NETSCOUT Systems USB11AC Users Manual

NETSCOUT 802.11ac

Network USB Adapter D1080-Z1 User Guide

Version: 1.0

(May, 2017)

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NETSCOUT makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not NETSCOUT, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, NETSCOUT reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Federal Communication Commission

Interference Statement

FCC Part 15

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 or more 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.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

III

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Expos ure 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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. SAR measurements are based on a 50mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.

RED Compliance Statement

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

RF Exposure Information (SAR)

This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.

The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.

SAR compliance has been established in the host product(s) (laptop computers), tested at 50mm separation distance to the human body, and tested with USB slot configurations including Horizontal-UP, Horizontal-Down, Vertical-Front, Vertical-Back, Tip. This device can be used in host product(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics.

The highest SAR value, tested per FCC RF exposure guidelines for USB dongle, as described in this user guide, is 1.19 W/kg. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: NDD9578221212. This USB dongle transmitter is approved for use in typical laptop computers. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, this USB dongle should not be used in other devices or certain laptop and tablet computer configurations where the USB connectors on the host computer are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations intended for the device and its users or bystanders to satisfy RF exposure compliance requirements. This USB dongle should be installed and operated with minimum distance 50mm between the radiator & your body.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. 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 present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Caution:

(i) The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit; (iii) For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate; and The high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) products that operate in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600MHz, and 5650-5725MHz.

Avertissement:

(i) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est reserve uniquement pour une utilisation a l’interieur afin de reduire les risques de brouillage prejudiciable aux systemes de satellites mobiles utilisant les memes canaux; (ii) Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer a la

imitation P.I.R.E.; (iii) Le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs avec antenne(s) amovible(s) utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz doit se conformer a la limitation P.I.R.E specifiee pour l’exploitation point a point et non point a point, selon le cas.

This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 5cm between the radiator and your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition DAS incontrolee pour la population generale de la norme CNR-102 d'Industrie Canada et a ete teste en conformite avec les methodes de mesure et procedures specifiees dans IEEE 1528 et IEC 62209. Cet appareil doit etre installe et utilise avec une distance minimale de 5cm entre l’emetteuret votre corps. Cet appareil et sa ou ses antennes ne doivent pas etre co-localises ou fonctionner en conjonction avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur. Body SAR: 1.19 W/kg

VII

Table of Contents

Chapter I: Product Information 1

1-1 Introduction and Safety information ................................................................ 1

1-2 Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2

1-3 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 3

1-4 Package Contents ............................................................................................. 4

1-5 Familiar with your new wireless network adapter ........................................... 5

CHAPTER II: Driver Installation and Configuration 6

2-1 Network Adapter Installation ...................................................................................... 6

2-2 Connect to Wireless Access Point ........................................................................... 10

2-2-1 Using Realtek Utility .......................................................................... 10

2-2-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration .................................................. 16

2-3 Connection Profile Management ............................................................................. 21

2-3-1 Add a new profile ............................................................................... 22

2-3-2 Remove an existing profile ................................................................ 25

2-3-3 Edit an Existing Profile ...................................................................... 26

2-3-4 Make a Copy of an Existing Profile ................................................... 27

2-3-5 Set as a Default Profile ....................................................................... 28

2-4 View Network Statistics, General Information, and Status ............................. 29

2-4-1 General Information ........................................................................... 29

2-4-2 Status .................................................................................................. 30

2-4-3 V ie w Network Statistics ..................................................................... 31

2-5 Miscellaneous Settings ................................................................................................ 32

2-6 Establish a Secure Connection with AP by WPS ................................................ 34

2-6-1 PIN Code ............................................................................................ 36

2-6-2 Push Button ........................................................................................ 38

CHAPTER III: Soft-AP Function 40

3-1 Switch to AP Mode and Station Mode ..................................................................... 40

3-1-1 Configure SSID and Channel ............................................................. 43

3-1-2 Setup Soft-AP Security ...................................................................... 45

3-2 Advanced Settings ......................................................................................................... 47

3-3 Wireless Statistics .......................................................................................................... 48

3-4 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) ......................................................................... 49

CHAPTER IV: Appendix 50

4-1 Hardware Specification .............................................................................................. 50

4-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 51

4-3 Glossary ............................................................................................................................ 53

VIII

Chapter I: Pr o d uct Inf ormation

1-1 Introduction and Safety Information

Thank you fo r purchasing the NETSCOUT 802.11ac Network USB Adapter, an extreme high-speed 802.11a/b/g /n /ac dual band w ir eless network adapter! Excepting c ommon wireless standards 802.11a/b/g/n, this wireless network adapt er is also 802.11ac compatible - data transfer rate is 867Mbps, and that’s sixteen times faster than 802.11g wire less network! 802.11ac also provides wider wireless coverage, so you don’t have to worry if your compute r is far from your wireles s a ccess point.

With easy-to-install Super Speed USB 3.0 interface - a very com mon expansion p ort of computers - plug this wireless networ k adapter into any empty USB 3.0 port of your computer, just that simple!

Other features of this router include:

 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible.  Extreme High transfer data rate – 11ac up to 867Mbps, 11n up to

300Mbps

 Support WMM wireless QoS feature.  Support 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 with IEEE 802.1x

functions for high level of security.

 Support the most popular operating system : Windows

XP/Vista/7/8, Linux, MAC OS

 Support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) hardware butto n for easy

connection.

 Support USB 3.0/2.0 interface. (11ac mode use USB 3.0 is

required )

 Portable don gle ty pe desi gn.

1-2 Safety Information

In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, use the following safety instructions:

1. This USB wireless netw or k adapter is designed for ind oor use only. DO NOT expose this network adapter to direct sun li ght, rain, or snow.

2. DO NOT put this network adapter at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this wireless netwo rk adapter in the car in summer.

3. This network adapter is small enough to put i n a child’s mouth, and it could cause serious injury or could be fatal. If they throw the network adapter, the adapter will be damaged. PLEASE KEEP THIS NETWORK ADAPTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

4. This network adapter will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the network adapter on a paper, cloth, or other flammable objects after the network adapter has bee n used for a long time.

5. There’s n o user-serviceable part inside the network adapter. If you found that t he network adapter is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase a nd ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the network adapter by yourself , warranty will be void.

6. If the network adapter falls into water, DO NOT USE IT AGAIN BEFORE YOU SEND THE ADAPTER TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE FOR INSPECTION.

7. If you sm e ll something strange or even see some sm oke coming out from the network adapter, switch the computer off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

1-3 System Requirements

 An empty USB 3.0/2.0 port (11ac mode use Super Speed USB 3.0 is

required ) (May not be able work with USB 1.1 port, and performa nce will be greatly reduced)

 Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Window s 8 operat ing system  CD-ROM drive  At least 100MB of ava ila b le di sk spa ce

1-4 Package Contents

Before you starting to use this wireless network adapte r, please check if there is any of the item s missing in the package, and con tact your dea ler of purchase to claim for missing items:

• USB Wireless Network Adapter (1 pcs) ……...………………… 1

• Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs )….………….…………………. 2

• Driver/Utility/Quick Guide/User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs) …… 3

3 2 1

1-5 Familiar with your new wireless network adapter

LED Name

Light Status

Description

2.Radio off mode.

2.Radio on mode.

established successfully.

1. USB Connector

2. External Wirele ss Antenna

3. Power/Activity/WPS LED

4. WPS Button (Pres s 2 se c on ds to activate WPS pairing mode)

Power/ Activity/ WPS

Off

1.No wireless ne tw or k adapter is installed

On 1.Wireless network adapter is normally

installed

Blinking 1.Transferring or receiving data.

2.Slow Blinking one time per seconds means WPS is activated. The network adapter will wai t for 2 minutes to establish W PS conne ctio n.

3. Fast Blinking 30 seconds, then Solid light 15 seconds, m eans W PS connec tion is

CHAPTER II: Driver Install at ion an d C onf igu r at ion

2-1 Network Adap t er Installation

Follow the fo llowing instructions to install your new wireless net work adapter:

1. Insert the USB wireless network adapter into an empty Super Speed

USB 3.0 port of your computer when computer is switched on. Never use force to insert the adapter, if you feel it’s stuck, flip th e adapter over and try again.

Super Speed USB 3.0

2. Insert device driver CDROM in to the CD/DVD ROM drive of your

computer, and execute ‘Setup.exe’ program in ‘Driver’ folder.

For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, you’ll be prompted to confirm installation. Click ‘Yes’ to continue.

3. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

Click ‘Next’ to start installation. Ins tal la ti on pr oce d ure ne e ds few minutes to complete, please be patient.

4. Click ‘Finish’ to restart your computer to complete installation

procedure. If you don’t want to restart compute r now, select ‘No, I will restart my computer later’ option and click ‘Finish’. Please note you have to restart your computer before you can use y our new USB wireless ne twork adapter.

5. A new icon will appear near the clock of system tray:

HERE!

Left-click the icon w ill launch wireless networ k configuration utility, and you can r ight-click the i con to show the quick menu of configura tion u ti li ty. This icon also uses di fferent color to sh ow the status of wireless connection:

Wirele ss netw ork adapter not detected

No connection with access point is established (bla ck).

Connection with access point has been establ ished (green)

For detailed instructions of wireless network conf iguration utility, please see next chapter.

2-2 Connect to Wireless Access Point

HERE!

To use wireless network, you have to connect to a wireless access point first. You can either use Realtek utility (comes with network adapter driver), or Windows Zero Config utility (comes with Windows operating system).

2-2-1 Using Realtek Utility

Please follow the fo ll owi ng in s tru ct io ns to use Realtek configuration utility to connect to wireless access point.

1. Left-click the Realtek confi gur at i on uti li ty icon located at lower -right

corner of computer desktop, and configuration menu wi ll appear:

2. Wirele ss utility will appear. Click ‘Available Network’ menu to search

for wireless acce ss po in ts nea r by.

3. Please wait for a w hile, and all wireless acce ss points which can be

reached by this wire l e ss ne twor k adapter will be displaye d her e.

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