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- Page 1 WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter User’s Manual...
- Page 2 IEEE 802.11b X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter User’s Manual Version1.2...
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Page 3: Information To User
INFORMATION TO USER Product Name: X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter Model Name: XWL-11BUSX Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 4: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Windows Installation……………………………… 7 Install Driver/Utility Configuration Utility…………………………………………. 3.2.1 Configured at “Windows XP configuration”…….. 3.2.2 Configured at “SiS advanced configuration”……. Technical Specifications of X-Micro WLAN 11b mini ………………………………………… USB Adapter FAQ………………………………………………… 16 Glossary…………………………………………… 17 Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. -
Page 6: Introduction
This wireless networking solution has been designed for both large and small businesses, and it is scalable so that you can easily add more users and new network features as your business grows. This manual will assist you in the installing X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter. -
Page 7: Wireless Lan Basics
2. Wireless LAN basics Wireless LAN network defined by IEEE 802.11b standard committee could be configured as: • Ad Hoc wireless LAN, or • Infrastructure wireless LAN. Ad Hoc network is a group of notebooks with wireless LAN PC card called a BSS (Basic Service Set). -
Page 8: Windows Installation
To use the X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter with a computing device, the X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter must be equipped with an USB 1.1 or 2.0 Interface. All drivers and supporting software for the X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter must be loaded and configured. -
Page 9: Install Driver/Utility
3.1 Install Driver/Utility Step 1. Please insert the Device CD Windows XP/2000 was automatically running autorun. The Welcome dialog as below, please click Next Step 2. Setup WLAN Driver and Utility, please click Next... - Page 10 Step 3. Starting Copy. Step 4. Click Finish to complete installation. Step 5 After you install Utility, Hold the X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter with the logo facing up, and insert the Adapter into the USB receptacle, applying just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated. Windows XP/2000 automatically detects the X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter.
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Page 11: Configuration Utility
2.Click the View Available Wireless Networks and it will popup a setup dialog as below (Fig. 3.1-2). If there have some efficient access point, which efficient range contains your X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter range, then the SSID will show in the “Available networks” list. Select one and click the Connect button. -
Page 12: Configured At "Sis Advanced Configuration
3.2.2 Configured at “SiS advanced configuration ” We provide another wireless setting utility for Windows (2000/me/98SE) use. Of course, XP version already prepared. Every function is the same like Windows 2k version. The Configuration Tab contains several fields where operating parameters of the driver can be viewed or changed. - Page 13 wireless network settings that will change to Windows XP configuration to set the Wireless link function. Fig 3.2-2 4. Select the Statistics tab (Fig3.2-3), you will see the Link Status, Signal strength, and transmit/receive statistics. If check the Turn Radio OFF, the radio interface will be turn off.
- Page 14 5. If there are several wireless network coexist, we must consider with data encryption. It depend on your Access Point security setting, one of them not match, them the connection will be failed. Select the Encryption tab (Fig3.2-4). If you want to enable the function, please set the Data Encryption to WEP.
- Page 15 7. The Profile tab (Fig3.2-6) allows you to save the information associated with a specific, so you can quickly and easily connect to your network when you are in that location. The Profiles page allows you to new, delete and edit your profiles.
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Page 16: Technical Specifications Of X-Micro Wlan 11B Mini Usb Adapter
4. Technical Specifications of X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter Standard Frequency Band Spread Spectrum Modulation method Data Rate Operation mode Transmitter Output Power Receive Sensitivity Operating Range Antenna Power consumption Security I/O Interface Operating system supported Management Dimension Weight... -
Page 17: Faq
Can’t find the utility icon in the taskbar when plugged in the WLAN adapter Possible Remedy: You could enable the function by click the icon of start → All Programs → X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter Utility → WLAN mini USB... -
Page 18: Glossary
Glossary IEEE 802.11 Standard The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN. - Page 19 Ethernet Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/office wiring. Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access. Gateway A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a LAN and a mainframe. In Internet terminology, a gateway is another name for a router.
- Page 20 Roaming In an infrastructure network, this is when a wireless PC moves out of range of the previously connected access point and connects to a newly connected access point. Throughout the network environment where access point is deployed, PCs can always be connected regardless of where they are located or roam.
- Page 21 commonly used types of wireless transmission. Most wireless LANs use spread spectrum technology. It offers limited bandwidth, usually under 11Mbps, and users share the bandwidth with other devices in the spectrum; however, users can operate a spread spectrum device without licensing from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- Page 22 www.x-micro.com...