IOGear M1161 Installation Manual

Installation

Installation Guide

Universal Wireless-n Adapter

GWU627

PART NO. M1161

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Table of Contents

Package Contents 4

System Requirements 5

Product Overview 6

Installation 8

Installation without WPS - Windows XP 10

Installation without WPS - Windows Vista 16

Installation without WPS - Windows 7 24

Installation without WPS - Mac 32

Manual Set Up 37

Firmware Upgrade 41

Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement

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CE Compliance 47

SJ/T 11364-2006 48

Limited Warranty 49

Contact 50

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Package Contents

1x GWU627 client adapter•
1x USB power cable •
1x Ethernet cable •
1x Power adapter with USB port •
1x User Manual•
1x Warranty Card•

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System Requirements

Operating System •

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 -

Mac OS X v10.4 and above ­Wireless network with WPS setup •
Wireless network without WPS setup and computer •

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Product Overview

1. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port allows a LAN connection through Cat 5 cables.
Supports auto-sensing at 10/100M speed, half/ full duplex.

2. Mini USB Power The Mini USB cable provides power.

3. WPS Button Push and hold the WPS button for 5~10 seconds to enable the
WPS feature.

4. Reset Button Push and hold the reset button for 5~10 seconds to reset the adapt­er to factory default settings.

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3 4

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1. Power LED On - The WLAN Broadband Router is powered on.
Off - The WLAN Broadband Router is powered off.

2. WLAN LED Flashing - WLAN is transmitting or receiving data.
Off - WLAN is off

3. WPS LED Flashing - The WPS feature is enables and in use.
Off - The WPS feature is not in use.

4. LAN LED Flashing - Data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN interface.
On - Port linked.
Off – No link.

LED Indicator State Description

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Installation

Wireless Setup with WPS

Step 1: Power on your Universal WiFi Adapter using either of these methods:

•Connectthemini-USBcabletoadevicethatprovidesTypeAUSBconnection.Makesurethatthedevice

where you connect the USB cable is powered on.

•ConnecttheWiFiadaptertoanelectricaloutletwiththeincludedpoweradapter.

Note: It will take about 50 seconds to complete the boot-up sequence. When complete, PWR (power) LED
will be active, and the WLAN Activity LED will be blinking to show the WLAN interface is enabled.

Step 2: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as
Blu-ray player, HDTV, or game console.

Step 3: Refer to your wireless router’s user manual to enable the WPS function, then press “WPS” button
on the top of WiFi adapter.

Your installation is complete. If asked for the type of connection, make sure “WIRED” is selected on your
device.

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Step 1

Step 3

Step 2

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Installation without WPS - Windows XP

Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless

connection (if applicable) and disconnect the
Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer
(if applicable).

Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet
cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi
adapter with your computer.

Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address.

a. Right click on “My Network Places” and select

“Properties”.

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b. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.

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c. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then

select “Properties”.

D. Select “Use the following IP address” and

enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section.
Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask.
Click OK.

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Step 4: Open your web browser and enter

192.168.1.252.Thiswillbringuptheconguration

utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless
network.

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Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click
the “Connect” button to establish the connection.

If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set
up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). (Please see Page. 37)

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Step 6: Close your browser and change the
network settings on your computer back to DHCP
(Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS
server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a
through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your
wireless connection if you disabled it.

Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables
from your computer.

Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to
connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as
a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.

Step 9: Power on your adapter using the USB
cable or AC adapter.

The installation is complete. Your device is now
wireless. If the device asks for the type of internet
connection, make sure “WIRED” is selected.

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Installation without WPS - Windows Vista

Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable cur-

rently connect to your computer (if applicable).

Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with
your computer.

Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address.

a. Click the start button, the click on Control Panel.

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b. Under Network and Internet, click “View network status and tasks”.

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c. Under Tasks in the left pane, click “Manage

network connections”.

d. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection”

and click “Properties”.

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e. Next, select “Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”

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f. Select “Use the following IP address” and

enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section.
Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask.
Click OK.

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Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252.Thiswillbringupthecongurationutility.Click
“Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.

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Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click the
“Connect” button to establish the connection.

If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up
the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). (Please see Page. 37)

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Step 6: Close your browser and change the
network settings on your computer back to DHCP
(Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS
server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a
through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your
wireless connection if you disabled it.

Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables
from your computer.

Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to
connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as
a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.

Step 9: Power on your adapter using the USB
cable or AC adapter.

The installation is complete. Your device is now
wireless. If the device asks for the type of internet
connection, make sure “WIRED” is selected.

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Installation without WPS - Windows 7

Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable cur-

rently connect to your computer (if applicable).

Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with
your computer.

Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address.

a. Click the start button, the click on Control Panel.

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b. Under Network and Internet, click “View network status and tasks”.

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c. Under Tasks in the left pane, click “Change

Adapter Settings”.

d. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection”

and click “Properties”.

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e. Next, select “Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”

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f. Select “Use the following IP address” and

enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section.
Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask.
Click OK.

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Step 4: Open your web browser and enter

192.168.1.252.Thiswillbringuptheconguration

utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless
network.

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Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect and enter the password if the network is secured. Click “Con­nect” button to establish the connection.

If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up
the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). (Please see Page. 37)

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Step 6: Close your browser and change the
network settings on your computer back to DHCP
(Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS
server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a
through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your
wireless connection if you disabled it.

Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables
from your computer.

Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to
connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as
a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.

Step 9: Power on your adapter using the USB
cable or AC adapter.

The installation is complete. Your device is now
wireless. If the device asks for the type of internet
connection, make sure “WIRED” is selected.

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Installation without WPS - Mac

Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless con-

nection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet
cable currently connect to your computer (if ap­plicable).

Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet
cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi
adapter with your computer.

Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address.

a. Open system preferences and select “Network”.

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b. Select your Ethernet connection in the left pane.

NextchangeconguretoManualandenter

IP address 192.168.1.100 and Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0. Remove any entries in the
Router and DNS boxes then click Apply.

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Step 4: Open your web browser and enter

192.168.1.252.Thiswillbringuptheconguration

utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless
network.

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Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and
enter the password if the network is secured. Click
the “Connect” button to establish the connection.

If your network security settings are set to not
broadcast your SSID, then you will need to
manually set up the SSID and the wireless security
(WEP or WPA). (Please see Page. 37)

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Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP. Refer to
steps 3a through 3b.

Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer.

Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as a

Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.

Step 9: Power on your adapter using the USB cable or AC adapter.

The installation is complete. Your device is now wireless. If the device asks for the type of internet
connection, make sure “WIRED” is selected.

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Manual Set Up

If your network security settings are ste to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually
set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA).

Step 1: Click “Manual WLAN Setup” to start the Setup Wizard

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Step 2: Click “Next” Step 3: Enter your networks SSID and click “Next”

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Step 4: Enter your encryption information and
click “Finished”

Step 5: The Universal Wi-Fi Adapter will now reboot.

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Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an
IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Also do not forget to enable your
wireless connection if you disabled it.

Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer.

Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as a

Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.

Step 9: Power on your adapter using the USB cable or AC adapter.

The installation is complete. Your device is now wireless. If the device asks for the type of internet
connection, make sure “WIRED” is selected.

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Firmware Upgrade

Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless

connection (if applicable) and disconnect the
Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer
(if applicable).

Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable
and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with
your computer.

Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address.

Step 4: Open your web browser and enter

192.168.1.252.Thiswillbringuptheconguration
utility. Click the “Firmware Upgrade” button.

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Step 5: Click “Browse”andlocatedyourrmwarele,selectit,andclick“Open”.

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Step 6: Click “Upload”tostartthermwareupgradeprocess.

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Firmware update complete. Wait for the device to reboot before disconnecting.

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Oncethedeviceisnishedrebooting,youwillseea
statusscreen.Checkyoursettings.Afterarmware
upgrade,theUniversalWiAdaptermayresetback

to factory settings and need to be set up for your
network again.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

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 setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Although
this product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.

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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).

CE Compliance

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The following contains information that relates to China.

SJ/T 11364-2006

部件名称

有毒有害物质或元素

铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉（Cd） 六价 (Cr(VI))

多溴联苯
（PBB）

多溴二苯醚
（PBDE）

电器部件 ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

机构部件 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T 11363-2006规定的限量要求之下。

●:表示符合欧盟的豁免条款，但该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出
SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。
×:表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。

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IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,
DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to
the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance,

merchantability,ortnessforanyparticularpurpose.Thedirectvendoralsoreservestherighttorevise

or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such
revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact IOGEAR.

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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 [phone].

Limited Warranty

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