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  • Page 1 Installation Installation Installation Guide Wireless-N USB adapter GWU623 PART NO. M1209...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Requirements Package contents How does it work Windows XP software installation Windows Vista software installation Software Un-installation – Windows XP Software Un-installation - Windows Vista Connecting to a Wireless Network- XP Connecting to a Wireless Network- Vista Connecting to a Non-Broadcasting Network –...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System requirements • Available USB 2.0 port • Windows 2000, XP, and Vista • Minimum of 20 MB of free hard disk space • Minimum of 128 MB of RAM or higher...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package contents • 1 x Wireless LAN adapter • 1 x Driver CD • 1 x QSG • 1 x Ethernet Cable...

  • Page 6: How Does It Work

    How does it work Easily enjoy the Wireless-N USB adapter GWU623 up to 100 meters (328 feet). Wireless-N USB adapter (GWU623) Wireless router...

  • Page 7: Windows Xp Software Installation

    Windows XP Software Installation Before you start the installation, make sure your GWU623 Wireless-N USB adapter is NOT plugged into the USB port of your computer. Please plug in the adapter after the software installation is completed. 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM, it will automatically bring up the auto run menu.
  • Page 8 2. Select a language preference and click Next to continue.
  • Page 9 3. Click Next to continue...
  • Page 10 4. This screen shows the software License Agreement, please choose “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click Next to continue.
  • Page 11 5. It is recommended to choose Install Client Utilities and Driver so you will be able to enjoy all features and functions of the product. Click Next to continue. 6. Do NOT plug the wireless adapter into the USB port of your computer, click OK to continue.
  • Page 12 7. Click Next to install the driver in the 8. Click Next to continue. designated folder. Or you may choose to click “Browse” to select a different installation folder.
  • Page 13 9. Click Next to continue 10. Select Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and supplicant, and click Next to continue.
  • Page 14 11. The Atheros client will ask you for permis 12. Do NOT insert the adapter now, click OK to sion to reboot your computer once the close the window. Atheros software has been installed. Click Yes to continue.
  • Page 15 12. You will need to restart your computer once the installation has been completed. Click Finish to complete installation and restart your computer. 13. After the software installation has been completed and you have restarted your computer, insert the wireless USB adapter into your computer.

  • Page 16: Windows Vista Software Installation

    Windows Vista Software Installation Windows Vista Before you start the installation, make sure your GWU623 Wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged into the USB port of your computer. Please plug in the adapter after the software installation is completed. 1. Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The AutoPlay window will appear, click Run autorun.exe Note: Windows Vista may ask you for permission...
  • Page 17 2. On the IOGEAR auto-run screen menu, click on the Install button, then select Windows Vista to Continue...
  • Page 18 3. To begin the installation choose a setup 4. Click Next, to continue language and click Next.
  • Page 19 5. Select I accept the terms of the license 6. Click Yes to install the driver agreement and click Next.
  • Page 20 7. Do NOT insert the wireless USB adapter, 8. Click OK, to continue click OK to continue.
  • Page 21 9. The driver installation has been completed. Click Finish to close the window. 10.After the software installation is completed, insert the wireless USB adapter into your computer. Windows will automatically install the wireless USB adapter driver Once driver installation has been completed you will receive the following message.

  • Page 22: Software Un-Installation - Windows Xp

    Software Un-installation - XP Windows XP 1. Go to Control Panel (Click on Start > Set- tings > Control Panel) 2. Click on Add or Remove Programs 3. Click on Atheros Client Installation Program and click on [Remove] 4. When the un-installation is completed, restart your computer...

  • Page 23: Software Un-Installation - Windows Vista

    Software Un-installation - Vista Windows Vista 1. Go to Control Panel (Start > Control Panel) 2. Click on Uninstall a program under Programs or click on Programs and Features (control Panel Classic View) 3. Click on the Atheros Client Installation Program and click on [Uninstall] on the top.

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Wireless Network- Xp

    Connecting to a Wireless Network - XP Windows XP 1. After the software installation has been completed, you will see the Atheros icon on the task bar. Right click on the select Open Atheros Client Utility… icon and...
  • Page 25 2. Click on Profi le Management tab and click on the Scan button to search for wireless netowrks.
  • Page 26 3. The scan will return a list of all available networks and the details of these networks. Select the wireless network that you would like to connect and click Activate. After you are successfully connected to the network, you will see the network shows a different icon as indicated below.

  • Page 27: Connecting To A Wireless Network- Vista

    Connecting to a Wireless Network - Vista Windows Vista 1. Click the network icon on the task bar and select Connect to a network.
  • Page 28 2. The next window will display a list of all 3. Select Connect Anyway to continue. wireless networks around your area. Select the network that you would like to connect and click on the Connect button.
  • Page 29 4. If the network you are connecitng has a 5. Click Close once you have successfully netowrk security key or passphrase, enter it connected to the network. on the fi eld box below and Click Connect to continue.
  • Page 30 6. Select the connection location that this 7. Verify the settings and click Close to exit the network will be used on. window...

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Non-Broadcasting

    Connecting to a Non-Broadcasting Network Windows Vista 2. Click Set up a connection or network. 1. Click the network icon on the task bar and select Connect to a network.
  • Page 32 3. Select Manually connect to a wireless 4. Click Next to continue. network and click Next.
  • Page 33 5. Enter the information for the wireless network you want to add, and check the box Connect even if the network is not broadcasting. Click Next to continue Note: The Network name is the SSID, and it is broadcasted by your router. You may look up the SSID information by visiting your router’s setup page.
  • Page 34 6. Click Close once the network has been successfully added.

  • Page 35: Windows Xp- Add New Profi Le

    Utility Confi guration – Add New Profi le Windows XP 2. Enter the name for the new profi le and the SSID of the network. The SSID is 1. To add a new confi guration profi le, click on broadcasted by your router. You may look New on the Profi...
  • Page 36 3. If your network requires you to enter a security code, please select the appropriate security option and the passkey phrase. Click OK to complete the setup.

  • Page 37: Windows Xp - Using Wep Encryption

    Utility Confi guration - Using WEP Encryption Windows XP 1. To use WEP Passphrase security in the Athe- ros Client Utility, select the network profi le that you would like to confi gure and click on Modify on the right. 2.
  • Page 38 3. Fill in the WEP Passphrase, click OK when fi nished. You may choose the WEP Key Size as you wish, and the length of your WEP key will depends on the WEP Key Size that you select.

  • Page 39: Windows Xp - Using Wpa Security

    Utility Confi guration - Using WPA Security Windows XP 1. To use WPA Passphrase security in the Athe- ros Client Utility, select the network profi le that you would like to confi gure and click on Modify on the right. Select the Security tab in the Profi...
  • Page 40 2. Fill in the Passphrase of your choice then 3. To use the WPA/WPA2 security, click on click OK when fi nished the WPA/WPA2 radio button, then click on Confi gure to continue.
  • Page 41 4. Input the information of your choice then click OK to fi nish.

  • Page 42: Windows Xp - Import And Export Profi Les

    Utility Confi guration - Import and Export Profi les Windows XP 1. If you would like to import a profi le that has already been created, click on Import. Browse to the directory where the profi le is located.
  • Page 43 2. Browse to the directory where the profi le 3. If you would like to export a profi le, highlight is located. Highlight the profi le name then the profi le then click on Export to continue. Click Open.
  • Page 44 4. Browse to the directory to export the profi le to then Click Save to confi rm. The profi le is now exported to the specifi ed location...

  • Page 45: Windows Xp- Disable / Enable Wi-Fi

    Utility Confi guration - Disable / Enable Wi-Fi Windows XP 1. If you would like to disable a Wi-Fi connection temporary, you may do so by right clicking on the Atheros icon in the system tray and selecting Disable Radio. 2.

  • Page 46: Windows Xp- Profi Le Selection

    Utility Confi guration - Profi le Selection Windows XP To switch to a different network you will need to right click on the Atheros icon and select profi le. Make sure that you select the network that you would like to connect. Please see page 10 to setup a new network profi...

  • Page 47: Windows Xp- Wireless Client Selection

    Utility Confi guration - Wireless Client Selection. Windows XP If you would like to use the Windows wireless client instead of the Atheros software, you may do so by selecting, Select Client software from the Atheros menu.

  • Page 48: Wps Confi Guration

    Please remember that your router must also support WPS. On the IOGEAR installation CD, open the “JSW_Install_CD” folder, and double click on the setup.exe icon. Follow the installation wizard, once completed you will fi nd the Jumpstart icon on your desktop.
  • Page 49 WPS Confi guration – Push Button 1. Double click on the Jumpstart icon 2. Select Join a wireless network and click Next Note: There are two ways to setup WPS. One is by pushing the integrated WPS button on your router and the other is by entering the access PIN from your USB adapter to establish the WPS encryption with your router.
  • Page 50 3. If your router has an integrated WPS button, then select the Push Button selection to continue. 4. Your router will prompt you to click the integrated WPS button on your USB adapter or the WPS button on your access point (Router) setup interface.
  • Page 51 5. Following the Jumpstart application, and 6. The wizard will confi gure the wireless select Push the button on my access network. point, click Next to continue.
  • Page 52 7. Once completed, click fi nish to close the window.
  • Page 53 WPS Confi guration - PIN Access 1. To setup WPS by entering PIN, you will need to select Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar. 2. Locate the WPS confi guration setup on your WPS enabled access point (Router) and select PIN number as the setup method.
  • Page 54 4. The wizard will confi gure the wireless 5. Click Finish to complete the setup. network...
  • Page 55 WPS Confi guration – PIN Access Part II 1. If you would like to setup WPS by entering the PIN from your WPS enabled access point (Router), select Enter the PIN from my access point. 2. Your WPS enabled access point (Router) will come with a specifi...
  • Page 56 Example: Below is the screen shot on 3. Enter the PIN on the Jumpstart setup wizard setting up the WPS on Netgear WNR843B and click Next to continue. router.
  • Page 57 4. The wizard will confi gure the wireless 5. Click Finish to complete the setup. network.

  • Page 58: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Model GWU623 Standard 802.11b/g/n Data Transfer Rate 1,2,5.5,6,11,12,18,22,24,30,36,48,54,60,90,120,180,240,270 and maximum of 300Mbps Modulation Method BPSK/QPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM Frequency Band 2.4GHz ISM Band Spread Spectrum IEEE 802.11b: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) IEEE 802.11g /n: OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) RF Output Power <...

  • Page 59: Glossary

    Glossary IEEE 802.11 Standard The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
  • Page 60 DHCP Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol - a method in which IP addresses are assigned by server dynamically to clients on the network. DHCP is used for Dynamic IP Addressing and requires a dedicated DHCP server on the network. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum This is the method the wireless cards use to transmit data over the frequency spectrum.
  • Page 61 Ethernet Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/offi ce wiring. Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access. Gateway A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a LAN and a mainframe.
  • Page 62 ISM Band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the so-called ISM (Industrial, Scientifi c and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high- speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.
  • Page 63 Protocol A protocol is a standardized set of rules that specify how a conversation is to take place, including the format, timing, sequencing and/ or error checking. Roaming In an infrastructure network, this is when a wireless PC moves out of range of the previously connected access point and connects to a newly connected access point.
  • Page 64 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Simple Network Management Protocol is the network management protocol of TCP/IP. In SNMP, agents-which can be hardware as well as software - monitor the activity in the various devices on the network and report to the network console workstation. Control information about each device is maintained in a structure known as a management information block.
  • Page 65 Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) TCP/IP is the protocol suite developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). It is widely used in corporate Internet works, because of its superior design for WANs. TCP governs how packet is sequenced for transmission the network.
  • Page 66 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) The Wi-Fi Alliance put together WPA as a data encryption method for 802.11 wireless LANs. WPA is an industry-supported, pre-standard version of 802.11i utilizing the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which fi xes the problems of WEP, including using dynamic keys. Wide Area Network (WAN) A WAN consists of multiple LANs that are tied together via telephone services and / or fi...
  • Page 67 Wireless LAN (WLAN) A wireless LAN does not use cable to transmit signals, but rather uses radio or infrared to transmit packets through the air. Radio Frequency (RF) and infrared are the commonly used types of wireless transmission. Most wireless LANs use spread spectrum technology. It offers limited bandwidth, usually under 11Mbps, and users share the bandwidth with other devices in the spectrum;...

  • Page 68: Technical Support

    Technical support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear. com/ support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.

  • Page 69: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the part responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) 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.
  • Page 70 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specifi...

  • Page 71: Ce Statement

    CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.

  • Page 72: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fi...

  • Page 73: Contact

    Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no...
  • Page 76 The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste. HEALTH IOGEAR supports healthy and fi t lifestyles. By integrating products with the latest scientifi c developments, IOGEAR’s solutions enhance the life of end-users. © 2007 IOGEAR, INC.

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