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- Page 1 MAXPower® 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before You Start Network Information Introduction Package Contents Installation for Macintosh Software Installation Wireless Configuration Adding the Utility to Startup Items Installation for Windows Software Installation Wireless Configuration Troubleshooting Contacting Tech Support... -
Page 3: Before You Start
Before You Start… For your convenience, this is a short checklist of information required to set up your MAXPower 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter. You will also need this information prior to contacting Techni- cal Support. We recommend filling in the information into the spaces provided for easy reference. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Newer Technology MAXPower 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter! This guide will walk you through the setup process step by step and get you up and running with your new network device quickly. Setup of the Newer Technology MAXPower 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter is straightforward, but you do need to follow this guide for proper installation. -
Page 5: Installation For Macintosh
Installation for Macintosh Software Installation You can find the Mac OS X drivers either on the included CD or download them from the following URL: http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/downloads/ maxpower_usb_g.dmg After you put the CD in your computer and it loads, or you double-click on the .dmg file you downloaded, the disk volume should appear. - Page 6 Click “Install”. You will be prompted for your user name and password, please enter it and click “OK”. Note: You must have Administrative privileges to install this software on your Mac.
- Page 7 You will get a dialog box informing you that you need to restart your computer once installation has finished. Once you have ensured that no other important processes will be interrupted, click “Continue Installation”. Once the installation has finished, click “Restart”.
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Page 8: Wireless Configuration
Wireless Configuration Even though the configuration utility may open immediately Before configuring: after installation, you must perform these steps Insert the MAXPower 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter into an as listed in order for your open USB 2.0 port. The Wireless Utility should open auto- Adapter to work properly. - Page 9 Click on the Wireless network you want to connect so it is highlighted and click “Add Profile”. In the “System Configuration” tab, you can name the profile As settings for and adjust any settings needed to connect to the network. wireless routers can vary, you will want to check your particular...
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Page 10: Adding The Utility To Startup Items
Adding the Utility to Startup Items If the Wireless Utility does not automatically open upon inser- tion of the wireless adapter, you can set the Wireless Utility to open on startup by performing the following steps. Go to the “Apple” menu and select “System Preferences”. Click on the “Accounts”... -
Page 11: Installation For Windows
Installation for Windows Software Installation Insert the included Install CD. Navigate to the “Windows” DO NOT insert the MAXPower folder and run the Installer. 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter Read and accept the terms of the license agreement by until you are instructed to checking the appropriate box. -
Page 12: Wireless Configuration
Select “Optimize for WiFi mode”. Then, click “Next”. If you want to enhance wireless performance, you may choose to select “Optimize for performance mode”. Wireless compatibility is not guaranteed in this mode, however; you may not be able to communicate with older wireless devices and wireless access points, but the data transfer rate will be enhanced... - Page 13 Once the Configuration Utility is open, click on the “Network” At this point, you button. You should see a list of available wireless networks should make in the main part of the window. If no networks appear sure that your wireless when they should, click the “Rescan”...
- Page 14 Once your information is correctly set for your wireless network, click the “OK” button. Once you click the “OK” button, you will be redirected to the “Profile” page. Click on the profile you wish to connect to, then click the “Activate”...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting/FAQ PROBLEM: After a restart, the MAXPower 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter is not seen. SOLUTION: Unplug and replug the MAXPower 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter into a USB port, or do a complete shut down and then reboot instead of just restarting. PROBLEM: Network connection frequently drops. - Page 16 PROBLEM: The MAXPower 802.11g/b USB 2.0 Adapter won’t automati- cally connect to the Internet on my Mac. SOLUTION: In OS X 10.4.x or earlier: 1. Go to the Network Preference Pane. 2. Click on the “Show” drop-down menu and select “Net- work Port Configurations.
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Page 17: Contacting Tech Support
• Phone » 815-308-7001 - Option 2 » 8am–8pm CST Monday–Friday » 9am–4pm CST Saturday • LiveChat » NewerTech’s distributor, OWC, offers live technical assistance at: http://eshop.macsales.com/ » 7am-10pm CST Monday–Friday » 10am-4pm CST Saturday » 12pm-4pm CST Sunday... - Page 18 Copyrights Copyright © 2008 Newer Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a re- trieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Newer Technology. Changes The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice.
- Page 19 Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
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