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Digisol DG-WN3150Nu User Manual

802.11b/g/n 150mbps wireless micro usb adapter
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802.11b/g/n 150Mbps Wireless Micro USB Adapter

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V1.1
2011-11-11
As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DG-WN3150Nu 802.11b/g/n 150Mbps Wireless Micro USB Adapter User Manual V1.1 2011-11-11 As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice...
  • Page 2 Trademarks: DIGISOL™ is a trademark of Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of the respective manufacturers. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.

  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual FCC warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitations are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Fcc Caution

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual FCC Caution This device and its in-built antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on Radio Equipment And Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE) The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    2-1 Network Adapter Installation..............11 2-2 Configuration Utility ..................15 2-2-1 Utility Overview.................16 2-3 Connect to Wireless Access Point............17 2-3-1 Using DIGISOL Utility ..............17 2-3-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration ..........27 2-4 Connection Profile Management .............31 2-4-1 Add a new profile ................32 2-4-2 Remove an existing profile ..............38 2-4-3 Edit an existing profile ...............39...
  • Page 7 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 4. Virtual WiFi....................63 4-1 Switch to Virtual WiFi Mode..............63 4-1-1 Configure SSID and Soft-AP Security..........67 5. Appendix ...................... 71 5-1 Hardware Specification ................71 5-2 Troubleshooting ..................72 5-3 Glossary.......................74...

  • Page 8: Product Information

    1. Product Information 1-1 Introduction and Safety Information Thank you for purchasing DG-WN3150Nu IEEE 802.11b/g/n 150Mbps wireless N micro USB adapter! This adapter has a Micro size design which enables users to plug it into the USB port of your computer. The Micro design makes the wireless adapter portable and easy to carry even when the users are roaming.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3. This USB adapter is small enough to put in a child’s mouth, and it could cause serious injury or could be fatal. If they throw the USB adapter, it will be damaged. PLEASE KEEP THIS USB ADAPTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    1-4 Package Contents Before you start using this wireless USB adapter, please check the following items in the package  DG-WN3150Nu 150Mbps Wireless Micro USB Adapter (1 No.)  Protection cap (1 No.)  Quick installation guide  Installation software CD (includes User Manual & Driver/Utility) If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

  • Page 11: Driver Installation And Configuration

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2. Driver Installation and Configuration 2-1 Network Adapter Installation Please follow the instructions mentioned below to install your new wireless USB adapter: Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for Windows 2000/Vista.) Note2: If you have installed the Wireless PC Adapter driver &...
  • Page 12 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, you’ll be prompted to confirm installation. Click ‘Yes’ to continue. 2. Click ‘Next’ to begin with the driver and utility installation.
  • Page 13 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3. The Installation procedure will need few minutes to complete the setup, please be patient. 4. Click ‘Finish’ to reboot your computer to complete the installation procedure. If you don’t want to reboot the computer now, select ‘No, I’ll restart my computer later’...
  • Page 14 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 5. Once computer has restarted, insert the wireless USB adapter into an empty USB 2.0 port. Never use force to insert the adapter, if you feel it’s stuck, flip it over and try again. 6. A new icon will appear near the clock of system tray:...

  • Page 15: Configuration Utility

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2-2 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the Wireless Micro USB Adapter and monitors the link status and the statistics during the communication process. The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray and desktop of Windows.

  • Page 16: Utility Overview

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2‐2‐1 Utility Overview  There are several parts in the utility screen. Please refer to the following table for the description. Parameter Description Refresh – Refresh adapter list in the “B“ block. Mode – There are three modes: Station, Access Point and Virtual Wi Fi.

  • Page 17: Connect To Wireless Access Point

    2-3 Connect to Wireless Access Point To use wireless network, you have to connect to a wireless access point first. You can either use the DIGISOL utility (comes with wireless adapter driver), or Windows Zero Config utility (comes with Windows operating system) for configuration purpose.
  • Page 18 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2. Wireless utility will appear. Click ‘Available Network’ menu to search for wireless access points nearby.
  • Page 19 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3. Please wait for a while, and all wireless access points which can be reached by this wireless network adapter will be displayed here. If the wireless access point you wish to connect does not appear here, you can click ‘Refresh’...
  • Page 20 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 4. If a password is required to access the wireless access point, please input it in the ‘Network key’ (and input it again in ‘Confirm network key’ for confirmation). Click ‘OK’ when the password is properly inputted.
  • Page 21 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual Parameter Description Profile name Define a recognizable profile name for you to identify the different networks. It can be any phrase to help you remember. The SSID is the unique name identified in a Network Name (SSID) WLAN.
  • Page 22 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual Shared Key Only wireless stations using a – shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connect to each other. WPA-PSK It is a special mode designed for – home and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers.
  • Page 23 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual Standard (AES). AES is required to the corporate user or government users. The difference between WPA and WPA2 is that WPA2 provides data encryption via the AES by default. In contrast, WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) by default.
  • Page 24 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual the length of the key. The passphrase must be identical with the setting of the wireless access point you wish to connect. Key index Select WEP key index. For most of the access points you can select ‘1’, but please refer to the setting of the access point.
  • Page 25 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual PEAP & TTLS PEAP and TTLS are similar and – easier than TLS in that they specify a stand-alone authentication protocol be used within an encrypted tunnel. TTLS supports any protocol within its tunnel, including CHAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2 and PAP.
  • Page 26 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 5. Network adapter will attempt to connect to access point now, this may require few seconds to minutes, please be patient. When the ‘Status’ becomes ‘Associated’, your computer is connected to the access point you selected. Click ‘Close’ to close configuration menu.

  • Page 27: Using Windows Zero Configuration

    ‘Windows Zero Configuration’ (WZC). You can also use WZC to configure your wireless network parameter: 1. Right-click DIGISOL configuration utility icon, and click ‘Open Config Utility’. 2. Check ‘Windows Zero Config’ box. Note: This check box will be visible only if the “Wireless Zero...
  • Page 28 3. A message indicating that you’ve been switched to Windows Zero Configuration mode will appear. Click ‘OK’ to continue. NOTE: To return to use DIGISOL utility, uncheck ‘Windows Zero Config’ box. 4. Click ‘Start’ button (should be located at the bottom-left corner of windows desktop), click ‘Control Panel’, then click ‘Network and Internet...
  • Page 29 5. Double click ‘Network Connections’. 6. Right-click ‘Wireless Network Connection’ (it may have a number as suffix. If you have more than one wireless network card, please make sure you right-click the ‘DIGISOL 802.11n Wireless LAN Card), then select ‘View Available Wireless Networks’.
  • Page 30 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 7. All wireless access points in proximity will be displayed here. If the access point you want to use is not displayed here, please try to move your computer closer to the access point, or you can click ‘Refresh network list’ to rescan access points.

  • Page 31: Connection Profile Management

    To manage profiles, right-click the DIGISOL configuration utility icon located at lower-right corner of computer desktop, then click ‘Open Config Utility’.

  • Page 32: Add A New Profile

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual Click the ‘Profile’ menu. 2‐4‐1 Add a new profile  By this function you can setup the connection parameters for a specific wireless access point in advance, when connecting it for the first time. If you want to create a new profile, click ‘Profile’ menu, then click ‘Add’ button.
  • Page 33 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual You’ll be prompted to input connection parameters for the wireless access point you wish to connect. Required parameters are explained below: Parameter Description Profile name Define a recognizable profile name for you to identify the different networks. It can be any phrase to help you remember.
  • Page 34 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual communication is done via the Access Point or Router. Ad Hoc Connect to another wireless adapter in – the Wireless LAN network without an Access Point or Router. Check this box if you wish to connect to another computer / network device by ad hoc method.
  • Page 35 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual WPA2-PSK WPA2-PSK is also for home and – small business. difference between WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK is that WPA2-PSK provides data encryption via the AES by default. In contrast, WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) by default.
  • Page 36 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual the standard WEP security. AES has been developed to ensure the – highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the wireless network.
  • Page 37 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual TLS is the most secure of the EAP – protocols but not easy to use. It requires that digital certificates exchanged authentication phase. The server presents a certificate to the client. After validating the server’s certificate, the client presents a client certificate to the server for validation.

  • Page 38: Remove An Existing Profile

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual User’s password in the RADIUS server. Password Certificate Select certificate RADIUS server authentication. If certification is required to authenticate with 802.1x authentication server, please select a local certificate from dropdown list. Check this box and PAC (Privilege Access Certificate) will be automatically selected.

  • Page 39: Edit An Existing Profile

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2‐4‐3 Edit an existing profile  If you have added a profile before, and you wish to change the content of the profile, you can use this function. Please select a profile from the list first, then click ‘Edit’ button. You’ll be provided with the contents of selected profile, and you can edit them.

  • Page 40: Make A Copy Of Existing Profile

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2‐4‐4 Make a copy of existing profile  If you need to make a copy of a specific profile, you can use this function. This function is very convenient when you need to build a new profile with parameters that are similar to any existing profile.

  • Page 41: Set As Default Profile

    If you wish to use a specific profile as default connection, you can select a profile in the list, and click ‘Set Default’. Selected profile will become default selection and DIGISOL configuration utility will attempt to connect to the selected access point.

  • Page 42: Network Statistics, General Information, And Status

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2-5 Network Statistics, General Information, and Status The configuration utility provides information about network statistics and link status. If you want to know how your wireless USB adapter works, you can use these functions to get detailed information about the wireless connection you’re using.

  • Page 43: Status

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual The table below explains the general information displayed. Parameter Description Status It will show the connection status of the adapter. Speed It shows the current speed. Type Infrastructure This operation mode requires the – presence of an 802.11 Access Point. All communication is done via the Access Point or Router.
  • Page 44 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2‐5‐2 Status  This screen shows the information of manufacturer, driver version, settings of the wireless network the adapter is connecting to, linking time and link status. If you don’t ensure the status of the adapter and the network you are connecting, please go to the screen for more details.

  • Page 45: View Network Statistics

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2‐5‐3 View Network Statistics  You can get the real time information about the packet transmission and receiving status during wireless communication from this screen. To view the statistical data of wireless network adapter, click ‘Statistics’ menu, and the statistics of wireless connection will be displayed: All connection-related statistics is displayed here.

  • Page 46: Establish Secure Connection With Ap By Wps

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2-6 Establish secure connection with AP by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the latest wireless network technology which makes wireless network setup become very simple. If you have WPS-enabled wireless access point, and you want to establish a secure connection to it, you don’t have to configure the wireless access point and setup data encryption by...
  • Page 47 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual Please follow the instructions below to setup WPS: 1. Right-click DIGISOL configuration utility icon, and click ‘Open Config Utility’. 2. Click ‘Wi-Fi Protect Setup’ menu.
  • Page 48 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3. You can use PIN code or Push-Button configuration, and WPS-compatible wireless access point must use the same type of WPS. For instructions on setup each type of WPS, see next 2 chapters for detailed instructions.

  • Page 49: Pin Code

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2‐6‐1 PIN Code  The PIN code of your wireless USB adapter is an eight-digit number located at the upper-right position of configuration utility. Remember it, and input the number to your wireless access point as the WPS PIN code (Please refer to the user manual of your wireless access point for instructions about how to do this).
  • Page 50 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual If you select ‘Yes’, a list of all WPS-compatible AP nearby will be displayed; you can click ‘Refresh’ to rescan, then select an AP and click ‘Select’ button. If you select ‘No’, wireless network adapter will prompt you to enter 8-digit PIN code into your AP, without selecting an AP in advance.

  • Page 51: Push Button

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2‐6‐2 Push Button To use Push-Button WPS configuration, please click ‘Push Button Config (PBC)’ button. This is the easiest way to establish secure connection by WPS, but if there’re more than one WPS-compatible AP using Push-Button config, please use PIN Code instead.

  • Page 52: Soft-Ap Function

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3. Soft-AP Function DIGISOL DG-WN3150Nu can act as a wireless service provider also. You can switch this wireless adapter’s operating mode to ‘AP’ mode to simulate the function of a real wireless access point by software, and all other computers and wireless devices can connect to your computer wirelessly, even share the internet connection you have.
  • Page 53 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 2. Select ‘Mode’, and then select ‘Access Point’. It requires few seconds to switch to AP mode, please be patient.
  • Page 54 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual After mode switch is complete, you’ll see general information of software AP, which shows AP’s SSID and connected wireless clients.

  • Page 55: Configure Ssid And Channel

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3‐1‐1 Configure SSID and Channel  To configure software AP, click ‘Config’ button Parameter Description SSID The SSID is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. The default SSID of the AP is “Computer Name_AP”.
  • Page 56 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual The ‘Wireless Network Properties’ are displayed. Please note that Ad-Hoc mode is not available when wireless adapter is in AP mode. The description of major setup items are listed below: Parameter Description Network Name (SSID) Please input the SSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here.

  • Page 57: Setup Soft-Ap Security

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3‐1‐2 Setup Soft‐AP Security  To setup security options for Soft-AP, configure ‘Wireless Network Security’ section as follows:...
  • Page 58 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual The description of setup items about wireless security are listed below: Parameter Description This setting has to be consistent with the wireless Network networks that the USB adapter intends to connect. Authentication Open System No authentication is needed among –...
  • Page 59 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual network.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security. AES has been developed to ensure the – highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the wireless network.

  • Page 60: Advanced Settings

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3-2 Advanced Settings If you want to setup advanced settings of software access point, select ‘Advanced’ menu. Only if required change these parameters. The description of all setup items are listed in the table below: Parameter Description...

  • Page 61: Wireless Statistics

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. Set Defaults Reset all settings back to factory default value. Apply Save changes. If you changed any setting here which causes problems in communicating with wireless clients, click ‘Set Defaults’ to reset all settings back to default setting.

  • Page 62: Internet Connection Sharing (Ics)

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 3-4 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) In this page, you can assign a network card on your computer as the path for all wireless clients to get connected to Internet. If you have more than one network card, select the one you wish to use as Internet gateway.

  • Page 63: Virtual Wifi

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 4. Virtual WiFi DIGISOL DG-WN3150Nu can connect to a Wireless Service Provider and act as an AP at the same time. This is possible in the feature ‘Virtual WiFi’. This feature can also be used to extend the Wireless signal upto few meters.
  • Page 64 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual Next, follow the below instructions to switch to Virtual WiFi mode: 1. Right-click DIGISOL configuration utility icon, and click ‘Open Config Utility’. 2. Select ‘Mode’, and then select ‘Virtual WiFi’.
  • Page 65 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual It requires few seconds to switch to virtual wi fi mode, please be patient. After mode switch is complete, you’ll see a ‘Virtual WiFi’ tab. Click on this tab.
  • Page 66 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual The below screen-shot displays the Virtual WiFi options. Click ‘Virtual WiFi Soft AP’ check box to enable the access point.

  • Page 67: Configure Ssid And Soft-Ap Security

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 4‐1‐1 Configure SSID and Soft‐AP Security  To configure Access Point, click ‘Config’ button: Select the check box of ‘Setting Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)’ for sharing internet using the Soft Access Point.
  • Page 68 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual The ‘Wireless Network Properties’ is displayed. Please note that Ad-Hoc mode is not available when network adapter is in AP mode. The description of major setup items are listed below: Parameter Description Network Name (SSID) Please input the SSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here.
  • Page 69 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual Shared Key Only wireless stations using a shared – key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connect to each other. WPA-PSK It is a special mode designed for home – and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers.
  • Page 70 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual Note: All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the communication. Select the data encryption type from drop-down menu. This setting must be identical with the setting of wireless access point you wish to connect.

  • Page 71: Appendix

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 5. Appendix 5-1 Hardware Specification  Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n  Interface: USB 2.0  Frequency Band: 2.4000 ~ 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)  Data Rate: 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n (20MHz): MCS0-7 (Up to 72Mbps) 11n (40MHz): MCS0-7 (Up to 150Mbps) ...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 5-2 Troubleshooting If you encounter any problem when you’re using this wireless network adapter, don’t panic. Before you call your dealer of purchase for help, please check this troubleshooting table, the solution of your problem could be very simple, and you can solve the problem yourself.
  • Page 73 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual wireless access point connect is hidden (nothing displayed in ‘SSID’ field in ‘Site Survey’ function), you have to input correct SSID of the access point you wish to connect. Please contact the owner of access point to ask for correct SSID.

  • Page 74: Glossary

    DG-WN3150Nu User Manual 5-3 Glossary IEEE 802.11n standard: 802.11n will work by utilizing multiple wireless antennas in tandem to transmit and receive data. The associated term MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) refers to the ability of 802.11n and similar technologies to coordinate multiple simultaneous radio signals. MIMO increases both the range and throughput of a wireless network.
  • Page 75 DG-WN3150Nu User Manual BSS ID: A specific Ad-hoc LAN is called an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) wherein the wireless devices directly communicate with each other without a central AP/ router. WEP: WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802 .11 standard.
  • Page 76 WPS function, and WPS-compatible wireless clients and access point will establish connection by themselves. There are two types of WPS: PBC (Push-Button Configuration) and PIN code. This product comes with lifetime warranty . For further details about warranty policy and product registration, please visit support section of www.digisol.com...

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