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Introduction

The U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg USB Adapter is the solution to your home and small
business wireless connectivity needs. MAXg technology provides the maximum 802.11g
range in the industry, delivering optimal wireless connections to your PCs, laptops, and
other wireless devices. MAXg also provides the maximum speed – up to 125 Mbps –
delivering large files like MP3s, digital photos, and digital video through your network
fast and efficiently. And with MAXg, your network will be protected with a maximum
security suite of capabilities, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2/802.11i
(Windows 2000 and XP only), MAC address filtering, and more.

And to assure a simple, straight-forward installation, U.S. Robotics developed the
SureStart installation wizard. SureStart walks you through the installation of any MAXg
PC Cards, PCI Adapters, USB Adapters, or Routers in a seamless fashion. In addition,
SureStart provides easy-to-understand guidance to set up security for your wireless
network. Sharing Internet access securely, wirelessly or wired, has never been easier.

What You Need to Begin

 PC with an available USB port

 PC with Windows 2000, XP, 98SE, or Me

 A functioning Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem or other WAN connection for

Internet access

 A browser that supports HTML 4.01 specification with Javascript enabled

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Product Specifications

Wireless MAXg USB Adapter

 Complies with IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps wireless radio standard

 100mW power output

 Supports Windows 2000, XP, 98SE, and Me

Security Features

 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

 WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) (Windows 2000 and XP only)

 802.1x (RADIUS) authentication

 CCX 1.0

 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption

 Ability to disable wireless radio

Acknowledgements

This product includes software developed by MDC and its licensors. This product
includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit
(http://www.openssl.org/). This product includes cryptographic software written
by Eric Young ([e-mail]). This product includes software written by Tim
Hudson ([e-mail]).

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U.S. Robotics Corporation Two (2)
Year Limited Warranty

1.0 GENERAL TERMS:

1.1 This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original end-user purchaser
(CUSTOMER) and is not transferable.

1.2 No agent, reseller, or business partner of U.S. Robotics Corporation (U.S.
ROBOTICS) is authorised to modify the terms of this Limited Warranty on behalf of U.S.
ROBOTICS.

1.3 This Limited Warranty expressly excludes any product that has not been purchased
as new from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller.

1.4 This Limited Warranty is only applicable in the country or territory where the product
is intended for use (As indicated by the Product Model Number and any local
telecommunication approval stickers affixed to the product).

1.5 U.S. ROBOTICS warrants to the CUSTOMER that this product will be free from
defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for TWO (2)
YEARS from the date of purchase from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller.

1.6 U.S. ROBOTICS sole obligation under this warranty shall be, at U.S. ROBOTICS sole
discretion, to repair the defective product or part with new or reconditioned parts; or to
exchange the defective product or part with a new or reconditioned product or part that
is the same or similar; or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available,
U.S. ROBOTICS may, at its sole discretion, provide a refund to the CUSTOMER not to
exceed the latest published U.S. ROBOTICS recommended retail purchase price of the
product, less any applicable service fees. All products or parts that are exchanged for
replacement will become the property of U.S. ROBOTICS.

1.7 U.S. ROBOTICS warrants any replacement product or part for NINETY (90) DAYS
from the date the product or part is shipped to Customer.

1.8 U.S. ROBOTICS makes no warranty or representation that this product will meet
CUSTOMER requirements or work in combination with any hardware or software
products provided by third parties.

1.9 U.S. ROBOTICS makes no warranty or representation that the operation of the
software products provided with this product will be uninterrupted or error free, or that
all defects in software products will be corrected.

1.10 U.S. ROBOTICS shall not be responsible for any software or other CUSTOMER data
or information contained in or stored on this product.

2.0 CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS:

2.1 CUSTOMER assumes full responsibility that this product meets CUSTOMER
specifications and requirements.

2.2 CUSTOMER is specifically advised to make a backup copy of all software provided
with this product.

2.3 CUSTOMER assumes full responsibility to properly install and configure this product
and to ensure proper installation, configuration, operation and compatibility with the
operating environment in which this product is to function.

2.4 CUSTOMER must furnish U.S. ROBOTICS a dated Proof of Purchase (copy of original
purchase receipt from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller) for any warranty claims
to be authorised.

3.0 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE:

3.1 CUSTOMER must contact U.S. ROBOTICS Technical Support or an authorised U.S.
ROBOTICS Service Centre within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty
service authorisation.

3.2 Customer must provide Product Model Number, Product Serial Number and dated
Proof of Purchase (copy of original purchase receipt from U.S. ROBOTICS or its
authorised reseller) to obtain warranty service authorisation.

3.3 For information on how to contact U.S. ROBOTICS Technical Support or an
authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Service Centre, please see the U.S ROBOTICS corporate
Web site at: www.usr.com

3.4 CUSTOMER should have the following information / items readily available when
contacting U.S. ROBOTICS Technical Support:

 Product Model Number

 Product Serial Number

 Dated Proof of Purchase

 CUSTOMER contact name & telephone number

 CUSTOMER Computer Operating System version

 U.S. ROBOTICS Installation CD-ROM

 U.S. ROBOTICS Installation Guide

4.0 WARRANTY REPLACEMENT:

4.1 In the event U.S. ROBOTICS Technical Support or its authorised U.S. ROBOTICS
Service Centre determines the product or part has a malfunction or failure attributable
directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials; and the product is within the TWO (2)
YEAR warranty term; and the CUSTOMER will include a copy of the dated Proof of
Purchase (original purchase receipt from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller) with
the product or part with the returned product or part, then U.S. ROBOTICS will issue
CUSTOMER a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) and instructions for the return of the
product to the authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Drop Zone.

4.2 Any product or part returned to U.S. ROBOTICS without an RMA issued by U.S.
ROBOTICS or its authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Service Centre will be returned.

4.3 CUSTOMER agrees to pay shipping charges to return the product or part to the
authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Return Centre; to insure the product or assume the risk of
loss or damage which may occur in transit; and to use a shipping container equivalent
to the original packaging.

4.4 Responsibility for loss or damage does not transfer to U.S. ROBOTICS until the
returned product or part is received as an authorised return at an authorised U.S.
ROBOTICS Return Centre.

4.5 Authorised CUSTOMER returns will be unpacked, visually inspected, and matched to
the Product Model Number and Product Serial Number for which the RMA was
authorised. The enclosed Proof of Purchase will be inspected for date of purchase and
place of purchase. U.S. ROBOTICS may deny warranty service if visual inspection of the
returned product or part does not match the CUSTOMER supplied information for which
the RMA was issued.

4.6 Once a CUSTOMER return has been unpacked, visually inspected, and tested U.S.
ROBOTICS will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace, using new or reconditioned
product or parts, to whatever extent it deems necessary to restore the product or part
to operating condition.

4.7 U.S. ROBOTICS will make reasonable effort to ship repaired or replaced product or
part to CUSTOMER, at U.S. ROBOTICS expense, not later than TWENTY ONE (21) DAYS
after U.S. ROBOTICS receives the authorised CUSTOMER return at an authorised U.S.
ROBOTICS Return Centre.

4.8 U.S. ROBOTICS shall not be liable for any damages caused by delay in delivering or
furnishing repaired or replaced product or part.

5.0 LIMITATIONS:

5.1 THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE: This U.S. ROBOTICS product may include or be bundled
with third-party software, the use of which is governed by separate end-user license
agreements provided by third-party software vendors. This U.S. ROBOTICS Limited
Warranty does not apply to such third-party software. For the applicable warranty refer
to the end-user license agreement governing the use of such software.

5.2 DAMAGE DUE TO MISUSE, NEGLECT, NON-COMPLIANCE, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: To the extent permitted by
applicable law, this U.S. ROBOTICS Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear
and tear; damage or loss of data due to interoperability with current and/or future
versions of operating system or other current and/or future software and hardware;
alterations (by persons other than U.S. ROBOTICS or authorised U.S. ROBOTICS

Service Centres); damage caused by operator error or non-compliance with instructions
as set out in the user documentation or other accompanying documentation; damage
caused by acts of nature such as lightning, storms, floods, fires, and earthquakes, etc.
Products evidencing the product serial number has been tampered with or removed;
misuse, neglect, and improper handling; damage caused by undue physical,
temperature, or electrical stress; counterfeit products; damage or loss of data caused
by a computer virus, worm, Trojan horse, or memory content corruption; failures of the
product which result from accident, abuse, misuse (including but not limited to improper
installation, connection to incorrect voltages, and power points); failures caused by
products not supplied by U.S. ROBOTICS; damage cause by moisture, corrosive
environments, high voltage surges, shipping, abnormal working conditions; or the use
of the product outside the borders of the country or territory intended for use (As
indicated by the Product Model Number and any local telecommunication approval
stickers affixed to the product).

5.3 TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND
REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR
CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY,
CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH
ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. U.S. ROBOTICS NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORISES
ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, WARRANTY, OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

5.4 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, U.S.
ROBOTICS ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY,
WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE,
FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF U.S. ROBOTICS OR ITS
AUTHORISED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES,
AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE PAID, AT U.S. ROBOTICS OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR
DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF
ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

6.0 DISCLAIMER:

Some countries, states, territories or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain
products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury, so the
above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to CUSTOMER.
When the implied warranties are not allowed by law to be excluded in their entirety,
they will be limited to the TWO (2) YEAR duration of this written warranty. This warranty
gives CUSTOMER specific legal rights, which may vary depending on local law.

7.0 GOVERNING LAW:

This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A.
excluding its conflicts of laws principles and excluding the United Nations Convention on
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

U.S. Robotics Corporation
935 National Parkway
Schaumburg, IL, 60173
U.S.A

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FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.