Universal Scientific USGBR02REF1 Users Manual

Wireless USB Adapter: User Guide

Wireless USB Adapter:

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Introduction

The Wireless USB Adapter is compatible with a USB port on any standard Windows laptop
or desktop computer. Integrated security, including WiFi Protected Access 2 and Wired
Equivalent Privacy, assure standards-based, secure access to your wireless network.
Upon successful installation, the Wireless USB Adapter can communicate with other home
and office wireless networking products.

And to assure a simple, straight-forward installation, USRobotics developed the
installation wizard that walks you through the installation of any 54g PC Cards, PCI
Adapters, USB Adapters, or Routers in a seamless fashion. In addition, the wizard
provides easy-to-understand guidance to set up security for your wireless network.
Sharing Internet access securely, wirelessly or wired, has never been easier.

Physical Features

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1 USB connector Connects to an available USB port
2 Wireless LED Flashes when the adapter is sending or receiving data

What You Need to Begin

● PC with an available USB port

● PC with Windows Vista™, Windows® XP, or Windows® 2000

● 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

© 2005-2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation

R46.1900.00
rev 0 07/07

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Product Specifications

● Complies with IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps wireless radio standard

● 100mW power output

● Supports Windows Vista™, Windows® XP, and Windows® 2000

Security Features

● WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

● WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

● 802.1x (RADIUS) authentication

● CCX 1.0

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

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.

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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

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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.

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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,

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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:

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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

© 2005-2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation

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Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

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

declares that this product conforms to the FCC’s specifications:

Part 15, Class B

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

1) this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operations.

This equipment complies with FCC Part 15 for Home and Office use.

Caution to the User: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal
operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radio and Television Interference:

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. If this equipment is
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it 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
or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment to 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.

USR declares that 5426 is limited to CH1 through 11, 2412 to 2462 MHz, in the USA by
specific firmware, which is controlled by the manufacturer and cannot be changed by the
user.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance has been established in typical laptop
(notebook) computer(s) with a USB port. This product may be used in a typical laptop
(notebook) computer with a USB port. Other application, such as use with a handheld PC
or similar device, has not been verified and may not comply with related RF exposure
rules. Such use is prohibited.

UL Listing/CUL Listing:

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This information technology equipment is UL Listed and C-UL Listed for both the US and
Canadian markets respectively for the uses described in the User Guide. Use this product
only with UL Listed Information Technology Equipment (ITE).

For Canadian Users

Industry Canada (IC)

This equipment complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be
operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.

Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) is not more than
that required for successful communication.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make electrical ground connections by themselves,
but should contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

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This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal
operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Compliance

Declaration of Conformity

We, U.S. Robotics Corporation of 935 National Parkway, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173­5157,USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the U.S. Robotics 5426 Wireless USB
Adapter to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and/
or other normative documents:

EN300 328
EN301 489-1
EN301 489-17
EN60950-1
EN50392

We, U.S. Robotics Corporation, hereby declare the above named products are in
compliance and conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.

The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of
Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed.

This equipment is in compliance with the European recommendation 1999/519/ECC,
governing the exposure to the electromagnetic radiation.

This product can be used in the following countries:

● European Union countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands,

Luxembourg, Italy, France, UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark,

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Finland, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Greece

● Non-European Union countries: Switzerland, Norway, and Turkey

An electronic copy of the original CE Declaration of Conformity is available at the U.S.
Robotics website:

www.usr.com.

Regarding IEEE 802.11b/g frequencies, we currently have the following information about
restrictions in the European Union (EU) countries:

● Italy

Please be aware that use of the wireless device is subject to the following Italian
regulation:

1. D.Lgs 1.8.2003, number 259, articles 104 ( activities where General
Authorization is required ) and 105 ( free use), for private use;

2. D.M 28.5.03 and later modifications, for the supplying to public RadioLAN
access for networks and telecommunication services

● France

In France metropolitan, outdoor power is limited to 10mW (EIRP) within 2454MHz
– 2483, 5MHz frequency band

In Guyana and Reunion Islands, outdoor use is forbidden within 2400MHz –
2420MHz frequency band

Regulatory Channel Frequency

Channel

Frequency
(MHz)

FCC Canada ETSI

1 2412

X X X

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2 2417

X X X

3 2422

X X X

4 2427

X X X

5 2432

X X X

6 2437

X X X

7 2442

X X X

8 2447

X X X

9 2452

X X X

10 2457

X X X

11 2462

X X X

12 2467

X

13 2472

X

Operating Channels:

● IEEE 802.11g compliant

● 11 channels (US, Canada)

● 13 channels (ETSI)

EU Health Protection

This device complies with the European requirements governing exposure to
electromagnetic radiation. These wireless devices are transmitters/receivers and have
been designed and manufactured to comply with the exposure limits recommended by
the Council of the European Union and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP, 1999) for the entire population. The exposure standard for
portable equipment uses the "Specific Absorption Rate" as unit of measure. The
maximum SAR value of the 5426 Wireless USB Adapter measured in the conformity test
is [INSERT SAR VALUE HERE].

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Copyright Information

U.S. Robotics Corporation
935 National Parkway
Schaumburg, Illinois
60173-5157
USA

No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used
to make any derivative work (such as a translation, transformation, or adaptation)
without written permission from U.S. Robotics Corporation. U.S. Robotics Corporation
reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in the products and/
or content of this document from time to time without obligation to provide notification of
such revision or change. U.S. Robotics Corporation provides this documentation without
warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. If there is any software
on removable media described in this documentation, it is furnished under a license
agreement included with the product as a separate document, in the hard copy
documentation, or on the removable media in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !
LICENSE.TXT. If you are unable to locate a copy, please contact U.S. Robotics and a copy
will be provided to you.

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a United States government agency,
then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to
the following:

All technical data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely
at private expense. Software is delivered as “Commercial Computer Software” as defined
in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101
(a) and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in U.S. Robotics
standard commercial license for the Software. Technical data is provided with limited
rights only as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987)
whichever is applicable. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of any legend

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provided on any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to you in
conjunction with, this User Guide.

Copyright © 2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation. All rights reserved. U.S. Robotics and the U.
S. Robotics logo are registered trademarks of U.S. Robotics Corporation. Other product
names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
companies. Product specifications subject to change without notice.

© 2005-2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation

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Installation

Notice:

If you are installing both the Wireless USB Adapter

and a Wireless Router or Wireless ADSL2+ Router,

go to the Quick Installation Guide or User Guide for

the router and install the router before installing the

Wireless USB Adapter.

Install the Wireless USB Adapter

1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM for the USB adapter into the CD-ROM drive of the
computer on which you are installing the USB adapter. The Installation CD
Graphical User Interface (GUI) will appear on your screen. If prompted, select your
preferred language.

If the CD doesn't start automatically, start it manually as follows:

A. Windows Vista: Click Windows Start > Computer.

Windows XP: Click Windows Start > My Computer.

Windows 2000: On the desktop, double-click My Computer.

B. Double-click the CD drive.

2. If prompted by Windows Security, click Run autorun.exe. If prompted by User

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Access Control, click Continue.

3. Click Install and follow the on-screen instructions.

4. If a window appears warning that the software has not passed Windows testing,
continue with the installation. USRobotics has thoroughly tested the operation of
the software with Windows Vista, XP, and 2000 to ensure its safe operation.

Windows Vista: Click Install driver software anyway.
Windows XP: Click Continue Anyway.
Windows 2000: Click Yes.

5. When you are prompted, insert the USB adapter.

6. Windows XP only:

A. If the Found New Hardware Wizard asks to connect to the Windows update

Web site to search for software, select No, not this time and click Next.

B. With Install the software automatically selected, click Next.

7. If a window appears warning that the software has not passed Windows testing,
continue with the installation. USRobotics has thoroughly tested the operation of

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the software with Windows to ensure its safe operation.

Windows Vista: Click Install driver software anyway.
Windows XP only: Click Continue Anyway.
Windows 2000 only: Click Yes.

8. Windows XP only: Click Finish.

9. When prompted, click Restart to restart your computer.

10. Select the option that matches your wireless network and follow the on-screen
instructions.

Congratulations!

You have finished installing your product! The Wireless USB Adapter should be connected
to the wireless network that you selected.

If you experience any problems connecting to a wireless network, refer to the
Troubleshooting section in this guide for more information.

Register your product

Register your product online at http://www.usr.com/productreg

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Connect to a Wireless Network after Installation

Windows Vista

If your computer uses Windows Vista, you must connect to the network manually as
follows:

1. Click Windows Start > Connect To.

2. If the wireless network is listed, select the network you want to connect to, and
then click Connect.

If the wireless network is not listed, manually create a network profile as follows:

A. Click Set up a connection or network.

B. Select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next.

C. Configure the wireless network with network name (SSID), security type,

and encryption type and click Next.

D. If your network does not require network authentication, click Connect to.

If your network requires network authentication:

i. Click Change connection settings.

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ii. Click the Security tab.

iii. Select the appropriate network authentication method for your

network, and then click Settings.

iv. Complete the settings for the type of authentication you selected and

click OK.

E. Click Windows Start > Connect To.

F. Select the network that you just created and click Connect.

Windows XP or 2000

If you use Windows XP or 2000, you can connect to the network in one of the following
ways:

● Using the Wireless Networks Wizard

1. Open the USRobotics Wireless Utility and select the Wireless Networks
tab.

2. Pull down the Add menu and select Use Wizard. Select a wireless network
from the list and click Next.

3. If security is enabled for the specified wireless network device, enter the
Network key, click Next, and then Connect. If security is not enabled for
the specified wireless network device, click Connect.

4. You should now be connected to the specified wireless network device.

● Using the USRobotics Wireless Utility

1. Open the USRobotics Wireless Utility and select the Wireless Networks
tab.

2. Pull down the Add menu and select Use Utility.

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3. Click Select to display a list of wireless devices.

4. Select a wireless device.

5. If you do not see the correct device, click Refresh to update the list. If you
still do not see the correct device, click Cancel and manually enter the
Network Name of the device.

6. Click Ok.

7. Enter the appropriate connection and security information for the wireless
network device, if applicable, and click OK.

8. Click OK and the Wireless USB Adapter will attempt a connection to the
wireless network. If the card or adapter does not connect to the wireless
network, open the Wireless Networks tab in the USRobotics Wireless Utility,
select the wireless network, and click Edit. Verify that the information for the
wireless network device is correct and click OK.

© 2005-2007 U.S. Robotics Corporation

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Advanced Properties

The Advanced tab from the USRobotics Wireless USB Adapter Properties allows you to
view and change the values of the available properties.

To access the Advanced tab:

● Windows Vista: Click Windows Start >Control Panel > Network and Internet

> Network and Sharing Center > Manage Wireless Networks > Adapter
Properties. In Wireless Network Connection Properties, click Configure. In
the Network Adapter Properties, click the Advanced tab.

● Windows XP: Right-click the wireless network connection icon in the

notification area (also called the system tray) and click Open Network

Connections. Right-click the Wireless USB Adapter and click Properties. Click
Configure and then click the Advanced tab.

● Windows 2000: Right-click the wireless network connection icon in the

notification area (also called the system tray) and click Open Network and Dial-

up Connections. Right-click the Wireless USB Adapter and click Properties. Click
Configure and then click the Advanced tab.

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To view the available settings for a given property, click the name of the property in the
Property list. Then click the down arrow in the Value list.

To change a property setting, click an option in the Value list or type a new value, as
appropriate (selection options are different for different properties).

● BSS PLCP Header

● Fragmentation Threshold

● IBSS 54g Mode

● IBSS 54g Protection Mode

● IBSS Channel Number

● Locally Administered MAC Address

● Power Output

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● Power Save Mode

● Rate

● Roam Tendency

● Roaming Decision

● RTS Threshold

● WMM

BSS PLCP Header

The BSS PLCP Header property is used to set the header type used for CCK rates. The
type can be Long or Auto (short/long).

Auto (Short/Long) (default)

Long

Fragmentation Threshold

The maximum size in bytes at which packets are fragmented and transmitted a piece at a
time instead of all at once. Available values range from 256 to 2346. The default value is

2346.

IBSS 54g Mode

IBSS 54g Mode is used to set the connection type in an ad hoc network. The following
options are available:

54g - Auto (default)

54g - Performance

802.11b Only

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IBSS 54g Protection Mode

A mechanism of prefixing each OFDM data frame with a request to send/clear to send
(RTS/CTS) complimentary code keying (

CCK) frame sequence. The duration fields of the

RTS and CTS frames should allow the IEEE 802.11b node to correctly set its network
allocation vector (NAV) and avoid collisions with the subsequent OFDM frames. As
required for Wi-Fi®, protection mechanisms are enabled automatically whenever an IEEE

802.11b

STA joins the BSS. If no IEEE 802.11b STA joins, then no protection mechanism

is used and full IEEE 802.11g performance is attained.

Auto (default)

Disabled

IBSS Channel Number

The IBSS Channel Number property selects the independent basic service set (IBSS)
channel number on which to operate when WZC is managing your wireless networks. The
default setting is 11.

Locally Administered MAC Address

Locally Administered MAC Address is used to override the MAC address of the Wireless
USB Adapter. The Locally Administered MAC Address is a user-defined MAC address that
is used in place of the MAC address originally assigned to the network adapter. Every
adapter in the network must have its own unique MAC address. This locally administered
address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number.

Value Assigns a unique node address for the adapter.

Not Present (Default). Uses the factory-assigned node address on the adapter.

The appropriate assigned ranges and exceptions for the locally administered address
include the following:

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