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  • Page 1 AIRNET 300Mb 802.11b/g/n High Power USB Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 FCC Certifications 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 3: Ce Mark Warning

    CE Mark Warning This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 Class B for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it may be possible that information in this document is not up-to-date.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........4 ................4 NPACKING NFORMATION IEEE 802.11 USB A ....4 NTRODUCTION TO THE IRELESS DAPTER ..................... 4 EATURES INSTALLATION GUIDE ........ 5 ................5 OFTWARE NSTALLATION MANAGEMENT GUIDE ........ 8 ............8 AKING A ASIC ETWORK ONNECTION...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview Thank you for purchasing this product. Read this chapter to know about your IEEE 802.11bgn Wireless USB Adapter. Unpacking Information Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items: IEEE 802.11bgn Wireless USB Adapter One Utility/ Manual CD Dual band antenna Introduction to the IEEE 802.11bgn Wireless USB Adapter The IEEE 802.11bgn Wireless USB adapter provides users to launch IEEE 802.11bgn wireless...

  • Page 6: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Software Installation Note: Linux driver installation guide, please refer instruction  /Driver/Linux/README /Driver/Mac/README in the CD-Rom.  The following driver installation guide uses Windows XP as the presumed operation system. The procedures and screens in Windows 2000 and Vista are familiar with Windows XP. 1.
  • Page 7 4. Select to optimize this adapter in WiFi mode or performance mode. Note: The performance mode is only available while connecting to a TX Burst supported AP. Users that uses the AP without TX Burst please select WiFi mode (standard mode).
  • Page 8 5. Click the Install button to start installing. 6. Click the Finish button to complete installation.

  • Page 9: Management Guide

    Management Guide Read this chapter to understand the management interface of the device and how to manage the device. Making a Basic Network Connection Select a configuration tool In the following instruction for making a network connection, we use the Utility we provide to configure your wireless network settings.
  • Page 10 The tool shows the available wireless networks. Select your demanding network to connect with. To connect to a wireless network with more security settings, please click Change advanced settings to be compatible with your wireless network security settings.

  • Page 11: To Connect With 802.11 Bgn Wireless Lan Utility

    To connect with 802.11 bgn Wireless LAN Utility We provide this Utility for users to connect to a wireless network easily. It provides more information and configuration for this adapter. As default, the Utility is started automatically upon starting your computer and connects to a connectable wireless network with best signal strength. Right click on the icon and select Launch Config utilities if the Utility does not start.

  • Page 12: Introduction To The 802.11Bgn Wireless Lan Utility

    Introduction to the 802.11bgn Wireless LAN Utility Note: The Utility in Windows Vista, Linux and Mac are different from the following.  For instructions on using the Utility included in Windows Vista please refer to the instruction in Appendix.  For instructions on using the Utility included in Linux please refer to the instruction in /Driver/Linux/README in the CD-Rom.

  • Page 13: Information

    Information Items Information Status Shows the connecting status. Also shows the SSID while connecting to a valid network. Extra Info Display link status in use. Channel Display current channel in use. Authentication Authentication mode in use. Encryption Encryption type in use. Network Type Network type in use.

  • Page 14: Profile

    Profile This profile page allows users to save different wireless settings, which helps users to get access to wireless networks at home, office or other wireless network environments quickly. Items Information Profile Name Choose a name for this profile, or use default name defined by system. SSID Fill in the intended SSID name or use the drop list to select from available Aps.
  • Page 15 To add a new profile: 1. Click the Add button. The add profile window pops up. Note: you could also add a new profile quickly by selecting an available network in the Network function then click the Add to Profile button. 2.
  • Page 16 4. Specify the 802.1x information if you are using the 802.1X certification method. Users that do not use this function or connecting to an open-wireless network please skip this part. Items Information EAP method To select an EAP method. Tunnel Authentication Select a Tunnel authentication mode.
  • Page 17 Client Certification Items Information Use Client certificate Client certificate for server authentication. Server Certification Items Information Use Certificate chain Mark the checkbox to enable using certification chain. Allow intimidate certificates Mark to allow intimidates certification. Server name Enter an authentication sever root.
  • Page 18 EAP Fast Items Information Allow unauthenticated provision mode Mark to enable unauthenticated provision mode. Use protected authentication Mark to use protected authentication credential. credential...

  • Page 19: Network

    Network This network lists the available wireless networks. The Utility connects to a wireless network with best signal strength automatically. You can change the connecting network by clicking on the network name and click the Connect button. To see detail information of each network, please double click on each item to pop up the information window.

  • Page 20: Advanced

    Advanced This page provides advanced configurations to this adapter. Please refer to the following chart for definitions of each item. Items Information Wireless mode Click the drop list to select a wireless mode. Enable TX Burst Select to enable connecting to a TX Burst supported device. Enable TCP Window Size Mark the checkbox to enable TCP window size, which help enhance throughput.

  • Page 21: Statistics

    Statistics Statistics page displays the detail counter information based on 802.11 MIB counters. This page translates the MIB counters into a format easier for user to understand. Items Information Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames successfully sent. Frames Retransmitted Successfully retransmitted frames numbers. Successfully Frames Fail To Receive ACK After Frames failed transmit after hitting retry limit.

  • Page 22: Wmm

    Reset Counter Reset counters to zero. This page allows users to activate the WMM function for this device. Please note that this function only works while connecting to a WMM compatible device. Items Information WMM Enable Enable Wi-Fi Multi-Media. WMM - Power Save Enable Enable WMM Power Save.
  • Page 23 Items Information WPS AP List Display the information of surrounding APs with WPS IE from last scan result. List information includes SSID, BSSID, Channel, ID (Device Password ID), and Security-Enabled. Rescan Click to rescan the wireless networks. Information Display the information about WPS IE on the selected network. List information includes Authentication Type, Encryption Type, Config Methods, Device Password ID, Selected Registrar, State, Version, AP Setup Locked, UUID-E and RF Bands.

  • Page 24: Radio On/Off

    you want to abort this setup within the interval, restart PIN/PBC or click Disconnect to stop WPS action. Radio On/Off Click on the button to enable/disable wireless connection status. Connected: Disconnected:...

  • Page 25: Appendix

    Appendix Introduction to the configuration utility for Vista Users This utility helps Vista users to configure the wireless network. Please refer to the following sections for introduction. Profile This profile page allows users to save different wireless settings, which helps users to get access to wireless networks at home, office or other wireless network environment quickly.
  • Page 26 To add a new profile: 1. Click the Add button. The add profile window pops up. Note: you could also add a new profile quickly by selecting an available network in the Site Survey function then click the Add to Profile button. 2.

  • Page 27: Link Status

    Link Status This Link status shows the information about the connecting. Please refer to the following chart for definition. Items Information Status Display current connection status. Extra Info Display link status and current channel in use. Link Speed Display current transmitting and receiving rates. Throughput Display transmitting and receiving throughputs.

  • Page 28: Site Survey

    Site Survey This page shows the available wireless networks within the coverage of this network adapter. You could check the status of wireless network around your computer or add a network into your profile. Items Information SSID Name of the network. BSSID AP MAC address or random numbers generated for IBSS.

  • Page 29: Statistics

    Statistics This page provides the statistics about the connection of this adapter. Transmit Statistics Items Information Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames sent successfully. Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames sent successfully with retry. After Retry Frames Fail To Receive ACK After Frames transmitted failed after hitting the retrying All Retries limit.

  • Page 30: Wps Configuration

    WPS Configuration This page provides users to connect this adapter to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) AP. Those available WPS supported AP are listed on the upper column. Select the AP that you want to connect to and click the Connect button to activate. 1.
  • Page 31 The window shows the information including: Items Information Authentication Type There are three types of supported authentication modes including Open, Shared, WPA-PSK and WPA modes. Encryption Type For Open and Shared authentication modes, the available encryption types are None and WEP. For WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK authentication modes, the available encryption types are TKIP and AES.
  • Page 32 9. Disconnect: Stop WPS action and disconnect this active link. And then select the last profile at the Profile Page of Utility if exists. If there is an empty profile page, the driver will select any non-security AP. 10. Import Profile: Click the "Import Profile" button will import the WPS profile. 11.
  • Page 33 • Procedure to use PIN / PBC method: PIN Method: Step 1: Choose "Config mode" as enrollee Step 2: The registrar enters the pin code generated by station. Step 3: Both the enrollee and registrar push the "PIN" button. PBC Method (AP should support PBC): Step 1: Choose "Config mode"...
  • Page 34 Connect with WPS profile: Clicking the "Connect" button to connect to AP with the selected WPS profile. Rotate WPS profiles: If there are more than two WPS profiles, clicking the "Rotate" button will rotate to next profile and connect to AP with this profile. If the connection can't be made successfully, station will perform the WPS profile rotation repeatedly.
  • Page 35 • Procedure to use PIN / PBC method: PIN Method: Step 1: Choose "Config mode" as registrar. Step 2: Click "Detail" button to bring up WPS profile setting dialog and edit the profile. Step 3: Enter the pin code which is generated by enrollee. Step 4: Select the AP which is going to be configured in the upper frame.

  • Page 36: Ap Mode Management Guide For Windows 2000/Xp/Vista

    AP mode management guide for Windows 2000/XP/Vista This adapter can be configured as AP mode. To use this adapter as an AP, please right click the icon on system tray and select Switch to AP mode. Please refer to the following introduction and information about this AP-mode utility.
  • Page 37 1. SSID: AP name of user type. User also can select [Use Mac Address] to display it. 2. Wireless Mode: Select wireless mode. 802.11B only, 802.11G only and 802.11 B/G/N mix mode are supported. Note: Wireless mode is not support for Vista. 3.

  • Page 38: Security Setting

    Security Setting This page pops up after clicking the Security Setting button. Please follow the instructions below: 1. Authentication Type: Select to be open or WPA-PSK system. 2. Encryption Type: Select an encryption type from the drop list. 3. WPA Pre-shared Key: A shared string between AP and STA. For WPA-PSK authentication mode, this field must be filled with character longer than 8 and less than 32 lengths.

  • Page 39: Access Control

    Access Control This function filters users to use this device by designating MAC address. Please refer to the following chart for introduction. 1. Access Policy: Choose a method to process access control from the drop list to determine the MAC addresses that you designated are allowed to access the AP or not. 2.

  • Page 40: Mac Table

    MAC Table This page displays the station detail information of current connection. Items Information MAC Address The station MAC address of current connection. Raise value by current connection. Power Saving Check if the connected station supports power Mode saving. Status The connection status.

  • Page 41: Event Log

    Event Log Record Soft AP all event time and message. Items Information Event Time (yy/mm/dd-hh:mm:ss) Record event time. Message All event messages.

  • Page 42: Statistics

    Statistics Statistics page displays the detail counter information based on 802.11 MIB counters. Transmit Statistics Items Information Frames Transmitted Successfully Frames that successfully sent. Frames Fail To Receive ACK After Frames that failed to transmit after All Retries hitting retry limit. RTS Frames Successfully Receive Counts that...

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