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Summary of Contents for IOGear GWU625
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Page 1: Quick Start
Quick Start Guide Compact Wireless-N USB Adapter GWU625 PART NO. Q1230-a... -
Page 2: Package Contents
Package Contents 1 x Wireless-N USB Adapter 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Installation CD 1 x Warranty / Registration Card Requirements • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Mac OS X v10.4 and above • Linux Fedora 10 (Kernel: 2.6.27.5-117) •... -
Page 3: Software Installation - Pc
Start Software Installation - PC Here! 1. Insert the CD-ROM, double–click Setup.exe to start the software installation. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver software. 3. Restart your computer when installation is completed. - Page 4 Insert the USB Adapter 1. After your computer is restarted, insert the Wireless-N USB Adapter to an available USB port. 2. A new Wireless icon will appear in the system tray after Windows finishes the driver installation process. system tray...
- Page 5 3. If your Windows system tries to obtain the driver from Windows Update, please click “Skip obtaining driver software from Windows Update”. Windows should load the driver you just installed automatically.
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Page 6: Connect To A Wireless Network
Connect to a Wireless Network 1. Double-click on the Wireless icon in the system tray to open the Wireless setting wizard. 2. Click the “Available Network” tab and wait for the wizard to search for wireless networks. The available networks are listed in the table. - Page 7 3. A profile window will appear. You can edit your profile name, configure wireless security and other settings. Click “OK” when done. If you are connecting to your own wireless network, you may want to configure wireless security on your router if you have not already done so. Please refer to your router’s manual for more instructions.
- Page 8 4. You may click the “Profile” tab and select your network to “Set Default”.
- Page 9 5. The wizard will now connect to your wireless network. You may click the “General” tab to view the connection status, “Signal Strength” and “Link Quality”. On the bottom of the window, you can select if you want to show the wireless icon in the system tray or disable wireless signal / wireless adapter to conserve battery power or meet in-flight requirements.
- Page 10 Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ - PIN WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is a simple and secured way to connect your computer to an existing network. Before you start, please make sure your wireless router / AP supports WPS feature. This optional certification feature provides two easy-to-use methods to configure a network: Push-Button Configuration or PIN / numeric code.
- Page 11 2. Click “Yes” to select a specific AP 3. Select the AP that you want to configure. 4. Wait for your wireless router to configure the security setting.
- Page 12 5. Refer to your wireless router’s manual, enter the generated PIN code into your wireless router setting page. The screen you see may vary. Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ - PBC • Push-button Configuration 1. Press and hold the physical button on the side of your Wireless-N USB adapter for 5 seconds or the virtual button on the WPS setup page.
- Page 13 2. Refer to your wireless router’s manual, press the physical button on your router or virtual WPS button on your wireless router setting page. The screen you see may vary. Wait for your wireless router to configure the security setting.
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Page 14: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. It is intended for use in residential setting, but may also be used in commercial or industrial setting. -
Page 15: Software Installation - Mac
Software Installation - Mac NOTE: Do not install the GWU625 USB Wifi Dongle until prompted to. 1. Open the Mac driver folder on the CD and double click on “Installer.pkg” 2. Once the installer starts, click “Continue”. - Page 16 3. Next, click “Continue”. 4. Select your language and click “Continue”.
- Page 17 5. Click “Agree” to continue. 6. Click “Install” to install the driver and utility.
- Page 18 7. Enter your user name and password and click “OK”. 8. Click “Continue Installation” to continue. 9. The installation wizard will now install the necessary files.
- Page 19 10. Once the wizard has finished installing the drivers, the Installation Was Successful screen will appear. Click “Restart” to complete the installation and restart your computer. 11. Once the computer has restarted, open a finder window and click on Applications. You should see the Realtek WLAN Client Utility.
- Page 20 12. At this time, please insert the GWU625 USB Wifi Dongle into the USB port on your computer. The Realtek WLAN Client Utility should automatically start. 13. Click on the “Profiles” tab at the top of the utility. Next click the “Add” button at the bottom of the utility to...
- Page 21 14. Next, enter a profile name for your connection, the SSID for your wireless network, the security settings and click “OK”.
- Page 22 15. Once you enter all your wireless network settings, the link status tab will show if you are connected. If after 30 seconds the status does not show Connected, please go back and verify all your settings are correct.
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Page 23: Limited Warranty
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Use the live chat at www.iogear.com to try and solve any issues you may be having with the product 2. Visit the Tech Info Library/FAQ on www.iogear.com (under the Support tab) 3. - Page 24 About Us About Us IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative, fun, and stylish, helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products. GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources. The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste.