AirLive X.USB User Manual

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X.USB
11 a/b/g/n 300Mbps Dual
Band USB Ada
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User's Manual
X.USB User's Manual

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents X.USB 11 a/b/g/n 300Mbps Dual Band USB Ada pter User’s Manual X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this user’s guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The specification is subject to change without notice. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.2 System Requirements ................... 2 1.3. Package Contents ..................3 1.4. Hardware Installation..................3 1.5. LED Table ..................... 4 Software Installation- Windows.................5 2.1 Windows Configuration – Mode Setting............9 Specifications ....................12 Frequent Asked Questions ................13 Wireless Network Glossary ................14 X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing AirLive X.USB 802.11 a/b/g/n 300Mbps Dual Band USB Adapter. This long-distance, dual band adapter lets you connect your desktop computer or notebook computer to wireless networks with the link speed of up to 300Mbps.
  • Page 7: Feature Summary

    • Portable Pen Size • Windows drivers • Atheros UB82 Chipset • Model: X.USB: No Antenna Included • Model: X-USB-3: 2 x 3dBi Antennas Included • 1.2 System Requirements USB 2.0 port & CD-ROM drive Windows 32/64-bit XP/2000/Vista/7 At least 100MB of available disk space Note: this device may not be able to work with USB 1.1 port...
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Screw-in the antennas to the R-SMA Antenna Connectors Go to Chapter2 and follow the instruction to install the driver for X.USB Wait for the instruction on the screen to insert the X.USB into the USB port of your computer. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 9: Led Table

    1. Introduction 1.5. LED Table Mode Status Link/ Flash per second Active/Site Survey Activity Flash twice per Transferring data second Adapter disabled X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 10: Software Installation- Windows

    Software Installation- Windows Insert the enclosed software CD in the CD-ROM drive and click “Install Driver & Utility” from the autorun screen. If the autorun screen did not appear, run the “X.USB.exe” setup program under the “Driver” folder. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 11 2. Software Installation-Windows When the first of the AirLive X.USB Installer screen displays, click “Next” to begin the installation. When the below pop-up screen displays, follow the on-screen instruction and insert X.USB into USB port. Click “OK” to continue. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 12 2. Software Installation-Windows Please wait while the install procedure is running. When you see this message, click “Finish” to complete the driver installation process. It is recommended to restart your computer once the driver/utility installation is complete. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 After the system reboot, signal icon appears in the desktop menu, presenting the status of the wireless adapter. Click on the icon to see the available wireless networks. To begin configuring the wireless connection, select “Open Network and Sharing Center”. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 14: Windows Configuration - Mode Setting

    2. Software Installation-Windows 2.1 Windows Configuration – Mode Setting X.USB is a Dual-band adapter that supports 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n) and 5GHz (802.11a) frequency. After the driver installation, X.USB will detect 2.4GHz and 5GHz signal frequency automatically. However, if you would like to connect or site survey specific signal frequency, please refer to the below steps to adjust the adapter settings.
  • Page 15 2. Software Installation-Windows 2. When below screen appears, click on “Advanced” tap and select Wireless Mode 2.4GHz, then pull down the selection bar (the arrow sign) under the “Value” and select your preferable mode for 2.4GHz frequency. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 2. Software Installation-Windows Example2: Put USB to connect only with 5GHz network Click on “Advanced” tap and select Wireless Mode 5GHz, then click on the arrow sign under the “Value” and select your preferable mode for 5GHz frequency. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    • Dimensions: 12(H) x 28.34(W) x 97.98(L) mm • Weight: 210g (without antennas) • Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40°C (32 ~ 104°F) • Operating humidity: 10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing • Storage temperature: -20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 14°F X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 18: Frequent Asked Questions

    Is there a Linux driver for X.USB? Answer: X.USB may work with Linux drivers that support UB82 chipset. Please go to our website www.airlive.com, then click on the “Support” menu. Type X.USB in the search and go to the driver download page. You may find the Linux driver there.
  • Page 19: Wireless Network Glossary

    802.11 family are not allowed to operate. 802.11e The IEEE QoS standard for prioritizing traffic of the VoIP and multimedia applications. The WMM is based on a subset of the 802.11e. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 (also known as trunking) to increase the bandwidth. 802.3af This is the PoE (Power over Ethernet) standard by IEEE committee. 803.af uses 48V POE standard that can deliver up to 100 meter distance over Ethernet cable. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 AP or router as the central hub of the network. Instead, wireless client are connected directly to each other. The disadvantage of Adhoc network is the lack of wired interface to Internet connections. It is not recommended for network more than 2 nodes. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 Bootloader is the under layering program that will start at the power-up before the device loads firmware. It is similar to BIOS on a personal computer. When a firmware crashed, you might be able to recover your device from bootloader. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Wireless (usually an AP with built-in Antenna) that receives wireless broadband access from the WISP. The opposite of CPE is CO. Clear To Send. A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 A program that translates URLs to IP addresses by accessing a database maintained on a collection of Internet servers. Domain Name The unique name that identifies an Internet site. Domain Names always have 2 or more parts, separated by dots. In www.airlive.com, the "airlive.com" is the doman name. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 The program that runs inside embedded device such as router or AP. Many network devices are firmware upgradeable through web interface or utility program. File Transfer Protocol. A standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP/IP network and the Internet. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Ethernet switch to "listen in" on the IGMP conversation between hosts and routers. A switch support IGMP snooping has the possibility to avoid multicast traffic being treated as broadcast traffic; therefore, reducing the overall traffic on the network. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 The first 6 digits are unique for each manufacturer. When a network device have MAC access control feature, only the devices with the approved MAC address can connect with the network. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 A network connection end point, typically a computer. Packet A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for the company products. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Windows PPTP client, the remote VPN server must support MPPE (Microsoft Point-To-Point Encryption Protocol) encryption. PPTP is also used by some ISP for user authentication, particularly when pairing with legacy Alcatel / Thomson ADSL modem. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 For example, -50dB is higher than -80dB. RJ-45 Standard connectors for Twisted Pair copper cable used in Ethernet networks. Although they look similar to standard RJ-11 telephone connectors, RJ-45 connectors can have up to eight wires, whereas telephone connectors have only four. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 (NMSs). Managed devices are network devices that content SNMP agents. SNMP agents are programs that reside SNMP capable device's firmware to provide SNMP configuration service. The NMS typically is a PC based software such as HP Openview that can view and manage SNMP network device remotely. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 802.11a mode. It adds Bursting and Compression to increase the speed. If you live in countries that prohibit the channel binding technology (i.e. Europe), you should choose “Super-A without Turbo) if you need more speed than 11a mode X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 The output power limit for 5GHz 802.11a is 30dBm at the antenna end. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) A layer-4 network protocol for transmitting data which does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data. Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 (or wireless connection) that is connected to the Internet side of the network topology. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) A wireless encryption protocol. WEP is available in 40-bit (64-bit), 108-bit (128-bit) or 152-bit (Atheros proprietary) encryption modes. X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 5 mhz), slower speed and smaller antennas. Mobility is allowed up to 40 mph. WDS (Wireless Distribution System) WDS defines how multiple wireless Access Point or Wireless Router can connect together to form one single wireless network without using wired uplinks. WDS associate each other by MAC address, each device X.USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 WMM is a standard to prioritize traffic for multimedia applications. The WMM prioritize traffic\ on Voice-over-IP (VoIP), audio, video, and streaming media as well as traditional IP data over the AP. WMS (Wireless Management System) An utility program to manage multiple wireless AP/Bridges. X.USB User’s Manual...

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