Chapter 1 Introduction 1: Introduction Compex WLU108G is a thumb-sized USB adapter with Super-G advantage, which enhances performance IEEE 802.11b/g more powerfully and efficiently. With its plug and play operation, easy-to- use configuration utility and small size, it not only eliminates the usual hassle of hardware installation but also gives you fast reliable Internet access.
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PC/notebook. It is also backwards compatible with USB1.1 through the throughput will then be limited to the 12Mbps of the USB1.1 standard. ! The router/AP that you are connecting to using the WLU108G must be enabled with Super G technology in order to achieve higher throughput.
The following installation process is based on Windows XP. Insert Compex WLU108G directly into slot your PC/notebook. external cable provided to attach the WLU108G slot your PC/notebook. Next, insert the Product CD into your computer CD-ROM drive. Click on setup.exe Driver/Utility and the system will run the automatically.
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Chapter 2 Drivers & Utility Installation Next, the Atheros Client Installation Program screen appears. Click on the Next> button to proceed. When the License Agreement screen appears, you are required to read and accept the agreement to continue. Click on the Next> button to proceed.
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Chapter 2 Drivers & Utility Installation Select your preferred setup: Install Client Utilities and Driver (Recommended) option You are recommended to select this setup type. This option will install both the drivers and utility that support your USB adapter. Install Driver Only option (For Windows XP user only) Select this option if you are going to use the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility to configure your USB adapter.
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Select this option if you decide to use Wireless Zero Configuration Utility to configure your wireless device. Installing this tool will only allow you to view the status of the connected wireless device/s; configuration using the WLU108G utility will not be allowed.
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Chapter 2 Drivers & Utility Installation Third Party Supplicant option (continued..) If you have selected Third Party Supplicant configuration tool, a screen similar to that on the right will appear, prompting you to enable/disable the system tray icon. Click on the checkbox besides Enable Atheros System Tray Utility and click on the Next>...
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Chapter 2 Drivers & Utility Installation Once a similar screen similar to the one shown below appears, click on the Continue Anyway button to continue the installation. Click on the OK button to reboot your system and this will complete the installation.
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Chapter 2 Drivers & Utility Installation To confirm if the driver has been successfully installed on your system, Proceed to your desktop, right click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager.
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Chapter 2 Drivers & Utility Installation The folder name, Atheros USB 2.0 Wireless Network Adapter will appear in the Network Adapters section. This indicates that the driver for Compex WLU108G been successfully installed on your system! To activate the utility program, double click on the icon shown in the system tray.
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To use the Atheros Client Utility, go to the Start Menu followed by Programs. Then select Atheros. From Atheros, select Atheros Client Utility. You may now start to configure your Compex WLU108G. For details on using the utility, refer to the User’s Manual stored in the Product...
Chapter 3 Un-install Compex WLU108G Utility 3: Remove USB Adapter from the System To safely remove your USB adapter from your system, From the system tray, go to Safely Remove Hardware icon and click Safely Remove Hardware. Select Atheros Wireless Network Adapter and click on the Stop button to terminate all activities.
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Chapter 3 Un-install Compex WLU108G Utility The system will then inform you that device safely removed from the system. Click on the Close button to exit this window.
Chapter 4 Remove USB Adapter from the System 4: Un-install Compex WLU108G Utility Please note that in case there is a software upgrade for WLU108G, you will need to un-install the current software version before installing the new software. Also note that if you wish to un-install BOTH the drivers and utility, do not remove your Compex WLU108G from the USB slot of your PC/notebook.
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Chapter 4 Remove USB Adapter from the System Wait until you see the Atheros Client Installation Program screen. Select Uninstall the previous installation. Then click on the Next> button to proceed. The prompt screen appears to notify you that the uninstall option requires the system to be rebooted at the end of the uninstall process.
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Click OK to reboot the system. Further Information References This document may become superseded, in which case you may find its latest version at: http://www.compex.com.sg/home/download.asp...
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Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or changes to the product and/or specifications of the product described in this guide, without prior notice. Compex, Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors found in this guide. Changes are periodically made to the information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the guide.
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Product Name: Compex Wireless 108Mbps Super-G XR USB 2.0 Adapter Model No.: WLU108G conforms to the following Product Standards: This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards.)
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Register via the Internet at http://www.cpx.com [M-0088-V2.4C] or http://www.compex.com.sg To activate the warranty, please complete this card and return to Compex within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Please e-mail this warranty card to support@compex.com.sg. Product:...
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Manual Number: M-0455-V1.2C Version 1.2 June 2005...
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