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TRADEMARKS All brand, product names, and intellectual property rights are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the user's manual operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Safety Information Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device. Read this User Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device. Do not open or attempt to disassemble or modify the device. Never insert any metallic object into the device to avoid any risk of electric shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions.
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Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the device. Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing. Instead, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the device.
Chapter 1 Introduction Your MUD-100 Wireless USB dongle allows you to connect to WUH-4100 Wireless USB Hub Wirelessly. By using Wireless USB dongle and Hub kit, you can set up an ad hoc, wireless network instantly, extending USB range without the hassle of setting up a network infrastructure; thereby providing a right balance between functionality and design.
1.2 Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maximum Output Power Chipset -34.72 dBm Wisair 531 MAC/BB chip + Wisair 502 RF chip Maximum Power Consumption Operational Range • For USB Dongle – Up to 10 to 20 meters (30 to 60 feet) 1.75 W (350 mA at 5 VDC from USB port) PHY Data Rate Dimension (W×D)
1.3 Components View USB Dongle Components Component Description USB Port Connects to your computer. Shows the current USB dongle status. LED Indicators RX Traffic Blinks green to indicate when packets are received. (left) Power Glows green to indicate when 5 V DC is supplied from (middle) your computer’s USB port.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Minimum system requirements: One available high speed USB 2.0 port Windows XP with SP2 3 MB of free disk space Step 1. Install the Software Application and Driver NOTE: Do not attach the USB dongle to your computer and make sure that the wireless hub is not connected to power at this point.
Step 2. Install the USB Dongle 1. Connect the USB dongle to your computer’s high speed USB port. 2. The system will automatically detect and begin installation of the driver for the connected USB dongle using the “Found New Hardware Wizard.” Select “No, not this time”...
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3. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “Next >” to install the UWB over USB driver. The “Hardware Installation” screen is displayed. 4. Click “Continue Anyway” and the “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” screen is displayed.
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5. Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation. 6. Windows will repeat this sequence for the UWB SW MAC driver. NOTE: If during the installation the following screen is displayed, click “Yes.”...
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7. Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer’s USB port. 8. Restart your computer to ensure a successful USB driver installation. 9. Connect the USB dongle to your computer’s USB port. 10. Verify a successful USB driver installation by running the Window’s “Device Manager”...
Chapter 3 Using the USB Dongle and Wireless Hub After successfully installing the drivers for the USB dongle and wireless hub, you can start communicating with other USB devices wirelessly. The Connection Manager icon appears on your Windows system tray. The following table shows the icon color and the corresponding activity status: Please Note: In compliance with 47 CFR 15.519(a)(1) the wireless dongle and /or hub will cease transmission within 10 seconds...
Making the Connection To start using the USB dongle and wireless hub: 1. Connect the USB dongle to the USB port of your computer and the power LED lights up. Power The USB dongle which has a unique host ID pre-configured (a product ID that resembles the MAC address format) will start scanning the airwaves for first available channel.
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Approve the association by clicking “Connect” and the wireless hub will switch to the Connected state. NOTE: The association authorization screen is only displayed the first time the wireless hub is requesting association with your computer. The next time you use the same wireless hub it will be automatically associated.
3.2 Configuration Properties The USB dongle “Properties” screen provides direct access to the hardware configurations. To open the “Properties” screen, right-click on the Connection Manager icon and click “Properties.” The following table shows the properties that can be configured or viewed: Property Description Connection Status...
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Property Description USB Dongle Details Description Shows the brand name of the USB dongle. (read only) Product ID Shows the unique identification number of the USB dongle. (read only) Firmware Version Shows the host (computer) firmware version installed. (read only) Driver Version Shows the host (computer) driver version installed.
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