IOGear GWU625 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Compact Wireless-N USB Adapter

GWU625

PART NO. Q1230-a

Package Contents

1 x Wireless-N USB Adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Installation CD
1 x Warranty / Registration Card

Requirements

• Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

• Mac OS X v10.4 and above

• Linux Fedora 10 (Kernel: 2.6.27.5-117)

• Available USB port

• Wireless network

Software Installation - PC

1. Insert the CD-ROM, double–click Setup.exe to start the

software installation.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver

software.

3. Restart your computer when installation is completed.

Start
Here!

Insert the USB Adapter

1. After your computer is restarted, insert the Wireless-N
USB Adapter to an available USB port.

2. A new Wireless icon will appear in the system tray
after Windows finishes the driver installation process.

system tray

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3. If your Windows system tries to obtain the driver from
Windows Update, please click “Skip obtaining driver
software from Windows Update”. Windows should
load the driver you just installed automatically.

Connect to a Wireless Network

1. Double-click on the Wireless icon in the system tray
to open the Wireless setting wizard.

2. Click the “Available Network” tab and wait for the wizard
to search for wireless networks. The available networks
are listed in the table. Select your network and click “Add

to Profile”

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3. A profile window will appear. You can edit your profile
name, configure wireless security and other settings. Click
“OK” when done. If you are connecting to your own
wireless network, you may want to configure wireless
security on your router if you have not already done so.
Please refer to your router’s manual for more instructions.

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4. You may click the “Profile” tab and select your network
to “Set Default”.

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5. The wizard will now connect to your wireless network. You

may click the “General” tab to view the connection
status, “Signal Strength” and “Link Quality”.

On the bottom of the window, you can select if you want
to show the wireless icon in the system tray or disable
wireless signal / wireless adapter to conserve battery
power or meet in-flight requirements.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ - PIN

WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is a simple and secured way to

connect your computer to an existing network. Before you
start, please make sure your wireless router / AP supports
WPS feature. This optional certification feature provides two

easy-to-use methods to configure a network: Push-Button

Configuration or PIN / numeric code.

• PIN Configuration:

1. Click the “Pin Input Config” button.

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2. Click “Ye s” to select a

specific AP

3. Select the AP that you
want to configure.

4. Wait for your wireless

router to configure the
security setting.

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5. Refer to your wireless
router’s manual, enter
the generated PIN code
into your wireless router
setting page. The
screen you see may
vary.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ - PBC

• Push-button Configuration

1. Press and hold the physical button on the side of your

Wireless-N USB adapter for 5 seconds or the virtual button
on the WPS setup page.

WPS

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2. Refer to your wireless router’s manual, press the physical
button on your router or virtual WPS button on your
wireless router setting page. The screen you see may vary.

Wait for your wireless router to configure the security setting.

Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Statement

This product has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

Rules. It is intended for use in residential setting, but may
also be used in commercial or industrial setting.

CE Compliance

This device has been tested and found to comply with the

following European Union directives: Electromagnetic
Capability (89/336/EMC), Low Voltage (73/23/EEC) and
R&TTED (1999/5/EC).

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Software Installation - Mac

NOTE: Do not install the GWU625 USB Wifi Dongle
until prompted to.

1. Open the Mac driver folder on the CD and double

click on “Installer.pkg”

2. Once the installer starts, click “Continue”.

3. Next, click “Continue”.

4. Select your language and click “Continue”.

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5. Click “Agree” to continue.

6. Click “Install” to install the driver and utility.

7. Enter your user name and password and click “OK”.

8. Click “Continue Installation” to continue.

9. The installation wizard will now install the necessary files.

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10. Once the wizard has finished installing the drivers, the
Installation Was Successful screen will appear. Click
“Restart” to complete the installation and restart your
computer.

11. Once the computer has restarted, open a finder
window and click on Applications. You should see the
Realtek WLAN Client Utility.

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12. At this time, please insert the GWU625 USB Wifi Dongle
into the USB port on your computer. The Realtek WLAN
Client Utility should automatically start.

13. Click on the “Profiles” tab at the top of the utility. Next
click the “Add” button at the bottom of the utility to
set up the GWU625 for your network.

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14. Next, enter a profile name for your connection, the SSID
for your wireless network, the security settings and click
“OK”.

15. Once you enter all your wireless network settings, the
link status tab will show if you are connected. If after
30 seconds the status does not show Connected,
please go back and verify all your settings are correct.

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Limited Warranty

WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU!
NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT?

Make sure you:

1. Use the live chat at www.iogear.com to try and solve
any issues you may be having with the product

2. Visit the Tech Info Library/FAQ on www.iogear.com
(under the Support tab)

3. Call the tech support line at 1-866-946-4327 (U.S.
only) or 949-453-8782

Warranty Information

This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty.

For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go
to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty or call
1-866-946-4327

Contact

Toll Free 866-946-4327 (USA)
Phone: [phone]
19641 Da Vinci
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

www.iogear.com
[e-mail]

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