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  • Page 1 WN-301USB Wireless 11b/g/n 300Mbps USB Dongle 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. WN-301USB 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. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 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. EU Countries Not intended for use None. The specification is subject to change without notice. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    WPS Configuration................34 Software AP ......................37 Configuration..................37 Security Setting ................... 40 Access Control ..................42 Mac Table.................... 43 Event Log .................... 43 Statistics ....................44 About....................44 Specifications ....................45 Frequent Asked Questions ................47 Wireless Network Glossary ................49 WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AirLive WN-301USB Wireless 11b/g/n 300Mbps USB Dongle. Connecting your desktop computer or notebook computer to a wireless network, this handy adapter supports the latest Wireless-N technology for greater wireless reception and enhanced the network link speed.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    1.2. Package Contents Before installing the adapter, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items: WN-301USB Quick Setup Guide Software CD WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Linked to a wireless AP / transferring data Activity No link to any wireless AP / non active With the computer switched on, insert the WN-301USB adapter into an empty USB 2.0 port. Caution: Never use force to insert the adapter. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Software Installation

    Software Installation 1. With the WN-301USB adapter inserted and computer is powered on, the Found New Hardware Wizard displays a screen, click “Cancel” to proceed the driver installation. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 11 If the autorun screen did not appear, run the “Setup.exe” program in the “Driver” folder. When the license agreement screen displays, select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” then click “Next” to continue with the adapter’s software installation. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 12 3. On the Setup Type screen, select “install driver and AirLive WLAN Utility.“ Only select “Install driver only” if you prefer to use Windows integrated WLAN function, click “Next.” WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 4. You can choose the configuration tool used to configure the wireless network card here. It’s recommended to select “AirLive Configuration Tool”, which provides fully access to all functions of this wireless network card. If you prefer to use the wireless configuration tool provided by Windows XP or Vista, please select ‘Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool’...
  • Page 14 5. Ready to Install the Program screen appears, please click ‘Install’ to start utility installation. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 6. Please wait while the install procedure is running. When you see this message, please click “Finish” to complete the driver installation process. It is recommended to restart your computer once the driver/utility installation is complete. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 7. After installation is complete, a new AirLive icon appears in the desktop menu, presenting the status of the USB adapter. To begin configuring the wireless connection, right-click on the icon and select “Launch Config Utility” from the pop-up menu or simply double click the icon. To close the configuration utility, right-click on the icon and click “Exit”...
  • Page 17 Clicking “Exit” to stop the configuration utility prevents you from maintaining the wireless link to the access point you wish to use. In this case, you can re-start the configuration utility by clicking Wireless utility icon as shown. (Start -> Programs -> AirLive Wireless -> AirLive Wireless Utility) WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Configuration Utility

    Utility”. In Windows XP, there is a “Windows Zero Configuration Tool” option for setting up wireless clients. If you prefer to use the AirLive Configuration utility, there are two ways to switch to it instead of using the Windows tool.
  • Page 19 Option 1 1. Right-click the utility icon in the system tray and select “Use AirLive Config as Configuration Utility.” Option 2 1. Right-click the icon “Wireless Network Connection” in the system tray and select “View Available Wireless Networks.” 2. Click “Change advanced settings”...
  • Page 20 3. Uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” to enable the utility for the adapter. NOTE: If “Wireless Zero Configuration Tool” is enabled, you can only configure the advanced settings or check the link status and statistics from the configuration utility of the adapter. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 The status of wireless connection will be displayed by AirLive configuration utility icon as indicate below. Wireless connection is established, excellent signal reception. Wireless connection is established, normal signal reception. Wireless connection is established, weak signal reception. Connection is not established yet.

  • Page 22: Utility/Network

    Rescan: Click “Rescan” to collect the new information of all the wireless networks nearby. Connect: Click “Connect” to connect to the selected network. Add to Profile: Click to add the selected network to the Profile list. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Utility/Profile

    Clicking “Add” displays the Add Profile screen, which presents 1) Configuration and 2) Authentication and Encryption (Security). Activate: To display status information about your current wireless connection, select the profile and click “Activate.” When a profile is activated, the adapter will be initially connected to it. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 This bar shows the signal strength level. The higher the percentage being shown in the bar, the more radio signal being received by the adapter. This indicator helps to find the proper position of the wireless device for quality network operation. Noise Strength: This bar displays the noise level in the wireless environment. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Profile Configuration

    • Infrastructure: This operation mode requires the presence of an 802.11 access point. All communication is done via the AP or router. • Ad-Hoc: Select this mode to connect to another wireless station in the wireless LAN network without using an access point or router. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 If you’ve decreased this value and experience high packet-error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Select a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes. Note: A minor change is recommended. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Profile Authentication And Encryption (Security)

    For enterprises that have already deployed IEEE 802.1x authentication, WPA offers the advantage of leveraging existing authentication databases and infrastructure. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 When Authentication Type is set to “Open,” “Shared,” “WPA” or “WPA2,” you can also enable IEEE 802.1x Setting to use the authentication server or certification server to authenticate client users. Note: See the two separate 802.1x Setting sections below for details. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 To fill in each text field: • 64-bit: Input 10-digit hex values (in the A-F, a-f and 0-9 range) or 5-digit ASCII characters (a-z and 0-9) as the encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“or “test1.” WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 When an AP acting as an authenticator detects a wireless station on the LAN, it sends an EAP request for the user’s identity to the device. In turn, the device responds with its identity, and the AP relays this identity to an authentication server (typically an external RADIUS server). WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Client Certification - 802.1X

    Tunneled Authentication/Protocol: When the authentication type is PEAP or TTLS, select a protocol for building the encrypted tunnel. Tunnel Authentication: Select one of three options from the drop- down menu: “EAP-MSCHAPv2,” “EAP-TLS/Smart card” or “Generic Token Card.” WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Server Certification - 802.1X

    When this is selected, the server name field identifies a domain. The certificate must use a server name belonging to this domain or one of its sub-domains (e.g., zeelans.com, where the server is blueberry.zeelans.com), but it may be any name used in the certificate name field. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Advanced

    This screen enables you to configure more advanced settings, such as the wireless mode and the protection mode. Wireless Mode: • 11b/g/n mixed: This mode is the default setting; the wireless mode will automatically adjust based on wireless station’s setting. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 (signal strength) is below the value entered. Show Authentication Status Dialog: Select to display. Select Your Country Region Code: Channel availability varies from country to country; for example, USA (FCC) channels are 1-11, while Europe (ETSI) channels are 1-13. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 CCX-compliant clients to continuously monitor the WLAN radio environment and discover any new APs that are transmitting beacons. Non-Serving Channel Measurements: The Cisco access point can perform monitoring measurements through the CCX-compliant clients on the non-serving channels when this parameter is enabled. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Limit [xxx] milliseconds (0-2000): This setting limits the channel measurement time. The default value is 250 milliseconds. Turn off RF: Click to turn off the radio of the adapter; click again to turn it back on. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Statistics

    2.9. Statistics This screen enables you to view/compare the transmitted and receive statistical information of the connection. To reset the counters, click ”Reset Counter” WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Wmm

    - MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the client adapter you want to direct link to and click “Apply” to add to the DLS Status table (below). - Timeout Value: Specify the timeout value for the direct link being set up. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: About

    2.11. About On this screen, you can click the hyperlink for information on the product manufacturer. This screen also displays the basic information about the utility (driver, EEPROM version, etc.) and various addresses for quick reference. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Wps Configuration

    The Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE) makes it easier to connect to public Wi-Fi networks you’ve not previously connected to. Your computer must have the WPS IE update for Windows XP SP2 installed in order to use the function. Automatically select the AP: Select to activate. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Click to disconnect from a connected WPS-enabled access point. If there are other wireless access points in the profile, the last one will be connected; if there’s nothing in the profile, the adapter will connect to any unsecured wireless AP nearby. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 To use the PIN-type WPS configuration option, enter the PIN code and then click “PIN.” PBC: To use the PBC-type WPS configuration option, put the WPS- enabled access point in WPS – PBC mode, then click “PBC.” WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Software Ap

    This adapter can run as a wireless access point (AP).Right-click the configuration utility icon on the Windows system tray and select “Switch to AP Mode” to activate the SoftAP function. 3.1 Configuration This screen enables you to configure the AP connection setting, the Country Region Code and other advanced functions. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 NOTE: A lower power level will result in lower signal strength .and reduced coverage range. Idle Time: Select the idle time for the wireless access point. The default value is 300, and normally there is no need to change it. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Tx Burst: Check this box to accelerate the data transmit rate. It may not work with all wireless access points and wireless devices. Default: Click to use the default value. Apply: Click to apply the setting change(s). WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Security Setting

    • WPA2-PSK: This is also for home and small business use. • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: When selecting this mode, the AP supports both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 • 128-bit: Input 26-digit hex values (in the A-F, a-f and 0-9 range) or 13-digit ASCII characters (“a-z” and “0-9”) as the encryption keys. For example: “01234567890123456789abcdef“ or “administrator.” Show Password: The password will be displayed in clear text instead of with asterisks. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Access Control

    • Add: Add the MAC address to the access list. • Delete: Delete the selected MAC address from the access list. • Remove All: Remove all MAC addresses from the access list. Apply: Click to apply the setting change(s). WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Mac Table

    The Association ID of the current connection. Power Saving Mode: The supporting status of the power saving mode of the connected wireless adapter. 3.5 Event Log This screen displays event times and messages. Click “Clear” to remove displayed information. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Statistics

    3.6 Statistics This screen displays the transmit and receive statistical information of the AP. Click “Reset Counters” to clear the data. 3.7 About This screen displays basic information about the utility, including the MAC address. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    - 11g: 15 dBm +/- 1.5 dBm - 11b: 17 dBm +/- 1.5 dBm • Receive Sensitivity: - 11n (40MHz): -61dbm - 11n (20MHz): -66dBm - 11g: -68dBm - 11b: -83dBm • Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark LEDs • Link/Activity WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 • Dimensions: 10 (H) x 19.5 (W) x 56 (L) mm • Weight: 0.14 kg • Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40°C (32 ~ 104°F) • Operating humidity: 10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing • Storage temperature: -20 ~ 60°C (-4 ~ 14°F) WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Frequent Asked Questions

    Answer: 1. Please make sure the wireless USB dongle is inserted into your computer’s USB port. If the AirLive configuration utility’s icon is not activated, the dongle is not detected by your computer. 2. Reboot the computer and try again.
  • Page 54 2. Disable Tx Burst under the tab - Advanced. 3. Enable WMM under the tab - WMM if you need to use multimedia/telephony related applications. 4. Uncheck Power Save Enable under the tab - WMM. Please try one or more solutions listed above. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Wireless Network Glossary

    Also known as “Global Roaming”. 802.11d is a standard for use in countries where systems using other standards in the 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. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 56 802.3ad is an IEEE standard for bonding or aggregating multiple Ethernet ports into one virtual port (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. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 (such as Internet connection) for sharing. Multi-function Access Point can also function as an Ethernet client, wireless bridge, or repeat signals from other AP. Access Points typically have more wireless functions comparing to wireless routers. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 For wireless application, there are 2 types of Bridges. WDS Bridge can be used in Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint topology. Bridge Infrastructure works with AP mode to form a star topology. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 DDNS capability has a built-in DDNS client that updates the IP address information to DDNS service provider whenever there is a change. Therefore, users can build website or other Internet servers even if they don't have fixed IP connection. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 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. DoS Attack Denial of Service. A type of network attack that floods the network with useless traffic. Many DoS attacks, such as the Ping of Death and Teardrop attacks, exploit limitations in the TCP/IP protocols.
  • Page 61 The default size is 2346. You can try 1500, 1000, or 500 when there are interference around your network. Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously. In wireless environment, this is usually done with 2 or more radios doing load balancing. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 Internet. An IP address has two parts: an identifier of a particular network on the Internet and an identifier of the particular device (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network. The new IPv6 specification supports 128-bit IP address format. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 A Smart Antenna technology designed to increase the coverage and performance of a WLAN network. In a MIMO device, 2 or more antennas are used to increase the receiver sensitivity and to focus available power at intended Rx. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 This word has 2 different meaning for networking. The hardware connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter. The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a server. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 RADIUS server, which checks that the information is correct, and then authorizes access to the ISP system. Radius typically uses port 1812 and port 1813 for authentication and accounting port. Though not an official standard, the RADIUS specification is maintained by a working group of the IETF. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 66 “-80dB”. For outdoor connection, signal stronger than -60dB is considered as a good connection. Request To Send. A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit. The computer will wait for a CTS (Clear To Send) message before sending data. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 An address code mask that determines the size of the network. An IP subnet are determined by performing a BIT-wise AND operation between the IP address and the subnet mask. By changing the subnet mask, you can change the scope and size of a network. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 68 Transmit Output Power. The TX output power means the transmission output power of the radio. Normally, the TX output power level limit for 2.4GHz 11g/b is 20dBm at the antenna end. The output power limit for 5GHz 802.11a is 30dBm at the antenna end. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 A communication system of connecting PCs and other computing devices across a large local, regional, national or international geographic area. A WAN port on the network device means the port (or wireless connection) that is connected to the Internet side of the network topology. WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 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 WN-301USB User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 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. WN-301USB User’s Manual...

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