Chapter 2 - Getting Started
This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility.
2.1
About Your Super G Smart Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
The Adapter is an 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the Adapter, you can
enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment.
The following lists the main features of your Adapter.
Your Adapter can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices.
Automatic rate selection.
Standard data transmission rates up to 54 Mbps
Proprietary Atheros transmission rates of 108 Mbps
Offers 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for
network security.
Supports IEEE802.1x, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
Smart Antenna design.
Driver support for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP.
2.2
Package Content
Super G Smart Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
Driver and Utility CD-ROM
Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
2.3
System Requirement
Pentium class notebook computers with at least one available USB slot
Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
CD-ROM drive
2.4
LED Definition
The following table describes the LED on the Super G USB 2.0 WLAN Adapter
LED
COLOR
ANT_R
Green
ANT_M
Green
ANT_L
Green
LINK
Green
STATUS
ON
The right antenna is enabled
OFF
The right antenna is disabled
ON
The middle antenna is enabled
OFF
The middle antenna is disabled
ON
The left antenna is enabled
OFF
The left antenna is disabled
OFF
The Adapter has no connection
Blinking Slowly
The Adapter is connected
Blinking
The Adapter is sending or receiving data
DESCRIPTION
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