User Guide
SCB10X
Contents:
3 Before You Begin
4 Important Linksys® Information
5 Typical Uses for a Super Cantenna
7 Setting Up Your Super Cantenna
9 Fine-tuning & Aiming
10 Troubleshooting
11 Additional Resources
12 Warranty Information
13 Optional Accessories
Super Cantenna® is a registered trademark of Wireless Garden, Inc., All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. ©2007 Wireless Garden, Inc.
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Front
Back
RPSMA connector
+ RPTNC adapter
Dual-purpose
Tripod/Handgrip
Center
Conductor
RF cable
IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is
unplugged before installing the Super Cantenna!
Before You Begin
To begin using your Super Cantenna, you will need:
• An 802.11 wireless device with a removable antenna
or external antenna port.
Tip: To connect to your laptop, you will need either a PCMCIA card with an external
antenna port or a WiFi USB adapter with removable antenna (See page 9 for details).
Standard Tripod
Mount
Your new Super Cantenna:
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Do You Have a Linksys® Wireless
Router?
There are some additional troubleshooting tips when
setting up your Super Cantenna with a Linksys® wireless
router (Models WRT54G, WRT54GS, and WRT54GL).
Please visit our website for step-by-step support
in conguring your Linksys® router with the
Super Cantenna.
www.cantenna.com/linksys
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Typical uses for your Super Cantenna
Connect to public WiFi
hot spots at coee houses,
restaurants, resorts, hotels,
RV-parks, truck stops,
campgrounds, airports,
libraries, campuses,
and more.
Network with neighbors for
house-to-house gaming, le
sharing, web-surng, etc.
Create your own
hot spot in your
community.
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For more uses and tips or to see how others are using the Super Cantenna, visit www.cantenna.com.
Increase the strength
and range of your own
network signal for faster
download speeds and
streaming media.
Extend your range even further or repeat your
signal by using a Super Cantenna at each location.
Conduct security
scans around your
home and oce to nd
interfering networks and
security risks.
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Setting Up Your Super Cantenna
Keep tripod collapsed
to use as a hand grip.
Always spread
apart front leg rst.
Then spread apart
back legs.
Back legs
Front leg
Mount tripod
Step 1: Mount tripod
Tip: Prefer a dierent
mounting system? The
mounting socket ts standard
35mm camera tripods, video
camera wall mounts, or other
mounting hardware using a
1/4-20 thread.
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Step 2: Connect
• Turn o all of your equipment.
• Remove the antenna on your compatible wireless router, access point,
repeater, WiFi USB adapter, game adapter, camera, or other wireless
device.
• Replace with the Super Cantenna cable, using the included RPTNC
adapter if necessary. (Laptop users, see page 9)
• Turn your equipment back on.
Step 3: Locate and Aim
The Super Cantenna is a directional, line-of-sight antenna. The wireless
signal exits and enters the cap end of the Super Cantenna. It extends
in a narrow, 30 degree beam, to and from your target base station or
access point. Trees, metal buildings, drywall, power lines, and other
objects may block your wireless signal and make the Super Cantenna
less eective. For best results, locate and aim the Super Cantenna
where you have a clear line-of-sight to the target.
That’s it! If your wireless device does not connect, consult the wireless
device instruction manual on how to congure a connection.
Tip: RF cables are delicate electrical devices. Avoid twisting or kinking the cable and
use care when connecting/disconnecting.
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Fine-tuning the Super Cantenna
Now that you are all set up, make sure to get the most out of your new
Super Cantenna with a bit of ne-tuning. Because the Super Cantenna
has linear polarization, you may nd that you get a better signal by
rotating the tripod to its side. Then you can tilt the tripod’s mounting
plate and rotate the Super Cantenna along its cylindrical axis.
Tip: You should also
experiment by aiming the
Super Cantenna slightly
to the left, right, or above
your target.
Tip: Download the free NetStumbler
software from www.netstumbler.com
for precise ne-tuning of your signal!
Back legs
Tilt
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Symptoms: Solution:
Cantenna cable doesn’t
t wireless device
Try the supplied RPTNC adapter; make sure your device
has a removable antenna or external antenna port (for a
list of compatible devices, check www.cantenna.com).
Weak wireless signal or
signal goes in and out
Position the Super Cantenna in a clear line-of-sight,
away from obstructions like metal, concrete, trees,
etc. ; keep it away from microwave ovens and cordless
phones; try rotating it on its axis (see page 8).
Can’t connect cable to
laptop with built-in WiFi
You will need either a PCMCIA card with an external
antenna port* or WiFi USB adapter with removable
antenna. See www.cantenna.com/laptop.html for more
information. (*requires Laptop Adapter Cable)
Signal seems to be
stronger when slightly
pointed to the left or
right of target network
This is perfectly normal. You can even try pointing the
Super Cantenna slightly higher or lower than the target
network.
Computer’s built-in WiFi
software does not show
accurate signal strength
Download the free NetStumbler software from
www.netstumbler.com (Macs: www.macstumbler.com).
This software is invaluable for nding and ne-tuning
networks.
Can’t connect to network even though signal
strength is sucient
Make sure you have permission to use the network.
Ask the network’s administrator for access privileges/
password.
Troubleshooting Guide (For additional help, go to www.cantenna.com)
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Additional Resources
For additional help, useful tips, accessories, articles,
and more, go to:
www.cantenna.com
NetStumbler software:
(Free—for detecting networks
and precise ne-tuning of your
Super Cantenna)
www.netstumbler.com
Mac version:
www.macstumbler.com
Hot Spot Finder:
www.widirectory.com
Laptop users:
Connecting the Super Cantenna
directly to your laptop is easy:
www.cantenna.com/laptop
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Limited Warranty
Wireless Garden, Inc. guarantees that every Cantenna product is free from physical defects in
material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of purchase, when used according to the
instructions. If these products prove defective during this warranty period, contact Wireless Garden
directly furnishing a valid proof of purchase. Valid proof of purchase must be shown in the form
of a receipt from the retail store or website you purchased the Super Cantenna from, including the
date of purchase. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME. REPLACEMENT REQUESTS CANNOT BE
PROCESSED UNLESS WE CAN VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY AND ISSUE A REPLACEMENT AUTHORIZATION
NUMBER. The Cantenna must be returned in its ORIGINAL CONDITION and in its original package
within 30 days of purchase for a replacement. You will be responsible for shipping and handling
charges.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WIRELESS GARDEN’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT
FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. WIRELESS GARDEN MAKES NO WARRANTY
OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS OR
THE CONTENTS OR USE OF THIS DOCUMENTATION AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ITS QUALITY,
PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Wireless Garden
reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation
to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to customerservice@cantenna.com.
FCC REGULATIONS
This product should be used in connection with a device that has been tested and complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in an installation. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation and you are solely responsible for compliance with FCC regulations.
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Wireless Garden, Inc. • Solana Beach, California
Phone: 888-509-9434 • Outside USA: 858-509-9434
www.cantenna.com • www.wirelessgarden.com
Optional Accessories for the
Super Cantenna®
Available at your electronics retail store, or from www.cantenna.com
7-foot Extension Cable
(SCBX7)—The Super Cantenna works best with a clear
line-of-sight. This extension cable extends the reach of your Super Cantenna by an
additional 7 feet.
Laptop Adapter Cable (WG-LA01)—Compatible with most major wireless
PCMCIA cards with external antenna port (example: Bualo®, Proxim-Orinoco®, SMC®,
etc.).
Wireless PCMCIA Cards—With external antenna connector and compatible with
the Super Cantenna.
WiFi USB Devices—With external antenna connector and compatible with the
Super Cantenna.
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