Planet WNL-U554M User Manual
150Mbps 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter
WNL-U554M
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Copyright 2013 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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resulting from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication
and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of
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All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
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 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity
to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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CE mark Warning
This is a class B device, in a domestic environment; this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive
repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and
Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
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, and France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
WEEE regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of
electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to
collect such WEEE separately.
Revi
sion
User’s Manual for PLANET 150Mbps 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter
Model: WNL-U554M
Rev: EM-WNLU554M_v2.01 (January, 2013)
Part No. 2081-E23170-000
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................6
1.1 Package contents..................................................................................................................6
1.2 Product Description ...............................................................................................................6
1.3 Product Features................................................................................................................ 10
1.4 Hardware Description......................................................................................................... 10
1.5 Software Description .......................................................................................................... 10
1.5.1 Tray Icon ................................................................................................................ 10
1.5.2 Main Screen ............................................................................................................11
Chapter 2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 15
2.1 Microsoft Windows Driver Installation................................................................................. 15
2.2 MAC OS X 10.x Driver Installation ..................................................................................... 19
2.3 Linux Driver Installation ...................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3. CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORK ...................................................................... 26
3.1 PLANET 11n USB Wireless LAN Utility.............................................................................. 26
3.2 Windows Zero Configuration.............................................................................................. 28
3.2.1 Windows XP - Use Windows Zero Configure ........................................................ 28
3.2.2 Windows 7 - Use Windows 7 WLAN AutoConfig ................................................... 32
Chapter 4. PLANET USB WIRELESS LAN UTILITY.......................................................................... 35
4.1 Connection Profile Management........................................................................................ 35
4.1.1 Add a new profile ................................................................................................... 35
4.1.2 Remove an existing profile..................................................................................... 38
4.1.3 Edit an existing profile............................................................................................ 39
4.1.4 Set as the default profile ........................................................................................ 39
4.2 General Information, Status, and Network Statistics.......................................................... 40
4.2.1 General Information ............................................................................................... 40
4.2.2 Network Transmission Statistics ............................................................................ 41
4.2.3 About / Status......................................................................................................... 41
4.3 Advanced Settings.............................................................................................................. 42
4.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................. 43
4.4.1 Push Button Config (PBC) ..................................................................................... 44
4.4.2 PIN Input Config (PIN) ........................................................................................... 45
Chapter 5. SOFT ACCESS POINT MODE .......................................................................................... 48
5.1 Switch between Access Point Mode and Station Mode ..................................................... 49
5.1.1 Configure SSID and Channel................................................................................. 50
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5.1.2 Soft Access Point Security..................................................................................... 52
5.2 Advanced Settings.............................................................................................................. 54
5.3 Access Control List............................................................................................................. 55
5.4 Connected Devices ............................................................................................................ 56
5.5 About (AP Mode)................................................................................................................ 57
Appendix: Specifications................................................................................................................... 59
Appendix: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 61
Appendix: Glossary............................................................................................................................ 62
Appendix: FAQ.................................................................................................................................... 67
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Chapter 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package contents
The following items should be contained in the package:
WNL-U554M(150Mbps
802.11n Wireless
Micro-Size USB adapter)
If there is any item missed or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.
Quick Installation Guide CD (includes
driver/utility/user’s
manual)
1.2 Product Description
Ultra Mini Size Portable USB Adapter Boost 11n Performance
The PLANET WNL-U554M is specially designed for users who need high mobility and provides
150Mbps 802.11n high speed wireless transmission. The ultra mini size compact design of
WNL-U554M is convenient to carry for all mobile users. Users will not need to remove it from the
laptop anymore, no matter operating, moving, or even put the laptop back to the briefcase. It is just like
a part of the laptop or PC and hidden very well once it is plugged into USB port.
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High Speed 802.11n Wireless Experience
The WNL-U554M offers a reliable and cost effective wireless extending solution. It adopts IEEE
802.11n technology and is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g. The WNL-U554M
supports USB 2.0 interface that integrates with one transmit channel and one concurrent receive
channel to enable the speed up to 150Mbps for both data upload and download.
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Advanced Wireless Security
The WNL-U554M provides advanced security features including 64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2 and
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES encryption. Furthermore, in order to simplify the security
configurations, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function is included to offer a convenient and fast
connection method for users as well.
Multiple OS Compliant
The WNL-U554M supports most popular operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Win7,
Linux, and MAC OS X. With high speed capability, users can have higher wireless transmission speed
anywhere and anytime.
Software Access Point Function for Wireless Connection Sharing
More than just being an adapter for PC and laptop connecting to high speed wireless network, the
WNL-U554M can also become a wireless access point. By applying the USB Wireless LAN Utility
included in the package, users can switch the WNL-U554M operation mode between Station mode
and Access Point mode. When the WNL-U554M is in the Access Point mode, it turns to a Wi-Fi
Hotspot. The Wi-Fi supported devices such as iPhone / Android / Symbian / Windows Phone / iPod
Touch / iPad / NDS / PSP can connect to it and share the wireless access easily. Therefore, travelers
would then be worry free to connect to Internet wirelessly via the WNL-U554M when there is only
wired Internet available anywhere.
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1.3 Product Features
2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Provides up to 150Mbps download and 150Mbps upload data rate
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support
Supports WEP 64/128-bit, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES encryption)
Supports Software AP mode
Supports Wireless QoS (WMM)
USB 2.0 attached interface
Compact-size Design
Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7, Linux,
and MAC OS X.
1.4 Hardware Description
Case Outlook
Front View Rear View Top View
1.5 Software Description
1.5.1 Tray Icon
Client Mode
Wireless connection is established, good signal reception.
Wireless connection is established, normal signal reception.
Wireless connection is established, weak signal reception.
Connection is not established yet..
Wireless network card is not detected.
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Wireless encryption is wrong.
AP Mode
Wireless connection is established, good signal reception.
Wireless connection is established, normal signal reception.
Wireless connection is established, weak signal reception.
Connection is not established yet.
Wireless network card is not detected.
Wireless encryption is wrong.
1.5.2 Main Screen
Client Mode
A. Click these buttons to open the following screens and access the Utility's features.
Use the Wi-Fi Direct screens to set up a Wi-Fi Direct connection, and to share media files
such as music or movies.
Use the Available Networks screen to find out about available wireless networks and their
network status, and to connect to a wireless network.
Use the Link Information screens to find detailed information on the status of your
wireless connection.
Use the Profile Settings screens to set up and use profiles to more quickly connect using
frequently used settings, and to set up wireless security.
Use the Advanced screens to select your region code, and to install WAPI certificates.
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Use the About screen to find version information for your Utility.
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B. Use these buttons and icons to manage transmission and to find information about your
wireless connection.
Click this button to enable or disable wireless transmission.
Indicates the security status of your connection.
Indicates the quality of your wireless connection.
C. Use this screen to find information on wireless network settings.
SSID This shows the name of your wireless network.
Rate This shows the speed of your connection.
Channel
IP Address
Mask The subnet mask hides your IP address from outside your wireless network.
D. Lets you change the operation mode of the Utility.
Launch Config
Utility
Use Zero
Configuration as
Config Utility
Switch to Client +
AP Mode
Switch to AP
Mode
Exit
This is the channel assigned to your connection. Change this if interference is a
problem on your network.
This identifies the
address identifies a house on a street.
Select this option to display the Utility's main screen.
(Windows XP only) Select this option to use Windows to set up and manage your
network connection. Selection of this mode is not necessary in Windows Vista, 7
or higher, as you can use Windows and the Utility to manage the Adapter without
changing operating modes.
(Windows 7 and higher only) Select this option to let computers and devices
cted to the AP access the Internet (or another network to which the AP is
ne
con
nnected).
co
Select this option to use the Utility as an access point and to set up a wireless
network of your own.
Select this op
connections managed by the Utility will be disconnected.
dapter on your wireless network; much like a physical mailing
tion to close the main screen and exit the program. Any wireless
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AP Mode
A. Click these buttons to open the following screens and access the Utility's features.
Use the AP Setup screen to set up a secure wireless network.
Use the Advanced screen to configure advanced network settings.
Use the Access Control List screen to configure an access policy for your network based
on a client's MAC address.
Use the Connected Devices screen to find information on clients currently connected to
your network.
Use the About screen to find information on specifications for the Utility.
B. Use these buttons and icons to manage transmission and to find information about your
wireless connection.
Click the RF buttons to enable or disable wireless transmission.
Indicates the security status of your connection.
C. Use this screen to find information on wireless network settings.
SSID This shows the name of your wireless network.
Mode Indicates the mode and hence frequency supported by your wireless connection.
Channel The channel assigned to your connection. Default is 6, options are 1-12.
IP Address The IP address identifies your Adapter on your wireless network.
Mask The subnet mask hides your IP address from outside your wireless network.
Indicates AP Mode is enabled.
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D. Lets you change the operation mode of the Utility.
Open Utility Select this option to display the Utility's main screen.
Switch to Station
Mode
Exit
(Windows 7 and higher only) Select this option to let computers and devices
cted to the AP access the Internet (or another network to which the AP is
conne
nnected).
co
Select this option to close the main screen and exit the program. Any wireless
connections managed by the Utility will be disconnected.
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Chapter 2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Microsoft Windows Driver Installation
1. If you had ever installed other wireless adapters before, please uninstall the
existed drivers and utilities first.
2. The following installation is performed in Windows XP. The procedures in other
OS are similar.
Please follow the instructions below to install the USB Wireless Adapter:
Step 1. Insert the USB wireless network card into an empty USB 2.0 port of your computer when
computer is switched on. Never use force to insert the card, if you feel it’s stuck, flip the card
over and try again.
Step 2. The system will find the new hardware and display the below message. Click “Cancel” to
skip.
Step 3. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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Step 4. Then a webpage will appear. Click the “Windows Utility” hyperlink to initiate the installing
wizard.
Step 5. Read the License Agreement carefully. Select “I accept the term of the license
agreement” and click “Next” button to accept it and continue.
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Step 6. Click “Next” button to start installing the driver and utility.
If the screen below appears during installation, please click “Continue
Anyway” button to continue.
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Step 7. Please click “Finish” to finish the installation.
Step 8. Execute the WNL-U554M utility, and then right-click the tray icon of WNL-U554M from the
system task bar. Select “Launch Config Utility” to start setting your wireless network.
After the driver of wireless adapter has been installed successfully, you’ll see another message pop-up
at lower-right corner of the screen. And there is also a new icon appeared on the system tray.
Left-click the new icon will launch PLANET 11n USB Wireless LAN Utility, and right-click the icon will
show the quick menu of configuration utility. This icon also uses different colors to show the status of
wireless connection:
Wireless connection is established, good signal reception.
Wireless connection is established, normal signal reception.
Wireless connection is established, weak signal reception.
Connection is not established yet..
Wireless network card is not detected.
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Wireless encryption is wrong.
2.2 MAC OS X 10.x Driver Installation
The WNL-U554M supports MAC OS X 10.4 / 10.5 / 10.6 / 10.7. To install in MAC OS X operation
system, please follow the instructions below to install the USB Wireless Adapter:
Obtain the Mac driver from the bundled CD or download the official Mac driver from
this site
Step 1. Click the driver file.
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Step 2. It will pop up a window “Welcome to the Wireless Utility Installer”, please click
“Continue”.
tep 3. After read the important information, please click “Install” in the following steps.
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Step 4. Enter your Username and Password of the System. Then, click “OK”.
Step 5. The window pops up the notice to remind you that computer will restart while finishing the
installing. Please click “Continue Installation”.
Step 6. When the installation was successful, click “Restart” to restart your computer.
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