Wistron NeWeb DMUZ User Manual

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802.11g WLAN USB Adapter
with Flash Disk

User’s Manual

Model

DMUZ

Wistron Neweb Corporation

Version 1.5__May, 2005

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Copyright Statement

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
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of the publisher.
Windows TM 98SE/Me/2000/XP are trademarks of Microsoft® Corp.
Pentium is a trademark of Intel.

All copyright reserved.

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Regulatory Information

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 use 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 form that to

which the receiver is connected.

?? Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example-use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device many not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device may accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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Important Notice:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

The maximum reported SAR values are: Body: 0.284W/Kg (802.11b),
0251W/Kg (802.11g)

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................4

1.1 Package Contents .......................................................................................................4

1.2 Main Features..............................................................................................................4

1.3 Wireless Network Scenarios .......................................................................................5

1.3.1 Ad Hoc Mode...................................................................................................5

1.3.2 Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking) ........................................................6

1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network.....................................................................6

2. Quick Start Guidance.............................................................................................................8

2.1 Installation ...................................................................................................................8

2.2 Connecting to an Existing Network ...........................................................................10

2.3 Connecting to an Access Point (AP) .........................................................................16

3. Installation by Steps .............................................................................................................18

3.1 Installing WLAN 802.11g USB2.0 Adapter................................................................18

3.1.1 Additional Setup Processes ...........................................................................21

3.2 Setting Your 802.11g USB2.0 Adapter ......................................................................22

3.3 Removing Your 802.11g USB2.0 Adapter .................................................................22

3.4 Uninstalling Your 802.11g USB2.0 Adapter...............................................................23

4. Creating an Ad Hoc Network................................................................................................24

5. Acting as an Access Point....................................................................................................26

6. Using the Utility (Client)........................................................................................................29

6.1 Link Status Tab..........................................................................................................29

6.2 Configure Profile Tab.................................................................................................30

6.3 Site Survey Tab .........................................................................................................31

6.4 Advance Tab..............................................................................................................32

7. Using the Utility (AP)............................................................................................................33

7.1 AP Information Tab....................................................................................................33

7.2 Access Point Setting Tab...........................................................................................34

8. Network Application..............................................................................................................36

8.1 Surveying the Network..............................................................................................36

8.2 File Sharing ...............................................................................................................37

8.3 Using the Shared Folder ...........................................................................................38

9. Specification.........................................................................................................................39

10. Glossary.............................................................................................................................40

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Thank you for purchasing our 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter, and welcome to
Wireless LAN- the easiest way to wireless networking!

This user’s manual introduces our 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter and describes
the most common configurations, which will help you connect to your network
easily. Please read this guide to get familiar with the IEEE 802.11g Wireless
LAN. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product.
Please keep this user’s manual for future reference.

As this product is designed especially to run under Microsoft Windows’
system, it is recommended that to be installed by people who are familiar with
the installation procedures for network operating systems under Microsoft
Windows.

1. Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

Your 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter kit includes following items:

?? 1 x 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter;
?? 1 x CD (Utility, Driver Installation Software, and User’s Manual)

Note! If any of the items mentioned are missing or mismatched, please

contact your distributor.

1.2 Main Features

?? Compact Size for Easy Wireless Enjoyment.
?? High-speed Wireless Connection, up to 54Mbps.
?? IEEE 802.11g (DSSS) Standard for 2.4GHz Wireless LAN.
?? Plug-and-Play Installation.
?? Full Mobility and Seamless Cell-to-Cell Roaming.
?? Worldwide Radio Support.
?? Five Times Faster than 802.11b Wireless LANs.
?? Backward Complaint with 802.11b.

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?? Support of the standard Access Point mode for connection to wireless

clients.

?? Supports up to 256-bit WEP.
?? Includes Ad Hoc Mode and Infrastructure Mode Access.
?? Longer Range Support than 802.11a-based WLAN.

1.3 Wireless Network Scenarios

As our 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other
IEEE 802.11g compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the
most freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after
installing 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter, you can connect your computer to:
(1) A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of 802.11g compliant wireless devices.
(2) A LAN (Local Area Networking) constructed by Access Point(s) or

other 802.11g compliant systems.

(3) 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.

1.3.1 Ad Hoc Mode

A group of wireless stations can form a wireless network without a centralized
Access Point involved. This is called an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS
or Ad Hoc).

An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with this 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter,
PCs or other WLAN devices. Therefore, it is very convenient to build a
network for temporary use, such as for demonstration in exhibition, for new
sales point/branch use and alike.

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1.3.2 Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking)

With some 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapters and Access Points, it will be easy to
construct a LAN with access to Internet for enterprise use.

The construction is quite easy that 802.11g 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 manufactures will bundle the Site-Survey tool for users
to check the communication quality.

1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network

802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data,
minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven
megabits per second. With the 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter you can locate your
PC wherever you want without wires or cables.

The 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter provides LAN users with an access to
real-time information anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides
effectiveness and efficiency, which are not available under wired networks.

The 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter configuration is easy to switch between
peer-to-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, and full
infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a
broad area.

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Therefore, you may see many advantages for adopting Wireless Networking
as follows:

- Less Space Limits: The 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter provides access
to network services without wires; therefore, it gives you more
freedom to allocate and style your living and working space. In
addition, in some areas where is hard or expensive to connect to
wired networks, such as historic buildings, classrooms or mobile
connectivity, then you can count on wireless networking.

- Flexible Workgroups and Lower Cost: For workspaces that are
frequently reconfigured for temporarily use such as demo in
exhibitions, wireless networking is easy to set up of lower total
cost— and all equipments are recyclable. You do not have to remove
the old wires and then build up the new ones again and again.

- Networked Conference Rooms: Users can access the network as
they move from a meeting to another, getting the access to
information/data and the ability to communicate decisions while “on
the go”.

- Ad Hoc Networking: On site consulting and small workgroups may
increase productivity with quick network setup and collaboration
software.

- Branch Office Networking: With an Access Point to bridge
between the LAN and Internet, wireless networking provides an
easy to install, use and maintain network for a remote or sales
office.

- Campus-Wide Network Mobility: The roaming capabilities allow
enterprise to set up easy to use wireless networks that cover the
entire campus transparently.

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2. Quick Start Guidance

2.1 Installation

1. Insert the Installation CD. It automatically starts the setup program for

software installation.

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2. Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the software installation

process and restart your computer if necessary.

3. Connect your 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter to your laptop PC or desktop

PC.
Note! If your device is connected to an USB 1.1 port, a pop-up

message indicates on your screen, reminding you to set

802.11b as the default setting to get a better connection quality.

4. Operation System will detect new device and verify the driver

automatically.

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2.2 Connecting to an Existing Network

1. Go to Windows Start > Programs > WLAN 802.11g USB2.0 Utility >

WLAN 802.11g USB2.0 Utility to open the utility. The 802.11g USB2.0

Adapter Utility window appears. You can see the wireless configuration

icon in Windows System Tray. You can either double click the
wireless configuration icon or click the right key of your mouse and select

Client Utility to open the tab.

Note! Radio ON indicates to connect the network ; if you want to

disconnect the network, then click Radio OFF.

2. 802.11g USB2.0 Adapter automatically searches and connects to an

available network (network with security disabled) if there is any. And then

the red wireless configuration icon changes to Green . Follow the next
step to connect to a designated network.

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3. In Site Survey tab, choose (click) one network from the listed available

networks list, and click OK button.