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Ovislink Wireless-G USB Dongle User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Wireless-G USB Dongle User Manual Ver 1.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.2 Key Feature 2. Planning Your Wireless Network 2.1 Network Topology 2.2 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 3. Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Dongle 4. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and Hardware for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 4.1 For Windows XP/2000 4.2 For Windows ME/98SE 5.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 The Wireless-G USB Dongle The Wireless-G USB Dongle installs in most desktop or notebooks and lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network.

  • Page 4: Planning Your Wireless Network

    3. Getting to Know the Wireless-G USB Dongle Wireless-G USB Dongle will be installed into your PC or Notebook like any other USB adapter using the USB port. ACT LED Green. The ACT LED will blink when the Dongle transfers or receives data.

  • Page 5: Installing Driver, Configuration Utility And Hardware For Windows 98Se/Me/2000/Xp

    4. Installing Driver, Configuration Utility and Hardware for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 4.1 For Windows XP/2000 4.1. 1 Hardware Installation 1-To install the Wireless-G USB Dongle in a Desktop or Notebook: • Select an available USB port on the notebook or Desktop PC •...
  • Page 6 Fig 4-2...
  • Page 7 3- Run the Auto Driver/Utility/ Installation Insert the setup CD into your CD-ROM driver. Unless you have deactivated the auto-run feature of Windows, the screen in Fig 2-1 should appear automatically. If the screen doesn’t appear automatically, you can access the installation by clicking the “Start” button and choose “Run”. In the drop-down box type D:\setup.exe (where D: is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
  • Page 8 4- Click Install Wireless-G USB Dongle Driver and Utility. Click “Next>”. (Fig 4-3) Fig 4-3 5- If your use Windows XP, you will see Fig 4-4. Please click “Continue Anyway”. If you use Windows 2000, you will see the Fig 4-5. Please click “Yes”...
  • Page 9 Fig 4-4 Fig 4-5...
  • Page 10 6- Then select the country Region. (Fig 4-6) Fig 4-6 7- Click Finish on the Setup Page.(Fig 4-7) Fig 4-7 8- Please reboot the computer after the installation of drivers and utility.

  • Page 11: For Windows Me/98Se

    4.2 For Windows 98SE/ME 4.1. 1 Hardware Installation 1- To install the Wireless-G USB Dongle in a Desktop or Notebook: • Select an available USB port on the notebook or desktop PC • Insert the Wireless-G USB Dongle into the USB port 2- Windows will automatically detect the Dongle.
  • Page 12 Fig 4-9...
  • Page 13 4- Click Install Wireless-G USB Dongle Driver and Utility. Click “Next>”. (Fig 4-10) Fig 4-10 5- You will see the following page. (Fig 4-11) Fig 4-11 6- Please click “Install” to install the 802.1x utility. You will see the following page. (Fig-4-12)

  • Page 14: Then Select The Country Region. (Fig

    Fig 4-11 7- When you see Fig 4-11, the 802.1x utility has installed successfully. Please click “Cancel” to continue driver installation. Then select the country Region. (Fig 4-12) Fig 4-12 8- Upon clicking “OK”, you will see the following screen. Click OK on (Fig 4-13). Fig 4-13 9.
  • Page 15 Fig 4-14 10- Please reboot the computer after the installation of drivers and utility is completed.

  • Page 16: Using The Configuration Utility For Windows 98Se/Me/2000/Xp

    The utility is divided into six parts: Profile, Link Status, Site Survey, Statistics, Advance, and About. You should change all your configuration settings for your Wireless-G USB Dongle by using this utility and not with the Network Properties section in your Control Panel.

  • Page 17: Profile

    5.3 Profile The Profile screen (Fig 5-2) lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. Fig 5-2 Profile Profile Name – Connection profile name. SSID – The Wireless unique name of the profile. Channel – The channel which the wireless network devices are set on. Authentication –...

  • Page 18: Create A New Profile

    5.4 Create a New Profile 1- Enter the Profile Name. Fig 5-3 2- Fill the following information. SSID: Enter the SSID for the wireless network. Network Type: There are two wireless modes. (A) Infrastructure - This mode allows wireless and wired networks to communicate through an access point.
  • Page 19 Fig 5-4 A. If encryption is not required; please click “OK” to save the profile. For configuring encryption, please follow the steps below:...
  • Page 20 B. WEP 1. Select Authentication type: Open System or Shared Key. 2. Select the key number that will be used 3. Enter the key 4. Click “OK” to save the profile. Please see the Fig 5-5. Fig 5-5...
  • Page 21 C. WPA 1. Select Authentication type: WPA 2. Select Encryption type: TKIP or AES. Please see the Fig 5-6 Fig 5-6...
  • Page 22 3. Click “802.1x Setting” button. Please see the Fig 5-7 Fig 5-7...
  • Page 23 4. Fill all the information which you wan to use. If you want to use CA server, please click “CA Server” page. Please see the Fig 5-8 Fig 5-7 5. Fill the information which you want to use. Please click “OK” to save the profile.
  • Page 24 D. WPA-PSK 1. Select Authentication type: WPA-PSK 2. Select Encryption type: TKIP or AES 3. Enter the Key 4. Click “OK” to save the profile. Please see the Fig 5-9 Fig 5-9...

  • Page 25: Link Status

    5.5 Link Status The Link Status (Fig 5-10) provides the link information of the Wireless-G USB Dongle. When in Infrastructure Mode, Status will display the connection statistics for the network segment that you are on. The Channel field shows the channel which the wireless network devices are currently using.

  • Page 26: Site Survey

    5.6 Site Survey The site survey page displays a list of all infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection. (Fig 5-11) Fig 5-11 Site Survey Information: SSID – Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. BSSID – MAC Address of the Wireless Network. Signal –...

  • Page 27: Statistics

    Add Profile – If you click this button, the Profile screen (Figure 5-4) will appear. 5.7 Statistics The Statistics screen (Shown in Fig 5-7) provides information about the Transmit Statistics and Receive Statistics. You can reset counters if you need, otherwise click OK. Fig 5-7 Statistics...

  • Page 28: Advance

    5.8 Advance The Advanced screen (Fig 5-8) allows you to set Wireless Mode, Ad hoc wireless mode, TX BURST, B/G Protection, Tx Rate and Antenna On/Off. Fig 5-8 Advance...

  • Page 29: About

    5.9 About The About screen shows release dates as well as driver/utility versions and the MAC/IP address of the card. Fig 5-9 About...

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