cable matters 202043 User Manual

cable matters 202043 User Manual

Wireless ac600 dual-band usb adapter
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Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter
Supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
Dual-Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Peak Transfer rate up to 150 / 433 Mbps
WPS - Wi-Fi Protected One-Button Setup
WEP/WPA/WPA2 Security Support
Green LED Power & Status Indicator
Mini-CD with Driver, Utility and User Manual
Downloadable driver and manual
Model 202043
User Manual
www.cablematters.com

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  • Page 1 Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter Model 202043 Supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10  Dual-Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz  Peak Transfer rate up to 150 / 433 Mbps  WPS - Wi-Fi Protected One-Button Setup  WEP/WPA/WPA2 Security Support  Green LED Power & Status Indicator ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter Table of Contents . INTRODUCTION ....................1 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Copyright and Trademarks 1.3 FCC Compliance Statement 2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................2 2.1 Package Contents 2.2 Product Description 2.3 Product Features 2.4 System Requirements 3. CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Connection Diagram ......................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Cable Matters. Where they occur these references are for illustra- tive purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by Cable Matters, or an endorsement of the product to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowl-...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    2.2 Product Description The Cable Matters® Wireless AC600 USB Adapter is the perfect choice for upgrading the wireless connectivity of your computer or replacing a failed internal network adapter. Wireless 11ac technology provides higher speeds and better performance at longer distances for streaming video or fast file transfers.
  • Page 5: Connection Diagram

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter 3. Connection and Operation Windows 10 includes the driver 3.1 Connection Diagram 1) Install the driver and utility from the CD or download from www.cablematters.com/downloads 2) Plug in the adapter to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port 3) Wait while your computer recognizes the hardware 4) Connect to a local wireless router or hotspot 3.2 Installation Checklist...
  • Page 6: Driver And Utility Installation With Windows

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter 3.3 Driver and Utility Installation with Windows 1) Install the driver software by clicking the Setup.exe application file Driver can be downloaded from www.cablematters.com/downloads DO NOT plug in the adapter until the software has finished installing, unless prompted If the application will not run, copy the contents to the desktop and rename the folder 2) The installation wizard provides the choice of installing the Windows drivers and MediaTek utility OR only the driver Install BOTH the drive and the utility for access to the most configuration options...
  • Page 7: Wps Quick Setup With Windows 8 And 8.1 (And Newer Versions Of Windows 7)

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter 3.3.1 WPS Quick Setup with Windows 8, 8.1, 10 (and newer versions of Windows 7) 1) Disable any internal wireless on your computer from the network icon in the system tray 2) Disable any other network adapters from the Control Panel to ensure proper installation of the adapter 3) Connect the Wireless AC600 adapter (after installing the drivers) 4) Press the WPS button on the router or access point NOTE: Consult the documentation of your router for any special requirements...
  • Page 8: Windows 8 And 8.1 Configuration

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter 3.3.2 Windows 8 and 8.1 Configuration 1) Disable any internal wireless on your computer from the network icon in the system tray. 2) Disable any other network adapters from the Control Panel to ensure proper installation of the adapter 3) Click on the wireless icon in the Windows system tray to view the available networks Look for Wi-Fi 2, 3, etc.
  • Page 9: Windows 7 Configuration

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter 3.3.3 Windows 7 Configuration (older versions) 1) Disable any internal wireless network adapters on your computer from the Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections to ensure a proper installation Install the software BEFORE connecting the adapter DO NOT plug in the adapter until the software has finished installing, unless prompted 2) Open the MediaTek utility from the Windows notification area...
  • Page 10: Windows Xp And Vista Configuration

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter 3.3.4 Windows XP and Vista Configuration 1) Disable any internal wireless or network adapters 2) Install BOTH the driver and utility Install the software BEFORE connecting the adapter DO NOT plug in the adapter until the software has finished installing, unless prompted 3) Open the MediaTek utility from the desktop or Windows notification area 4) Click on the magnifying glass to view the available networks The utility will detect your security settings and request a password...
  • Page 11: Uninstalling The Drivers And Utility

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter 3.3.5 Uninstalling the Drivers and Utility The software can be uninstalled to remove it permanently. Windows 8/8.1/10 Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Programs and Features > Uninstall or change a program  Windows Vista/7.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Adapter 4. TROUBLESHOOTING My computer cannot read the CD: Locate the CD in Explorer and copy the contents to the desktop and rename the file  Check the Microsoft Fixit Solution Center to troubleshoot problems loading software: ...
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    6.2 Warranty Information This product is backed by a limited one-year warranty. In addition, Cable Matters warrants its products against defects in materi- als and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be re- turned for repair, or replaced with equivalent products at our discretion.

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