Transcend JetFlash 128MB-256MB JetFlash, JetFlash 128MB, JetFlash 256MB User Manual

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128MB-256MB JetFlash™

User’s Manual

P/N TS128/256MJF-WL

Table of Contents

Introduction

Package Contents................................................................................................................1

Features ................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements .........................................................................................................1

Product Overview

Switch....................................................................................................................................2

LED Lights ............................................................................................................................2

Data Storage Function

Driver Installation for Windows 98SE ................................................................................3

Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP ...........................................................4

Warning.................................................................................................................................4

Wireless LAN Function

Install the WLAN Utility .......................................................................................................5

Execute the WLAN Utility ....................................................................................................9

Connect to an Access Point (Infrastructure Mode)........................................................10

Connect without an Access Point (Ad Hoc Mode) .........................................................13

Enable Encryption .............................................................................................................15

Setting the Transmission Rate .........................................................................................17

Power Saving Mode ...........................................................................................................18

LAN Status..........................................................................................................................18

Link Information.................................................................................................................19

Diagnostic...........................................................................................................................20

About Version.....................................................................................................................20

Safely Remove Your JetFlash

Remove JetFlash in Windows 98SE ................................................................................21

Remove JetFlash in Windows Me ....................................................................................21

Remove JetFlash in Windows 2000 .................................................................................22

Remove JetFlash in Windows XP ....................................................................................24

Uninstall WLAN Utility ..........................................................................................25

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................27

Specifications

.............................................................................................................36

Ordering Information

JetFlash Limited Warranty

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Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing Transcend’s Wireless LAN JetFlash™. This small device is

more than a USB Flash Drive. It combines a USB Flash Drive with an IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN

(WLAN) function. Via a USB connection, it can expedite exchanging huge amounts of data

between desktop or laptop computers. With the WLAN function, you can surf the Internet freely

from a wireless network. In addition, JetFlash’s mobility, strong data retention ability, and

impressive appearance will provide you with a brand-new data storage experience.

Package Contents

Your JetFlash package includes the following items:

• JetFlash

• Neck Strap

• Driver CD

• USB Adapter

• USB Extension Cable

• Quick Installation Guide

Features

• Compliant with USB specification 1.1, True Plug and Play

• Compliant with IEEE802.11b standard for 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN

• High-speed wireless connection up to 11 Mbps

• Peer-to-peer communication without an Access Point

• Solid design with an integrated internal antenna

• No external power or battery needed

• LED lights indicate the usage status of JetFlash

System Requirements

• Hardware: Desktop or notebook computer with a USB port

• Operating System: Windows

• IEEE802.11b compliant systems constructed by Access Points

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98SE, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP

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Product Overview

Switch

When the switch is set to the “ON” position, you can write/read data to/from your JetFlash and

simultaneously use it for wireless applications. When the switch is set to the “OFF” position, you

can write/read data to/from your JetFlash, but the wireless function is disabled. Please set the

switch to the “ON” position before using the Wireless LAN function of your JetFlash.

LED Lights

WLAN LED

(Blue)

Off Off Standby

Off Blinking Data transfer

Blinking Off

Blinking Blinking

Solid Off Wireless connection is established

Solid Blinking

DATA LED

(Green)

Status

JetFlash is searching for an Access Point to
connect to a wireless network

JetFlash is searching for an Access Point to

connect to a wireless network and there is data
transferring to and from the JetFlash

Wireless connection is established and there is
data transferring to and from the JetFlash

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Data Storage Function

Driver Installation for Windows 98SE

1. Drivers are required for Windows 98SE. Drivers will also be required for the WLAN function.

(see Wireless LAN Function section). Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run

supported). Select the Win98 Driver button.

2. Select 98 Driver Install to continue.

3. After the drivers are installed, the “DRVSETUP2” dialogue window will appear. Select OK to

continue.

4. Plug your JetFlash into an available USB port. Your computer will automatically detect the

new device. Two new Removable Disk drives with newly assigned drive letters will appear

in the My Computer window.

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Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP

No drivers are required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to support the

data portion of your JetFlash. Drivers will be required for the WLAN function (see Wireless LAN

Function section). Simply plug your JetFlash into an available USB port, and Windows will install

the files needed to use it as an external hard drive. Two new Removable Disk drives with newly

assigned drive letters will appear in the My Computer window.

Warning

To prevent loss of data and/or damage to your JetFlash, NEVER remove JetFlash

from a device while the DATA LED is blinking.

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Wireless LAN Function

The WLAN Utility is JetFlash’s management software. You must install the WLAN Utility found

on the Driver CD to enable the WLAN Function. Before installing the WLAN Utility, verify that the

switch is set to the “ON” position and carefully read the following steps.

Install the WLAN Utility

1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select the WLAN Utility button.

2. Select Next.

3. Select Yes.

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4. Select Next.

 You can select Browse to choose the folder destination.

5. Select Next.

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 You can rename the program folder name.

6. The Question window will appear. Select Yes to add a program shortcut on your desktop

(recommended).

7. Select Finish to complete the installation. (In Windows XP, you must complete steps

8-10 and d

isable the Windows XP Zero-Configuration.)

 The Operating system may request you to insert the original Windows CD, add necessary

protocols, or edit networking settings. Follow the on-screen instructions or ask your IT

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personnel to assist you to complete the installation.

8. From the Start Menu, go to Settings and select Network Connections.

9. Right-click Wireless Network Connection (this will be your JetFlash), and select Properties.

10. Select the Wireless Networks tab, and verify the check box “Use Windows to configure my

wireless network settings” is clear, and then Select OK.

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 You can also use the KU8-M zip file in the second partition of your JetFlash. This zip file

is the compressed files of the WLAN Utility. After uncompressing it, run the Setup.exe

file inside and follow the above-mentioned steps to complete the installation.

Execute the WLAN Utility

1. Verify that you have installed the WLAN Utility application and the switch is set to the “ON”

position.

2. Plug your JetFlash into an available USB port on your computer and double-click the IEEE

802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) shortcut on your desktop.

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3. The IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window will appear.

 One of following signal icons will appear in the system tray (bottom right corner) after the

WLAN Utility has executed.

• (Green): Connected

• (Yellow): Low Quality

• (Red): Disconnected

 You can right-click the signal icon, and select Exit to close the IEEE 802.11b WLAN

Utility (USB) window, or select radio off to disable the Wireless LAN function.

Connect to an Access Point (Infrastructure Mode)

Follow the procedures below to connect with an Access Point:

1. Execute the WLAN Utility.

2. Select the Setting tab in the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window.

3. Select Infrastructure as the Network Type.

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