SparkLAN Communications WUBZ100 Users Manual
802.11g WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB Dongle User Manual
802.11g WLAN/Bluetooth
Combo USB Dongle
User Manual
Ver 1.0
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Table of Contents
Chapter 0. Introduction .......................................................................................... 5
■ Package Contents ....................................................................................... 5
■ Form Factor ................................................................................................ 5
■ System Requirements for Configuration:................................................... 5
Chapter 1. Wireless LAN Network ........................................................................ 7
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1 SSID.................................................................................................. 7
1.1.2 Channel ............................................................................................ 7
1.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate).......................................................... 7
1.1.4 Wireless Network Application ........................................................ 7
Ad-Hoc (IBSS) ................................................................................... 8
Access Point Mode ............................................................................ 8
Chapter 2. How to Install WLAN/Bluetooth driver and Utility........................... 10
Software Setup........................................................................................ 10
Hardware Setup ............................................................................... 11
Chapter 3. Windows XP Installation Notes.......................................................... 13
Chapter 4. How to use the WLAN Utility(Station) .............................................. 15
4.1 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle Configuration Tools ........................... 15
4.2 Open the WLAN Utility . ......................................................................... 15
4.3 More Setting …........................................................................................ 16
4.3.1 “General Connection Setting” group: ........................................... 16
SSID :................................................................................................ 16
Channel : .......................................................................................... 16
TX Rate : .......................................................................................... 16
Network Type :................................................................................ 16
Encryption :...................................................................................... 16
Authentication Mode : ................................................................... 16
4.3.2 Encryption Setting : .................................................................... 17
4.2.4 “Other” group: .............................................................................. 18
4.2.5 Information .................................................................................. 19
Chapter 5. How to use the WLAN Utility(Access Point) .................................... 20
5.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 20
Additional Setup Requirement................................................................ 20
5.2 The 802.11g WLAN dongle Utility Screen............................................. 20
Chapter 6. How to use the Bluetooth Utility....................................................... 22
6.1 Open Bluetooth uility............................................................................... 22
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6.2 Local
6.3 Remote
6.4 Bluetooth Service Buttons of Remote Device........................................ 23
6.5 Local Service List.................................................................................... 24
6.6 Bluetooth Connection Management ........................................................ 25
Find Remote Devices.............................................................................. 25
Inquire Device......................................................................................... 25
Add Device from History List ................................................................ 25
Add a New Device by Entering Device Address................................... 25
6.7 Connect and Disconnect.......................................................................... 25
Connect ................................................................................................... 25
Disconnect............................................................................................... 25
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 27
7.1 Problems Starting the WLAN Utility Program ....................................... 27
7.2 Problem with the Link Status.................................................................. 27
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Icon Meanings ....................................................................................... 23
Icon Meanings ....................................................................................... 24
Device ........................................................................... 22
Devices...................................................................... 22
Appendix A ......................................................................................................... 28
Ad-Hoc(Peer to Peer) Mode Setup .............................................................. 28
Application：Access the Internet without an AP .............................. 28
Check whether the Setup is success................................................. 33
Application：Data sharing between computers ................................ 34
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Chapter 0. Introduction
Thank you for using our WLAN/Bluetooth Combo product. This installation
guide will help you install WLAN/Bluetooth Combo product and connect to the
Internet quick & easy.
■ Package Contents
1. WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle
2. Quick Installation Guide
3. Manual & Driver on CD Disc
4. USB cable (Optional)
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
■ Form Factor
High Performance Antenna
WLAN Active Led
BT Active Led
■ System Requirements for Configuration:
A laptop or notebook computer with an available usb port(2.0 or 1.1)
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE
At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor
An 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (
or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for
mode.
)
for Infrastructure mode
Ad-Hoc, peer-to-peer networking
),
1. Note: USB port version 2.0 is required for 11g performance. To take full advantage of this
adapter’s features, please upgrade the USB port on your laptop or PC to version 2.0.
2. Remove 802.11g WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle
Select the icon in the system tray.
The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue.
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The Safely Remove Hardware window will appear. Select 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle
and then select Stop to continue.
The Safe To Remove Hardware message balloon will appear. You may now safely unplug
your WLAN/Bluetooth Combo Products from your computer.
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Chapter 1. Wireless LAN Network
1.1 Overview
This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications.
1.1.1 SSID
The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless
devices in a wireless network. Wireless devices must have the same SSID
to communicate with each other.
1.1.2 Channel
A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel.
1.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate)
The WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle provides various transmission
(data) rate options for you to select. Options include Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps,
5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps,
48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. In most networking scenarios, the factory default
Auto setting proves the most efficient. This setting allows your
WLAN/Bluetooth Combo Dongle to operate at the maximum transmission
(data) rate. When the communication quality drops below a certain level, the
WLAN/Bluetooth Combo Dongle automatically switches to a lower
transmission (data) rate. Transmission at lower data speeds is usually more
reliable. However, when the communication quality improves again, the
WLAN/Bluetooth Combo Dongle gradually increases the transmission (data)
rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate.
You can select any of the above options. If you wish to balance speed versus
reliability, select 48 Mbps or 54 Mbps in a networking environment where
you are certain that all wireless devices can communicate at the highest
transmission (data) rate. 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps are used often in networking
environments where the range of the wireless connection is more important
than speed.
1.1.4 Wireless Network Application
Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure.
To connect to a wired network within a coverage are a using Access Points
(APs), set the WLAN Dongle operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). An
AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the wired network.
In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but pref er to set up
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a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc
(IBSS) (Independent Basic Service Set) mode.
Ad-Hoc (IBSS)
Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more
wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network
may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set
(IBSS).
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Ad-Hoc
(IBSS)
BSS
A series of overlapp i ng BSS and a network m e dium, suc h as an Et hernet fo rms an
Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done
through the AP, which relays data packets to other wireless stations or devices
connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resource,
such as the printer, on the wired network.
BSS1
BSS2
ESS
Access Point Mode
The following figure depicts a network example in which you set the
WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle in access point mode.
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Computer 2
Computer 1
AP MODE
In the example, the WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle is installed on
computer A and set to operate in access point mode. Computer 1 shares Internet
connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless computer 2 and 3 can access the
Internet.
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Chapter 2. How to Install WLAN/Bluetooth driver and Utility
Please read and follow the instructions below.
Software Setup
2.1 Insert the supplied Setup CD
Insert the supplied Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive , and you’ll see the
software installation window as shown below. (please direct to next)
2.2 Click “Class 2 Bluetooth Setup Driver”(Installation Windows), and choose
the “default” item through the installation process.
2.3 Following screen appears , click “Yes” to countinue
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2.4 Reboot Your PC
Hardware Setup
2.5 After plugging WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle, the USB stick, into
your PC, it will automatically find and alert a New USB Device. Click
“Next” to continue
2.4 When the following screen appears , click “Countinue Anyway” to countinue.
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