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- Page 1 MAXPower® 802.11n/g/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 Installation Wireless Configuration Troubleshooting/FAQ Contacting Tech Support... -
Page 3: Before You Start
Before You Start… For your convenience, this is a short checklist of information re- quired to set up your MAXPower 802.11n/g/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 802.11n/g/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 wireless device quickly. Setup of the Newer Technology MAXPower 802.11n/g/b USB 2.0 Adapter is straightforward, but you do need to follow this... -
Page 5: Installation For Macintosh
Installation for Macintosh Software Installation 1. You can find the Mac OS X drivers either on the included CD or download them from the following URL: http://www.newertech.com/downloads/maxpower_ usb_n.dmg 2. 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 6. Click “Install”. 7. You will be prompted for your user name and password, please enter it and hit “OK”. Note: You must have Administrative privileges to install this software on your Mac. 8. When Prompted, close any other open Applications, and click “Continue Installation”.
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Page 7: Wireless Configuration
9. Wait for the Installer to finish, then click the “Restart” button. Your computer will restart. The Wireless Utility software may open at startup. Quit the application and proceed with the installation. Wireless Configuration Even though the configuration utility Before configuring: may open immediately after installation, you must perform these steps... - Page 8 2. Once the Wireless Utility window is active, click on the “Site Survey” tab. You should see your wireless network listed here. If you don’t, click “Rescan”. If your network still doesn’t appear, consult your wireless router’s manual or technical support. 3.
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Page 9: 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. 1. Go to the “Apple” menu and select “System Preferences”. 2. -
Page 10: Installation For Windows 10
Installation for Windows Installation 1. Insert the included Install CD. Navigate to the “Windows DO NOT connect the Driver” folder and run the Installer. MAXPower 802.11n/g/b USB 2.0 Adapter until you are instructed to do so. Improper insertion may result in unsuccessful installation of the device. -
Page 11: Wireless Configuration
Wireless Configuration 1. In order to configure your wireless connection, make sure At this point, you that your MAXPower 802.11n/g/b USB 2.0 Adapter is securely should make inserted into an empty USB port. sure that your wireless router is turned on and 2. - Page 12 5. By default, the Profile Name is the name of the network you are connecting to. If you wish to use a different name, you can change it now. Once the name is to your liking, click “Next”. 6. Select the “Network Type”, click on the drop-down arrow and select the kind of network you’re using.
- Page 13 As settings for wireless routers can vary, you will want to check your particular router’s manual or technical support for information regarding security settings and wireless configuration. 7. Select the Authentication Mode and Input Type to match the kind of Authentication/Encryption used by your router/ access point.
- Page 14 9. If you need to manually enter your IP address to access your network, choose the “Enable” option from the drop- down menu, click “Next” and fill in the appropriate infor- mation. Otherwise, set it to “Disable” and click “Complete” to finish the account setup.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting/Faq
Troubleshooting/FAQ PROBLEM: After a restart, the MAXPower 802.11n/g/b USB 2.0 Adapter is not seen. SOLUTION: Unplug and replug the MAXPower 802.11n/g/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 802.11n/g/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
PROBLEM: I need to save settings for multiple networks. SOLUTION: You can save multiple profiles for different networks by re- peating the same steps for the first connection you created. Once you have saved the profile, you can click on the Profile Manager and select the profile you wish to connect with. - 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.
- Page 19 • Newer Technology recommends the use of normal glass cleaning products to keep the high lustre finish at it’s finest with this product. Be sure to not get any moisture inside the holes and if you do, allow time to air dry before use.
- Page 20 NWTMXP2802NU2C ©2010 Newer Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved Revision 3a, 4/10 - MCS...
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