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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ... 1-2 1.3 Features ... 1-3 1.3.1 Top view ... 1-3 1.3.2 Bottom view ... 1-3 1.3.3 Rear view ... 1-4 1.4 LED indicators ... 1-4 1.5 Network setup ... 1-5 1.5.1 Ad-hoc network ... - Page 5 Contents 3.2 Wireless Settings ... 3-4 3.2.1 Status ... 3-4 3.2.2 Configuration ... 3-7 3.2.3 Site Survey ... 3-9 3.2.4 About Wireless Settings ... 3-10 3.2.5 Link State ... 3-10 3.2.6 Command icons ... 3-11 3.2.7 Other right-click options ... 3-11 3.3 Mobile Manager ...
- Page 6 How this guide is organised This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. This section also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. •...
- Page 7 Mounting options Software support * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** Line-of-Sight The A101 operating distance may be shorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating environment. IEEE 802.11g USB 2.0 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: 54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48, 36,...
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. Product Introduction... -
Page 9: Welcome
54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technologies. The A101 also comes with the latest wireless technology to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing. 1.2 Package contents Check the following items are in your A101 Wireless USB Adaptor package. -
Page 10: Features
Mounting hole: Use the mounting hole to install the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw. Air vents: These vents provide ideal ventilation to the device. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor LEDs Mounting hole Air vents... -
Page 11: Rear View
1.3.3 Rear view USB port. This USB port connects the device to a computer via the supplied USB cable. 1.4 LED Indicators The device comes with Power, Activity, and Link LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. Status Power Activity Blinking The adaptor is transmitting or receiving data packets. -
Page 12: Network Setup
1.5 Network setup The A101 Wireless USB Adaptor may be used in both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types. The following sections decribe the device functions in these network types. Determine your network settings before installing the device to make all its features available. The following network settings are recommended. -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation... -
Page 14: System Requirements
• Optical drive (for software installation) • An available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) 2.2 Installation procedures Follow these instructions to install the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor in your computer. 1. Install the device drivers and utilities from the Driver CD. -
Page 15: Installing The Device
2.2.2 Installing the device To install the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor in your computer: 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. -
Page 16: Wall Mounting
2.3.1 Wall mounting Aside from desktop placement, you may install the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor vertically on a concrete or wooden wall using the mounting hook at the bottom of the device and a mounting screw. To mount the device on a concrete or wooden wall: 1. - Page 17 Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on the software and utilities supplied on the Driver CD Softw Softw are Suppor are Suppor are Suppor t t t t t Softw are Suppor Softw Softw are Suppor...
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Page 18: Chapter 3: Software Support
The Control Center utility is management software that launches applications and configures network settings. Clicking the A101 Control Center on the desktop starts the program and displays a Control Center icon in the Windows The Control Center icon serves as an application launcher and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection. -
Page 19: Control Centre Right-Click Menu
The Wireless Option window appears when you select this option. Select “Only use Diamond Digital WLAN utilities and disable Windows wireless function” to activate all A101 USB Wireless LAN Adaptor features. Click OK. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor... -
Page 20: Wireless Settings
3.2 Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings is the main interface that allows you to control the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the Wireless USB adaptor configuration. The Wireless Settings window is composed of the property window and tabbed property sheets. - Page 21 Ping. Click to display the Ping tab. Use ping to verify a connection to a particular host name or IP address. The IP Release and IP Renew buttons may only be used on a DHCP-configured Wireless USB adaptor. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor...
- Page 22 Ping tab The Ping tab allows you to verify the connection of your computer with another computer in the network. To ping a connection: 1. Type the IP address of the connection you want to verify in the IP Address field. 2.
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Page 23: Configuration
The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is recommended for systems running on AC power. Other options include MAX_PSP (Maximum power savings) and Fast_PSP (Fast power-saving mode) Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or Advanced property tab sheet. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor... -
Page 24: Encryption Tab
Encryption tab Wireless data transmissions between your Wireless LAN adaptor and the AP are secured using the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Check the Data encryption (WEP enabled) option to assign the WEP keys. Check the Network Authentication (Shared Mode) option if you wish to use a network key to authenticate a preferred wireless network. -
Page 25: Site Survey
RSSI - Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dB.. Encryption - shows whether a network has enabled WEP encryption enabled or disabled. Select an available network and click Connect to establish a connection. Click Search to rescan available networks. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor... -
Page 26: About Wireless Settings
3.2.4 About Wireless Settings Click the About icon to view the software version, driver version, and copyright information. 3.2.5 Link State Displays the current connection status of the Wireless USB adaptor to the AP or to other Wi-Fi devices. An icons represents the Link State for easy identification. -
Page 27: Command Icons
Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities. Right-click the Control Center icon, then select Help. Select a utility to display the help window. Preferences The Preferences window allows you to customize the Control Center utility settings. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor 3-11... - Page 28 About Control Center Select the About Control Center option to display the Control Center software version and copyright information. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software Support...
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Page 29: Mobile Manager
The toolbar buttons allow quick access to some common commands in the Mobile Manager utility. All toolbar button commands are also available from the menu bar. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor Start button. Select Programs > A101 Wireless taskbar, then select Mobile Manager. ® 3-13... -
Page 30: File Menu
– Select this option to load a configuration from – Save the selected configuration (containing – Activating this option allows the A101 Wireless USB – Applies the configuration you selected from 2000/XP OS does not require system restart after you –... -
Page 31: Creating A New Configuration
New Configuration from the drop-down menu, or single-click the New Configuration toolbar. The New Configuration Wizard dialog box appears. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor – Displays the Mobile Manager version icon on the Mobile Manager 3-15... - Page 32 Click Next when done. • Diamond Digital Wireless Local Area Networking . Select this option if you have an installed A101 Wireless USB Adaptor in your computer. • Wired Local Area Network Configuration. Select this if your computer has an installed network interface card other than A101 Wireless USB Adaptor.
- Page 33 Specify the IP address using the DHCP server (automatic) or manual assignment. The wizard auto-detects and displays the current system settings. Click Next when done. 6. Enter the computer name, then click Next. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor 3-17...
- Page 34 7. Use this window to set the proxy server and printer sharing. Click Advanced to display the proxy server and printer sharing options. Click Next when finished. 8. Check the Activate Configuration Now option to start using the created configuration. The Mobile Manager window displays the created configuration when it is not activated.
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Page 35: Editing A Configuration
Infrastructure – Select the Infrastructure mode to establish connection to an access point. Ad hoc – Select the Ad hoc mode to communicate directly with other WLAN devices without using an access point. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor 3-19... - Page 36 Channel – The Channel field allow you to select the radio channel for the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. In an Infrastructure network, your wireless LAN adapter automatically selects the correct frequency channel required to communicate with an Access Point.
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Page 37: Internet Settings
(Intranet) and the Internet. A proxy server restricts other people on the Internet from gaining access to confidential information on your internal network or your computer. Disable Proxy Server – Allows you to disable the proxy server. 3-21 Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor... - Page 38 Enable Proxy Server – Use the Proxy server to access the Internet. Use the same proxy server for all protocols – Specifies whether you want to use the same proxy server to gain access to the Internet using all protocols. Servers field –...
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Page 39: Site Monitor
3.4.1 Launching Site Monitor To launch the Site Monitor: • Click the Windows Start button, then select Programs > A101 Wireless ® LAN Adaptor > Site Monitor, or • Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar, then select Site Monitor. -
Page 40: Monitoring A Connection
3.4.3 Monitoring a connection To monitor a connection: 1. Select the connection from the list. 2. Select Command from the menu bar, then select Monitor. You may also press <Ctrl> <M> on your keyboard. The Monitor window appears. The following connection parameters are displayed in a graphical representation. SNR. -
Page 41: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 This chapter contains a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. T T T T T roubleshooting roubleshooting roubleshooting roubleshooting roubleshooting... -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
A101 Wireless LAN Adaptor item. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor Action Verify if the A101 drivers are properly installed by following these instructions: 1. Open the Control Panel window from the Start menu. 2. Double-click on the System icon. - Page 43 Internet. I cannot connect to another station with a wireless LAN device. Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor Action 3. Restart your computer and repeat the software installation following the instructions contained in this User Guide.
- Page 44 • Shorten the distance between the device and the AP/station. This warning mesage appears when you plug the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor into a USB 1.1 port. • For Windows® XP users, you need to upgrade your OS to Service Pack 1 to add USB 2.0 support.
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Page 45: Service Contacts
South Australia and Northern Territory 77 Port Road Hindmarsh, SA, 5007 Telephone: (08) 8340-0444 Fax: (08) 8340-0555 Victoria and Tasmania 4 / 303 Burwood Hwy East Burwood, VIC, 3151 Telephone: (03) 9262-9899 Fax: (03) 9262-9850 Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor... - Page 46 5 / 329 Collier Road Bassendean, WA, 6054 Telephone: (08) 9377-3411 Fax: (08) 9377-3499 New Zealand Contact: BDT New Zealand Ltd. 1 Parliament St. Lower Hutt Wellington Telephone: (04) 560-9100 Fax: (04) 560-9140 Web site: www.bdt.co.nz Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor...