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  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    Alternatively, fill in the registration card and mail it to the address found on the reverse side of the card. Driver & Tools Due to the continuous evolution of DrayTek technology, this model will be Updates regularly upgraded. Please consult the DrayTek web site for more information on newest driver, tools and documents.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    The product conforms to the requirements of Low Voltage (LVD) Directive 73/23/EEC by complying with the requirements set forth in EN60950. The Vigor600 Super G Wireless USB Adapter is designed for the WLAN 2.4GHz network throughput EC region, Switzerland, and the restrictions of France.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.2 Safely Remove Your Vigor600 ....................12 2.3 Uninstallation..........................12 3. Connect to a Wireless Network ................15 3.1 Open the Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter Utility .............. 15 3.2 Connect to an Existing Network ....................16 3.3 Create an Ad-Hoc Network ...................... 20 4.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PC. It can deliver unparalleled performance and industry-wide compatibility. With a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 108Mbps*, Vigor600 can transfer large files or view streaming video quickly and easily. The Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter includes an intuitive configuration utility that allows you to discover and connect to other wireless networks in neighboring regions.

  • Page 6: Wireless Networking Application

    An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with several wireless devices those are in the form of a desktop PC or notebook with Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter or other WLAN devices. This is a common wireless networking application to construct a temporary network, such as for demonstration in exhibition, for new sales point/branch use and alike.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Status Explanation The wireless adapter is powered off. Blinking The wireless adapter is powered on. There is no wireless connection. Steady Green The wireless adapter is power on. There is a linked wireless connection. Interface Description USB 2.0 Connect to the PC or notebook. Quick Start Guide Extension cable...

  • Page 8: Install/Uninstall Your Vigor600

    " " " This section will guide you to install/uninstall Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter ( the Wireless Adapter) through hardware connection and configure the Wireless Adapter’s settings through the Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter Utility (the Utility). Before connecting the Wireless Adapter to your desktop PC or notebook, you have to install the driver from the CD in the package.
  • Page 9 This section will guide you to install the driver step by step. Insert the installation CD. It starts an index window automatically. Select Install Windows 2000/XP Driver and Utility or Install Windows 98SE/Me Driver and Utility. The installation program window will pop-up. Click Next.
  • Page 10 Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next. Highlight the items you prefer to install. When finish, click Next.
  • Page 11 The system will remind you to connect the Wireless Adapter to your desktop PC or notebook. Insert the adapter as instructed and click OK. Notice: Click Cancel when Found New Hardware Wizard window appears. The system will remind you the reboot step. Click Yes to continue. Accept the default installation folder location.
  • Page 12 Use the default program folder name, or edit the program folder name. Click Next.
  • Page 13 Read the notice and click Next. 10. Select the tool you will use to configure the Wireless Adapter after installation. We recommend for you to select the Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter Utility. Click Next.
  • Page 14 11. The system will remind that the following process will install the item you selected automatically. Check if the Wireless Adapter is inserted to your desktop PC or notebook now. Click OK when finish. 12. The installation process is ongoing. Notice: Select Continue Anyway when Software Installation window appears.
  • Page 15 13. When the installation process ends, the system requires to reboot your desktop PC or notebook. Click OK. 14. After system reboot, the Utility will starts automatically. The Wireless Adapter connects to an unsecured network that has the best signal strength (if there’s any) automatically.

  • Page 16: Safely Remove Your Vigor600

    Make sure you have closed all the related windows or network applications before removing the Wireless Adapter. 1. Go to Start menu on the left down corner. Select Start > Programs > Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter > Uninstall Utility.
  • Page 17 2. The Installation Program window pops up. Click Uninstall the previous installation and click Next. 3. The system will remind you the reboot step. Click Yes to continue. 4. The system will confirm the removal process with you. Click OK to continue.
  • Page 18 5. The system will double confirm the removal process with you. Click Yes to continue. 6. Now the program starts to uninstall. And you will see a process bar of uninstalling on the screen. When the process ends, a message pops up to ask you restarting the desktop or laptop.

  • Page 19: Connect To A Wireless Network

    This section will guide you to connect to a wireless network through Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter (the Wireless Adapter) and configure the settings using Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter Utility(the Utility). " " & " " & Go to Start menu on the left down corner. Select Start > Programs > Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter >...

  • Page 20: Connect To An Existing Network

    Notice: For detailed information of connecting, please read the following step-by-step instruction. For details of each tab in Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter Utility, please refer to Chapter 4. . You can click Current Status tab to Once connected, the tray icon will become check the connection status.
  • Page 21 Click Scan. Wait for several seconds. You will see a list of Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Highlight a Network Name (SSID) and click the Activate button to connect an available network.
  • Page 22 General Tab: Enter a Profile Name and at least one SSID. Security Tab: If you are going to connect to a secure network, you have to select the security option and/or WPA/WPA2 EAP Type or 802.1x EAP Type. Click Configure to set passphrase (or encryption keys) or authentication information. Check with your IT manager if necessary.
  • Page 23 Advanced Tab: In Network Type, the utility will show if the network is Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc automatically. Change it if necessary. You can further set Transmit Power Level, Power Save Mode (if connecting to an Infrastructure network), 802.11b Preamble (if connecting with 802.11b wireless devices) and Wireless Mode, including Super G function.

  • Page 24: Create An Ad-Hoc Network

    To create a wireless network without an access point, simply create an Ad-Hoc network with the Wireless Adapter and welcome other wireless peers to join in. Follow the steps below: In Profile Management tab, click New to create a profile. In General tab, edit the Profile Name and SSID1.
  • Page 25 In Security tab, configure security options. In Advanced tab, switch Network Type to Ad Hoc. Select Wireless Mode to define the network use 2.4GHz 54Mbps(802.11g), or 2.4GHz 11Mbps(802.11b) or Super G (2.4GHz 54Mbps). Click OK button.

  • Page 26: Configuration

    This section will introduce all configurations using Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter Utility (the Utility) in detail, including common operations, function explanation in each tab and status icons meaning. Also it will introduce Windows XP Zero Configuration Service (WZCS) if you choose it as configuration tool.
  • Page 27 Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the encryption type on the Security tab. Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal. Press Advanced button to see the window below. Advanced Network Name (SSID): Displays the wireless network name.
  • Page 28 strength in dBm. Current Noise Level: Displays the current noise level in dBm. Up Time: Shows how long the client adapter has been receiving power (in hours:minutes:seconds). If the adapter runs for more than 24 hours, the display will show in days:hours:minutes:seconds. 802.11b Preamble: Displays the 802.11b preamble format.

  • Page 29: Profile Management

    Configure the Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter ( the Wireless Adapter) from the Profile Management tab. The Wireless Adapter works in either infrastructure mode (which uses an access point) or ad hoc mode (a group of stations participating in the wireless LAN).
  • Page 30 Network Name (SSID) icons : Infrastructure (AP) Network Connected Infrastructure (AP) Network Ad Hoc Network Connected Ad Hoc Network Encryption icon: Active Super G icon: Active Signal Strength icons: Representation based on Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)) Low signal strength (RSSI < 5 dB) Medium signal strength (RSSI 5-10 dB) High signal strength (RSSI 10-20 dB +) No connection...

  • Page 31: Create Or Modify A Profile

    To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Modify button. The Profile Management dialog box displays the General tab. Edit the General tab. Profile Name: Identifies the configuration profile.
  • Page 32 WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Opens the WPA/WPA2 EAP drop-down menu. The options include: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP (EAP-GTC), PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2), LEAP ,and EAP-FAST. Click on the Configure button to fill in other information. Refer to later section for detail. WPA Passphrase Enables WPA Passphrase security.
  • Page 33 key size 152 bits, enter 16 ASCII or 32 hexadecimal characters. If the access point that the Wireless Adapter is associating to has set optional for WEP and the client has WEP enabled, the item of Allow Association to Mixed Cells must be set to allow association. None No security (not recommended).
  • Page 34 field to use a separate user name and password to start the EAP authentication process. Click Settings to edit advanced configuration: Leave the Specific Server Name or Domain field blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list.
  • Page 35 In User Information for PEAP(EAP-GTC) Authentication, enter a PEAP user name in the User Name field to use a separate user name and start the PEAP authentication process. Set password by selecting Token or Static Password radio box depending on the user database. Token uses a hardware token device or the Secure Computing SofToken program (version 1.3 or later) to obtain and enter a one-time password during...
  • Page 36 is the computer’s MAC address. Change the Login Name if needed. PEAP(EAP-MSCHAP V2): Select the appropriate network certificate authority from the drop-down list. Specify a user name and password for inner PEAP tunnel authentication: Check Use Machine Information For Domain Logon to use the Windows user name and password as the PEAP user name and password.
  • Page 37 with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (recommended) Enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate in the Specific Server or Domain field. The Login Name used for PEAP tunnel authentication fills in automatically as PEAP-XXXXXXXXXX, where XXXXXXXXXX is the computer’s MAC address.
  • Page 38 Click Use Temporary User Name and Password radio button. Select Automatically Prompt for User Name and Password or select Manually Prompt for EAP User Name and Password radio button to manually login and start the EAP authentication process Click Use Saved User Name and Password by choosing the radio button.
  • Page 39 Check the Allow Automatic PAC Provisioning for this Profile checkbox to have the system automatically provide the PAC for this profile. To set a PAC authority, choose a PAC Authority from the drop-down list. Click the Select More button to import or delete a new PAC authority: Click Global to view global PAC files, or click Private to see a list of private files only.
  • Page 40 domain or hardware limitations. Power Save Mode Maximum: causes the access point to buffer incoming messages for the Wireless Adapter. The Wireless Adapter periodically polls the access point to see if any messages are waiting. Normal: uses maximum when retrieving a large number of packets, then switches back to power save mode after retrieving the packets.
  • Page 41 QoS: Check to apply special feature QoS (Quality of Service) technology to comply to WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) defined by Wi-Fi Alliance A . WMM based on a subset of the IEEE 802.11e WLAN QoS draft standard, features that improve the user experience for audio, video and voice applications over a wireless network.

  • Page 42: Remove A Profile

    Go to the Profile Management tab. Select the profile to remove from the list of configuration profiles. Click the Remove button. On the Profile Management tab, click the Order Profiles button. The Auto Profile Selection Management window appears, with a list of all created profiles in the Available Profiles box.

  • Page 43: Import A Profile

    Highlight a profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box. Click Move Up, Move Down, or Remove as appropriate. Notice: The first profile in the Auto Selected Profiles box has highest priority, and the last profile has lowest priority. Click OK. Check the Auto Select Profiles box.

  • Page 44: Switch To A Different Configuration Profile

    Click the Export button. The Export Profile window appears. Browse to the directory to export the profile to. Click Save. The profile is exported to the specified location. Notice: The file type of Config File is *.prf. To switch to a different profile, go to the Profile Management tab. Click on the profile name in the Profile List.
  • Page 45 Adapter Information More general information about the Wireless Adapter and the network driver interface specification (NDIS) driver. Card Name: The name of the wireless network adapter. MAC Address: The MAC address of the wireless network adapter. Driver: The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver.

  • Page 46: Display Settings

    & & To change the display settings, choose Options > Display Settings from the menu. The Display Settings dialog box contains tools to set the Signal Strength Display Units, Refresh Interval and Data Display. Signal Strength Sets the units used when displaying signal strength: Display Units percentage (%) or dBm.

  • Page 47: Actions Tools

    Click Action from the menu to access the tools. Disable Radio Click to disable the RF signal. The message will pop up. Enable Radio Click to enable the RF signal. The message will pop up. Disable Tray Icon Click to hide the tray icon. Enable Tray Icon Click to show the tray icon.
  • Page 48 This option is ONLY available when the Wireless Adapter is connecting to a profile with LEAP settings. In Profile Management tab > Security > Configure >LEAP settings , Manually Prompt for User Name and Password should be set for each login. Reauthenticate Reauthenticate to a LEAP-configured access point.

  • Page 49: Help And Utility Version

    In the Utility, click Help > Help. Right click on the tray icon in the system tray. Select Help. You will find an electronic help for your reference. Besides, in the Utility window, click on the right up corner. Move the mouse to place pointing to the word or picture that you want help.

  • Page 50: Utility Version

    A short help will show for your reference. Click Help > About Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter Utility to check Utility version.

  • Page 51: Configure Windows Xp Zero Configuration

    This section describes the operation of the Vigor600 Super G Wireless Adapter Utility and Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service (WZCS). The Windows WZCS is a service that manages the wireless connection in a largely dynamic way. Only minimal connection information must be identified and configured.

  • Page 52: Turn Zero Configuration Off On Windows Xp

    The Zero Configuration settings override all configuration profiles, even when you select other options. However, the Vigor600 Super G Wireless Utility does still control the following settings when Zero Configuration is set: Power settings Active/Passive scanning (where applicable) Transmit power Wireless band Short/Long preamble (802.11b)

  • Page 53: Tray Icons

    You will find a tray icon in the right corner of system tray. Right-click on the tray icon to access the following options: Help Opens the online help. Exit Exits the Utility application. Open Adapter Utility Launches the Utility. Preferences Sets the startup options and menu options for the Utility.

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