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Airlink101 AWLL5166HP Quick Installation Manual

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Wireless N 150 High Power USB Adapter
Model #: AWLL5166HP
Quick Installation Guide for
MAC OS X
Rev. 1.0

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Summary of Contents for Airlink101 AWLL5166HP

  • Page 1 Wireless N 150 High Power USB Adapter Model #: AWLL5166HP Quick Installation Guide for MAC OS X Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2: Install Driver And Utility

    NOTE: DO NOT PLUG IN THE USB ADAPTER UNTIL THE DRIVER IS INSTALLED! 1. Install Driver and Utility This section provides instructions on how to install the Wireless N 150 High Power USB Adapter. The driver is installed along with the utility. Step 1 Insert the provided CD into the CD drive.
  • Page 3 Step 3 Introduction: The “Install Wireless N USB Adapter Driver” window will pop up. Click Continue. Step 4 Read Me: Read the instruction of installation. Click Continue to begin the installation.
  • Page 4 Step 5 License: Click Continue. Click Agree to install. Step 6...
  • Page 5 Step 7 Installation Type: click Install to perform a standard installation. Enter your password and click OK. Step 8...
  • Page 6 Click Continue Installation. Step 9 Step 10 Install: Wait while the software is being installed. Step 11 Summary: Click Restart to restart your computer. Go to Chapter 2 after the computer is restarted.
  • Page 7: Enable The Wireless Usb Adapter

    2. Connect the Wireless USB Adapter 2.1 Enable the Wireless USB Adapter This section describes how to enable your wireless USB adapter before you can connect to a wireless network. Step 1 After the computer is restarted, insert the Wireless USB Adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 8 Step 2 Go to System Preferences > Network. You should see RTL8188S WLAN Adapter in the list, if not, please click “+” to add a new network interface.
  • Page 9 Step 3 Click on the Interface drop-down list and select RTL8188S WLAN Adapter and click Create. Click Apply to save the settings. Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
  • Page 10 For 10.4/10.5 MAC users: Step 2 Go to System Preferences > Network, select Network Port Configurations from Show. Check the Ethernet Adaptor (Wireless N USB Adapter) and uncheck Step 3 AirPort. Click Apply Now.
  • Page 11: Connect To Wireless Network

    2.2 Connect to Wireless Network This section describes how to connect your wireless USB adapter to a wireless network. Step 1 Wireless Network Utility should automatically pop up on your screen after rebooting your computer; if not, open the Wireless Monitor utility by clicking on its icon in the system tray.
  • Page 12 Click the Available Network tab, select the SSID (Network Name) of the Step 2 wireless network you wish to connect to, and click Add to Profile. If the network that you are attempting to connect does not have encryption enabled, will receive a warning about connecting to an unsecured network.
  • Page 13 Step 3 Enter the network security key of your wireless router or AP into Network key and Confirm network key boxes.
  • Page 14 The connection is now established. You can check the status of your connection Step 4 under “Link Status” tab. The Connection should be Connected, and there should be a blue bar displaying the Signal Strength. Congratulations! You have now successfully connected to the wireless network. You may refer to the User Manual in this Installation CD for detailed instructions of other advanced features of Wireless N USB Adapter.
  • Page 15: Technical Support

    Technical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.