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802.11g USB2.0 WLAN Adapter
User’s Guide
Version: 1.0 — Dec. 2003
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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 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.
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 may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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Table of Contents
Regulatory Information ________________________________________________2
1. Welcome __________________________________________________________4
1.1 Kit Contents______________________________________________________5
1.2 Main Features of 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter _____________________6
1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios ______________________________________7
1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network_______________________________9
2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking____________________________________10
2.1 Installation______________________________________________________10
2.2 Connecting to an Existing Network__________________________________12
3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide _______________________________________14
3.1 Install the 802.11g USB2.0 adapter Driver / Utility _____________________15
3.1.1 Additional Setup Processes ________________________________19
3.1.2 Disable Windows XP Zero-Configuration __________________20
3.2 Verifying the Driver/Utility ________________________________________21
3.3 802.11g USB2.0 WLAN Utility______________________________________22
3.4 Basic Setting for Infrastructure Mode _______________________________23
3.5 Basic Setting for Peer-to-peer Mode _________________________________24
3.6 Remove your 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter ________________________25
3.7 Uninstall the 802.11g USB2.0 WLAN Utility / Driver ___________________26
4. Using the Utility ___________________________________________________27
4.1 Status Tab_______________________________________________________27
4.2 Configuration Tab________________________________________________29
4.3 WEP Tab _______________________________________________________30
4.4 Security Tab_____________________________________________________34
4.5 IBSS Tab _______________________________________________________41
4.6 Domain Tab _____________________________________________________42
4.7 About Tab_______________________________________________________44
5. Network Application________________________________________________45
5.1 Surveying the Network Neighborhood _______________________________45
5.2 File Sharing _____________________________________________________46
5.3 Using the Shared Folder___________________________________________47
6. Product Specifications ______________________________________________48
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1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter, and welcome to
Wireless LAN—the easy way to wireless networking.
This user’s guide introduces to you the 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN 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 IEEE802.11g 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.
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1.1 Kit Contents
The 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter kit should include the following items: One
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter with USB cable, one CD and one Quick Start
Guide.
a. One 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter
b. One USB cable
c. One Software CD including:
1. Utility & Driver Installation Software
2. Acrobat Reader
3. User Manual PDF File
d. Quick Start Guide
If any of the items mentioned above are damaged or missing, please contact your
distributor.
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1.2 Main Features of 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter
A. Status LED
z Off: Power Off.
z Blinking: The USB adapter is powered on but
no wireless connection is made yet.
z Steady Green: Wireless connection is linked.
B. USB Connector
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter features:
1. High-speed wireless connection, up to 54 Mbps
2. IEEE802.11g (DSSS) standard for 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN
3. Plug-and-Play installation
4. Solid design with an integrated antenna
5. Full mobility and seamless cell-to-cell roaming
6. Automatic scale back at per packet level
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter supports:
1. Automatic load balancing for optimized bandwidth
2. Advanced power management
3. Windows®98SE, ME, 2000 and XP (subject to availability).
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1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios
As our 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN 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 WLAN Adapter, you can connect your computer to:
a. A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of 802.11g compliant wireless devices.
b. A LAN (Local Area Network) constructed by Access Point(s) or other 802.11g
compliant systems.
c. 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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A. Peer-to-Peer Networking:
An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and this 802.11g USB
2.0 WLAN 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.
B. Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking):
With some 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN 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 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN 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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1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data,
minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per
second. With the 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter you can locate your PC wherever
you want without wires and cables.
The 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN 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 WLAN 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.
Therefore, you may see many advantages for adopting Wireless Networking as
follows:
- Less Space Limits: The 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN 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 to Wireless Networking
2.1 Installation
1. Insert the installation CD. It automatically starts the setup program for
WLAN Utility and Driver.
2. Follow the installation wizard to complete the software installation process and
restart your computer..
3. Connect the 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter to your PC/notebook PC.
Note! Please use USB extension cable to connect the 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN
Adapter with your PC/Notebook during normal operation.
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4. Operation System will detect new device and verify the driver automatically.
Note! During installation procedure, each operating system may prompt
different specific options:
Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the
installation process. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your
computer.
Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished.
Windows 2000/XP: Select “Install the software automatically” when the window
with this option appears, and then click “Next” to continue installation.
Note! In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the 802.11g USB2.0
Utility. Please check Chapter 3.1.2 to disable the Zero-Configuration
before using the Utility.
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2.2 Connecting to an Existing Network
1. Go to windows Startup > Program > 802.11g USB2.0 adapter Utility >
802.11g USB2.0 adapter Utility to open the utility. The 802.11g USB2.0 adapter
Utility window appears. You can also see a small red icon in Windows
System Tray.
2. Key in “Any” for Network name and click “Apply”. The 802.11g USB2.0
adapter will search an available network automatically. Once connected, the
utility icon will becom .
3 If you would like to connect with certain Access Point, you may contact with MIS
administrator for Network Name.
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4 Go to “Status” Tab to view network link status.
5. For details of each tab in 802.11g USB2.0 WLAN Utility, please read User’s
Guide Chapter 4.
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3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
This section will lead you through the installation of 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN
Adapter and IEEE802.11g WLAN software in detail. People who are familiar with
the installation and settings of wireless device may refer to quick start guide to
establish a network in a snap.
To establish your wireless network connection, the following steps should be
executed:
1. Install the software by using the installation CD.
2. Install the 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter.
3. Install the required network protocols to communicate with your network.
Mostly, you will need to set the TCP / IP protocol.
The product is designed to operate under Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and
Windows CE (subject to availability). The installation procedure is about the same.
Please follow up the installation wizard that provided by your system to install the
software.
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