LINKSYS AM10 User Manual
user guide
user guide
Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Storing the Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Chapter 2: Wireless Network Conguration 2
Windows 7 Wireless Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Windows Vista Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Windows XP Wireless Zero Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 6
Appendix B: Specications 7
Appendix C: Warranty Information 8
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 10
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Règlement d’Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 16
Cisco Products: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Software Licenses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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Chapter 1: Product Overview
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Cisco Valet Connector. The
Valet Connector lets your Windows-based desktop or
laptop computer access the Internet wirelessly through
your Valet wireless hotspot or other wireless hotspot,
router, or access point. It also features WPA2 encryption
for industrial-strength security, helping to protect your
data and privacy.
Storing the Cap
When the Valet Connector is plugged into your laptop
computer’s USB port or the USB Extension Base, you can
store the cap by attaching it to the Connector.
USB Extension Base
The Valet Connector comes attached to its USB Extension
Base. Using the Valet Connector in its Base may often
improve wireless signal performance, especially with
desktop computers that may be located under desks or
tabletops.
To use the USB Extension Base, make sure the Valet
Connector is connected to the Base, then connect the
Base to a USB port on your computer or laptop.
To store the cap, push it onto the top of the Valet Connector
until it fits snugly.
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Chapter 2: Wireless Network Configuration
Chapter 2: Wireless Network
Configuration
To configure the Valet Connector’s wireless connection
settings, use a wireless network configuration utility. If
you have such a utility on your computer, refer to that
utility’s documentation for instructions on use. Otherwise,
follow the instructions below to use the utility built into
your operating system: Windows 7, Windows Vista, or
Windows XP.
Windows 7 Wireless Configuration
After you have installed the Valet Connector, the Wireless
Network Configuration utility icon appears on your
computer’s system tray.
Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon
(If you do not see the icon, click the Show hidden icons
arrow
When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status
information of your wireless connection appears.
in the system tray.)
2. Select your network, and then click Connect.
Select Network
3. If your network has no wireless security, go to step 5.
4. Enter the security key, WEP key, or passphrase (also
known as a pre-shared key), depending on your type
of security. Click OK.
Wireless Connection Status
New Wireless Connection
To connect to a different wireless network:
1. Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. A
list of available wireless networks appears.
Available Wireless Networks
Secured Network
5. This screen appears while the Valet Connector
connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you
want to end the connection.
Connecting to Network
NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network
Conguration utility, refer to Help and Support,
by clicking the Start button
Support.
Your computer is now connected to your
wireless network.
> Help and
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Chapter 2: Wireless Network Configuration
Windows Vista Configuration
After you have installed the Valet Connector, the Wireless
Network Configuration utility icon appears on your
computer’s system tray.
Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon
When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status
information of your wireless connection appears.
Wireless Connection Status
New Wireless Connection
3. Select your network, and then click Connect.
Select Network
4. If your network has wireless security, go to step 5.
If your network has no wireless security, this screen
appears. To connect to your unsecured network, click
Connect Anyway and go to step 7.
To connect to a different wireless network:
1. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration
utility icon.
2. Click Connect to a network.
Utility Menu
Unsecured Network
5. Enter the security key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase (also
known as a pre-shared key), depending on your type
of security. Click Connect.
Secured Network
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Chapter 2: Wireless Network Configuration
6. This screen appears while the Valet Connector
connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you
want to end the installation.
Connecting to Network
7. This screen appears when you are connected to your
network. Select Save this network, if you want to save
your settings. Click Close.
9. This screen varies according to the selected location.
Click Close.
Network Settings Saved
NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network
Conguration utility, refer to Help and Support,
by clicking the Start button
> Help and
Support.
Your computer is now connected to your
wireless network.
Connected to Network
8. The Set Network Location screen may appear to help
apply the correct settings for your type of location.
Select Home, Wor k, or Public location.
Select Network Location
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Chapter 2: Wireless Network Configuration
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
After you have installed the Valet Connector, the Windows
XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on
your computer’s system tray.
Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Icon
When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status
information of your wireless connection appears.
Wireless Connection Status
New Wireless Connection
1. Double-click the Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration icon in your computer’s system tray.
2. A window displays the available wireless networks.
Select the network that you want and click Connect.
If the network is using wireless security, go to step 4.
Otherwise, continue to step 3.
4. Enter the Passphrase in the Network Key and Confirm
network key fields. Click Connect.
Wireless Security
NOTE: Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
does not support the use of a WEP passphrase.
Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless
router or access point.
NOTE: If your network is using WPA2 encryption,
make sure that you have installed the Update
for Windows XP (KB893357), available at
www.microsoft.com.
5. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when
your connection is active.
Available Wireless Network
3. Click Connect Anyway to connect the Valet Connector
to your network.
No Wireless Security
Wireless Network Connection
NOTE: For more information about wireless
networking on a Windows XP computer, click
Start > Help and Support. Enter the keyword
wireless in the eld provided, and press Enter.
Your computer is now connected to your
wireless network.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Your computer does not recognize the Valet Connector.
Make sure that the Valet Connector is properly inserted
into your computer’s USB slot and/or USB Extension Base.
The Valet Connector does not work properly.
Remove the Valet Connector, and then reinsert it into the
computer’s USB slot.
Your computer cannot communicate with the other
computers on your wireless network.
1. Make sure that the computers are powered on.
2. Make sure that the Valet Connector is configured with
the same Wireless Network Name (SSID) and wireless
security settings as the other computers on your
wireless network.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
WEB: If your questions are not
addressed here, refer to our website at
www.ciscovalet.com/support
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Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix B: Specifications
Model Name Valet Connector
Model No. AM10
Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b,
802.3, 802.3u
No. of Antennas 2 Internal Antennas
Connector Type USB
Transmit Power 802.11b: 18 ± 1.5dBm Typical @
Normal Temp Range
802.11g: 14 ± 1.5dBm Typical @
Normal Temp Range
802.11n: 18 ± 1.5dBm Typical @
Normal Temp Range
Antenna Gain in dBi Antenna 1: 0.33dBi
Antenna 2: 1.4dBi
Security Features WPA, WPA2
Security Key Bits 128-Bit
Cisco AM10 USB Network Adapter
Cisco AM10
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Environmental
Dimensions 3.15" x 1.00" x 0.49"
(79.9 x 25.4 x 12.4 mm)
Weight 0.39 oz (11 g)
Certication FCC, UL, CB, CE
Operating Temp. 32 to 104°C (0 to 40°F)
Storage Temp. -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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