User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 150Mbps 150Mbps 150Mbps 150Mbps ADAPTER ADAPTER WIRELESS WIRELESS WIRELESS WIRELESS WIRELESS USB ADAPTER ADAPTER User User’ ’ ’ ’ s s s s Manual Manual User Manual User Manual Version Version MTK Version Version 1.0...
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Federal Federal Federal Federal Communication Communication Communication Communication Commission Commission Commission Commission Interference Interference Interference Interference Statement Statement Statement 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.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter There are two different ways to access Internet: 1.With a wireless adaptor, receiving and transferring signal via a wireless router, then passed to an ADSL modem, then to local ISP (Internet service supplier) through a telephone line. 2.With a wireless adaptor, receiving and transferring signal via local AP (Access Point) or so called Hotpoint directly.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Windows Windows XP : : : : For Windows Windows XP Found Found Hardware Hardware The system will detect a new hardware has been added, and start the “Found Found New New Hardware Hardware Wizard Wizard Cancle Cancle...
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Tips Tips Tips: : : : Tips 1).The Windows XP utilizes a "Wireless Wireless Wireless Wireless Zero Zero Zero Zero Configuration( Configuration( Configuration( Configuration( WZC) WZC) WZC) WZC)" Service built into the operating system. Many wireless network adapter cards utilize this service. 2).
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Click “F F F F inish inish inish inish” to finish the driver installation. For Windows Windows Windows Windows 7: 7: 7: 7: Once the wireless USB adapter be plugged into an USB port, the flowing message will appear on screen .
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 2.0/1.1 interface. Remarks: Remarks: Remarks: Remarks: Make sure to connect the adapter to an USB port on your computer directly rather than an USB hub. Although it might work when connecting with an USB hub, the likelihood of configuration problems will be higher.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter If you don't check your network, click “Refresh network list” in the upper left corner. If you are locating within the valid range of hotspots or wireless routers, all available networks will be recognized and listed automatically. Click your preferred network, and then click “Connect” in the lower right corner.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter “Connect”. It tries to launch your Internet browser —you should be connected to the Internet. If there is a pay hotspot, signing in or up will require either to enter your login information-if you‘re an existing customer, or to enter your credit card information for payment, it is just decided by you.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter In this utility, there are two applications can be selected : the Station mode and AP mode . � � � � Station Station Station Station mode mode mode mode (Client (Client (Client (Client mode mode mode mode ) ) ) ) : : : : it is the default access way , the USB wireless adapter services as a...
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter In the Available Networks window that appears, select the name of the network to which you are connecting.Then click the connect icon and wait several seconds while the Utility sets up a connection . The Ralink Utility automatically detects and displays the security settings of the network to which you are connecting in the Profile Setting screens.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter In the screen that displays, in the ‘WPA Preshared Key’ field ,type a security key, the same as that used by the AP or wireless router to which you are connecting. Click the right arrow to save your settings and connect to the network.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Windows Windows Windows 7: 7: 7: 7: For Windows Notes :Windows Notes Notes Windows Windows Zero Zero Configuration Configuration (WZC) (WZC) (WZC) is is is is not necessary necessary necessary in in in in Windows Windows Windows Vista,...
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter If your network has wireless security Configured,enter the required setting. The following is an example only, your network setting may differ. The success of your connection is indicated by the wireless network icon.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Notes Notes : : : : The steps of using the Ralink Utility to connect a wireless network is the same as those described in Notes Notes Windowns Xp . In addition to station and AP mode,there is the Client + AP Mode to be selected in windows 7 as well. Which Which Which...
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Click the “Connect”button to connect to the select network . If your network has wireless security Configured, enter the required setting. The following is an example only, your network setting may differ.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter You can select turn on sharing or connect to device or not. The success of your connection is indicated by the wireless network icon.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Notes Notes Notes : : : : The steps of using the Ralink Utility to connect a wireless network is the same as those described in Notes Windowns Xp . In addition to station and AP mode,there is the Client + AP Mode to be selected in windows 8 as well. Which means: Which...
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter router’s WPS status indicator led starts to flash that router WPS is already enabled.You can also visit the router ’s Web settings page to enable the PBC mode. Ralink Utility to connect. a. Start-up Ralink Utility ,click the “Profile setting”...
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter After a successful connection it creates a Profile. Use the WPS button on the wireless network adapter to connect. When the router’s WPS status LED indicator starts to blink and then press the WPS button on wireless network adapter for about 3 seconds until the LED indicator of the adapter blinks..
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Select “PIN” WPS Method.and then press to next.And select the router’s SSID in the WPS AP List. Type PIN in AP mode Select “Type PIN in AP mode ” in the PIN Entry Method.And then write the Pin Code to the router ’s WPS Web settings page and save it.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter b. Press to next then press “Start PIN”. After a successful connection it creates a Profile. Type PIN below mode a. Select “Type below mode ” in the PIN Entry Method.And write router ’s PIN Code in the “Pin Code”.You can view router ’s PIN Code in the instructions of the router or the label on the back of the router.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter c. Press to next then press “Start PIN”. After a successful connection it creates a Profile. Note: Note: Note: Note:...
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 1. If there are multiple routers simultaneously open WPS function, it may cause the connection to fail. 2. When the router using WPS to connect ,you can only connect a client one time. When the router using WPS connection multiple clients, you need to repeat the WPS operation.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 7. 7. 7. 7. Security Security Security Security Because wireless networks rely on radio signals to transmit data, they are not as secure as wire network. Wireless networks are susceptible to viruses and breaches like eavesdropping and need to be protected in order to be secure.
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User’s Manual Wireless USB Adapter It depends on different adapter models, there are two typical values: 330mA and 110mA in full Power Consumption Transmit (TX), 290mA and 95mA in full Receive (RX) . Indoor up to 100m, outdoor up to 300m (Standard Transmission Distance transmission distance, it is affected depending on different environment).
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