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  • Page 1 Wireless USB Adapter WN3501C Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 Quick Installation Guide Wireless USB Adapter 11 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter...
  • Page 4 Fax: +65 238 6466 Support: +888-398-4101 or +949-707-4847 Internet: www.acctontech.com RMA: +800-762-4968 Fax: +949-707-2460 Accton is a trademark of Accton Technology Corporation. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. WN3501C E032002R01 150417-102...
  • Page 5 Compliances FCC - Class B 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 6 OMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration - Class B SMC contact for these products in Europe is: SMC Networks Europe, Edificio Conata II, Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2 08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain. This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter Introduction System Requirements Package Checklist Applications Hardware Description LED Indicator Multi-choice Mounting Clip Hardware Installation Attaching the Clip (Optional) Attaching the Magnets (Optional) Attaching the Velcro (Optional) Attaching the USB Cable Driver Installation Windows 98/Me Driver Installation...
  • Page 8 Contents Network Connection Problems WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance Table Specifications Terminology Warranty viii...

  • Page 9: Wn3501C Wireless Usb Adapter

    Quick Installation Guide WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter Introduction Accton’s WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter is an 11 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. This solution offers fast, reliable wireless connectivity with considerable cost savings over wired LANs (which include long-term maintenance overhead for cabling.) Just plug wireless adapters into your...

  • Page 10: Applications

    11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it for repair. Applications Wireless products offer fast, reliable, cost-effective network access for wireless clients in applications such as:...

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    Adapter is receiving or transmitting data via a wireless connection. Multi-choice Mounting Clip The WN3501C USB adapter is supplied with a multi-choice mounting clip. Magnets and velcro may also be attached to the clip for mounting in a variety of locations.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Peel the protective paper off the Velcro circles and firmly press the circles into the circular holes at the rear of the clip. Temporarily hold the WN3501C in the desired location and check the signal quality is acceptable. Peel the protective paper off the Velcro strip and stick the strip in the chosen location.

  • Page 13: Driver Installation

    Quick Installation Guide Driver Installation The diskette labeled “Driver Diskette,” that comes with the package contains the software drivers for the Wireless USB adapter. Backup your driver diskette and use the copy as the working diskette to protect the original from accidental damage. New or updated drivers can be downloaded from Accton’s web site at: http://www.acctontech.com For installation in Windows 98/Me see the following page.
  • Page 14 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Click Next. Check “Floppy disk drives”. Insert the floppy disk labeled “Driver” into the floppy disk drive and click Next. Click Next to copy files from the floppy disk. Windows 98 may ask you for the Windows 98 CD-ROM.

  • Page 15: Setting Wireless Properties

    Quick Installation Guide Setting Wireless Properties Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. On the Configuration tab, double-click the WN3501C adapter.
  • Page 16 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter On the Advanced tab you will find a list of properties. To communicate with Accton 11 Mbps Wireless devices, set the “Authentication Type” to “Shared Key.” Products from some other vendors may use the setting “Open System.”...
  • Page 17 Quick Installation Guide point, the adapter will automatically set the channel to the same as that used by the access point.. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access. For more secure data transmissions, set encryption to “128-bit”...
  • Page 18 Set the “ESSID” identifier to the same as that used by the ad hoc workgroup or access point to which you want to connect (the WN3501C Access Point default is WLAN). If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSS IDs, a value of “ANY”...
  • Page 19 Quick Installation Guide Set the “Operating Mode” to “802.11 Ad Hoc” or “Infrastructure” depending on the type of network to which you want to connect (see “Terminology” on page 38.) 10. “Preamble Type” offers a dropdown list with three options: Auto, Long, or Short (see “Terminology”...
  • Page 20 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter If you aren't sure whether all the Clients and Access point radios in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble, then leave this setting on “Auto” (Default). 11. “Rate (Mbps)” is the data transmission/reception rate setting. It can be set to Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps.
  • Page 21 Quick Installation Guide 12. Set the “RTS Threshold” to the same as that used by other devices in your network (the default 2,347 means “Disabled,” see “Terminology” on page 38 for a description of “RTS Threshold.)” The WEP encryption implemented in Accton’s Wireless USB adapter is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm.
  • Page 22 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter setting, and one 26-digit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. WEP must be set in the configuration utility and all changes can be made there (see “Using the Wireless LAN Utility in Windows 98, Me, and 2000” on page 22, or see “Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool”...
  • Page 23 Quick Installation Guide 14. WEP Mode allows you to permit only connections to other devices that use WEP encryption. Choose Optional if you will connect to computers not using WEP. 15. Click OK to return to the Network box 16. Insert the Windows 98/Me CD-ROM and click OK. Windows will begin copying required files to your system.

  • Page 24: Windows 2000 Driver Installation

    11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter 19. Click File and Print Sharing to share files or printers. 20. Click on the Identification tab in the Network dialog box, and specify your computer name and network workgroup. Click OK in the Network dialog box and the system will restart your computer. Windows 2000 Driver Installation Windows 2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to...
  • Page 25 Quick Installation Guide install the driver. Click Next to find the driver. Insert the floppy disk labeled “Driver” diskette, check “Floppy disk drives,” and click Next.
  • Page 26 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Click Next to copy files from the floppy disk. The Digital Signature Not Found screen will open. Though our software is compatible with Windows 2000, it has not been tested by Microsoft. Click Yes to continue with the installation.

  • Page 27: Windows Xp Driver Installation

    Quick Installation Guide Windows XP Driver Installation Windows 2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver. Check “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and click Next. Check “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”. The “Select Network Adapter”...
  • Page 28 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Type A:\xp and click OK Windows XP will find the WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter. Click Next.
  • Page 29 Quick Installation Guide Though the software is fully compatible with Windows XP, it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft. On the Hardware Installation screen click Continue Anyway. After the software has been installed, click Finish to complete the driver installation.

  • Page 30: Configuration And Diagnostics

    11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Configuration and Diagnostics For Windows 98, Me, and 2000, Accton’s Wireless USB Adapter provides optional management software for quick network configuration and easy diagnostics. For Windows XP, use the built-in wirelesss configuration tool (Go to see “Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool”...

  • Page 31: Monitor

    Advanced – Allows you to configure the advanced settings. Version – Shows the version information. Monitor When you open the wireless USB utility, the information window for the WN3501C is shown as in the figure below. The “Monitor” page shows the network status of the wireless adapter.

  • Page 32: Statistics

    Tx Rate – Indicates the data transmission rate (Default: Fully Automatic). Select an appropriate transmission speed. Lower speeds will give better range (see “WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance Table” on page 35. Statistics The Statistics screen displays “Data Frames” and “Management Frames.” (see...

  • Page 33: Site Survey

    Quick Installation Guide Site Survey The Site Survey screen displays all access points in the wireless LAN. You can choose one of them to connect to by double-clicking on an entry. AcctonAP AcctonAP AcctonAP AcctonAP Encryption Encryption – Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Page 34 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter setting, and one 26-digit key for the 128-bit WEP setting. Create with Passphrase – Security keys for WEP encryption are generated from a passphrase string, so you must use the same passphrase on all the other stations in your network.

  • Page 35: Advanced

    Quick Installation Guide Advanced Use this screen to set values for the “Fragmentation Threshold” (Default: 2346 means Disabled), and “RTS/CTS Threshold” (Default: 2347 means Disabled). see “Terminology” on page 38 for a description of these terms. Version This screen displays the driver, firmware, and utility version numbers. Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool Basic Settings Right-click the network connection icon on the toolbar.
  • Page 36 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Click Status. The Wireless Network Connection Status box will open. Click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open. Click the Wireless Networks tab. In the lower section of the screen, click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration and complete the wireless configuration according to the Help and Support Center instructions.

  • Page 37: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Click the “General” tab (see the screen above). In the “Connect using” field, make sure that the adapter shown is the WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter. Click Configure. Click the “Advanced” tab. Set the “Fragmentation Threshold” (the default 2,346 means “Disabled”). see “Terminology”...

  • Page 38: Network Configuration And Planning

    10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. For a list of the maximum distances between the AP/Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 35. The WN3501C USB adapter can be configured as: • Ad hoc – for small departmental or SOHO LANs •...

  • Page 39: Infrastructure Wireless Lan

    Quick Installation Guide Infrastructure Wireless LAN The WN3501C can also provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wired and wireless LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A Basic Service Set (BSS) consists of a group of wireless PC users, and an access point that is directly connected to the wired LAN.
  • Page 40 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter and EZ Connect Wireless Access Points within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SSID. File Server Desktop PC Switch Notebook with Wireless PC Card Adapter <BSS2> Switch Access Point Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter Access Point <ESS>...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure the adapter is connected to the USB port. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the adapter’s connector. • Try the adapter in another USB port. If this also fails, try using another WN3501C wireless adapter that is known to operate correctly.
  • Page 42 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter • Make sure the access point that the station is associated with is powered on. • Check that the wireless settings (i.e., WEP, SSID, Channel) match the access point or other stations to which you are attempting to connect. •...

  • Page 43: Wn3501C Wireless Usb Adapter Maximum Distance Table

    Accton Technology stands behind every product sold with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited-lifetime warranty.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Specifications Functional Criteria Data Rate: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps, Auto Transmission Mode: Half duplex Network Connection: IEEE 802.11b wireless Operating Range: Max distance at 11 Mbps: 130 m (427 ft) Max distance at 5.5 Mbps: 150 m (492 ft) Max distance at 2 Mbps: 165 m (541 ft) Max distance at 1 Mbps: 175m (574 ft) Security:...
  • Page 45 Quick Installation Guide USB specification revision 1.1 Compliances FCC Class B ETSI 300.328, 300.826 ARIB STD33, T66 EN60601 EN61000-3-2/3 EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 CISPR 22 Class B Software NDIS Driver Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP NDIS Utility Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP uses built-in wireless configuration utility...

  • Page 46: Terminology

    11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Terminology The following is a list of terminology used in this document. Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad Hoc – An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
  • Page 47 Quick Installation Guide other. RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem.” If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled. USB – The Universal Serial Bus allows complete Plug and Play connection of peripheral devices to a computer.

  • Page 48: Warranty

    11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Warranty Accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase from Accton or its Authorized reseller. For the warranty to apply, you must register your purchase by returning the registration card indicating the date of purchase and including proof of purchase.
  • Page 49 Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 interference to radio communications.
  • Page 50 WN3501C E032001-R01 150417-102...

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