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- Page 1 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WL-U356M User Manual Version: 1.00...
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Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Copyright © 2007 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this Copyright publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET. - Page 3 Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately. Revision User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter Model: WL-U356M Rev: 1.0 (November. 2006) Part No. EM-WLU356M...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PLANET WL-U356M TABBLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ....................5 1.1 Features ......................5 1.2 Specification ....................6 1.3 Package Contents .....................6 1.4 Minimum System Requirements..............7 1.6 Installation Considerations................7 1.7 About This Guide.....................7 Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network ...............8 2.1 PLANET WL-U368M ..................8 3.1 Configuration Utility &... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
The WL-U356M also takes advantage of flexibility and convenience of USB2.0 interface. Easy installation and true "Plug & Play" operation offer fully mobility and high availability. The WL-U356M is a perfect choice for users who are looking for wireless connectivity. -
Page 6: Specification
5. Access to database for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to database while roaming in the hospital, retail store or office. 6. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users SOHO users who are in need of easy-to-install and wide coverage networking. 1.2 Specification IEEE 802.11b/g Standards... -
Page 7: Minimum System Requirements
If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier for support. 1.4 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment. Pentium Based (above) IBM-compatible PC system with one vacancy USB2.0/1.1 port CD-ROM drive Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Operating System At least 10MBytes of free disk space for utility and driver installation 1.6 Installation Considerations... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network
Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network The PLANET WL-U356M supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specifications defined in IEEE802.11g standard. It is designed to complement USB port computers and supports Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 2.1 PLANET WL-U368M The status LED indicators of the PLANET WL-U356M are described in the following. -
Page 9: Configuration Utility & Driver Installation
1. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the autorun program. Once completed, a welcome menu screen will appear. 2. Click the “WL-U356M Utility” hyperlink in the WL-U356M field to initiate the installation procedure. You will see the below InstallShield Wizard dialog box. Please click “Next” to continue. - Page 10 3. You may click “Browse” to specify the Destination Folder you prefer for the installation of utility. Otherwise, you can keep the default setting and click “Next” to proceed. 4. Once the utility is installed, select “Finish” to complete the utility installation. If your operating system is Windows XP/Server 2003, the below window will pop up.
- Page 11 If your operating system is Windows 2000, the below window will pop up. Please choose “Yes” to go on. Please insert WL-U356M into a vacant USB port on the computer. Note: For Windows 2000, please directly skip to step 7. If your operating system is Windows 98SE, Windows will automatically detect and install the device and ask you to insert the system installation CD to complete the entire procedure.
- Page 12 Windows will automatically detect the device. Choose “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”. Then click “Next” to continue. A screen will appear to inform you that the USB adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing (WHQL). Click “Continue Anyway” to proceed. Please click “Finish”...
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Page 13: Configuration Your Wireless Adapter
Note. When you install a wireless card to Windows XP / Server 2003, Wireless Zero Configuration will take over the configuration. You have to disable it before using the WL-U356M configuration utility. If your operating system is Windows 98SE/Me/2000, please directly skip to step 4. - Page 14 Uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” and click “OK” to save. Double-click the utility icon in the desktop, then you will see the WL-U356M utility.
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Page 15: Chapter 4 Configuration Utility
Chapter 4 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the WL-U356M and monitor the link status and statistics during the communication process. When the WL-U356M is installed, the configuration utility will be displayed automatically. This... -
Page 16: Network Status
Figure 4-2 4.1 Network Status The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Figure 4-3 Link Information Status: The status of the wireless network connection. Network SSID: The unique name of the wireless network. ... -
Page 17: Profile Manager
DHCP Option: The status of the DHCP client. IP Address: The IP Address of the Adapter. Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of the Adapter. Default Gateway: The Default Gateway address of the Adapter 4.2 Profile Manager Figure 4-4 On the Profile Manager tab, click the Create button to create a new profile. - Page 18 Figure 4-5 Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop-down box. Figure 4-5 Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue. Figure 4-6...
- Page 19 Enter Key Value for the Key1, click OK to continue. Figure 4-7 Click Next to continue. Figure 4-8...
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Page 20: Ad-Hoc Mode
Figure 4-9 4.2.2 Ad-Hoc Mode When the Network Info screen appears, enter a name for the new profile. Enter the Network SSID. Choose the Ad-Hoc Mode in the Network Type drop-down box if you want multiple wireless computers to communicate directly with each other. Figure 4-10 Select the correct operating channel for your network form the Prefer Channel drop-down menu. - Page 21 Figure 4-12 Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue. Figure 4-13 Enter Key Value for the Key1, click OK to continue. Figure 4-14...
- Page 22 Click Next to continue. Figure 4-15 Figure 4-16...
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Page 23: Profile Setting
4.2.3 Profile Setting Figure 4-17 Parameter Description Network Info tab This tab enable you to view and to change setting the network information including Profile Name, Network SSID, Network Type, Wireless Mode. Security tab This tab enable you to view and change setting the security information including Authentication Mode, Encryption. -
Page 24: Site Survey
Create, click “Save” button to save your configure. 4.3 Site Survey The Site Survey tab, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection Figure 4-18 Filter button – It can filter Network SSID, Network BSSID and Select Channel. Network SSID and Network BSSID can filter any one or only one. - Page 25 Figure 4-19 Refresh button – It enable you to displays a new list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection Associate button -- The section of the window displays the Available Networks. Highlight the network to which you wish to connect. Figure 4-20 Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop-down box.
- Page 26 Parameter Description Authentication Mode This setting has to be consistent with the wireless network that the device intends to connect. Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless network. Shared Key – Only wireless devices using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other.
- Page 27 The difference between WPA and WPA2 is that WPA2 provides data encryption via the AES. In contrast, WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). Security Off – Disable the encryption mode. Encryption Method WEP – Enable the WEP Data Encryption. When the item is selected, you have to continue setting the WEP Encryption keys.
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Page 28: Statistics
4.4 Statistics The Statistic tab enables you to view the statistic information of the connection including signal strength, transmit, receive and protocol. Figure 4-21 4.5 Advance The Advance tab enables you to configure more advanced setting, for example: power save mode, preamble and etc. - Page 29 Figure 4-22 Parameter Description The power saving function is only available when the network type is Power Save Mode in infrastructure. Continuous Access – The device will always set in active mode. Max Power Save – Enable the device in the power saving mode when it is idle.
- Page 30 When the wireless mode is “802.11 b”, the maximum data rate is 11Mbps(11b) so that there are only “Auto/1/2/5.5/11Mbps” options you can select. Fragment Threshold The value defines the maximum size of packets; any packet size larger that the value will be fragmented. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance.
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Page 31: Admin
4.6 Admin The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles. Figure 4-23 Export Profile To save the profile(s) in a different location, click the Export Profile button. On the screen that appear , direct Windows to the appropriate folder and click the SAVE button. Figure 4-24 Import Profile Click the Import Profile button to import a profile that has been saved in another location. -
Page 32: About
Figure 4-25 4.7 About The About tab enables you to view the information of the PLANET WL-U356M including MAC Address, Regulatory Domain, Firmware Version and etc. Figure 4-26... -
Page 33: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PLANET WL-U356M. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. The PLANET WL-U356M does not work properly. . Reinsert the PLANET WL-U356M into your PC’s USB port. - Page 34 to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it. . Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly. .
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