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TRENDnet TEW-509UB User Manual

TRENDnet TEW-509UB User Manual

802.11a/b/g wireless usb2.0 adapter with hotspot detector
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  • Page 2: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Utility and Adapter Hardware Installation Using the Utility to Configure Your Network Link Information Site Survey Profile Chapter 3 – HotSpot Features Charging the TEW-509UB Identifying Components LCD Display Finding a HotSpot Accessing a HotSpot Chapter 4 – Maintenance...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1- Wireless Lan Networking

    Chapter 1- Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. HE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. HANGING NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR. Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) The adapter provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select.

  • Page 5: Infrastructure (Bss) Network

    When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS).
  • Page 6 In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network. In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection.

  • Page 7: Wireless Lan Security

    LAN S IRELESS ECURITY Because wireless networks are not as secure as wired networks, it is vital that security settings are clearly understood and applied. The list below shows the possible wireless security levels on your adapter starting with the most secure.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility. About Your 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter with HotSpot Detector The Adapter is an 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the Adapter, you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment.

  • Page 9: Wireless Utility And Adapter Hardware Installation

    Wireless Utility & Adapter Hardware Installation NOTE: Please do not connect the USB adapter unless instructed to do so Follow the instructions below to install the USB Adapter and Utility. STEP 1 Insert the Driver and Utility CD into CD drive STEP 2 Autorun window appears automatically, click on Install Utility button to start.
  • Page 10 STEP 5 In the destination Folder screen you are asked to confirm the Destination Folder for the application software. Click Next to continue. STEP 6 The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to start the installation.
  • Page 11 STEP 7 Click Finish to complete the client utility installation. STEP 8 At this moment please insert your USB Adapter to your Laptop, Choose Install the software automatically and click Next. STEP 9 Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 12: Using The Utility To Configure Your Network

    2.6 Using the Utility to Configure Your Network The following are explanations on how to configure and use the Utility program. After completing the installation procedure, a new icon will automatically appear in the lower right task bar. Hold your mouse pointer over the icon, and press the right mouse button to open the Wireless Client Utility.

  • Page 13: Link Information

    2.6.1 Link Information Click the Link Information tab to see general information about the program and its operations. The Link Information tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Link Information screen. Wireless Network Status Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile.

  • Page 14: Site Survey

    2.6.2 Site Survey Click the Site Survey tab to see available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this screen, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Connecting to a different network Hold your mouse pointer over the network icon, and click the right mouse button to select the network. Click the Connect button to connect the available network.

  • Page 15: Profile

    2.6.3 Profile To add a new configuration profile, click Add on the Profile tab. To modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click the Edit button.

  • Page 16: Scan Available Networks

    Scan Available Networks Click the Browse button on the Profile Settings screen to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this list, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. To configure a profile for Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode, select the Network Type field on the Profile Settings.
  • Page 17 WPA/WPA2 Enables the use of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Choosing WPA/WPA2 opens the WPA/WPA2 Security Settings screen. The options include: (Transport Layer Security) is a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) extension supporting additional authentication methods within PPP. Transport Layer Security (TLS) provides for mutual authentication, integrity-protected cipher suite negotiation, and key exchange between two endpoints PEAP (EAP-GTC)
  • Page 18 Advanced Settings After Security Settings finished, the Advanced Settings screen will be shown as following. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Settings screen. Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode. Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode.
  • Page 19 After advance settings are finished, the following screen showed as below. You can activate the profile now or later.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 - Hotspot Features

    Chapter 3 – HotSpot This section explains the hardware section of the TEW-509UB. Charging the TEW-509UB The TEW-509UB is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery must be charged before first use as follows. Most notebook computer USB connectors are horizontal.

  • Page 21: Lcd Display

    Fully charged and Recharging icons would appear during charging process only. Finding a HotSpot Refer to the following to find a hot spot. 3. Switch Power to ON. The TEW-509UB boots and searches for hot spots. 4. Press Next to scroll the available hot spots. Accessing a HotSpot 5.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Maintenance

    To remove the utility from the OS, go to Start -> Control Panel Step 2. Double-click Add-Remove Programs Step 3. Select TEW-509UB Wireless Client Utility, and click the Remove button 4.3 Upgrading the Wireless Utility To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. Step 1.

  • Page 23: Glossary

    Glossary For unfamiliar terms used below, look for entries elsewhere in the glossary. AD-HOC (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. A network that transmits wireless from computer to computer without the use of a base station (access point). Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other.
  • Page 24 ROAMING In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to the network. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signal strength, network utilization among other factors.

  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. Wireless Products – 3 Years Warranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDware shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or refund to customer the purchase price paid for the defective product.

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