Pro Nets Technology WU71RL User Manual

IEEE 802.11n

Wireless USB Adapter

User’s Manual

July 2008

FCC Warning

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 communication. 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:

TGReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

TGIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

TGConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

TGConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. the receiver is

connected.

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.

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.

NOTE: All Telecom and safety Tests only include this content hardware device only.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your

authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Contents

1. Introduction............................................................................................. 4

1.1 Features.................................................................................................. 4

1.2 LED Indicator ......................................................................................... 4

1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................. 4

1.4 Minimum System Requirements .......................................................... 5

2. Installation Procedure ............................................................................5

2.1 For Windows XP and 2000.................................................................... 5

2.2 For Vista ............................................................................................... 11

3. Wireless Network Configuration Utility ..............................................15

3.1 For Windows XP & 2000 .......................................................................... 15

3.1.1 Start........................................................................................... 21

3.1.2 Profile........................................................................................ 27

3.1.3 Network..................................................................................... 32

3.1.4 Advanced.................................................................................. 33

3.1.5 Statistics................................................................................... 36

3.1.6 WMM ......................................................................................... 37

3.1.7 WPS........................................................................................... 43

3.1.8 About ........................................................................................ 46

3.1.9 Link Status ............................................................................... 47

3.1.10 Enable AP Mode Feature in Windows 2000 OS .................... 48

3.2 For Windows Vista................................................................................... 53

3.2.1 Profile........................................................................................ 53

3.2.2 Link Status ............................................................................... 61

3.2.3 Site Survey ............................................................................... 62

3.2.4 Statistics................................................................................... 68

3.2.5 WPS Configuration .................................................................. 70

3.2.6 QoS ........................................................................................... 72

3.2.7 About ........................................................................................ 80

3.2.8 How to Manage Windows Profile ........................................... 81

4. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................85

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or

co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid

and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM

integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and

obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

Revision History

Revision History

V2.0 Second release

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered

trademarks of their respective holders.

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1. Introduction

This is a wireless 11n USB Adapter that provides unsurpassed wireless performance for your

Desktop PC or Notebook. It complies with IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless standard and is

backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g. This USB adapter provides better wireless

reception and up to 150/300Mbps (depend on model) data transfer rates in 11n mode. With

this adapter, you can easily upgrade your Desktop PC or Notebook wireless connectivity.

Once connected, to access the network with high-speed Internet connection while sharing

photos, files, music, video, printers, and storage. Get a better Internet experience with a

faster wireless connection so you can enjoy smooth digital phone calls, gaming, downloading,

and video streaming.

The Wireless USB adapter provides peer-to-peer communication among any compatible

wireless client users and no Access Point required. It also supports WEP, WPA, WPA2,

WPS, 802.1x high-level WLAN security features that guarantee the best security for users..

1.1 Features

Θʳ Complies with draft IEEE 802.11n standard

Θʳ Up to 150/300Mbps (depend on model) data transfer rates in IEEE 802.11n mode

Θʳ Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g

Θʳ Legacy and High Throughput Modes

Θʳ Supports 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption

Θʳ Supports WPA, WPA2 (802.11i), WPS, 802.1x advanced security

Θʳ Supports Quality of Service (QoS) - WMM, WMM-PS

Θʳ Supports both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc Networking Modes

Θʳ Supports Multiple BSSID

Θʳ Simple user setup and diagnostics utilities

1.2 LED Indicator

LED Light Status Description

ACT Blinking

Data is being transmitted or received

1.3 Package Contents

Θʳ One Wireless USB Adapter

Θʳ One USB A-type Extension Cable

Θʳ One Installation CD (Drivers, Utility, User’s Manual)

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1.4 Minimum System Requirements

Computer with:

Θʳ 300MHz processor and minimum 64MB RAM

Θʳ Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Θʳ A CD-ROM Drive

Θʳ An available USB 2.0 port

2. Installation Procedure

Note: If you have installed the Wireless Adapter driver & utility before, please

uninstall the old version first.

2.1 For Windows XP and 2000

STEP1: The Found New Hardware Wizard below will appear after the USB adapter is

installed. Please click Cancel to continue.

(For Windows XP)

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(For Windows 2000)

STEP2: Insert Installation CD into CD-ROM drive, windows below will appear. Click Install

Driver & Utility to begin device driver installation.

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STEP3: Please read the following license agreement. Use the scroll bar to view the rest of this

agreement. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next to continue.

STEP4: In Windows XP, there is a Windows Zero Configuration Tool for you to setup

wireless adapter. You can choose to configure the adapter through the Microsoft Zero

Configuration Tool or the Ralink Configuration Tool. It is recommended to choose the

Ralink Configuration Tool for the adapter. Click Next to continue.

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STEP5: If you need the adapter to operate with better performance, place choose Optimize

for performance mode to enable the Tx Burst mode. Or you can choose Optimize for WiFi

mode to run in standard wireless network.

STEP6: Click Install to begin the installation.

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