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Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter
Model # AWLL7025
User's Manual
Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter Model # AWLL7025 User’s Manual Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction ... 3 1.1 Package Contents ... 3 1.2 Features ... 3 2. Install Utility and Driver... 4 3. Configure the Adapter ... 7 4. Use Wireless Monitor Utility ... 14 4.1 Link Information ... 14 4.2 AP List ... 16 4.3 Configure Encryption Settings ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing Airlink101 Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter. The AWLL7025 Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter can operate on either 2.4 or 5 GHz radio band depending on the current frequency of the Wireless Router or AP it connects to, which allows more clean channels and less interference for your wireless network.

  • Page 4: Install Utility And Driver

    2. Install Utility and Driver This Quick Installation Guide only provides the basic installation instructions. For detailed installation instructions on advanced features, please refer to the User’s Manual that can be found on the provided CD. Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer. Step 1 Windows will launch the Found New Hardware Wizard.
  • Page 5 Note: If the Autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK. Users: At this point, you may get a warning message like the one Windows Vista below.
  • Page 6 Click Next to begin the installation. Step 5 Give Permission to Window to install the driver software Step 6 For Windows Vista, click the Install this driver software anyway. For Windows XP click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen. For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature Not Found prompt.

  • Page 7: Configure The Adapter

    3. Configure the Adapter This section describes how to connect your Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter to a wireless network. Note to Windows XP Users: You must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility in order to use the bundled Wireless Utility.
  • Page 8 Open the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor utility by double clicking on the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor Utility icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. Click on AP List tab and select a Network Name (SSID) from the list you want to Step 1 connect to and click Connect.
  • Page 9 If encryption is not enabled for the selected access point / router, skip to step 7. Step 2 Otherwise, enter a Profile Name for your wireless setting and click Next. Verify that the Network Name matches the wireless network you selected to Step 3 connect and click Next.
  • Page 10 Verify that the Authentication Mode and Input Method match to your wireless Step 4 router’s settings and click Next. Input the encryption key for your wireless network and click Next. Step 5...
  • Page 11 Keep the default IP Setting and click Complete. Step 6 You should see a blue circle around the antenna icon indicating a valid Step 7 connection.
  • Page 12 Go to the Link Information tab and click on the More button. Step 8 Verify that you are receiving adequate Signal Strength and Link Quality and that Step 9 you have been assigned a valid IP address (instead of all 0’s).
  • Page 13 If you do not have adequate Signal Strength, try re-orienting the Access Point and/or the USB Adapter by using the USB Extension Cable included in the package to get a better reception. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with the connection (unable to connect, low signal strength, slow connection speed, not working, unstable wireless connection) you may want to tune your router’s signal by changing the frequency (if your router supports 5 GHz) and channels on the router.

  • Page 14: Use Wireless Monitor Utility

    4. Use Wireless Monitor Utility This section describes the various functions of the Wireless Monitor Utility that you can configure, including the settings of wireless encryption. 4.1 Link Information The Link Information tab shows the current profile in use as well as details of the current network connection.
  • Page 15 The Wireless Information displays the current wireless network you are connected to as well as various other statuses such as the Signal Strength and your assigned IP address.

  • Page 16: Ap List

    4.2 AP List The AP List tab displays all the available wireless networks detected by the USB Adapter. Simply select the desired wireless network you wish to connect to and click Connect. The Site Information displays a list of status for the selected AP, including the Channel number and the Encryption status.

  • Page 17: Configure Encryption Settings

    4.3 Configure Encryption Settings This section describes how to configure encryption settings for the Dual Band Wireless N USB adapter. Note: The encryption settings you set for the Adapter must match the same settings of the Access Point / Wireless Router; otherwise, the adapter will not be able to connect wirelessly.
  • Page 18 Verify the Profile Name is correct and click Next. Step 2 Verify the Network Name (SSID) is correct and click Next. Step 3...
  • Page 19 For WEP Settings: Select the appropriate Authentication Mode and Encryption settings WEP Step 4.1 and click Next. Enter the appropriate Input Method, Key (password), Key Index, and WEP Step 4.2 click Next.
  • Page 20 For WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Settings: Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and the appropriate Input Method and WPA Step 4.1 click Next. Enter the Key and click Next. WPA Step 4.2...
  • Page 21 Keep the default IP Setting and click Complete to finish the settings. Step 5 You should see a blue circle around the antenna icon indicating a valid Step 6 connection. A lock icon beside the antenna indicates the connection is encrypted.

  • Page 22: Profile Setting

    4.4 Profile Setting The Profile Setting tab lists all the profiles you have created. You can create new profiles for different network environments. To add a new profile, follow the steps below: Click on the Add button. Step 1 Enter a name for your new profile and click Next. Step 2...
  • Page 23 Enter the SSID (Network Name) of the wireless network you want to connect to Step 3 and click Next. Configure any encryption setting if required and click Next. Step 4...
  • Page 24 Keep the default IP Setting and click Complete to finish the profile setting. Step 5 Your new profile will be listed in the Profile List. Step 6 You can quickly select which profile you want to use from the Link Information Step 7 tab depending on your network environments without having to reconfigure the settings each time.

  • Page 25: Configure Ip Setting

    4.5 Configure IP Setting To change the IP settings of the wireless adapter, follow the steps below: On the last step of 4.4 Profile Setting, under IP setting, select Enable and click Step 1 Next. Select Enable for DHCP Status if you want to get IP address automatically Step 2A from DHCP server.

  • Page 26: Wifi Protected Setup (Wps)

    WPS feature, you can skip this section. In the instructions below, we are going to use the Airlink101 Dual Band Wireless N Router AR725W and Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter AWLL7025 as the example. 4.6.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) Go to the computer with the USB adapter connected.

  • Page 27: Pin (Personal Identifier Number)

    The Router will now start the handshake with the wireless adapter. When you Step 3 see the window below, the wireless connection has been established. 4.6.2 PIN (Personal Identifier Number) To use the PIN method, go to Link Information tab, and click on WPS button. Step 1...
  • Page 28 Click on Rescan button. The wireless router or AP you wish to connect to should Step 2 appear in the list. Write down the PIN code on a piece of paper. Go to a computer that is connected to the router (with a wire or wirelessly). Log Step 3 in to the Router’s web configuration page from a web browser.
  • Page 29 The router will start to search for the WPS enabled device with matching PIN code. Select the Router/AP you want to connect to and click on PIN button. Step 5 The progress of the WPS connection will be shown in the status bar to tell you that it is successful or failed.

  • Page 30: About

    4.7 About The About tab shows the Utility, Driver, and Firmware version as well as the MAC address of the Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter.

  • Page 31: Appendix A - Specifications

    Appendix A – Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 • IEEE 802.11 a / b / g Frequency Band • 2.4 / 5Ghz Interface • USB 2.0 Antenna type • 2 Integrated Antennas Security • WPA-PSK(TKIP) • WPA2-PSK (AES) •...

  • Page 32: Appendix B - Information

    Appendix B – 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.
  • Page 33 This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. 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 Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
  • Page 34 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use...
  • Page 35 [French] exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è Italiano conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva [Italian] 1999/5/CE. Latviski Ar šo [name of manufacturer / izgatavotāja nosaukums] deklarē, ka [type of equipment / [Latvian]...

  • Page 36: 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 802.11g and draft 802.11n 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.

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