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Wireless MAXg USB Adapter User Guide
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Installation Configuration Utility Help
Introduction
Features Warranty Regulatory
Introduction
The U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg USB Adapter is the solution to your home and small
business wireless connectivity needs. MAXg technology provides the maximum 802.11g
range in the industry, delivering optimal wireless connections to your PCs, laptops, and
other wireless devices. MAXg also provides the maximum speed – up to 125 Mbps –
delivering large files like MP3s, digital photos, and digital video through your network
fast and efficiently. And with MAXg, your network will be protected with a maximum
security suite of capabilities, including Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2/802.11i
(Windows 2000 and XP only), MAC address filtering, and more.
And to assure a simple, straight-forward installation, U.S. Robotics developed the
SureStart installation wizard. SureStart walks you through the installation of any MAXg
PC Cards, PCI Adapters, USB Adapters, or Routers in a seamless fashion. In addition,
SureStart provides easy-to-understand guidance to set up security for your wireless
network. Sharing Internet access securely, wirelessly or wired, has never been easier.
What You Need to Begin
PC with an available USB port
PC with Windows 2000, XP, 98SE, or Me
A functioning Ethernet-based cable or DSL modem or other WAN connection for

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  • Page 1 Features Warranty Regulatory Introduction The U.S. Robotics Wireless MAXg USB Adapter is the solution to your home and small business wireless connectivity needs. MAXg technology provides the maximum 802.11g range in the industry, delivering optimal wireless connections to your PCs, laptops, and other wireless devices.

  • Page 2: Product Specifications

    Internet access A browser that supports HTML 4.01 specification with Javascript enabled R46.0xxx.00 rev 1 2/05 Wireless MAXg USB Adapter User Guide Home Installation Configuration Utility Help Introduction Features Warranty Regulatory Product Specifications Wireless MAXg USB Adapter Complies with IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps wireless radio standard...

  • Page 3: Year Limited Warranty

    OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/). This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com). Wireless MAXg USB Adapter User Guide Home Installation Configuration Utility Help Introduction Features...

  • Page 4: Customer Obligations

    1.5 U.S. ROBOTICS warrants to the CUSTOMER that this product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for TWO (2) YEARS from the date of purchase from U.S. ROBOTICS or its authorised reseller. 1.6 U.S.

  • Page 5: Obtaining Warranty Service

    3.0 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE: 3.1 CUSTOMER must contact U.S. ROBOTICS Technical Support or an authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Service Centre within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorisation. 3.2 Customer must provide Product Model Number, Product Serial Number and dated Proof of Purchase (copy of original purchase receipt from U.S.
  • Page 6 4.3 CUSTOMER agrees to pay shipping charges to return the product or part to the authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Return Centre; to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage which may occur in transit; and to use a shipping container equivalent to the original packaging.
  • Page 7 Service Centres); damage caused by operator error or non-compliance with instructions as set out in the user documentation or other accompanying documentation; damage caused by acts of nature such as lightning, storms, floods, fires, and earthquakes, etc. Products evidencing the product serial number has been tampered with or removed; misuse, neglect, and improper handling;...

  • Page 8: Governing Law

    United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. U.S. Robotics Corporation 935 National Parkway Schaumburg, IL, 60173 U.S.A Wireless MAXg USB Adapter User Guide Home Installation Configuration Utility Help Introduction Features Warranty Regulatory Regulatory Information FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15.

  • Page 9: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.

  • Page 10: Ul Listing/Cul Listing

    We, U.S. Robotics Corporation of 935 National Parkway, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173-5157,USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the U.S. Robotics USR5421 Wireless MAXg USB Adapter to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents:...
  • Page 11 We, U.S. Robotics Corporation, hereby declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. This product can be used in the following countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, France, UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Greece Regarding IEEE 802.11g we currently have the following information about restrictions...

  • Page 12: Manufacturer's Disclaimer Statement

    The exposure standard for portable equipment uses the "Specific Absorption Rate" as unit of measure. The maximum SAR value of the USR5421 Wireless MAXg USB Adapter measured in the conformity test is X.XX W/kg. IEEE 802.11g compliant Operating Channels:...
  • Page 13 C. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: You will need to install this Installation CD-ROM on all the PCs on which you plan to install Wireless MAXg USB Adapters. D. When prompted, locate an available USB port and fully insert the Wireless MAXg USB Adapter.
  • Page 14 A. After your computer restarts and you are prompted, select Connect to an established wireless router and click Next. You will need to wait while the Wireless MAXg USB Adapter looks for available wireless networks. B. A list of available wireless networks will appear on the “Connect to Existing Router...
  • Page 15 Network name. One reason the wireless network device may not appear is if Broadcast Network name is disabled in your wireless router or access point. You can also click Detect and your Wireless MAXg USB Adapter will search the area again for available wireless networking devices.

  • Page 16: Register Your Product

    Introduction to the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility can be used to change the settings of the Wireless MAXg USB Adapter. In this area of the User Guide you can read about the different ways to open the Configuration Utility, how to create a wireless connection, and a brief overview of the areas within the Configuration Utility.

  • Page 17: Creating A Wireless Connection

    After the product is installed, you should see a small icon for the Configuration Utility in the system tray by your clock on your computer desktop. There are a few ways to access the Configuration Utility and create a wireless connection. Right-click the Utility icon and click Open Utility.

  • Page 18: Overview Of The Configuration Utility

    Overview of the Configuration Utility In the Configuration Utility, you can create and edit the settings for wireless connections, view the information regarding your Wireless MAXg USB Adapter, and perform diagnostic tests on your device. For more detailed information regarding the different areas of the Configuration Utility, click Help within the Configuration Utility.
  • Page 19 In the Link Status area, information regarding your current wireless connection is displayed.
  • Page 20 In Statistics, you can view the results regarding network traffic over your wireless connection.
  • Page 21 In Site Monitor, you can see the wireless network devices that your Wireless MAXg USB Adapter could connect to. If you want to connect to a device that you see in this list, go to the Wireless Networks area.
  • Page 22 In the Information area, you can view the version information for your Wireless MAXg USB Adapter.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 Industry Canada Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.

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