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- Page 1 SpeedTouch™120g IEEE802.11g Wireless USB Adapter Setup and User’s Guide Release R1.0.1...
- Page 3 SpeedTouch™ 120g Setup and User’s Guide R1.0.1...
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Page 4: Document Information
Copyright Copyright ©1999-2004 THOMSON. All rights reserved. Passing on, and copying of this document, use and communication of its contents is not permitted without written authorization from THOMSON. The content of this document is furnished for informational use only, may be subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by THOMSON. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 SpeedTouch™120g Installation... 7 About your SpeedTouch™ 120g ... 8 SpeedTouch™ 120g Installation ... 9 2 Wireless Client Manager ... 13 Configuration ... 14 Link Information ... 19 IP Information ... 20 Site Survey... 21 Version Information ... 22 3 Troubleshooting... - Page 6 Contents E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0...
- Page 7 In this Setup and User's This Setup and User’s Guide will assist you in getting acquainted with the Guide SpeedTouch™120g and in getting connected to a wireless network. Used Symbols Documentation and THOMSON continuously develops new solutions, but is also committed to improve software updates its existing products.
- Page 8 About this Setup and User’s Guide E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0...
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Page 9: Speedtouch™120G Installation
SpeedTouch™120g Installation 1 SpeedTouch™120g Installation Introduction The SpeedTouch™120g is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless adapters into your computers, and start networking. -
Page 10: About Your Speedtouch™120G
Wireless link/activity indicator Integrated wireless antenna Indicator Description Name Color State LINK/ACT Green SpeedTouch™120g enabled and connected to wireless network Flashing SpeedTouch™120g enabled, and scanning for available networks and/or transmitting or receiving data SpeedTouch™120g disabled USB connector E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0... -
Page 11: Speedtouch™120G Installation
1.2 SpeedTouch™120g Installation System Requirements Before you install the SpeedTouch™120g, check your system for the following: A computer with a USB port Microsoft Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP A minimum of 1.5 MB of free disk space for installing the driver and utility... - Page 12 Once the software installation is finished, you will be prompted to plug in your SpeedTouch™120g. Firmly insert the USB cable’s Type-A plug into your SpeedTouch™120g USB connector, then insert the other plug into your computer’s USB port.
- Page 13 In case the icon is: Green You are successfully connected to a wireless network. You have no connection to a wireless network. E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0 For more information on the SpeedTouch™120g Wireless Client Manager, see “2 Wireless Client Manager” on page Chapter 1 SpeedTouch™120g Installation...
- Page 14 Chapter 1 SpeedTouch™120g Installation E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0...
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Page 15: Wireless Client Manager
To configure the SpeedTouch™120g, double-click the SpeedTouch™120g Wireless Card Manager utility Client Manager icon on the desktop to launch the utility: As a result the SpeedTouch™120g Wireless Client Manager utility appears: Configuration tabs The wireless card manager includes five tabs: Configuration Allows you to configure the SpeedTouch™120g wireless settings. -
Page 16: Configuration
SpeedTouch™120g wireless profiles Configuration sub-tabs This tab allows you to configure the SpeedTouch™120g wireless settings. The wireless parameters, configured via the Wireless Client Manager are stored in profiles. By default one profile DEFAULT is configured with common default wireless settings. - Page 17 Common Common allows you to configure the basic wireless parameters: The following fields are available: Network Name (default: “speedtouch”) Input an SSID string for the wireless network to which you want to connect. This should be set to the same value as the SSID of the access point or wireless router to which you are connected.
- Page 18 ON): The following fields are available: Authentication Type WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) are implemented in the SpeedTouch™120g to prevent unauthorized access. Authentication Mode This drop-down list box allows you to choose between following modes: Open: All wireless clients using a correct SSID and WEP key are able to authenticate.
- Page 19 Manually type in a string of characters in the corresponding Key # (Key 1~Key 4) field that you selected in step. Click Apply changes to allow the settings to take effect. E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0 Both SpeedTouch™120g and the access point must use Passphrase. Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager...
- Page 20 Click Apply changes to allow the settings to take effect. If there is no authentication server on your network, you can issue the Pre-Shared Key to your SpeedTouch™120g. Be sure to use the same key for the wireless access point and your SpeedTouch™120g.
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Page 21: Link Information
Base Station Name ID The MAC address of the access point to which the SpeedTouch™120g is connected in an infrastructure network. In an ad hoc network, the Network Name is a random number generated by the first station that communicates with other clients on the network. -
Page 22: Ip Information
Gateway The IP address of the Gateway. Host Name Client The computer’s name on the network. Click Release To release the current IP settings of the SpeedTouch™120g. Click Renew To obtain a new IP address for the SpeedTouch™120g. E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0... -
Page 23: Site Survey
2.4 Site Survey The Site Survey tab Site Survey scans and displays all wireless devices within range. You can connect to a wireless device by double-clicking on that entry: The following fields are available: Click Scan To scan for available network connections. Network name SSID (See MAC address... -
Page 24: Version Information
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager 2.5 Version Information The Version Information This screen shows information on the current version of the driver and configuration utility: To upgrade the firmware, click the link to download the latest driver and utility software. E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
SpeedTouch™120g from your network configuration menu. Restart your computer and reinstall the SpeedTouch™120g, the driver and the utility software. Network Connection If the Link LED on the SpeedTouch™120g does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer, check the following: Problems Make sure the driver and utility software is installed correctly. - Page 26 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0002 v3.0...
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Page 28: Need More Help
Need more help? Additional help is available online at www.speedtouch.com...