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Summary of Contents for Sercomm UB801RN
- Page 1 Pre-N Wireless USB Dongle User Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Package Contents ......................1 LEDs ........................... 1 Operation ........................... 1 CHAPTER 2 INITIAL INSTALLATION ................2 Requirements........................2 Procedure ........................... 2 CHAPTER 3 USING THE WINDOWS UTILITY..............5 Overview ..........................5 System Tray Icon....................... 5 Auto Profile Connect...................... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Adapter's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Adapter. The Wireless Adapter provides a wireless network interface for your Notebook or PC. Package Contents The following items should be included: •... -
Page 6: Chapter 2 Initial Installation
Chapter 2 Initial Installation This Chapter covers the software installation of the Wireless Adapter. Requirements • Windows 2000 , XP and Vista. • Available USB port. • CD-ROM drive. • IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n wireless LAN. Procedure You should install the supplied software BEFORE inserting the USB Adapter. 1. - Page 7 Installation Figure 2: Installation Screen 6. Click "Continue Anyway" on the screen above. Figure 3: Information 7. Insert the USB Adapter into your PC, then click "OK". 8. The Windows "New Hardware" wizard will then start. • Select Install the software automatically to allow it to complete the installation of the Windows driver •...
- Page 8 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 5: System Tray Icon 10. You can double- click this icon to configure the Wireless interface. See the following chapter for details.
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Page 9: Chapter 3 Using The Windows Utility
If the program is not running, you can start it using the option in the Start menu created by the installation. For the USB Adapter, this will be Start - Programs – UB801Rn - WLan Application. Status Information The menu options available from the System Tray icon are: •... -
Page 10: Auto Profile Connect
Wireless Adapter User Guide Connecting to a Wireless Network Double-click the Icon to open the Site Survey screen, when you can select the Wireless network you wish to join. Auto Profile Connect Normally, this option should be enabled. The adapter will then connect to an available network which was connected successfully last time. - Page 11 Using the Windows Utility Display 802.11b Select this check box to display 802.11b (infrastructure) networks. Access Points Display 802.11a Select this check box to display 802.11a (infrastructure) networks. Access Points Select this check box to display 802.11g (infrastructure) networks. Display 802.11g Access Points Available wireless networks are listed.
- Page 12 Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 8: Site Survey Screen - Connected How to use WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a 8-digit PIN code.
- Page 13 Using the Windows Utility Enter a PIN into Select this to use the PIN method. It will automatically generate the my access point new pin code displayed in the field. Click Start button and copy the value and paste in the Wi-Fi Protected Setup screen of the Access Point You will see the following screen if WPS configuration is success:...
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Page 14: Profile Manager Screen
Wireless Adapter User Guide Profile Manager Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the Profile Manager tab on the main screen. Figure 10: Profile Manager Screen Data - Profile Manager Screen Enter or select a suitable name for this profile. Each profile must Profile Name have a unique name. - Page 15 Using the Windows Utility Authentication Mode You MUST select the option to match the Wireless LAN you wish to join. The available options are: • Open - Broadcast signals are not encrypted. This method can be used only with no encryption or with WEP. •...
- Page 16 Wireless Adapter User Guide Configure WPA For WPA Radius and WPA2 Radius modes, click this button to Radius open a sub-window where you can enter details of the Radius Server. To add a profile 1. On the Profile Manager tab, complete the settings on this screen. 2.
- Page 17 Using the Windows Utility Advanced Settings Screen Once you have created a profile, as described above, the Advanced Settings tab will be available on the Profile Manager screen. Figure 10: Advanced Settings Screen Data - Advanced Settings Screen Do not change Enable this check box if you don’t want to modify the settings in settings this screen.
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Page 18: Network Status Screen
Wireless Adapter User Guide Network Status Screen This screen displays the status of the current wireless link. Clicking the Network Status tab will display a screen like the following. Figure 11: Network Status Screen You may have to wait a few seconds for the screen to be populated. Data - Network Status Screen Link Information It will indicate the current link status. -
Page 19: About Screen
Using the Windows Utility Default Gateway Gateway IP address associated with the current IP address. DHCP Server It shows the IP address of the DHCP Server. Channel Performance It graphically presents the Transmission (Tx) rate and Receiving Channel Performance (Rx) rate over time. Signal Signal It graphically presents the Signal strength. -
Page 20: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications USB Adapter Model UB801Rn Chipset: Ralink RT2870 RF Chip: Ralink RT2820 Bus Type: USB 2.0 20 MHz BW: 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 (802.11n) 40 MHz BW: 300,270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54, 27 Data Rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps (802.11g) -
Page 21: Appendix B About Wireless Lans
Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. -
Page 22: Channels
Wireless Adapter User Guide Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available. - Page 23 Appendix B - About Wireless LANs FCC 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.
- Page 24 Wireless Adapter User Guide This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop (notebook) computers with an USB port, and the product may be used in typical laptop (notebook) computers with USB port.
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