Netronix W423B User Manual

Wireless 802.11n USB Adapter

User’s Guide
W423B

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.

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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.

CE Mark Warning

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

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detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.

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Česky

[Czech]

Dansk

[Danish]

Deutsch

[German]

Eesti

[Estonian]

English Hereby, [name of manufacturer], declares that this [type of equipment] is in compliance

[Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními
požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets
typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF.

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.

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.

with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español

[Spanish]

Ελληνική

[Greek]

Français

[French]

Italiano

[Italian]

Latviski

[Latvian]

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.

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [name of manufacturer] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [type of equipment]
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

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.

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.

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.

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Lietuvių

Šiuo [manufacturer name] deklaruoja, kad šis [equipment type] atitinka esminius

[Lithuanian]

Nederlands
[Dutch]

Malti

[Maltese]

Magyar

[Hungarian]

Polski

[Polish]

Português

reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

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.

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.

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

Niniejszym [nazwa producenta] oświadcza, że [nazwa wyrobu] jest zgodny z
zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.

[Nome do fabricante] declara que este [tipo de equipamento] está conforme com os

[Portuguese]

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

Slovensky

[Slovak]

Suomi

[Finnish]

requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

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

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

[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.

經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、

加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停
用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

UNPACKING INFORMATION....................................................................... 6

INTRODUCTION TO THE IEEE 802.11N WIRELESS USB ADAPTER..... 6

KEY FEATURES......................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION GUIDE.........................7

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 7

MANAGEMENT GUIDE .......................10

MAKING A BASIC NETWORK CONNECTION .......................................... 10

Select a configuration tool....................................................................10

To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool .......................................10

To connect with 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility ............................................12

INTRODUCTION TO THE 802.11N WIRELESS LAN UTILITY................. 13

Interfaces.......................................................................................13

Information .....................................................................................14

Profile ...........................................................................................15

Network.........................................................................................19

Statistics ........................................................................................20

WMM............................................................................................21

WPS.............................................................................................21

APPENDIX..............................................23

INTRODUCTION TO THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY FOR VISTA USERS.23

Profile ...........................................................................................23

Link Status......................................................................................25

Site Survey.....................................................................................26

Statistics ........................................................................................27

Security Setting................................................................................32

Access Control.................................................................................33

MAC Table .....................................................................................34

Event Log.......................................................................................34

Statistics ........................................................................................35

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

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Overview

Thank you for purchasing this product. Read this chapter to know about your
IEEE 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter.

Unpacking Information

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

1. IEEE 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter

2. One Utility/ Manual CD

Introduction to the IEEE 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter

The IEEE 802.11n Wireless USB adapter provides users to launch IEEE 802.11n wireless network
at 300 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, which is also compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g wireless devices
at 11/54 Mbps. 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 Uti lity for scanni ng a vailable networks
and saving preferred networks that users usually connected with. Security encryption can also be
configured by this utility.

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Key Features

y Complies with IEEE 802.11n/b/g wireless

standard

y 2.4GHz Frequency band, MIMO 2T2R y Supports QoS: WMM, WMM-PS
y Complies with Universal Serial Bus Rev. 1.1 and

2.0 specifications.

y High Speed transfer data rate up to 300 Mbps y Supports Multiple BSSID
y Supports auto-installation.

y Supports driver for Windows 2000, XP 32/64,

Vista 32/64, Linux (2.4.x/2.6.x), and Mac
(10.3.x/10.4.x).

y Supports wireless data encryption with

64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2

Installation Guide

Software Installation

Note:

y For Linux or Mac driver installation guide, please refer to the instruction in /Driver/Linux or

/Driver/Mac in the CD-Rom.

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

procedures and screens in Windows 2000 and Vista are familiar with Windows XP.

1. Insert this product to your computer. The system finds the newly installed device

automatically. Click Cancel to close this window.

2. 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>

(folder of this product)> Driver then double-click the Setup icon to start this menu.

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3. Select if you are going to configure your wireless network with this device or w ith Microsoft

Zero Configuration tool.

Note: This can be changed after installing this software.

4. Select to optimize this adapter in WiFi mode or performance mode.

Note: The performance mode is only available while connecting to a TX Burst supported AP.

Users that uses the AP without TX Burst please select WiFi mode (standard mode).

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5. Click the Install button to start installing.

6. Click the Finish button to complete installation.

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Management Guide

Read this chapter to understand the management interface of the device and
how to manage the device.

Making a Basic Network Connection

Select a configuration tool

In the following instruction for making a netw ork connection, we use the Utility we provide to
configure your wireless network settings.

Note: You could use either the software we provide or Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to

configure this adapter . To switch between the two configuration tools, please right click on the …..
icon on system tray to select.

To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool

After specifying the Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure your wireless network, right
click on the

wireless network.

icon on system tray . Select View Available Wireless Networks to specify your

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The tool shows the available wireless networks. Select your demanding network to connect with.
To connect to a wireless network with more security settings, please click Change advanced
settings to be compatible with your wireless network security settings.

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