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- Page 1 Wireless-N USB Adapter UB812EN Manual...
- Page 3 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Package Contents ......................1 Features ..........................1 LED............................. 1 Operation ........................... 2 CHAPTER 2 INITIAL INSTALLATION ................3 Requirements........................3 Procedure ........................... 3 CHAPTER 3 USING THE WINDOWS UTILITY..............7 Overview ..........................7 System Tray Icon.......................
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless USB Adapter's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless USB Adapter. The Wireless USB Adapter provides a wireless network interface for your Notebook or PC. Package Contents The following items should be included: •... -
Page 6: Operation
Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Operation You should install the supplied software on the CD-ROM before inserting the Wireless USB Adapter. If you have any form of the wireless utility beforehand, please uninstall it. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Initial Installation
Chapter 2 Initial Installation This Chapter covers the software installation of the Wireless USB Adapter. Requirements • Windows 2000/XP/Vista. • Available USB port. • CD-ROM drive. • IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n wireless LAN Procedure You should install the supplied software BEFORE inserting the Wireless USB Adapter. 1. - Page 8 Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2: Wireless LAN Driver and Utility Screen 5. Step though the procedure. Figure 3: Installation Program 6. Click "Continue Anyway" on the screen above. Figure 4: Information Screen 7. After the installation is complete, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click "Finish".
- Page 9 Initial Installation Figure 5: Finish Screen 8. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter firmly into USB port of the PC. 9. The Windows "New Hardware" wizard will then start. • Select Install the software automatically to allow it to complete the installation of the Windows driver •...
- Page 10 Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Wireless USB Adapter Icon Table Connection to the Wireless USB Adapter is established. The length of green color indicates the signal strength. No connection to the Wireless USB Adapter. The Wireless USB Adapter is unplugged. 11.
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Page 11: Chapter 3 Using The Windows Utility
• Double-click the Wireless Utility icon in the desktop. • Click Start - Programs - Sercomm - UB812EN - UB812EN Wireless LAN Utility. This Chapter assumes you are using the supplied Wireless utility. System Tray Icon If the Wireless Utility program is running, you can click the icon in the System Tray or right- click the icon and select "Open Config Utility"... -
Page 12: General Screen
Wireless USB Adapter User Guide General Screen This screen is displayed when you click the system tray icon. You can also click the General tab in the screen. When you open the utility program, it will scan all the channels to find all the access points/stations within the accessible range and automatically connect to one of the wireless devices which have the highest signal strength. -
Page 13: Adapter Settings
Using the Windows Utility Subnet Mask Subnet mask for the current IP address. Gateway Gateway IP address associated with the current IP address. Renew IP button Click this button to renew the IP address. Adapter Settings You can configure the adapter settings in this section. Figure 10: Adapter Settings Data - Adapter Settings Enable this if you want the icon displayed in the task bar. -
Page 14: Profile Screen
Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Profile Screen Click Profile tab of the utility, then you will see the following screen. If you want to do the general settings, please follow the instructions below. Figure 10: Profile Screen Data - Profile Screen Available Profile(s) Profile Name It will indicate the current name for this profile. - Page 15 Using the Windows Utility 3. Change the profile settings as necessary. 4. Click OK. To duplicate a profile 1. On the Profile tab, select the profile that you want to duplicate. 2. Click Duplicate. 3. Enter the name for the profile. To enable a profile 1.
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Page 16: Add Profile
Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Add Profile Click Add button in the Profile screen, the following Add Profile window will pop up. Users can setup the general settings, encryption and authentication settings and so on. Figure 11: Add Profile Screen Data - Add Profile Screen Wireless Network Properties Profile Name... - Page 17 Using the Windows Utility Wireless Network Security Network You MUST select the option to match the Wireless LAN you wish to join. The available options are: Authentication • Open System - Broadcast signals are not encrypted. This method can be used only with no encryption or with WEP. •...
- Page 18 Wireless USB Adapter User Guide ASCII Numerical values, characters or signs are all allowed to be entered. Key Index (1~4) This setting is only available for Open System or Shared Key mode. Network key For WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK modes, you need to enter the desired value (8~63 characters).
- Page 19 Using the Windows Utility Auto Select PAC Click the checkbox to select the PAC automatically.
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Page 20: Available Network Screen
Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Available Network Screen This screen is displayed when you click Available Network tab of the utility. When you open the utility program, it will scan all the channels to find all the access points/stations within the accessible range and automatically connect to one of the wireless devices which have the highest signal strength. - Page 21 Using the Windows Utility Supported Rates The Wireless rates supported by this Wireless network. AP support wireless mode. It may support 802.11a, 802.11b or Mode 802.11n wireless mode. Click this button to rescan for all Wireless networks. Refresh Add to Profile Click this button to add the selected AP to Profile setting.
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Page 22: Status Screen
Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Status Screen The Status screen displays the detailed information of the current connection. Figure 10: Status Screen Data - Status Screen Status Manufacturer It shows the manufacturer of the device It displays the current driver version of the NDIS. NDIS Driver Version It indicates the current status of the short radio header. - Page 23 Using the Windows Utility Channel It displays the current channel in use. Network Type This will indicate "Infrastructure" or "Ad-hoc". Power Save Mode It shows the current power save mode. Associated AP MAC It shows the MAC address of the associated access point. It displays the connection time.
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Page 24: Statistics Screen
Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Statistics Screen Click Statistics tab of the utility, the page will display the transmitted and received results. Figure 14: Statistics Screen Data - Statistics Screen Transmit Frames successfully sent. Tx OK Tx Error Frames failed to transmit. Receive RX OK Frames received successfully. -
Page 25: Wps Screen
Using the Windows Utility WPS Screen WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any device to the wire- less network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a PIN code. You will use the WPS screen when you try to connect the wireless network with the WPS function. -
Page 26: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications Wireless USB Adapter Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Draft 802.11n compliant Computer Slot Type: Chipset: RealtekRTL8191SU(MAC/BB/RF/PA) 1 LED: Link/Active LED: Date Rates: 20 MHz BW(LGI): 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 40 MHz BW(LGI): 270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54, 27 802.11n: 20 MHz BW(SGI): 144, 130, 115.6, 86.7, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 14.4 40 MHz BW(SGI): 300, 270, 240, 180, 120, 90, 60, 30... -
Page 27: Appendix B About Wireless Lans
Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Sta- tions (e.g. -
Page 28: Channels
Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available. -
Page 29: Wireless Lan Configuration
Appendix B - About Wireless LANs Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure"... - Page 30 Wireless USB Adapter User Guide FCC 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 interfer- ence to radio communica-tions.
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