products associated with it at any
time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. In no
event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This document
contains materials protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means or for any purpose
without expressed written consent of its authors. Product names appearing in this
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Contents
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1 About the USB Wireless LAN adapter
1-1 Features......................................................................................... 6
1-2 Applications.................................................................................... 7
1-3 Product Package............................................................................ 8
2 Getting Started
2-1 Before Installation ........................................................................10
2-2 Insert the 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter............................ 11
3 Install Driver for Windows
3-1 Set up USB Wireless LAN Adapter for Windows XP.................... 13
3-2 Set up USB Wireless LAN Adapter for Windows 2000/98/ME ..... 20
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4 Installing & Navigating the Network Configuration
Utility Tool
4-1 Installation of the Network Configuration Utility Tool……………….25
4-2 Navigation of the Network Configuration Utility Tool………………. 25
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Appendix A T roubleshooting
Appendix B Glossary
………………………………………………….30
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Product Specifications for USB Wireless LAN adapter
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About the USB Wireles s LAN adapter
The 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b USB Wireless LAN Adapter is a standard USB adapter that
fits into any standard USB slot via a USB cable in a not ebo ok co mputer. Its 11Mbps data
rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to access corporate network or the Internet in a
wireless environment. In addition, a integrated antenna version is specifically designed
for system integrator application. When installed, 11Mbps USB Wireless Adapter is
able to communicate with any 802.11 and 802.11b compliant products.
1-1 FEATURES
• Supports up to 11 Mbps data rate
• Working range of up to 300 ft. in an open environment enhances mobility
• Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access which provides increased
flexibility
• Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LANs allowing quick,
trouble-free integration with existing networks
• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure,
interference-resistant wireless connection
• Eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling
• Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating Systems
(NOS)
• Easy Plug and Play installation
• Omni-directional antenna included
• Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
• Supports a variety of operating systems (Win98/ME/2000/XP)
• 64-bit and 128-bits WEP encryption capabl e
• Provides Window-based Diagnostic Tools, most notably, Site Survey, Link Quality
Test and Access Point Browser.
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1-2 APPLICATION
11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for
wireless client access to the network in applications like these:
1. Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where w i ring is di fficult to
deploy.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the workplace and change
location.
4. Access to database for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, accessing their database while being mobile in the hospital,
retail store or office campus.
5. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
6. High security connection
The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide flexibility. (Please
refer t o page for encryp tion configuratio n.)
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1-3 PRODUCT PACKAGE
11 Mbps USB Wireles s LAN Adapter co mes with the f ollowing items . Please go t hrough
each item below. If any of listed items appears to be damaged or missing , pleas e co nt act
your local dealer.
11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter
! 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter………………….……………………. x 1
! USB Cable…………………………………………………………………….. x 1
! 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter Software and Documentation
CD……………………................................................................................ x 1
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Getting Start
This chapter describes the instructions that guide you through the proper installation of
your 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter for the Windows XP/2000/ME/98 operating
systems.
The complete installation of the 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter consists of the
following steps:
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
Insert your USB Wireless LAN Adapter into your computer.
Install the corresponding driver and utility.
Set basic settings.
Finish Installation.
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2-1 Before Installation
In addition to the items shipped with the client adapter, you will also need
the following in order to install the adapter:
1. A computer equipped with a USB port services compliant with revision 1.10 of the
USB specification (or higher).
2. Windows XP/2000/98/ME (with a Windows installation CD-ROM, diskettes for use
during installation)
3. Minimum 500 Kbytes free disk space for installing driver and utility program.
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