Sweex LW053 Quick start guide

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LW053 Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps

Introduction

First of all, many thanks for purchasing this Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps. This Wireless LAN Adapter enables you to connect to
the wireless network safely, easily and fast.

To ensure this product operates correctly, we advise you to carefully read this manual first. If despite this manual you still experience problems during
installation or operation of this product, go to www.sweex.com and look under the heading service & support.

In order to be able to enjoy the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps without any worries, it is important to observe a number of things:

• Do not expose the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in the
direct vicinity of heating elements.

• Do not use the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps in extremely dusty or moist surroundings.

• Protect the device against powerful shocks or jolts – they may damage the internal electronics.

• Never attempt to open the device yourself – it will cause the warranty to lapse.

Contents of the box

Prior to using Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps, check if all required parts are present. The following parts must be present in the box:

• Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps

• USB extension cable

• CD-ROM with software, driver, manual and Panda Antivirus trial software

If one of the above parts is missing, please contact the retail outlet where you purchased the device.

Specifications

• IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g support

• Maximum transfer speed: 54 Mbps

• Auto fallback

• Chipset: Ralink RT2571WF

• Protection: WPA encryption, IEEE802.x encryption, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption

• Supports: Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP

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Installation under Windows 2000 and XP

We advise you to ensure the operating system is up-to-date before starting the installation. This is easy to check by starting up Internet Explorer and
selecting the option “Windows Update” in the “Extra” menu.

Connect the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps to a free USB port on the computer. Windows will automatically detect the device and
show the following screen.

Click “Next”.

Insert the Sweex CD-ROM in the CD-ROM player. If you have already done so, briefly open the CD-ROM loader and close it again. Windows will
automatically start searching for drivers on the CD-ROM you have just inserted.

If Windows is unable to detect any drivers, you can also carry out a manual driver search. To that end, select “Install from a list or specific location”
and click “Next”.

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Tick the option: “Include this location in the search”. Insert the Sweex CD-ROM in the CD-ROM player. Go to the Sweex CD-ROM via “Browse”, and
select the folder “Drivers”. In this folder, select the relevant operating system. Then click “Next”.

Note: In the illustration, “X” stands for our CD-ROM drive. This may be a different letter.

Windows will note that the driver is not certified. This will not affect the correct functioning of the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps.
All Sweex products and corresponding drivers are tested extensively. Here select the option “Continue Anyway”. Windows will now install the drivers.
Click on “Finish” to complete the installation.

Installation of Windows 98SE

Important!

Install the driver prior to connecting the Sweex Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter 54 Mbps!

Insert the Sweex CD-ROM in the CD-ROM player. If you have already done so, briefly open the CD-ROM loader and close it again. The CD-ROM will
start automatically. A menu will automatically appear.

In the event that the autorun menu does not appear, it can also be started manually. In order to do this, open “My computer”and go to X: (X being
the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Here you will find the “autorun.exe” file. Double-click to execute.

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