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User Manual for Mac
WUA-400
AeroPad Wireless USB Adapter
Revised: 8/8/2002
Copyright
Copyright © 2002 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights reserved. No part
of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive
work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense
Connectivity, Inc. reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content without
obligation among Xsense Connectivity, Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change. All
products and their associated features are subject to change or upgrade at the time of the shipment or of
the sales.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to be FCC Rules certified. These restrictions are designed to
provide protection against harmful interference from residential installations. This equipment generates
radio frequencies that may cause interference with radio communications if not used in accordance with
the instructions. Interference may even occur during proper installation. If this equipment causes
interference, the user is suggested to correct it by one or more of the following:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is separate from the one to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CE Declaration of Conformity
The equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, the essential
protection requirement of Council Directive/EEC on the approximation of the Member States relating to
Electromagnetic compatibility.
Trademarks
All products and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
Safety Precautions
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Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
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Slots and openings on the device are provided for ventilation. To protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
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Do not use or store this product in the environment that exceeds temperature and humidity
specifications. Do not place this product near a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation
unless adequate ventilation is provided.
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Before cleaning, unplug this product from wall outlet. Do not use liquid cleansers or aerosol
cleansers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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Do not place cords or cables where they may be walked on or tripped over.
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Be sure to comply with any applicable local safety standards or regulations.
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General-purpose cables are provided with this product. The use of any other cables or
requirements mandated by local authority is user's responsibility.
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Cables attached to devices in different locations with different power sources and grounding may
cause hazardous voltage. Consult a qualified electronic consultant before installing the product to
check if this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, take corrective action.
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Never touch un-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the line has been disconnected.
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Avoid using telephone equipment or installing the product during an electrical storm.
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Never install this product, or any kind of telephone jacks, lines, network cables, or power
connections in wet locations.
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Never spill liquid of any kind on this product

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  • Page 1 Revised: 8/8/2002 Copyright Copyright © 2002 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense Connectivity, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................3 1.1 Benefits ....................3 1.2 Features ....................3 1.3 Introduction to Wireless Networking ............4 1.4 Wireless Network Planning ..............5 2.0 BEFORE YOU START................7 2.1 Package Overview .................. 7 2.2 System and Other Requirements ............7 3.0 MAC OS 9 SETUP..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the AeroPad, the Wireless LAN (WLAN) USB Adapter for Mac and PC. Welcome to the Macsense/Xsense Networking Product Family. These days, business moves at lightning speed. To compete, companies must make it easy for their employees to share vital business intelligence real-time and to collaborate without restriction.

  • Page 6: Introduction To Wireless Networking

    • Supports computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) connection without an access point. • Works with all standard Internet applications. 1.3 Introduction to Wireless Networking There are basically two types of wireless networks: Infrastructure and Ad-hoc. An Infrastructure network uses one or more access points (such as the XRouter Aero) as a gateway, linking the wireless network to a wired LAN.

  • Page 7: Wireless Network Planning

    Although Ad-hoc allows for wireless connection between computers without an access point or Wireless Router, it is Infrastructure with its central wireless access point or Broadband Router that will be the most common. 1.4 Wireless Network Planning Although the arrival of affordable wireless technologies has provided a great deal of flexibility in how you connect to the Internet, there still is some needed planning in setting up a WLAN network.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    • Note: If you have access points installed on your network, you will need the following information to configure your WUA-400 AeroPad: SSID (Service Set Identifier), the name of the access point in use, and Encryption, any passwords or keys used by your access point for Wireless Encryption (WEP).

  • Page 11: Mac Os 9 Setup

    Please check the Macsense website often for up-to-date info on OSX driver. 3.1 Driver Installation You must first install the drivers before the OS will recognize the WUA-400 AeroPad. Note: You may use the Extension Manager to turn “off” any other wireless adapter drivers, such as Apple Airport card drivers that may cause conflicts with our wireless adapter.

  • Page 12: Assigning Tcp/Ip Values Manually

    Open the TCP/IP control panel. In the Connect via menu, select AeroPad. In the Configure pull-down menu, select Using DHCP Server to allow the DHCP server on the network to dynamically assign IP addressing. If you do not have a DHCP Server, choose Manually and assign the IP addressing. Close the TCP/IP window and save the changes.

  • Page 13: Appletalk Configuration

    In the Search Domains field, enter the domain information provided by your ISP. Typically this field can be left blank. Close the TCP/IP window and save the changes. 3.4 AppleTalk Configuration AppleShare allows Macintosh computers to access one another’s drives over the network via the AppleTalk protocol.

  • Page 14: Using The Aeropad Control Panel

    access only allowed to properly shared folders. 3.5 Using the AeroPad Control Panel The AeroPad control panel can be opened from the Control Panel folder under the Apple menu or from within the AeroPad control strip. The AeroPad is capable of two wireless networking topologies, Infrastructure and Ad-hoc (or Computer-to-Computer).
  • Page 15 Channel The channel for the AeroPad can be set manually. The AP commands what channel it is broadcasting and 802.11b adapters usually handle this dynamically. AppleTalk Click this button to open the AppleTalk control panel. TCP/IP Click this button to open the TCP/IP control panel. Apply This will save your configuration settings and connect you to the Access point chosen.

  • Page 16: Connecting With Peer-To-Peer

    3.5.2 Connecting with Peer-to-Peer In an Ad-hoc network, each wireless workstation communicates with one another without the existence of an Access Point. To create an ad-hoc network, all computers must share the same ESSID. AppleTalk must be active and AeroPad is chosen in the AppleTalk control panel as well as the FileSharing control panel turned “On”.

  • Page 17: Information

    This HEX key must be identical on all wireless devices to allow for proper communication and placed in the same Key slot 1 – 4 as the access point. 3.5.4 Information The Information panel displays all available information on the AeroPad including the ESSID, Mode, encryption setting, channel, Transfer Rate and Signal Strength.
  • Page 18 This helps to troubleshoot any problems that may arise in a wireless network environment. The Media Access Control (MAC) Hardware address is also listed here along with the driver version. The latest driver for the WUA-400 AeroPad will be available on our website at www.macsense.com.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the AeroPad. Check the following symptoms and their possible causes before contacting Macsense Tech Support. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Macsense/Xsense website at www.macsense.com.

  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions

    5.2 Frequently Asked Questions Can applications be run from a remote computer over the wireless network? The application itself must support running over the network. Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network? The game must support multiple players over a LAN (local area network). What is IEEE 802.11 standard? The IEEE 802.11 WLAN standards subcommittee is developing this standard for the industry.

  • Page 21: Glossary

    5.3 Glossary Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility. In Macintosh terms, Access Point is also referred to as Base Station. Ad-hoc An ad-hock network is a local area network or other small network, such as wireless, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for...
  • Page 22 IEEE Abbreviation of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Founded in 1884, the IEEE is an organization composed of engineers, scientists, and students. The IEEE is best known for developing standards for the computer and electronics industry. In particular, the IEEE 802 standards for local area networks are widely adopted.
  • Page 23 Optional WEP40 A variation of WEP 40 that allows for the receipt and transmission of both WEP 40 encrypted packets and non-encrypted packets. Protocol A set of rules that end points in a telecommunication use as they communicate. These end points must recognize and observe the protocol in the communication.
  • Page 24 packaged with TCP/IP as a “suite” in order to get to the Internet. A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address of a file (resource) accessible on the Internet. The URL contains the name of the protocol required to access the resource, a domain name that identifies a specific computer on the Internet, and a hierarchical description of a file location on the computer.

  • Page 25: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications Model: WUA-400 Standards: IEEE 802.11b, USB 1.0 & 1.1 Channel Available: 11 channels for United States, Canada 13 channels for Europe, 14 channels for Japan Receiver Sensitivity: Typical -84dBm for 11Mbps @ 8 % PER (Packet Error Rate), Typical -90dBm for 2Mbps @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)
  • Page 26 MACSENSE STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY Macsense warrants this product against any defects in manufacturing for the warranty period of one year. If you require warranty service, be sure to have your proof of purchase and a barcode from the product packaging on hand when calling.

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