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Proware Technologies Co DN421V1 User Manual

PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from PROWARE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2011 PROWARE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
FCC STATEMENT
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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in the typical laptop computer configuration and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.
PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria None
Outdoor use limited to 10
France
Italy None
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications
mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required
General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2
1.1 Overview of the product ...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 LED Status ......................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Installation Guide ............................................................................... 4
2.1 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Software Installation ........................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 For Windows XP .......................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 For Windows Vista ...................................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 For Windows 7 .......................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3. Configuration Guide ......................................................................... 14
3.1 For Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Current Status ........................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Profile Management .................................................................................................. 16
3.1.3 Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 24
3.2 For Windows Vista ............................................................................................................ 25
3.3 For Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 27
Chapter 4. WPS configuration ........................................................................... 30
4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ........................................................................ 30
4.2 PIN method ...................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device ................................................................................ 33
4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device ............................................................................ 34
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 36
Appendix B: Glossary ............................................................................................ 37
PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾ One PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One USB cable ¾ One Resource CD for PW-DN421, including:
• AR51 Wireless Lite-N Client Utility (AWCU) and Drivers
• User Guide
• Other Helpful Information
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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter without any explanations.
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PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter.
1.1 Overview of the product
The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
The PW-DN421’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming; it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b/g/n) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the AR51 Wireless Lite-N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the PW-DN421 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.
1.2 Features
¾ IEEE802.11n,IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
WEP encryption
¾ Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbps
¾ supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations ¾ Provides USB interface ¾ Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows 2000, XP32/64, Vista32, 7
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1.3 LED Status
Status Working Status
Off The driver has not been installed.
PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
Flashing Slowly
Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.
The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or received.
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PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
Chapter 2. Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
There are two ways to install the Adapter:
1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package.
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The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 For Windows XP
The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. This user guide takes Windows XP for example.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, double-click My Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open PW-DN421 folder, and double-click Setup.exe. Then you will see Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
2. Soon, XFigure 2-2X will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
Figure 2-2
3. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install
Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver (shown
in
XFigure 2-3). Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3
4. Click Browse… to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in
XFigure 2-4).
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PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
Figure 2-4
5. After that, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.
Figure 2-5
6. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue.
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PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
Figure 2-6
7. Click OK to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in
XFigure 2-7.
Figure 2-7
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For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during
these steps (shown in
XFigure 2-8X). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work
with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.
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PW-DN421 Wireless Lite-N USB Adapter
Figure 2-8
8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system.
Figure 2-9
2.2.2 For Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, find the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open PW-DN421 folder, and double-click Setup.exe. Then you will see Figure 2-10.
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