Planet Technology WLU-356L User Manual

802.11g Wireless USB Adapter

WL-U356L

User Manual

Version: 1.0

Date: November 2007

Copyright © 2007 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET. PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, wit h 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 PLANET, 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, 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 such revision or changes.

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 installatio n. This e quipme nt 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.

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

WEEE regulation

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electri cal and electroni c equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meanin g of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal

waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter Model: WL-U356L Rev: 1.0 (November. 2007) Part No. EM-WLU356L

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................1

1.1 Features................................................................................................ 1

1.2 Specification..........................................................................................1

1.3 Package Contents................................................................................. 2

1.4 Minimum System Requirements............................................................2

1.5 Installation Considerations.................................................................... 2

1.6 LED Status of PLANET WL-U356L ....................................................... 3

Chapter 2 Installation Procedure........................................................................ 4

2.1 Configuration Utility & Driver Installation in XP OS................................4

2.2 Configuration Utility & Driver Installation in Vista OS ............................ 7

Chapter 3 Configuration Utility.......................................................................... 12

3.1 Link Info............................................................................................... 12

3.2 Configuration.......................................................................................14

3.3 Advanced............................................................................................ 15

3.4 Site Survey..........................................................................................17

3.5 About...................................................................................................18

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 19

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PLANET WL-U356L User Manual 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

Complying with the IEEE802.11b/g standard, the WL-U356L provides simple, reliable, and high-speed wireless connectivity for the desktop users. The WL-U356L i s capable of offering up to 54Mbps at 2.4GHz frequency bands.

Support of WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) with AES encryption keeps your wireless communications away from unauthorized access and ensures secure data transfer. Backward compatible with 802.11b standard, the WL-U356L is easier to join existing network and protect your original investments. The WL-U356L also takes advantage of flexibility and convenience of PCI interface.

1.1 Features

z IEEE 802.11b/g standard compliant z Provides up to 54Mbps data rate at 2.4GHz z Supports 64/128-Bit WEP, WPA, WAP2, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK functions for high

level of security

z Support of Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure mode z Support of most popular operating systems including Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista z Wireless connectivity without the hassles and cost of running cables z Compliant with USB 1.1/2.0 standard z Seamless integration with existing LAN through any IEEE 802.1b/g complaint Access

Point.

1.2 Specification

Interface Standards Conformance Data Transfer Rate

Operating Mode

USB 1.1 / 2.0, Type-A Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g 11b : 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11Mbps (auto sensing) 11g : 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 48 / 54Mbps (auto sensing) Infrastructure Mode, Ad-Hoc Mode

Security Modulation

Channels

Media Access Protocol

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WEP 64/128 Bit, WPA, WPA2 , WPA-PSK , WPA2-PSK

802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbp s );

802.11g: OFDM

2.412~2.462GHz(FCC, Canada)/11 Channels

2.412~2.4835GHz(Japan, TELEC)/14 Channels

2.412~2.472GHz(Euro ETSI)/13 Channels CSMA / CA

Transmit Power

Sensitivity

LED Indicators Operating System

Environmental & Mechanical Characteristics

Dimensions Unit Weight Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp

Operating Humidity

15dBm typically @ 802.11b 13dBm typically @ 802.11g 54Mbps: Typical -68dBm @ 10% PER 11Mbps: Typical -83dBm @ 8% PER LNK Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista

77 x 26 x 12 mm 10g FCC ,CE 0 – 40 degree C

-10 – 70 degree C 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing

1.3 Package Contents

Before installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items:

1 x WL-U356L 1 x Driver and User’s manual CD 1 x Quick Installation Guide 1 x USB cable

If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier for support.

1.4 Minimum System Requirements

Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.

Pentium Based (above) IBM-compatible PC system with one vacancy USB port CD-ROM drive Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista Operating System At least 10MBytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation

1.5 Installation Considerations

Beware of the walls and ceilings. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless cover range form 3-90 feet. Properly position your Access Points, Residential Gateways, and computers so

that the number of walls or ceilings residing between Access Points and clients is minimized. Building materials make a difference – A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on signal coverage range. Try to properly position Access Points and computers with wireless adapters so that there would be less obstacles existing between them. Keep your wireless LAN devices away from microwaves, cordless phones and child incubato rs. It is likely that the latter will cause interferences to the operation of your wireless LAN devices.

1.6 LED Status of PLANET WL-U356L

The status LED indicators of the USB wireless adapter are described in the following.

z Link ON (Green): indicates a valid connection z Link Flashing: indicates the WL-U356L is transmitting or receiving data.

Chapter 2 Installation Procedure

2.1 Configuration Utility & Driver Installation in XP OS

The following installation operates under Window XP. The procedure also applies to Windows 98SE / Me / 2000

Note 1: If you had ever installed the other Wireless Cards before, please uninstall

Note 2: Please install the configuration utility before insert WL-U356L into the USB

1. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM driver. The Wizard should run automatically to display the menu screen.

2. Select suitable utility link according to your system. In this example, Windows 98/ME/2000/XP utility is selected.

the existed drivers and utilities first.

port of the computer.

3. Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click “Finish” when done.

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