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IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter
UR012i
User's Manual
Version: 1.1 — Dec 2002

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  • Page 1 IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter UR012i User’s Manual Version: 1.1 — Dec 2002...
  • Page 5 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. ™ ® Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/CE are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
  • Page 6 Regulatory Information 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents REGULATORY INFORMATION 1. WELCOME 1.1 K ONTENTS 1.2 M WLAN USB A EATURES OF DAPTER 1.3 W IRELESS ETWORKING CENARIOS 1.4 A DVANTAGES FOR SING IRELESS ETWORK 2. QUICK START TO WIRELESS NETWORKING 2.1 I NSTALLATION 2.2 C ONNECTING TO AN XITING ETWORK...
  • Page 8: Welcome

    1. Welcome Thank you for purchasing our IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter, and welcome to Wireless LAN—the easy way to wireless networking. This user guide introduces to you the IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter and describes the most common configurations, which will help you connect to your network easily.
  • Page 9: Kit Contents

    1.1 Kit Contents The IEEE802.11b USB Wireless LAN kit should include the following items: One USB Adapter, One USB Cable, One CD, Quick Start Guide and User’s Guide. a. One USB Adapter b. One USB Cable c. One Adapter d. One Clip-Stand e.
  • Page 10 f. Multi-Language Quick Start Guide (Booklet) g. User’s Guide (Booklet) If any of the items mentioned above are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
  • Page 11: Main Features Of Wlan Usb A

    1.2 Main Features of WLAN USB Adapter A. Status LED Off: No wireless activity Blinking: Searching for the Access Point (disconnected) Steady Red: Connected to Access Point, or, being in 802.11 Ad Hoc mode (either connected or disconnected). B. USB Connector USB WLAN Adapter features: High-speed wireless connection, up to 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b (DSSS) standard for 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN...
  • Page 12: Wireless Networkings

    1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios As our IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE 802.11b compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the most freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after installing IEEE802.11b USB Wireless LAN, you can connect your computer to: a.
  • Page 13 A. Peer-to-Peer Networking: An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and this IEEE802.11b WLAN USB Adapter or our other WLAN devices. Therefore, it is very suitable to build a network for temporary use, such as for demonstration in exhibition, for new sales point/branch use and alike.
  • Page 14: Advantages For Usingw

    1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network IEEE802.11b WLAN USB Adatper can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second. With the IEEE802.11b WLAN USB Adapter you can locate your PC wherever you want without wires and cables.
  • Page 15: Quick Start To Wireless Networking

    2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking 2.1 Installation 1. Insert the installation CD. It automatically starts the setup program for WLAN Utility and Driver. 2. Follow the installation wizard to complete the software installation process. 3. CONNECT THE USB ADAPTER TO YOUR COMPUTER USING THE USB CABLE.
  • Page 16 4. Operation System will detect new device and verify the driver automatically. You may check it in “Device Manager”. See details of verifying the driver in User’s Guide Chapter 3.2. Note! During installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the installation process.
  • Page 17: Connecting To An Exiting

    2.2 Connecting to an Exiting Network 1. Double click the shortcut icon. The IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility window appears. You can also see a small red icon in Windows System Tray. Disconnected 2. Select “Site Survey” tab. From the list, you can check the informations of each network, and then choose one network to join.
  • Page 18: Additional Note Forw

    3. Select “Setting” tab. Enter the chosen SSID, select a proper Network Type and then click “Apply”. Click “OK” button when appears. 4. In the “LAN Status” tab, you can check the Access Point SSID, Access Point MAC, Signal Strength and Signal Quality of the connected network. Once connected, the Status Icon in the Windows System Tray will then change the color accordingly.
  • Page 19: Step-By-Step Installation Guide

    3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide This section will lead you through the installation of USB Adapter and IEEE802.11b USB WLAN software in details. People who are familiar with the installation and settings of wireless device may refer to quick start guide to establish a network in a snap.
  • Page 20: Install The Ieee802.11

    3.1 Install the IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver / Utility Note: Please install the IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver & Utility before inserting the IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter. 1. Insert the installation CD. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program automatically starts. 2.
  • Page 21 4. Click “Yes”. 5. Read the destination folder and click “Next”. The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog box. Click “Next” to go on to Step 7. You may change the default folder by clicking “Browse” to select the destination folder you prefer (go on to Step 6).
  • Page 22 6. Select the Program Folder and click “Next”. 7. Click “Next”. 8. Click “Yes”. You are asked whether to add an IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility shortcut to your desktop. Click “Yes” to create one.
  • Page 23 9. The user manual is published in Portable Document Format (PDF). If Acrobat Reader does not exist in your system, the following message will be prompted to automatically enter the Acrobat Reader installation screen. Please follow the instructions to complete the Acrobat Reader installation. 10.
  • Page 24: Additional Setupp

    3.1.1 Additional Setup Processes During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: 1. Windows 98SE: The system may request the original Windows CD during the installation process. You will be asked to add some necessary protocols and to edit some networking settings.
  • Page 25: Verifying The Driver /U

    3.2 Verifying the Driver/Utility 1. Windows 98SE/Me: Step 1. Right-click “My Computer” icon on the desktop and choose “Properties”. Step 2. Select “Device Manager” tab and open “Network adapters”. You should see your WLAN miniUSB Adapter in the list. Highlight it and click “Properties”...
  • Page 26: Ieee802.11 Busb Wlan U

    3.3 IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Adapter has its own management software, named IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility, and users can control all functions provided with it. The Utility icon appears in the Windows System Tray after clicking the IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility shortcut on your desktop.
  • Page 27: Disable Windows Xp Z

    3.3.1 Disable Windows XP Zero-Configuration In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility. Right after the installation, before opening the Utility, please follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”. 2.
  • Page 28: Basic Setting Fori

    3.4 Basic Setting for Infrastructure Mode To connect with an Access Point, please follow the process below: Select the “Setting” tab Select “Infrastructure” for Network Type Select or enter the correct SSID Press the “Apply” button. SSID is the group name that will be shared by every member of your wireless network .You will only be able to connect with an Access Point (AP), which has the same SSID.
  • Page 29: Basic Setting For 802.11A D

    3.5 Basic Setting for 802.11Ad Hoc Mode/Ad Hoc Mode If you have more computers and only want to place them in a local area network, or you want to communicate directly without using an Access Point or any connection to a wired network, then you can select the “802.11 Ad Hoc”...
  • Page 30 You must select a SSID if you use the 802.11 Ad hoc. If you have trouble connecting other brands’ IEEE 802.11b devices using the “802.11 Ad Hoc” mode, please try “Ad Hoc” mode. The next section shows you the basic setting of the “Ad Hoc” mode. B.
  • Page 31: Advanced Settings

    3.6 Advanced Settings Click the “Advance” button in the Setting page to edit the advanced settings for your IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter. Regarding the transmission rate, there are four options: A. Fully Auto (Default) B. Fixed 11Mbps C. Fixed 5.5Mbps D.
  • Page 32: Encryption Function

    3.7 Encryption Function You may enhance the security of your network by enabling the “Encryption” function. The WEP Required Mode enables you to define the encryption keys that your IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter should use. Caution: If you wish to enable the “Encryption” function, you must enable this function for all computers of your network, and the WEP key needs to be the same for all IEEE802.11b stations.
  • Page 33 b. Select “Manual 128 bits (ASCII)” and enter a 13-digit WEP Key. c. Select “Manual 64 bits” and enter a 10-digit WEP Key. d. Select “Manual 128 bits” and enter a 26-digit WEP Key.
  • Page 34: Remove Your Usb Adapter

    3.8 Remove your USB Adapter If you do not need the wireless connectivity of your IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Adapter, you can unplug and remove your USB Adapter directly. Note: When removing the IEEE802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, you will lose your connection to the network.
  • Page 35: Uninstall The Ieee802.11

    3.9 Uninstall the IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility / Driver Note: In Windows XP or 2000: Do not remove your IEEE802.11 USB WLAN Adapter until the Utility/Driver is uninstalled. In Windows 98SE or Me: Remove your IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Adapter before the Utility/Driver is uninstalled.
  • Page 36: Using The Utility

    4. Using the Utility 4.1 LAN Status Tab If you want to know the connecting status in Infrastructure Mode or 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode, choose LAN Status tab in IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility window. 1. Infrastructure Mode: • The SSID and MAC of the access Point, which your computer connects to, will appear in the screen if you choose the Infrastructure Mode.
  • Page 37: Link Information Tab

    4.2 Link Information Tab The Link Information tab shows information of Current Channel, Current Transmission Rate, Own MAC Address, Current Connection State, Wireless Network Adapter IP Address, Wireless Network Adapter Subnet Mask, and Wireless Network Adapter Default Gateway. 4.3 Site Survey Tab This tab gives you all the information of each Access Point within the communication range, so that you can select the Access Point with the strongest signal for better performance.
  • Page 38: Diagnostic Tab

    4.4 Diagnostic Tab Click “Start Diagnostic” button to check errors in hardware, firmware, and software of your USB Adapter. In case of any errors occur, please click “View Error details” button and print it out to present to your dealer or distributor. 4.5 About Tab This tab provides you the version information of Firmware, Driver and Utility.
  • Page 39: Network Application

    5. Network Application This section consists of the network applications of IEEE802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, including: To Survey the network neighborhood To Share Your Folder with Your Network Member(s) To Share Your Printer with Your Network Member(s) To Access the Shared Folder(s)/File(s) of Your Network Members(s) To Use the Shared Printer(s) of Your Network Member(s) In fact, the network applications of IEEE802.11b WLAN USB Adapter are the same as they are in a wired network environment.
  • Page 40: File Sharing

    5.2 File Sharing in Windows XP IEEE802.11b WLAN USB Adapter allows the sharing of files between computers that are logged onto the same wireless network. If you want to share your folder “My Documents” with other computers of the wireless network, please highlight the folder “My Documents”...
  • Page 41: Using The Shared Folder

    5.3 Using the Shared Folder If you would like to access a shared folder stored in other stations of same network, please follow the process below: 1. Double-click the “My Network Places” icon, and then double-click the computer where the shared folder is located. 2.
  • Page 42: Product Specifications

    6. Product Specifications Frequency range 2.4G ~ 2.4835Ghz Modulation DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) with technique BPSK (1Mbps), QPSK (2Mbps), and CCK (5.5 and 11Mbps) Core Logic Intersil Prism 3.0 MAC+BB: ISL3871 (upgrade to 3871A) Direct Down Conversion Transceiver: ISL3684 VCO: ISL3084 Power Amplifier: ISL3984 Host interface...
  • Page 43 Operation C ~ 60 temperature range C ~ 65 Storage temperature range Humidity 5% ~90% (non-condensing) 1 year standard warranty, 3 years optional Warranty FCC Class B part 15.247 (USA) EMC certificate IC RSS210 (Canada) ETSI 300 328, ETSI300 826 (Europe) ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-33 (Japan, subject to customer’s request) CSMA/CA with ACK...

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