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AW-NU203 IEEE 802.11n/g/b Wireless USB Module User’s Manual...
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IEEE 802.11 standard can minimize system power requirements. The AW-NU203 802.11n/g/b Wireless USB Module provides up to 128-bit level of WEP security to your wireless data transfers. It is able to run in the operating systems of Windows XP/Vista in either Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode.
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iii. Product Review When the USB wireless module is transmitting data through connection, LED indicator will blink. 1. Connection Mode ◎Infrastructure Mode Infrastructure mode needs an access point to establish the network, which can provide wireless accesses within valid range for users to communicate with others or transmit data with a wired network. There are several benefits of Infrastructure networking: √...
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Infrastructure Mode ◎Ad-hoc Mode The difference between Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode is that Ad-hoc mode does not need the access point or router. When you use this mode, your computer will act as a server within the valid range and connect directly to others in the same LAN workgroup.
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Hardware Installation 1. Find an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your desktop or laptop. 2. Connect AW-NU203 Wireless USB Module with 10 pin cable onto adapter board and then plug into USB port of desktop or laptop. iii. Operation Range The operating range of AW-NU203 varies from the working environment.
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Setup: Windows XP OS If your computer is running a Windows operating system, it will automatically detect the AW-NU203 after the system boots up and displays a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Please click [Cancel] and proceed with the following steps.
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2. Please wait few seconds for wizard to prepare installation 3. Please select click [Install] to proceed...
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4. The Wizard is running installation 5. Please wait few seconds for Wizard to setup...
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6. When it is completed, please click [Finish] 9. When the process is finished, the system will show a message of “Found New Hardware”...
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v. Setup: Windows Vista OS Please follow the steps to complete installation. 1. Launch the setup driver 2. When you see the permission dialogue box, please click [Continue]...
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3. Now the Wizard is preparing installation 4. Please click [Install] to proceed...
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5. The system is process installation 8. When the setup is completed, please click [Finish]...
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III. Network Connection i. For Windows XP OS Please see the following steps to setup network connection for Windows XP. 1. Find the network icon on the desktop shortcut and right-click on it. Choose “View Available Wireless networks” 2. You will see several options, please select one and click [Connect]...
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3. Please wait for few seconds to let system connecting to selected wireless network 4. You may need to type the network key when it is required 5. Now the selected wireless network is connected 6. You can check the connection status by clicking [Status] in the pop-up dialogue...
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7. Here is the wireless network connection status ii. For Windows Vista OS Following are the instructions to setup wireless connection for Windows Vista. 1. Right-click on the network icon located on desktop shortcut. When you see the dialogue, please click [Connect to a network]...
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2. Choose wireless network within your range and click [Connect] * If selected network is not secure, please choose [Connect anyway] 3. You may need to wait for few seconds when Windows connects to wireless network...
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4. Now the selected wireless network is connected 5. If you want to see the connection status, please right-click on the network you choose and select [Status]...
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6. This is the information of network status...
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IV. Setup for Ad-hoc Mode i. For Windows XP OS If you want to choose Ad-hoc mode, please right-click network icon on desktop shortcut and choose “Open Network Connections”, or go to [Control Panel] and double-click “Network Connection” icon. When you see the “Network Connections” screen, please follow the steps below to setup Ad-hoc mode.
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1. Double-click “Wireless Network USB Adapter” icon to enter its properties 2. Click "General” tab and double-click the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item...
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3. Choose “Use the following IP address:” and type the IP address; then click [OK] *Note: the IP address of the other wireless card should be set with the same subnet mask 4. Right-click the “Wireless Network Connection” icon and choose “properties”...
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5. Select “Wireless Network” tab and choose [Add] 6. Type “Network name (SSID)” and choose “Data encryption” if you want to protect the network security...
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7. When you see the dialogue showing your network is unsecured, please click [Continue Anyway] 8. Now your network is in Ad-hoc mode ii. For Windows Vista OS Please follow the steps to setup Ad-hoc mode for Windows Vista. 1. Right-click the Network neighbor to choose “properties,” or you can right-click network icon on desktop shortcut and choose “Network and Sharing Center”...
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2. When you see the “Network and Sharing Center” windows, please select “Manage network connection” bar...
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3. Right-click the connected network icon and choose “Properties” 4. When you see the warning message, please click [Continue]...
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5. Choose “Networking” tab and double-click the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” item 6. Choose “Use the following IP address:” and type the IP address; then click [OK] *Note: the IP address of the other wireless card should be set with the same subnet mask...
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11. Enter “Network name” and if you want to protect the network security, please choose in “security type”; then click [Next] 12. Now your network is in Ad-hoc mode...
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
Professional installation instruction Please be advised that due to the unique function supplied by this product, the device is intended for use with our interactive entertainment software and licensed third-party only. The product will be distributed through controlled distribution channel and installed by trained professional and will not be sold directly to the general public through retail store.
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