SparkLAN Communications WUBR101 User Manual

Wireless Network Card Series

User’s Guide

Version 2.1

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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 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 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, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47
CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with side slot configuration.

SparkLAN declares that the following products are limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by
specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.

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Model Name FCC ID

WL-685R RYK-0685R04070

WL-611R PQP-WP233G

WL-660R PQP-WI233G

WUBR-101 RYK-WUBR101

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Copyright statement

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the
prior writing of the publisher.

May 2005

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Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 5

2. Wireless LAN Basics................................................................................................. 6

3. Installation for Windows platform .............................................................................. 7

3.1. Installation Overview.............................................................................................. 8

3.2. Install Procedure for Windows ............................................................................... 9

3.3 Uninstall Procedure............................................................................................... 14

4. Configuration Utility................................................................................................. 15

4.1 Link Information .................................................................................................... 16

4.2 AP List................................................................................................................... 18

4.3 Profile Setting........................................................................................................ 19

4.4 About..................................................................................................................... 23

5. Appendix ................................................................................................................. 24

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your Wireless LAN Adapter. This User’ s Guide will assist you with the

installation procedure.

The package you have received should contain the following items:

• Wireless LAN Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD containing Wireless network adapter utility & drivers and User’s Guide

Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

Note: This manual is valid for all Wireless LAN adapters, such as PC Card, USB, mini-USB, PCI

adapter, mini-PCI…etc.

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2. Wireless LAN Basics

Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional,

wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage and often more

cost effective than their wired equivalence.

Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the

need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through

simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.

With wireless LANs, users can access shared information without looking for a place to plug in and

network managers can set up or augment networks without installing or moving wires. Wireless LANs

offer the following productivity, convenience and cost advantages over traditional wired networks:

• Mobility - Wireless LAN systems can provide LAN users with access to real-time information

anywhere in their organization. This mobility supports productivity and service opportunities not

possible with wired networks.

• Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can

eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.

• Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.

• Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware

might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle

costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments

requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.

• Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs

of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-

to-peer to full infrastructure networks, also allow roaming over a broad area.

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3. Installation for Windows platform

The following section will assist you in installing wireless LAN Adapter successfully. You will first install

software (Utility) and then insert / attach the Wireless LAN Adapter to your system, and finally set the

network properties to accommodate resource sharing and select the type of wireless network that you

wish to install. The Wireless LAN card can easily be installed and used, without bothering to connect

cables for keeping your computer to use network resources.

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3.1. Installation Overview

Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection:

 Install the Access Point at first. AP is needed in case of Infrastructure network mode.

 Install the software using the Install CD.

 Install the Wireless LAN Card.

 Install the network protocol(s) required to communicate on your network. Most likely you will need

the TCP/IP protocol.

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