Wistron NeWeb DCUA User Manual
WLAN 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter
User’s Guide
Version: 1.0 — Sep. 2004
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, 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 of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with
FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the
transmitting antenna during transmitting. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz
frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This transmitter must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Wistron NeWeb Corp. declares that this product is limited in CH1~CH11 by
specified firmware controlled in the USA.
Highest SAR test value: 1.55W/kg
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Table of Contents
REGULATORY INFORMATION......................................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
1. WELCOME...............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 KIT CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................5
1.2 MAIN FEATURES OF 802.11A/B/G USB 2.0 ADAPTER.........................................................................5
1.3 WIRELESS NETWORKING SCENARIOS..................................................................................................6
2. QUICK START GUIDE..........................................................................................................................8
2.1 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................8
2.2 CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK...........................................................................................9
3. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................10
3.1 INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................................10
3.2 CONNECTING TO A NETWORK.............................................................................................................15
3.3 CREATING AN AD HOC NETWORK .....................................................................................................19
3.4 REMOVING YOUR 802.11A/B/G USB 2.0 ADAPTER...........................................................................21
3.5 UNINSTALLATION................................................................................................................................22
4. USING THE UTILITY..........................................................................................................................24
4.1 CURRENT STATUS ...............................................................................................................................24
4.2 DIAGNOSTICS ......................................................................................................................................25
4.3 PROFILE MANAGEMENT.....................................................................................................................27
4.3.1 Creating or Modifying a Configuration Profile................................................. 28
4.3.2 Removing a Profile......................................................................................... 30
4.3.3 Profile Auto Selection..................................................................................... 31
4.3.4 Switching Profiles...........................................................................................32
4.4 SECURITY............................................................................................................................................33
4.4.1 Using EAP-TLS Security................................................................................. 33
4.4.2 Enabling EAP-TLS Security............................................................................ 34
4.4.3 Using EAP-TTLS Security............................................................................... 35
4.4.4 Enabling EAP-TTLS Security.......................................................................... 36
4.4.5 Using PEAP(EAP-GTC) Security ....................................................................37
4.4.6 Enabling PEAP(EAP-GTC) Security................................................................38
4.4.7 Using PEAP-MSCHAP V2 Security................................................................. 39
4.4.8 Enabling PEAP- MSCHAP V2 Security............................................................40
4.4.9 Using LEAP Security......................................................................................41
4.4.10 Configuring LEAP........................................................................................ 41
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4.4.11 Using WPA Passphrase Security ....................................................................43
4.4.12 Using Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) Security..................................................44
4.5 DISPLAY SETTING...............................................................................................................................45
4.6 ACTIONS TOOLS ..................................................................................................................................45
5. RIGHT CLICKING THE TRAY ICON .............................................................................................46
6. NETWORK APPLICATION................................................................................................................47
6.1 SURVEYING THE NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD....................................................................................47
6.2 FILE SHARING.....................................................................................................................................48
6.3 USING THE SHARED FOLDER..............................................................................................................49
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1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter, and welcome to Wireless
LAN— the easy way to wireless networking.
This user’s guide introduces to you the 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter and describes
the most common configurations, which will help you connect to your network easily.
Please read this manual to get familiar with the IEEE802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN. This
manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
As this product is designed to run under Microsoft Windows, it is recommended that
to be installed by people who are familiar with the installation procedures for network
operating systems under Microsoft Windows.
1.1 Kit Contents
The 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter kit should include the following items: One
802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter with USB cable, one CD and one Quick Start Guide.
n One 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter
n One Software CD including:
(1) Utility & Driver Installation Software
(2) User Manual PDF File
n Quick Start Guide
1.2 Main Features of 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter
Status LED:
n Off: Power Off.
n Blinking: The USB adapter is powered on but no wireless connection is made
yet.
n Steady Green: Wireless connection is linked.
802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter features:
n Plug & Play
n Worldwide Radio Support
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n Super A/GTM and eXtended Range XRTM Technology
n Backward Compatible with 802.11b
n Roaming Support
n 802.1x Authentication
n AES-CCM & TKIP Encryption
n 64/128/152-bit WEP Encryption
n Driver Support OS Windows®2000/XP
802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter supports:
n Automatic load balancing for optimized bandwidth
n Advanced power management
n OS Windows® 2000/XP
1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios
As our 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE
802.11a/b/g compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the most
freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after installing
802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter, you can connect your computer to:
n A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless devices.
n A LAN (Local Area Network) constructed by Access Point(s) or other
802.11a/b/g compliant systems.
n Share your Internet access by using just one connection, share printers and other
peripheral devices, share data and image files between networked PCs, play
multi-player games, and use other network enabled sharing resources.
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Peer-to-Peer Networking:
An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and this 802.11a/b/g
USB 2.0 Adapter or our other WLAN devices. Therefore, it is very suitable to
build a network for temporary use, such as for demonstration in exhibition, for
new sales point/branch use and alike.
Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking):
With some 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapters and Access Points, it is easy to
construct a LAN with access to Internet for enterprise use.
The construction is quite easy that the 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter and Access
Point will automatically work at the most suitable frequency when Access Point is
set within the proper range.
In addition, commonly manufacturers will bundle the Site-Survey tool for users to
check the communication quality.
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2. Quick Start Guide
2.1 Installation
1. Insert the installation CD. It automatically starts the setup program for software
installation.
2. Follow the installation wizard to complete the software installation process.
3. Connect the WLAN 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter to your laptop PC/desktop
PC during software installation.
4. Restart your PC.
NOTE! Select “Cancel” when Found New Hardware window appears.
NOTE! In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the WLAN 802.11a/b/g
USB2.0 Utility.
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2.2 Connecting to an Existing Network
After restarting your PC, the adapter automatically connects to an unsecured network
that has the best signal strength(if there’s any). Profile Name shows Default.
You may also manually assign a network to connect with. Follow the steps below:
1. Open WLAN 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 Adapter Utility (by double-clicking on the
shortcut icon on the desktop), and click Profile Management tab.
2. Click Scan, and Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks list appears.
3. Click the desired network SSID and click Activate.
4. Contact the network administrator for Profile Settings: General, Security and
Advanced.
5. Once connected, the configuration icon in the Windows System Tray appears .
You can click Current Status tab to check the connection status.
6. For details of each tab in WLAN 802.11a/b/g USB2.0 Adapter Utility, please read
Chapter 4.
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