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- Page 1 USB 11 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Model RF802USB Quick Start Guide...
- Page 2 Technical Support Multi-Tech Systems has an excellent staff of technical support personnel available to help you get the most out of your Multi-Tech product. If you have any questions about the operation of this unit or experience difficulty during installation, you can contact Tech Support via the following:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ... 1 What’s in Your Wireless USB Package ... 1 Safety ... 1 Wireless LAN Basics ... 2 Installation Overview ... 3 Software Installation for Windows 98/Me/2000 ... 3 Connecting the RF802USB to Your PC ... 4 Setting Network Properties in Windows 98/Me ... 5 Setting Network Properties in Windows 2000 ... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. wireless USB adapter provides an ideal way to connect your PC to a wireless network or as part of a wired LAN (Local Area Network) with a wireless network segment. With the wireless USB, you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected”... -
Page 6: Wireless Lan Basics
Wireless Basics Wireless LAN Basics Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional, wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage, and are often more cost effective than their wired equivalent. -
Page 7: Installation Overview
Installation Overview A Pre-Installation Note: Make sure that the router, the RF802EW, to which you will be “connected” is in place. How the RF802EW Works With Your RF802USB: The RF802EW connects with cables to the Internet and your local area network (LAN). It is the wireless access point for your RF802USB. -
Page 8: Connecting The Rf802Usb To Your Pc
Connecting the RF802USB to Your PC 1. Plug a USB cable into the RF802USB and your PC. 2. A wizard will locate the new hardware (your RF802USB). Choose Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver. -
Page 9: Setting Network Properties In Windows 98/Me
Setting Network Properties in Windows 98/Me These steps provide a quick summary of the setting Network Properties process. For detailed installation steps with screen shots, see the chapter entitled Network Basics. Note: See the steps for Windows 2000 Network Properties below. Right-click Network Neighborhood from the desktop. -
Page 10: Setting Network Properties In Windows 2000
Setting Network Properties in Windows 2000 These steps provide a quick summary of the setting Network Properties process. For detailed installation steps with screen shots, see the chapter entitled Network Basics. 1. Right-click My Network Places from the desktop, and select Properties from the context menu. -
Page 11: Configuration Utility
Configuration Configuration Utility The Wireless USB uses its own management software. All functions you can control are provided by the Configuration Utility. Usually, this application starts automatically. To start the utility manually, click the Start button, > Programs, > UBS 11 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter. A new icon should appear in your Icon tray. -
Page 12: Signal Strength
Status Tab Link Status Group When Associated fields are listed, the normal flow of operation is Infrastructure Mode, the PC is connected to its access point, and networking is available. BSSID is shown in the form of hex digits. Tx/Rx Rate Information Group The Tx Packets and Rx Packets display the instantaneous wireless Receive and Transmit throughput displayed in bytes per second. -
Page 13: Configuration Tab
Configuration Tab The fields on the Configuration Tab display the operating parameters of the driver. Changes to any of the parameters can be made on this screen. You do not have to reboot the PC when changes on this screen are made. Configuration Utility Screen with Configuration Tab Selected Change Configuration To change the current configuration, check the Change Configuration box. -
Page 14: Update Button
Network Mode Two modes are available. The default is Infrastructure. Ad Hoc - This is the 802.11 peer-to-peer mode of operation. In 802.11Ad Hoc only one wireless cell is supported for each different SSID. Communication is Client-to-Client without the use of an Access Point. 802.11 Ad Hoc networking uses the same SSID for establishing the wireless connection. -
Page 15: Encryption Tab
Encryption Tab You may desire an additional measure of security on your wireless network. Additional security can be set on the Encryption Tab. Configuration Utility with the Encryption Tab Selected This can be achieved by using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the Keys entered. -
Page 16: Authentication Type
WEP Key to Use Select a key and then enter the keys in the corresponding fields. Mode There are two options. The default is Mandatory. Mandatory Mode – This mode is the WEP encryption that should be used. The other station also needs to use WEP encryption in order to establish a communication with your station. -
Page 17: About Tab
Configuration About Tab The About Tab shows the driver version, the product version, and the application version numbers. Use this information when contacting Tech Support. Configuration Utility with About Tab Selected... -
Page 18: Technical Specification Of The Wireless Usb
Technical Specification of the Wireless USB Product Name Model Number Hardware Compatibility Host Interface Dimensions Frequency Band Number of Channels Operating Voltage Spreading Data Rate Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity Modulation Security Antenna LED Indicators Drivers Standards Media Access Protocol Warranty Temperature Range Humidity Operating Range... - Page 19 Link Config for network join and diagnosis FCC Part 15 Class in US, ETSI 300.328 and CE EMC-EEC in Europe, ARIB-Telec in Japan Generic, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., private labeling optional 64 bit and 128 Bit WEP Encryption 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps Configuration Utility Software IEEE 802.11b...
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Page 20: Uninstall Rf802Usb Software
Uninstall RF802USB Software If you want to uninstall the Wireless USB software under the Windows operating system, complete the following steps: Uninstall RF802USB in Windows 98 1. Click the Start buttonà Settings à Control Panel à Add/Remove à Remove Wireless USB Adapter RF802USB. 2. - Page 21 Uninstall RF802USB in Windows 2000 1. Right click on My Computer located on the desktop à Properties à click the Hardware tab à Device Manager 2. Click Network adapters, and then remove Wireless USB RF802USB. 3. Click Windows Explorer à C:\ Program Files à Remove Wireless USB RF802USB.
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Page 22: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Multi-Tech Warranty & Repair Policies Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two years from date of shipment. -
Page 23: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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. - Page 24 S0000230...
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