Thank you for purchasing CANYON CNP-WF518. We sincerely wish you to enjoy the 802.11b/g wireless network adapter. It is an easy-to-install device that connects to PC (Ad-Hoc mode for peer-to-peer file sharing) or connects to a wireless router/access point (for internet connection). To fully utilize the functions and features of CANYON CNP-WF518, please read through the user manual before you get started.
Package Contents Product Image Item Name CNP-WF518 Main Unit Warranty Card Quick Guide Driver CD Hardware Overview USB Connector LED Indicator USB Connector Connects to PC LED Indicator Connects to cable/DSL modem or other Ethernet devices...
Getting Started Before using CANYON CNP-WF518, please make sure that the PC and the device are within range of an access point (802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11b/g). Connecting to Device Power on PC. Insert the device into an USB 2.0 slot.
Select preferred setup language. Click on Next to continue or Cancel to exit. Click Next again at InstallShield Wizard page or Cancel to exit. Click on Install to initiate installation process or Cancel to exit. Click on Finish to complete driver installation.
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The Utility main page will be displayed as shown. To setup basic wireless network with existing access point or wire- less router, click on Set Wizard on tool bar menu. Select connection mode. Station (infrastructure) mode is recommended for Internet access. Click on Next to continue or Cancel to exit.
Review wireless network settings. Enter Passphrase (WEP) or Network Key (WPA/WPA2) if required. 10. Click on Ok to continue or Cancel to exit. 11. Select Obtain an IP address automati- cally and Obtain DNS server address auto- matically when DNS service is enabled in the wireless network.
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1. General The General tab displays current wireless connection information. Click on ReNew IP to release and renew IP address. General Information: Status: Wireless network Associated, AD-HOC Mode or Not Associated. Speed: The data transfer rate of the current connection. Type: The type of the current wireless connection, Infrastructure, AD-HOC Encryption: Current data encryption method.
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Show Tray Icon: Show USB Wireless LAN Utility icon in Windows Notification Area. Disable Adapter: Disable the wireless adapter. Radio off: Turn off the radio broadcasting/receiving activities of the wireless adapter. Windows Zero Config: Enable this function if desired to configure wireless connection by Windows wireless adapter configuration program.
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Add: Creating a new Infrastructure mode profile Type in Profile Name (user defined) and SSID(actual network name from wireless router). Select Network Authentication method and type in Data Encryption method from the drop down menu. These settings must match that of wireless router.
Remove: Select a profile and click on Remove to delete it. Edit: Select a profile and click on Edit to modify it. Please refer to Add section for more detailed instructions. Duplicate: Select a profile and click on Duplicate to duplicate profile. Type in a new profile name and click on OK to create duplicates.
3. Available Network The Available Network tab displays a list of infrastructure and AD-HOC networks available for wireless connection. Select a connection on the list and click on Add to Profile to join network. Refer to instructions on previous section for more detailed information.
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4. Advanced The Advanced tab displays a number of advanced options. Power Save: Select the frequency of message response time. Turbo Mode: Enhance device efficiency. Wireless Mode: Select the wireless operation standard. Preamble Mode: Select frame ranges of radio headers. Channel Plan: Select channel in accordance to wireless standard.
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5. Status The Status tab displays the detailed information of current device and wireless connection.
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6. Statistics The Statistics tab displays the values of current wireless connection Tx and Rx. Click on Reset button to reset values and to renew to count.
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7. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) The Wi-Fi Protected Setup tab provides an easier means to join existing wireless network. Pin Input Config (PIN): Click on Pin Input Config (PIN) to produce a set on PIN Code. Enter the PIN Code on appropriate wireless router machine to establish wireless network.
Troubleshooting Please refer to the following procedures if CNP-WF518 does not function as it should be. Be advised that the following instructions are only intended for simply troubleshooting purpose. Please contact your local authorized shops for further troubleshooting and technical support.
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