Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction..................5 1.1. About CUA-854 ....................5 1.2. Key Features......................5 1.3. Package Included....................5 Chapter 2. Connect your antenna..............6 Chapter 3. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and Hardware....7 3.1. Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/2003/XP ........7 3.2. Driver Installation for Windows Vista ..............10 Chapter 4.
The CUA-854 follows IEEE 802.11g wireless standard works at the speed of 54Mbps and for added versatility; it also interoperates with all Wireless-B (IEEE 802.11b) products found at homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country.
CD-ROM drive). Alternately, double-click My Computer and double-click on the CD drive icon. Click on CUA-854 to install driver/utility for your Long Range Wireless-G USB Adapter. Figure 3-1 AutoPlay Menu After reading through the License Agreement, please click Yes to continue.
The driver will be installed to your computer. The Setup Status screen will be displayed. Figure 3-3 Setup: Setup Status During the installation, there will pops up a plug-in message screen. Please insert the Wireless-G USB Adapter into the USB port at this moment. Figure 3-4 Setup: plug-in message In Windows XP and 2000, click Finish to complete the installation.
In Windows 98SE and ME, please select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to complete the installation. The system will restart automatically. Figure 3-6 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (for WIN98 / ME) Note: In Windows ME and 98SE, after the installation is completed, Windows will ask to restart the computer, just click Yes to restart.
There will be a Vista AutoPlay Confirm Window. Click Run AUTORUN.EXE icon. Figure 3-7 AutoPlay Confirm Window (Vista) Click on CUA-854 to install driver/utility for your Wireless-G USB Adapter. Figure 3-8 AutoPlay Menu (Vista) After reading through the License Agreement, please click Yes to continue.
The driver will be installed to your computer. The Setup Status screen will be displayed. Figure 3-10 Setup: Setup Status (Vista) There will be a plug-in message screen. Please insert the Wireless-G USB Adapter into the USB port now. Figure 3-11 Setup: plug-in message (Vista)
Click Ask me again later when the Found New Hardware window appears. Figure 3-12 Setup: Found New Hardware (Vista) Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 3-13 Setup: Click Finish to Complete (Vista)
Chapter 4. Using the Configuration Utility for 98SE/ME/2000/2003/XP 4.1. Overview The wireless Configuration Utility can be used to check link information, search for available wireless networks, or to create profiles that hold different configuration settings. 4.2. Access the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility icon will appear in your system tray.
B. The Computer Management window comes up. Select Services from the Services and Applications menu. Scroll down to locate Wireless Zero Configuration service. Figure 4-3 Wireless Zero Configuration: Select Wireless Zero Configuration C. Double Click on Wireless Zero Configuration to go into its properties. For Startup type, choose Disable to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration then click Apply and OK to make the changes effective.
4.3. Getting to Know the Utility 4.3.1. Profile The Profile can keep your favorite wireless settings among your home, office and other public hotspots. You may save multiple profiles and activate the correct one at your preference. Figure 4-5 Utility – Profile...
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Table 4-1 Profile A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Profile Name Connection profile name. There is a connection icon standing for the connection status, : Indicate connection is successful on currently activated profile. : Indicate connection fails on currently activated profile.
4.3.1.1. Create a New Profile Click the Add button on the Profile screen to create a new profile. (A) Add Profile: Configuration Fill the Profile Name and SSID for this new profile. Figure 4-6 Add Profile: Configuration...
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Table 4-2 Configuration A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Profile Name Enter the profile name that you want. SSID User can key in the intended SSID name or use pull down menu to select from available wireless network.
(B) Add Profile: Authentication and Security Enter the authentication and security information here. Figure 4-7 Add Profile: Authentication and Security: Open or Shared Key...
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Table 4-3 Authentication: Open or Shared A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Authentication Type Under Open System authentication, any wireless station can request authentication. Under Shared Key authentication, each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel.
Figure 4-8 Add Profile: Authentication and Security: LEAP Table 4-4 Authentication: LEAP A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Light Extensible Authentication Protocol. It is an EAP authentication type Authentication Type used primarily in Cisco Aironet WLANs. It encrypts data transmissions using dynamically generated WEP keys, and supports mutual authentication.
Figure 4-9 Add Profile: Authentication and Security: WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA-PSK Table 4-5 Authentication: WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA-PSK A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Select WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 or WPA-PSK Authentication Type Encryption Specify an encryption method to use.
(C) Add Profile: 802.1x IEEE 802.1x supports true authentication and user control. Figure 4-10 Add Profile: Authentication and Security: 802.1x Setting: Certification...
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Table 4-6 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: Ceritication A B E L E S C R I P T I O N PEAP: Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol. PEAP transports Authentication Type authentication data by using tunneling between PEAP clients and an authentication server. PEAP can authenticate wireless LAN clients using only server-side certificates, thus simplifying the implementation and administration of a secure wireless LAN.
Figure 4-11 Add Profile: Authentication and Security: 802.1x Setting: CA Server Table 4-7 Authentication: 802.1x Setting: CA Server A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Enable the certificate feature Use certificate chain Choose to use server that is the issuer of certificates. Certificate issuer It must be in the server certificate chain between the server Allow intermidiate...
4.3.2. Link Status The Link Status provides the link information of the Wireless-G USB Adapter with Atenna. Figure 4-12 Utility - Link Status Table 4-8 Link Status A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Displays current connection status.
4.3.3. Site Survey The site survey page displays a list of all Infrastructure and Ad-hoc wireless networks available for connection. Figure 4-13 Utility – Site Survey...
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Table 4-9 Site Survey A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. SSID Basic Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. BSSID Signal Strength status. Signal The channel used by Wireless Network. Channel Encryption type.
4.3.4. Statistics The Statistics screen provides information about the Transmit and Receive Statistics. You can reset counters if you need, otherwise click OK. Figure 4-14 Utility – Statistics Table 4-10 Statistics A B E L E S C R I P T I O N Displays current transmit frame information Transmit Statistics Displays current receive frame information.
4.3.5. Advanced The Advanced screen shows settings for Wireless Mode, Ad-hoc wireless mode,……… Table 4-11 Advanced A B E L E S C R I P T I O N 802.11 B only: allows to connect to the 802.11b wireless stations only. Wireless mode 802.11 B/G mix: allows to connect to the 802.11b or 802.11g wireless stations.
4.3.6. About The About screen shows release dates as well as driver/utility versions and the MAC/IP address of the wireless adapter. Figure 4-15 Utility - Link About...
Troubleshooting Chapter 5. 1. I cannot connect to the configuration utility. • Make sure the wireless adapter is inserted properly. • Make sure you have installed the correct driver and utility version for your wireless adapter. 2. I cannot connect to a wireless network. •...
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5.1. Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN 60950-1: 2001 Safety of Information Technology Equipment...
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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.