Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 1
Features..............................................................................................................................1
LED.....................................................................................................................................1
Operation...........................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 INITIAL INSTALLATION..............................................................................3
Requirements.....................................................................................................................3
Procedure...........................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 3 USING THE WINDOWS UTILITY................................................................7
Overview ............................................................................................................................7
System Tray Icon...............................................................................................................7
General Screen...................................................................................................................8
Adapter Settings................................................................................................................9
Profile Screen...................................................................................................................10
Available Network Screen .............................................................................................. 16
Status Screen....................................................................................................................18
Statistics Screen...............................................................................................................20
WPS Screen......................................................................................................................21
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................22
Wireless USB Adapter .................................................................................................... 22
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................................23
Modes ...............................................................................................................................23
BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................23
Channels...........................................................................................................................24
WEP & WPA-PSK.......................................................................................................... 24
WPA2-PSK ......................................................................................................................24
Wireless LAN Configuration..........................................................................................25
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless USB Adapter's features
and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless USB Adapter. The Wireless USB
Adapter provides a wireless network interface for your Notebook or PC.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• The Wireless USB Adapter Unit
• Quick Start Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Features
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n
• Data transmission rate is up to 300Mbps
• Supports Turbo Mode which can enhance the data transmission rate within the specific
wireless network
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WEP (802.1x), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA (TKIP/ AES
with IEEE802.1x) and WPA2 (TKIP/ AES with IEEE 802.1x) functions for high level security
• Supports CCX (Cisco Compatible Extensions) for the radio monitoring and fast roaming
• Automatic fallback which increases the data security and reliability
• Supports USB 2.0 interface
LED
Wireless USB Adapter
The Wireless USB Adapter has a single Link/Activity LED.
Link/Act LED
(Blue)
• On - Associated with the network.
• Off - Not associated with the network.
• Blinking - Data being transferred.
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Wireless USB Adapter User Guide
Operation
You should install the supplied software on the CD-ROM before inserting the Wireless
USB Adapter.
If you have any form of the wireless utility beforehand, please uninstall it.
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Chapter 2
Initial Installation
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This Chapter covers the software installation of the Wireless USB Adapter.
Requirements
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
• Available USB port.
• CD-ROM drive.
• IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n wireless LAN
Procedure
You should install the supplied software BEFORE inserting the Wireless USB Adapter.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive on your PC.
2. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, run the Setup.exe
program.
3. Select the desired setup language on the screen.
Figure 1: Start Installation
4. On the following screen, click "Next" to start the installation.
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Wireless USB Adapter User Guide
Figure 2: Wireless LAN Driver and Utility Screen
5. Step though the procedure.
Figure 3: Installation Program
6. Click "Continue Anyway" on the screen above.
Figure 4: Information Screen
7. After the installation is complete, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then
click "Finish".
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Initial Installation
Figure 5: Finish Screen
8. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter firmly into USB port of the PC.
9. The Windows "New Hardware" wizard will then start.
• Select Install the software automatically to allow it to complete the installatio n of the
Windows driver
• If using Windows XP, you may see a warning screen like the example below. If you
do see this screen, just click "Continue Anyway"
Figure 6: Windows XP Warning
10. If the Wireless USB Adapter was installed properly, you will now have a new icon in your
system tray, as shown below.
Figure 7: System Tray Icon
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