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- Page 1 WIRELESS LAN USB ADAPTER 11 Mbits/sec USB 802.11b Wireless Mini Adapter USB511WB Instruction Guide * Actual product may vary from photo The Professionals’ Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts...
- Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 11 Mbits/sec USB 802.11b wireless mini adapter. Based on the IEEE 802.11b 2.4 GHz wireless standard, the USB511WB instantly provides your USB-enabled desktop or notebook computer with wireless LAN (WLAN) access. Whether you are setting up a peer-to-peer Ad Hoc network with other computers using 802.11b devices (like the StarTech.com CB511WB) or setting up an Infrastructure... -
Page 5: Installation
Removing the Windows XP Wireless Utility Windows XP has contains a default built-in wireless network utility. It is recommended that you use the utility provided with the USB511WB. To remove this default utility, perform the following steps: 1. Click on Start, Control Panel, and select Network Connections. -
Page 6: Using The Configuration Utility
Using the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility helps you configure your USB wireless mini adapter and monitor the communication statistics for the device. You can dynamically configure your card while the card is operating. From the main screen, you can view information about your connection and nearby devices. -
Page 7: More Settings
More Settings On the More Settings screen, you can configure many aspects of your device, including the channel, network type, SSID, WEP encryption settings, and profile settings. Parameter Description Channel Select the radio channel to use for networking. The channel should be the same as the other wireless stations you want to connect to. - Page 8 (More Settings, continued) Parameter Description Enable WEP Check the Enable WEP box and click WEP More... to set up your encryption settings. See “WEP Key Settings” on page 7 for more details. Profile Name Enter a profile name to save your settings, or enter the profile name whose settings you want to load.
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Page 9: Wep Key Settings
WEP Key Settings The WEP Key Setting screen lets you configure your WEP encryption settings. WEP protects authorized LAN users against eavesdroppers. With WEP enabled, your data will be transmitted over your network more securely. Parameter Description Authentication Mode The setting must be consistent with the other wireless stations you want to connect to. -
Page 10: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings On the Advanced Settings screen, you can configure your power savings settings, set the fragmentation threshold, and RTS/CTS threshold of the adapter. Parameter Description Power Saving Mode Check the Power Saving Mode box and adjust the power save level between 0 and 4. The higher the power save level, the lower the power used. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing trouble with your USB511WB, first make sure that the adapter is firmly seated, then try the following: • Make sure that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network. Check with your operating system vendor if you are having difficulty with these network settings. -
Page 12: Appendix A: Installation Considerations
Appendix A: Installation Considerations The USB511WB lets you use your desktop or laptop to access your WLAN from virtually anywhere, but there are some things to keep in mind when attempting to set up a wireless connection. The wireless signal range can be limited by the number, location, thickness, and material of ceilings, walls or similar that the signal must pass through. -
Page 13: Appendix B: Setting Up A Wireless Ad Hoc Network
Follow the instructions below to set up an Ad Hoc network between your two adapters, using the product Quick Install Guide or Instruction Guide for details when necessary. 1. Install your USB511WB network adapter, drivers, and utility program to your computer using the instructions provided in the Quick Install Guide. -
Page 14: Appendix C: Setting Up An Infrastructure Network
Appendix C: Setting Up an Infrastructure Network An Infrastructure network consists of both wired and wireless elements joined by a wireless access point (WAP). Follow the instructions below to set up an Infrastructure network between your two adapters, using the product Quick Install Guide or Instruction Guide for details when necessary. -
Page 15: Glossary
Glossary 802.11b: A family of IEEE-defined specifications for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard supports data transfer rates up to 11 Mbits/sec in the 2.4 GHz band using DSSS technology. Also known as WiFi. Access Point: See wireless access point. Ad Hoc: A wireless computer-to-computer LAN. An Ad Hoc network can consist of two devices with wireless adapters, and does not require a WAP, wireless router, or wireless gateway. - Page 16 SSID (Service Set Identifier): A name that uniquely identifies a WLAN. In order for wireless devices to communicate with each other, they must have the same SSID. Subnet: An identifiably separate part of a network that is interconnected with, but still independent from, the rest of the network.
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Page 17: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Standard IEEE 802.11b, USB v1.1 Bus Type USB Type A Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Modulation CCK@11/5.5 Mbits/sec, DQPSK@2Mbits/sec, DBPSK@1 Mbit/sec Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Media Access Control CSMA/CA Security 64/128-bit WEP Encryption Supported OS Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP... -
Page 18: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability to StarTech.com Ltd. (or its officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. - Page 19 Revised: May 28, 2004...
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