Netronix W420B User Manual

Wireless 802.11bg USB Adapter

User’s Guide

W420B

FCC Certifications

Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, 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 user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to
channels 1 through 11.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this
manual.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The
following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the
essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

- EN 60950-1: 2001

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

- EN 50392: 2004
Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the
basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)

- EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (2004-11)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission
systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band
modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive

- EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) and EN 301 489-1 V1.5.1 (2004-11)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for
2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries,
except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.

In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain
authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access
to telecommunications and/or network services.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF
output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For
detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.

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Česky [Czech] [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě

se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende

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udstyr [udstyrets typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät

[Gerätetyp] in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab [tootja nimi = name of manufacturer] seadme

[seadme tüüp = type of equipment] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele
asjakohastele sätetele.

English Hereby, [name of manufacturer], declares that this [type of

equipment] is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente [nombre del fabricante] declara que el

[clase de equipo] cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera
otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [name of manufacturer] ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [type

of equipment] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ

ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Français [French] Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l'appareil [type

d'appareil] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres

dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano [Italian] Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di

apparecchio] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo [name of manufacturer / izgatavotāja nosaukums] deklarē, ka

[type of equipment / iekārtas tips] atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK
būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuvių

[Lithuanian]

Šiuo [manufacturer name] deklaruoja, kad šis [equipment type]
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos

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nuostatas.

Nederlands

[Dutch]

Hierbij verklaart [naam van de fabrikant] dat het toestel [type van
toestel] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, [isem tal-manifattur], jiddikjara li dan [il-mudel

tal-prodott] jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti
oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

[Hungarian]

Alulírott, [gyártó neve] nyilatkozom, hogy a [... típus] megfelel a
vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv
egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski [Polish] Niniejszym [nazwa producenta] oświadcza, że [nazwa wyrobu] jest

zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português

[Portuguese]

[Nome do fabricante] declara que este [tipo de equipamento] está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

[Ime proizvajalca] izjavlja, da je ta [tip opreme] v skladu z
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive
1999/5/ES.

Slovensky

[Slovak]

[Meno výrobcu] týmto vyhlasuje, že [typ zariadenia] spĺňa základné
požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi [Finnish] [Valmistaja = manufacturer] vakuuttaa täten että [type of equipment

= laitteen tyyppimerkintä] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.

Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar [företag] att denna [utrustningstyp] står I

överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW ................................................... 6

U

NPACKING INFORMATION

I

NTRODUCTION TO THE

Key Features ..................................................................................... 7

........................................................ 6

IEEE 802.11G W

IRELESS

USB A

DAPTER

..... 7

INSTALLATION GUIDE.................................. 8

S

OFTWARE INSTALLATION

........................................................ 8

MANAGEMENT GUIDE ..................................13

M

AKING A BASIC NETWORK CONNECTION

Before You Start ............................................................................. 13

Ad-Hoc Mode...................................................................................13

Infrastructure mode .........................................................................15

I

NTRODUCTION TO THE WIRELESS

Starting the Wireless LAN Utility..................................................... 17

General ........................................................................................... 18

Profile ............................................................................................. 19

LAN U

.................................. 13

TILITY

.......................... 17

Available Network ........................................................................... 20

Advanced ........................................................................................ 21

Status ............................................................................................. 21

Statistics ......................................................................................... 22

APPENDIX ...................................................24

RT-S

AP

ET SETUP WIZARD

Connect to a wireless network in infrastructure mode.................... 24

Connect to a wireless network in ad hoc mode ............................... 27

Use this adapter as an AP ............................................................... 30

MODE MANAGEMENT GUIDE

General ........................................................................................... 33

Advanced ........................................................................................ 34

Statistics ......................................................................................... 34

SoftAP ............................................................................................. 35

......................................................... 24

................................................. 33

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION...........................36

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Overview

Thank you for purchasing this product. Read this chapter to know about your IEEE

802.11g Wireless USB Adapter.

Unpacking information

Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items:

1. IEEE 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter

2. One Utility/ Manual CD

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Introduction to the IEEE 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter

The IEEE 802.11g Wireless USB adapter provides users to launch IEEE 802.11g wireless network
at 54 Mbps in the 2.4GHz frequency, which is also compatible with IEEE 802.11b wireless devices
at 11Mbps. You can configure this adapter with ad-hoc mode to connect to other 2.4GHz wireless
computers or with Infrastructure mode to connect to a wireless AP or router for accessing to
Internet. This adapter includes a convenient Utility for scanning available networks and saving
preferred networks that users usually connected with. Security encryption can also be configured
by this utility.

Key Features

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Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g wireless
standard

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Complies with Universal Serial Bus Rev.

1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 specifications.

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High Speed transfer data rate up to 54
Mbps



Support turbo mode for 72 Mbps data
rate

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Support driver for Windows2000, XP
32/64 bit and Vista 32/64 bit

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Supports auto-installation and diagnostic
utilities.

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Support wireless data encryption with
64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE

802.1x) and AES functions.

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Installation Guide

Software Installation

Note: The following driver installation guide uses Windows XP as the presumed operation system.

The procedures and screens in Windows2000 and Vista are familiar with Windows XP.

Insert the CD-Rom that came with this product to your CD-Rom drive. The menu window pops up

automatically. Please click the “Driver” button of this product.

Note: If the CD-Rom fails to auto-run, please click on “My Computer” your CD-Rom Drive

then double-click the “Setup” icon to start the this menu.

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1. The language-selecting window pops up. Please select the language you use and click OK.

2. The welcome window pops up. Click the “Next” button to proceed.

3. Please wait while installation.

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4. Click the “Finish” button to complete driver and utility installation.

5. For Windows XP and 2000 users, please insert this USB wireless adapter to your computer.

6. The “Found New Hardware Wizard“ pops up.

7. Select “No, not this time” and click the “Next” button.

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8. Select “Install the software automatically” and then click the “Next” button.

9. Click the “Finish” button to complete installation.

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