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Summary of Contents for hField Technologies HFWFG200
- Page 1 Long-range WiFi adapter Installation Guide Windows Linux Start Here www.h e ld.com...
- Page 2 What You Need to Get Started • A computer with the following: Long-range WiFi adapter – USB 2.0 Port – Windows, Mac, or Linux Operating System – Access to public or private wireless networks • Wi-Fire (included) • USB 2.0 cable (included) •...
- Page 3 Windows XP/Vista 2. Installing the Wi-Fire Drivers 1. Plug the Wi-Fire into your computer’s USB Port 2. Windows will automatically begin installing the correct drivers. 1. Installing the Wi-Fire Software 3. A balloon will appear in your System Tray telling you if the V ERY IMPORTANT: Install the software BEFORE plugging drivers were installed successfully.
- Page 4 3. Con guring Wi-Fire Connections 4. Connecting to a Secure Network 1. Open the Wi-Fire Connection Manager by double clicking on the icon in your System Tray (it is a lowercase “h”) If you wish to connect to a secure network, you must enter the appropriate login information when prompted by the Wi-Fire Connection Manager.
- Page 5 Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5 2. Your Mac will automatically detect the Wi-Fire and prompt you to open Network Settings to approve. Click “OK”, then Click “Apply Now” 1. Installing the Wi-Fire Software V ERY IMPORTANT: Install the software BEFORE plugging your Wi-Fire into a USB Port.
- Page 6 3. Con guring Wi-Fire Connections Linux Kernel 2.6.24+ 1. The Wi-Fire Connection Manager will open in your dock. While the Wi-Fire Connection Manager is the active application, 1. Installing the Wi-Fire Driver Modules click Setup -> Open Setup Window or type Command + S to The Wi-Fire will work plug-and-play right out of the box on the open the con guration window.
- Page 7 2. Detecting the Wi-Fire 3. Con guring the Wi-Fire Connection 1. Plug the Wi-Fire into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer. 1. Like any WiFi adapter, in Linux environments you may use either 2. To verify the Wi-Fire is successfully recognized, open a Terminal your preferred Graphical User Interface, or con gure the connec Console, and type “lsusb”.
- Page 8 Using The Wi-Fire 4. Connecting to a Secure Network 1. You can use your Wi-Fire by bracing it on top of any at screen monitor, like a laptop, or sitting it on a at surface like a tabletop. 1. If using a graphical user interface to control your WiFi connetions, 2.
- Page 9 Interference Statement: How do I get the most from my Wi-Fire? FCC: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital WiFi signals can be temperamental, which is why you need a powerful WiFi adapter device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
- Page 10 Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL hFIELD BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, This is a legal agreement between You (Purchaser or You) and hField Technologies, Inc. INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT PUCHASER (hField or Company). By opening this package and using this product(s), you indicate MAY SUFFER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE your acceptance of the following terms and conditions.
- Page 11 “Welcome to the world of Long Range WIreless.” hField Technologies 116 Research Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA (877) 743-4353 (8-777-hField) www.h eld.com Wi-Fire —Making WiFi Networks More Accessible...
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