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2.4GHz 802.11n Wireless USB adapter

Model: ARK-2404U-3

User Manual

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Make sure there are antennas installed on each unit,
otherwise the RF will be damaged when power is on.

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FCC STATEMENT

Any Changes or modifications 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 Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator& your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

IC Warning

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard (s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présentappareilestconforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitationestautorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareildoit accepter tout brouillageradioélectriquesubi,
mêmesi le brouillageest susceptible d'encompromettre le fonctionnement.

Declaration of Conformity for RF Exposure
This device has been evaluated for RF exposure for Humans in reference to IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The minimum
separation distance from the antenna to human body is 20 cm.

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Déclaration de conformité de l'exposition RF
Ce périphérique a été évalué pour l'exposition humaine aux radiofréquences
émises par référence à IC exposition en matière de radiations définies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. La distance minimale de séparation de l'antenne de
corps humain est de 20 cm.

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Introduction

The ARK-2404U-3 wireless network adapter is a powerful 32-bit USB Adapter
that installs quickly and easily into PCs or Notebook. Thisadapter can be used in
Ad-Hoc mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the
internet in your enterprise or home network.

ARK-2404U-3 wireless USB adapter connects you with 802.11n networks at up to
a 150Mbps. And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all 802.11g (up
to 54Mbps) and 802.11b (up to 11Mbps) products found in homes, business, and
public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless
communications are protected by industrial-strength WPA/WPA2, so your data
stays secured.

This manual contains information of how to install and configure your wireless
adapter to get your network started accessing the internet. It will guide you
through the correct configuration steps to get your device up and running.

Before you begin

You must have at least the following:

z Alaptop computer/Desktop PC with an available 32-bit USB port
z At least a 300MHz processor and 32MByte of memory
z Windows 2000/XP32-64/Vista32-64/ Windows 7 32-64 / Macintosh/Linux
z A CD-ROM drive

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Installing drivers and utilities

1. Do not connect the adapter to your computer.

2. Insert the driver and utility CD in the CD-ROM drive.

3. The setup wizard will launch automatically (under Windows Vista/7, you may
additionally need to select Run: Autorun.exein the Autorun window). If the
CD-ROM autorun feature is disable. Run Autorun.exe in the CD’s root
directory.

4. Click Install Driver/Utility for your adapter. If you are using Windows Vista,
the User Account Control window may display. To proceed with the installation,
click Continue (if you are performing the installation usin g an account that has
no administrative privileges, you may also need to enter the user name and
password for an administrative account).

5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next>.

6. If you wish to install the driver with utility software (recommended), select

Install driver and Ralink WLAN Utility. If you wish to install driver only, click
Install driver onlyand click Next>.

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7. If you wish to use the software included with the adapter (recommended),
select Install driver and Ralink Configuration Tool and click Next>. If you
wish to use your system’s wireless network wizard, select Microsoft Zero
Configuration Tool and click Next>.

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8. Click Install to install the driver and configuration utility.

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9. If a restart is required, select Yes to restart my computer now to restart the
computer after the installation or select No to restart the computer at a later
time. Click Finish to complete the setup wizard.

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