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- Page 1 A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor User’s Manual...
- Page 2 Copyright 2004, Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety statements ................vi Product specifications ..............vii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ................1-2 1.2 Package contents ..............1-2 1.3 Features ................1-3 1.4 LED indicators ..............1-3 1.5 Network setup ..............1-4 1.5.1 Ad-hoc network ............1-4 1.5.2 Infrastructure network .......... - Page 5 Contents 3.2 Wireless Settings ..............3-4 3.2.1 Status ..............3-4 3.2.2 Configuration ............3-7 3.2.3 Site Survey ............. 3-10 3.2.4 About Wireless Settings .......... 3-11 3.2.5 Link State ............... 3-11 3.2.6 Command icons ............3-12 3.2.7 Other right-click options ........... 3-12 3.3 Mobile Manager ..............
- Page 6 How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor. This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. •...
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Page 7: Product Specifications
Mobile Manager Site Monitor TroubleShooting * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** Line-of-Sight The A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor operating distance may be shorter if there are walls, barriers or interferences in the home layout or operating environment. - Page 8 viii...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. Product introduction... -
Page 10: Welcome
Adaptor is capable of up to 54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies. The A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor also comes with the latest wireless technology to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing. 1.2 Package contents Check the following items are in your A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor package. -
Page 11: Features
There is no wireless data activity. The adapter is receiving power from the USB port. The adapter is not receiving power from the USB port. The adapter may be disconnected or the computer is OFF. A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor... -
Page 12: Network Setup
1.5 Network setup The A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor can be used in both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types. The following sections decribe the device functions in these network types. Determine your network settings before installing the device to make all its features available. -
Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the A202 Wireless LAN USB Key Adaptor. Installation... -
Page 14: System Requirements
An available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended as USB 1.1 cannot achieve maximum wireless performance)* 2.2 Installation procedures Follow these instructions to install the A202 Wireless LAN USB Key Adaptor in your computer. 1. Install the device drivers and utilities from the support CD. -
Page 15: Installing The Device
Installation procedures (Cont.) 2.2.2 Installing the device To install the A202 Wireless LAN USB Key Adaptor in your computer: 1. Insert the adaptor into an available USB port. Notebook PC: Insert into a USB port using the extension cable if required. -
Page 16: Support Software Overview
® Windows XP users - A Windows Logo Testing dialog box may appear. Click Continue Anyway to proceed. 3. After completing installation, configure the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor using the A202 Control Center. 2.2.3 Support software overview Control Center... -
Page 17: Chapter 3: Software Support
Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on the software and utilities on the support CD Software support... -
Page 18: Control Center
3.1 Control Center The Control Center utility provides access to management software that lets you configure network settings. The Control Center starts automatically when the system boots and displays ® the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar. The Control Center icon serves as an application launcher, and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection. -
Page 19: Control Center Right-Click Menu
3.1.2 Control Center right-click menu Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays the software and utilities that can be used with the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor . Refer to the following sections for details on these utilities and software. 3.1.3 Control Center left-click menu Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click menu. -
Page 20: Wireless Settings
3.2 Wireless Settings Wireless Settings is the main interface that allows you to control Tabbed property sheets the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor.You can use Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the wireless LAN adaptor configuration. -
Page 21: Connection Tab
Rescan button - Click this to get the A202 to scan available wireless networks and to connect to the network with the best signal quality. Change SSID button - Click to change the SSID. Clicking this button opens the Config-Basic window. See “Basic tab” on page 3-7. -
Page 22: Ping Tab
Ping tab The Ping tab allows you to verify the connection of your computer with another computer on the network. To ping a connection: 1. Type the IP address of the connection you want to verify in the IP Address field. 2. -
Page 23: Configuration
Mbps. Note: Operating the device at very high data rates reduces the operating range. When the “Data Rate” is changed, the A202 will survey all available APs and connect to the AP with the strongest signal. Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or Advanced property tab sheet. -
Page 24: Encryption Tab
Encryption tab Wireless data transmissions between your A202 and an Access Point are secured using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Choose the WEP enabled option in the Data encryption drop-down menu to assign the WEP keys. Check the Network Authentication... - Page 25 This is a high level of security that only allows users with the correct Wireless Network Key access to the wireless network, and is only available to systems running Windows XP. To set up your A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor: 1.
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Page 26: Site Survey
Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys. 3.2.3 Site Survey The Site Survey window displays the available networks within the A202’s range, as well as the following network settings. BSSID - The IEEE MAC address of the available wireless networks. -
Page 27: About Wireless Settings
3.2.5 Link State Displays the current connection status of the A202 to the Access Point or to other Wi-Fi devices. An icon represents the Link State for easy identification. Refer to the table below for icon indications. -
Page 28: Command Icons
3.2.6 Command icons Apply. Click to apply the changes made in the Wireless Settings utility. OK. Click to close the Wireless Settings utility window. Cancel. Click to cancel any changes made on the Wireless Settings utility. Clicking Cancel closes the Wireless Settings utility window. - Page 29 About Control Center Select the About Control Center option to display the Control Center software version and copyright information. A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor 3-13...
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Page 30: Mobile Manager
To launch the Mobile Manager utility: ® 1. Click the Windows Start button. Select Programs > A202 Wireless LAN Card > Mobile Manager, or right-click the Control Center icon ® on the Windows taskbar, then select Mobile Manager. -
Page 31: File Menu
– Select to close the Mobile Manager utility. . Mobilize menu Auto Roaming – Activating this option allows the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor to switch to another association you have specified when changes to an existing association have occured. If no associations are made, Auto Roaming automatically connects to a wireless network based on your specified configurations. -
Page 32: Creating A New Configuration
Down – Lowers the position of the selected wireless network configuration in the preferred network list. Edit menu commands appear when you right-click a configuration in the Mobile Manager window. View menu Large Icons – Displays large icons for each configuration. Small Icons –... - Page 33 Click Next when done. • Diamond Digital Wireless Local Area Networking. Select this option if you have an installed A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor in your computer. • Wired Local Area Networking. Select this if your computer has an installed network interface card other than A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor.
- Page 34 4. Configure the wireless settings including the network type, SSID, channel and WEP encryption. Click Next when done. 5. Set the IP address of the configuration using this window. Specify the IP address using the DHCP server (automatic) or manual assignment. The wizard auto-detects and displays the current system settings.
- Page 35 Click Next when finished. 8. Check the Activate Configuration Now option to start using the created configuration. The Mobile Manager window displays the created configuration when it is not activated. Click Finish to close the wizard. A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor 3-19...
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Page 36: Editing A Configuration
3.3.3 Editing a configuration To edit a configuration: 1. Select a configuration from the Mobile Manager window. 2. Click Edit from the menu bar, then select Edit Configuration. The Edit Configuration dialog box appears. Navigate through the windows by clicking the buttons on the left. - Page 37 Channel – The Channel field allow you to select the radio channel for the A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor. In an Infrastructure network, your wireless LAN adaptor automatically selects the correct frequency channel required to communicate with an Access Point.
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Page 38: Internet Settings
Specify an IP address – Ask your network administrator for the IP address and subnet mask you should use. Type in the IP Address and Subnet Mask manually. TCP/IP settings-Gateway tab Specify the gateways. You may specify more than one gateway. Set up the primary gateway first. - Page 39 Command buttons Use these buttons to activate, save, or cancel changes made in the configuration. Click Close to close the Edit Configuration window. Click Help to view the help files. A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor 3-23...
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Page 40: Site Monitor
To launch the Site Monitor: ® • Click the Windows Start button, then select Programs > A202 Wireless LAN card, or • Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar, then select Site Monitor. The Site Monitor survey message appears. Click OK. -
Page 41: Monitoring A Connection
During the test, the Start button toggles to Stop. Click Start button to begin the link test. Click the Stop button at any time to stop the test. A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor 3-25... - Page 42 3-26 Chapter 3: Software support...
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Page 43: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 This chapter contains a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor. Troubleshooting... - Page 44 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems which you may encounter while installing and/or using Diamond Digital Wireless LAN card products. These problems requires simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Diamond Digital Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.
- Page 45 A202 and the access point. I can connect to an • Check if the A202 and the AP have the same Encryption. If WEP encryption is Access Point but I enabled, set the same WEP keys for cannot connect to the the device and the AP.
- Page 46 Troubleshooting Problem Action I cannot connect to other • Check if the A202 and the other APs and/ computers linked via an or clients have the same Encryption. If Access Point or Ad-hoc you enable WEP encryption, you must set the same WEP keys for the device and network.
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Page 47: Service Contacts
South Australia and Northern Territory 77 Port Road Hindmarsh, SA, 5007 Telephone: (08) 8340-0444 Fax: (08) 8340-0555 Victoria and Tasmania 4 / 303 Burwood Hwy East Burwood, VIC, 3151 Telephone: (03) 9262-9899 Fax: (03) 9262-9850 A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor... - Page 48 Western Australia 5 / 329 Collier Road Bassendean, WA, 6054 Telephone: (08) 9377-3411 Fax: (08) 9377-3499 New Zealand Contact: BDT New Zealand Ltd. 1 Parliament St. Lower Hutt Wellington Telephone: (04) 560-9100 Fax: (04) 560-9140 Web site: www.bdt.co.nz Chapter 4: Troubleshooting...