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  • Page 1 USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Model RF802USB User Guide...
  • Page 2 Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RF802USB NINSTALL INDOWS RF802USB NINSTALL INDOWS RF802USB NINSTALL INDOWS APPENDIX C - MULTI-TECH SYSTEMS, INC. WARRANTY & REPAIRS POLICIES...54 APPENDIX D – REGULATORY INFORMATION...56 EDERAL OMMUNICATION OMMISSION R&TTE C OMPLIANCE TATEMENT INDEX ...57 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Contents ...6...
  • Page 4 Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    “connected” environment for work and play! The Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. product adheres to all industry standards and brings compatible high speed wireless connectivity for use in your home or business.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Minimize the Amount of Distance from Electrical Devices Try to maintain a distance of at least 1-2 meters from devices that generate RF noise, like microwaves, monitors, electric motors, etc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction...

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    2. Set Static IP Address for the Wireless Network Adapter - See Networking Basics. 3. Check the wireless connection- See Configuration Utility and Networking Basics. 4. Learn to share printers and file - See Networking Basics. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide The Ad Hoc Network Chapter 1 - Introduction...
  • Page 8 3. Check the wireless connection- See Configuration Utility and Networking Basics. 4. Learn to share printers and file - See Networking Basics. The Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction...
  • Page 9 Note: If you are using a PPPoE client, go to Networking Basics. Verify the settings with your ISP or Network Administrator, if necessary. 6. Learn to share printers and files - See Networking Basics. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide The Home Network with Multiple IPs Chapter 1 - Introduction...
  • Page 10 Note: The default settings for the Wireless Network Adapter are set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address. 6. Learn to share printers and files - See Networking Basics. The Home Internet Network with a Residential Gateway, Firewall, or Router Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 - Introduction...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 - Installation Of The Rf802Usb

    Chapter 2 - Installation of the RF802USB The following section will assist you in installing the RF802USB Wireless Network Adapter successfully. First, you will install the driver (from the CD-ROM included with your package). Second, you will connect the Wireless Network Adapter. Then, you will set the network properties to accommodate resource sharing.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Rf802Usb To Your Pc Or Laptop

    Plug a USB cable into the RF802USB and your PC or laptop. A wizard will locate the new hardware (your RF802USB). Choose Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver. Then click Next.

  • Page 14: Setting Network Properties In Windows 2000

    Click OK. 7. The screen message Do you want to restart your computer will pop up. Select Yes. Your computer will shut down and restart. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 - Installation...

  • Page 15: Configuration Utility

    Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility Chapter 3 Configuration Utility Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 - Configuration Utility

    The OK button accepts the information and closes the dialog box. Other ways to navigate in Windows: The – button (upper right corner) minimizes the window. The X button closes the application. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility...

  • Page 17: Status Tab

    The driver will start looking for a better Access Point if the Link Quality becomes Poor. Link Quality is a measure of Receive and Transmit Errors over the radio. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility...

  • Page 18: Configuration Tab

    You will only be able to connect with an Access Point, which has the same ESS ID. The only option is ANY. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility...

  • Page 19: Network Mode

    This button becomes active only when one of the fields has been changed. Click this button to apply the changes to the driver and to save them to the registry for the next time the PC boots up. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility...

  • Page 20: Encryption Tab

    Manual Entry - Use this field to manually enter the key code. This may be necessary if you wish to match a key in a different vendor’s product. Note: The numbers cannot be all zeroes. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility...
  • Page 21 Apply Change Click this button to apply any changes made to the fields on this screen. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility...

  • Page 22: About Tab

    The About Tab shows the driver version number, the product version number, and the application version number. You must use this version number when reporting problems to Tech Support. Configuration Utility with About Tab Selected Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting

    To check that the wireless network adapter drivers are loaded properly: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel 2. Double-click on System. The System Properties screen displays. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting...
  • Page 25 4. Click on the + symbol in front of Network Adapters, which changes to a – after it is clicked. 5. Highlight USB 11MBps Wireless Network Adapter by clicking on it, and then click the Properties button. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting 6. The USB 11MBps Wireless Network Adapter Properties screen displays. Check the Device Status to see if the Wireless Network USB Adapter is working properly. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 27: Checking The Wireless Adapter Configuration

    Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting Checking the Wireless Adapter Configuration 1. Select Start > Programs > USB 11Mbps Wireless Network > Wireless configuration. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 28 5. Highlight the desired setting, click the Update button, and then click OK. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting...

  • Page 29: Networking Basics

    Chapter – Networking Basics Chapter 5 Networking Basics Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 - Networking Basics

    Windows 98 and Me. To find comparable directions for other operating systems, refer to Windows Help. 1. On your Desktop, right-click the icon Network Neighborhood and select Properties from the menu. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...
  • Page 31 6. Once all the information is entered, click the Close button. 7. Repeat this process for each computer on your network to ensure that they all have a unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup name. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...

  • Page 32: Sharing Files

    This dialog box can also be accessed by selecting the Control Panel, and then selecting Network. 3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...
  • Page 33 Note: Your system may prompt you to provide the Windows 98 installation CD or to direct Windows to the proper location of the installation files. It may also prompt you to reboot. Follow any of these directions that may appear. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...

  • Page 34: Acces

    Reconnect at logon, Windows will make this network drive available each time you start your computer. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Allows others on your network the to open, read, write, save, copy, move, and delete files on the disk or in the folder.

  • Page 35: Sharing Printers

    1. Right-click the icon Network Neighborhood on your desktop and select Properties from the context menu. 2. The Network Configuration dialog box opens. Click the File and Print Sharing button. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...

  • Page 36: Selecting A Shared Printer

    Select Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Right-click on the printer that you want to share with others on the network. Then select Sharing. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...
  • Page 37 Go to a computer that does not have the printer connected to it. Select Start > Settings > Printers. Double-click the Add Printer icon. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...
  • Page 38 5. You may now use the Network Printer as if it were connected directly to each computer. Note: The printer must be turned on for other network computers to use it. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...

  • Page 39: How To Install Tcp/Ip

    How to Install TCP/IP By default, Windows 98/ME will install TCP/IP automatically. To install it manually, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Network icon. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 40 3. The Network Configuration dialog box displays. Highlight the USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter. Click the Add button. 4. The Select Network Component Type dialog box displays. Select Protocol, and then click the Add button. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...
  • Page 41 TCP/IP from the column on the right side of the screen. Click OK. 6. The TCP/IP protocol is now installed. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...

  • Page 42: Ip Addres

    3. The Network dialog box displays. Highlight TCP/IP for USB 11Mbps Wireless Network, and then click the Properties button. Note: If TCP/IP is not present see the section on How to Install TCP/IP. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 43 Obtain an IP address automatically, and then click OK. 5. The Network Properties dialog box displays again. Just click OK. 6. The Windows system will ask you to reboot. Click Yes. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 44 8. Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically, and click OK. 9. When the Network Properties dialog box comes back up, click OK. 10. The Windows system will ask you to reboot. Click Yes. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 45: Configuring A Static Ip Address

    2. Double-click on Network. 3. Highlight TCP/IP for USB 11Mbps Wireless Network and click the Properties button. Note: If TCP/IP is not present see the section on How to Install TCP/IP. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...
  • Page 46 The suggested Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 6. Click OK. 7. The Network Properties dialog box displays again. Just click OK. 8. The Windows system will ask you to reboot. Click Yes. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Chapter – Networking Basics...

  • Page 47: Checking Tcp/Ip Address Of The Wireless Adapter

    2. The Run dialog box displays. Type winipcfg in the Open box, and click OK. 3. The IP Configuration dialog box displays. The IP address will default into the IP Address box. 4. Click the More Info button to display additional IP information. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 48: Checking The Connection By Pinging

    1. This takes you to the Run dialog box, which is now set to receive a DOS prompt. 3. Type ping 192.168.0.1, which is the IP address of the Gateway in this case. Then press the Enter key. 4. A successful ping will show four replies: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...
  • Page 49 Appendixes Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 50: Appendix A - Technical Specifications Of The Rf802Usb

    Appendix A - Technical Specifications of the RF802USB Product Name Model Number Hardware Compatibility Host Interface Dimensions Frequency Band Number of Channels Operating Voltage Spreading Data Rate Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity Modulation Security Antenna LED Indicators Drivers Standards Media Access Protocol...
  • Page 51 Network Architecture Antenna Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Appendix A – Technical Specifications of the RF802USB FCC Part 15 Class in US, ETSI 300.328 and CE EMC-EEC in Europe, ARIB-Telec in Japan Generic, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., private labeling optional 64 bit and 128 Bit WEP Encryption 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps...

  • Page 52: Appendix B - Uninstall Rf802Usb Software

    2. Click the Start button à Programs à Windows Explorer à Disk C à Windows à INF file à Other à Then remove the USB inf file related to the RF802USB. 3. Click the Start button à Run à type “regedit“ command à Local machine à...

  • Page 53: Uninstall Rf802Usb In Windows 2000

    1. Right click on the My Computer icon located on the desktop à Properties à click the Hardware tab à Device Manager. 2. Click Network adapter à Then remove Wireless USB adapter RF802USB. 3. Click Windows Explorer à C:\Program Files à Remove Wireless USB adapter RF802USB.

  • Page 54: Appendix C - Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Warranty & Repairs Policies

    Repairs Policies Warranty Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of shipment.
  • Page 55 Repairs for damages caused by lightning storms, water, power surges, incorrect installation, physical abuse, or user-caused damages are billed on a time-plus-materials basis. Repair Procedures for International Distributors Procedures for International Distributors of Multi-Tech products are on the distributor web site: http://www.multitech.com/PARTNERS/login/ Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 56: Appendix D - Regulatory Information

    Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Index...

  • Page 57: Index

    Configuration Utility, 16 Configuring a Dynamic IP Address, 42 Configuring a Static IP Address, 45 Connecting the RF802USB to Your PC or Laptop, 13 Encryption Tab, 20 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement, 56 Four Ways to Use the Wireless LAN Adapter, 7...
  • Page 58 Types of Access, 34 Uninstall RF802USB in Windows 2000, 53 in Windows 98, 52 in Windows Me, 52 Verifying Driver Installation, 24 Warranty and Repairs Policies, 54 WEP Key to Use, 21 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Wireless Network Adapter User Guide Index...

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