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Transcend JetFlash 128MB-256MB JetFlash User Manual

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  • Page 1 128MB-256MB JetFlash™ User’s Manual P/N TS128/256MJF-WL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents ...1 Features ...1 System Requirements ...1 Product Overview Switch...2 LED Lights ...2 Data Storage Function Driver Installation for Windows 98SE ...3 Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP ...4 Warning ...4 Wireless LAN Function Install the WLAN Utility ...5 Execute the WLAN Utility ...9 Connect to an Access Point (Infrastructure Mode)...10...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Thank you very much for purchasing Transcend’s Wireless LAN JetFlash™. This small device is more than a USB Flash Drive. It combines a USB Flash Drive with an IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN (WLAN) function. Via a USB connection, it can expedite exchanging huge amounts of data between desktop or laptop computers.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Switch When the switch is set to the “ON” position, you can write/read data to/from your JetFlash and simultaneously use it for wireless applications. When the switch is set to the “OFF” position, you can write/read data to/from your JetFlash, but the wireless function is disabled. Please set the switch to the “ON”...

  • Page 5: Data Storage Function

    Driver Installation for Windows 98SE Drivers are required for Windows 98SE. Drivers will also be required for the WLAN function. (see Wireless LAN Function section). Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Select the Win98 Driver button. Select 98 Driver Install to continue. After the drivers are installed, the “DRVSETUP2”...

  • Page 6: Driver Installation For Windows Me, 2000, And Xp

    Driver Installation for Windows Me, 2000, and XP No drivers are required. These Windows operating systems have built-in drivers to support the data portion of your JetFlash. Drivers will be required for the WLAN function (see Wireless LAN Function section). Simply plug your JetFlash into an available USB port, and Windows will install the files needed to use it as an external hard drive.

  • Page 7: Wireless Lan Function

    The WLAN Utility is JetFlash’s management software. You must install the WLAN Utility found on the Driver CD to enable the WLAN Function. Before installing the WLAN Utility, verify that the switch is set to the “ON” position and carefully read the following steps. Install the WLAN Utility Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported).
  • Page 8 Select Next. You can select Browse to choose the folder destination. Select Next.
  • Page 9 You can rename the program folder name. The Question window will appear. Select Yes to add a program shortcut on your desktop (recommended). Select Finish to complete the installation. (In Windows XP, you 8-10 and d isable the Windows XP Zero-Configuration.) The Operating system may request you to insert the original Windows CD, add necessary protocols, or edit networking settings.
  • Page 10 personnel to assist you to complete the installation. From the Start Menu, go to Settings and select Network Connections. Right-click Wireless Network Connection (this will be your JetFlash), and select Properties. 10. Select the Wireless Networks tab, and verify the check box “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings”...

  • Page 11: Execute The Wlan Utility

    You can also use the KU8-M zip file in the second partition of your JetFlash. This zip file is the compressed files of the WLAN Utility. After uncompressing it, run the Setup.exe file inside and follow the above-mentioned steps to complete the installation. Execute the WLAN Utility Verify that you have installed the WLAN Utility application and the switch is set to position.

  • Page 12: Connect To An Access Point (Infrastructure Mode)

    The IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window will appear. One of following signal icons will appear in the system tray (bottom right corner) after the WLAN Utility has executed. • (Green): Connected • (Yellow): Low Quality • (Red): Disconnected You can right-click the signal icon, and select Exit to close the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window, or select radio off to disable the Wireless LAN function.
  • Page 13 Select or type in the SSID you want to use (see picture below for an example). The SSID must match the one used by the Access Point. SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the group name that will be shared by all the members of the wireless network.
  • Page 14 Channel is not active in Infrastructure Mode. After the values of Computer Name, SSID, Network Type, Channel and Country are set, you can type in a name in the Profiles column and select Apply to save the settings. Profiles will allow you to store a maximum of five sets. You can select the Site Survey tab in the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window to display all of the Access Points within communication range and double-click on one of them to connect.

  • Page 15: Connect Without An Access Point (Ad Hoc Mode)

    Connect without an Access Point (Ad Hoc Mode) If you want to communicate with the other wireless devices directly (peer to peer) without using an Access Point, you must select Ad Hoc mode. Follow the procedures below to activate Ad Hoc Mode: Execute the WLAN Utility.
  • Page 16 Every member of the peer-to-peer network must select the same SSID and channel. Select Apply. Select OK to activate 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode.

  • Page 17: Enable Encryption

    Enable Encryption You can enhance the security of network by enabling the encryption. Follow the procedures below to activate encryption. 1. Execute the WLAN Utility. 2. Select the Setting tab and then select Advance. 3. From the WEP Required Mode drop-down menu box, choose either 64 bits (ASCII), 128 bits (ASCII), 64 bits, or 128 bits, then type in the WEP keys.
  • Page 18 b. If Manual 128 bits (ASCII) is selected, enter the 13-digit WEP Key(s). c. If Manual 64 bits is selected, enter the 10-digit WEP Key(s). d. If Manual 128 bits is selected, enter a 26-digit WEP Key.

  • Page 19: Setting The Transmission Rate

    4. Select Apply to finish. Setting the Transmission Rate JetFlash supports four kinds of transmission rates. You can follow the procedures below to set the transmission rate. Execute the WLAN Utility. Select the Setting tab and then select Advance. Select one of following transmission rates and then select Apply to set the transmission rate. •...

  • Page 20: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode JetFlash supports Power Saving Mode. You can follow the procedures below to enable the Power Saving Mode. Execute the WLAN Utility. Select the Setting tab and then select Advance. Select the Enable option in the Power Saving Mode column. When the Power Saving Mode is enabled, JetFlash can work with low power consumption but the throughput may slow down.

  • Page 21: Link Information

    about your wireless connection. The SSID and MAC information of the network or access point to which your computer is connected will appear on the screen. Also, the Signal Quality and Signal Strength will be displayed. Select Rescan to refresh the display and to detect if there are other available networks. You may be able to connect to any of the other available networks displayed.

  • Page 22: Diagnostic

    Diagnostic To view any errors in the hardware, firmware, or software of your JetFlash, select the Diagnostic tab in the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility (USB) window and select Start Diagnostic. If any error occurs, you can select View Error Details to view the detailed information. About Version You can select the About tab in the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility(USB) window to see the version of the Firmware, Driver and Utility.

  • Page 23: Safely Remove Your Jetflash

    Remove JetFlash in Windows 98SE Unplug JetFlash from your system directly when data is not transferring. Remove JetFlash in Windows Me Select the icon in the system tray. The Unplug or Eject Hardware pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue. The Unplug or Eject Hardware window will appear.

  • Page 24: Remove Jetflash In Windows 2000

    The Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear again. Select OK to complete. You may now safely unplug your JetFlash from your computer. Remove JetFlash in Windows 2000 Select the icon in the system tray. The Unplug or eject hardware pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue. The Unplug or eject hardware window will appear.
  • Page 25 The Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear. Select OK to continue. Select WLAN miniUSB Adapter and select Stop to continue. The Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear. Select OK to complete. You may now safely unplug your JetFlash from your computer.

  • Page 26: Remove Jetflash In Windows Xp

    Remove JetFlash in Windows XP Select the icon in the system tray. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue. The Safely Remove Hardware window will appear. Select USB Mass Storage Device and then select Stop to continue. The Safe To Remove Hardware message balloon will appear.

  • Page 27: Uninstall Wlan Utility

    Safely remove your JetFlash (see previous section). Select the Panel. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. Select the IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility and select Change or Remove Programs to continue. Uninstall WLAN Utility button on the Task Bar, go to Settings and then select Control...
  • Page 28 Follow the InstallShield Wizard and select Remove to complete the un-installation. Select Finish when the un-installation has completed.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Q1: Why doesn’t the driver CD Auto-Run after it is inserted into the CD-ROM drive in Windows? This problem usually occurs because the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM drive is disabled. Please enter the Device Manager in Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function of the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 30 c. If an error message appears in the Device Status window, select Remove. d. Select OK to confirm the device removal. e. Select Yes to restart your computer and refer to the “Driver Installation for Windows 98SE” section to re-install the Win98 Driver. In Windows Me: a.
  • Page 31 b. Select the Device Manager tab and double-click Network adapters. Select the WLAN miniUSB Adapter and right-click Properties. c. If an error message appears in the Device Status window, select Remove.
  • Page 32 d. Select OK to confirm the device removal. e. Select Yes to restart your computer and re-insert your JetFlash. In Windows 2000: a. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties.
  • Page 33 Select Hardware tab and then select Device Manager. c. Double-click the Network adapters. Right-click the WLAN miniUSB Adapter and then select Properties.
  • Page 34 d. If an error message appears in the Device Status window, right-click WLAN miniUSB Adapter and then select Uninstall. e. Select OK to confirm the device removal.
  • Page 35 f. Restart your computer and re-insert your JetFlash. In Windows XP: a. Select the button on the Task Bar, go to Settings and then select Control Panel. b. Double-click the System icon.
  • Page 36 c. Select Hardware tab and then select Device Manager. d. Double-click the Network adapters. Right-click WLAN miniUSB Adapter and then select Properties.
  • Page 37 e. If an error message appears in the Device Status window, right-click WLAN miniUSB Adapter and select Uninstall. f. Restart your computer and re-insert your JetFlash.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    • Host Interface: • Standard: • Dimension: • Weight: • WLAN Frequency Range: • WLAN Operation Range: • WLAN Channels Support: • WLAN Transmission Rate: • Modulation Technique: • Antenna: • Wireless Security: • RF Receiver Sensitivity: • Power Consumption: •...

  • Page 39: Jetflash Limited Warranty

    We consistently position ourselves to be significantly above the industry norm. It’s all part of our commitment to Customer Satisfaction. All Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend) products are warranted and tested to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to conform to the published specifications. Should your...

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