Ovislink WIRELESS-G DONGLE User Manual

Wireless-G USB Dongle

User Manual

Ver 1.00

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1The Wireless-G USB Dongle

1.2 Key Feature

2. Planning Your Wireless Network

2.1 Network Topology

2.2 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

3. Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Dongle

4. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and Hardware for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

4.1 For Windows XP/2000

4.2 For Windows ME/98SE

5. Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

5.1 Overview

5.2 Access the Configuration Utility

5.3 Profile

5.4 Create a New Profile

5.5 Link Status

5.6 Site Survey

5.7 Statistics

5.8 Advance

5.9 About

1. Introduction

1.1 The Wireless-G USB Dongle

The Wireless-G USB Dongle installs in most desktop or notebooks and lets you put your computer
almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you
don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the
network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use
instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and
network storage with other computers on the network.

The Wireless-G USB Dongle connects you with Wireless-G networks at an incredible 54Mbps!
And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b)
products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. And in
either mode, your wireless communications are protected by up to 256-bit encryption, so your data
stays secure.

So don't hassle with running cables through your house - get your notebook connected the easy
way with the Wireless-G USB Dongle.

1.2 Key Features

◆ Investment Protection: 5 Times Faster and Interoperate with Existing Wireless-B

◆ Equipment Seamlessly

◆ 64/128-bit WEP and Advanced 256-bit WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Encryption Provides

◆ Maximum Wireless Security

◆ Ease of Use: Simple Installation with the Help of the

Simple Setup Wizard

◆ Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XPhe

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2. Planning Your Wireless Network

2.1 Network Topology

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except
that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a
WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless
devices.

2.2 AD-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one WLAN adapter,
connected as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific Ad-Hoc wireless LAN must
be configured to share the same radio channel.

The adapter provides access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and
wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. A group of PC adapter/ card users and an
Access Point can compose a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each PC adapter/card in a BSS can talk to
any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.

Network Topology
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode

3. Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB
Dongle

Wireless-G USB Dongle will be installed into your PC or Notebook like any other USB adapter
using the USB port.

ACT LED Green. The ACT LED will blink when the Dongle transfers or receives data.

4. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and

Hardware for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

4.1 For Windows XP/2000

4.1. 1 Hardware Installation

1-To install the Wireless-G USB Dongle in a Desktop or
Notebook:

• Select an available USB port on the notebook or
Desktop PC

• Insert the Wireless-G USB Dongle into the USB port

2-Windows will automatically detect the Dongle. In
Windows XP, you will see Fig 4-1. Please click
“Cancel”. Fig 4-2 is the screen in Windows 2000.

Please click “Cancel”

Fig 4-1

Fig 4-2

3- Run the Auto Driver/Utility/ Installation
Insert the setup CD into your CD-ROM driver. Unless you have deactivated the auto-run feature

of Windows, the screen in Fig 2-1 should appear automatically. If the screen doesn’t appear
automatically, you can access the installation by clicking the “Start” button and choose “Run”. In
the drop-down box type D:\setup.exe (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Alternately,
double-click “My Computer” and double-click the “Setup.exe” icon in the folder that appears.

Fig 4-2

4- Click Install Wireless-G USB Dongle Driver and Utility. Click “Next>”. (Fig 4-3)

Fig 4-3

5- If your use Windows XP, you will see Fig 4-4. Please click “Continue Anyway”. If you use Windows

2000, you will see the Fig 4-5. Please click “Yes”

Fig 4-4

Fig 4-5