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IOGear M1161 Installation Manual

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Universal Wireless-n Adapter
GWU627
PART NO. M1161

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Installation Universal Wireless-n Adapter GWU627 PART NO. M1161...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Manual Set Up System Requirements Firmware Upgrade Product Overview Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Installation CE Compliance Installation without WPS - Windows XP SJ/T 11364-2006 Installation without WPS - Windows Vista Limited Warranty Installation without WPS - Windows 7 Contact Installation without WPS - Mac...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents • 1x GWU627 client adapter • 1x USB power cable • 1x Ethernet cable • 1x Power adapter with USB port • 1x User Manual • 1x Warranty Card...

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    System Requirements • Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.4 and above • Wireless network with WPS setup • Wireless network without WPS setup and computer...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port allows a LAN connection through Cat 5 cables. Supports auto-sensing at 10/100M speed, half/ full duplex. 2. Mini USB Power The Mini USB cable provides power. 3. WPS Button Push and hold the WPS button for 5~10 seconds to enable the WPS feature.
  • Page 7 LED Indicator State Description 1. Power LED On - The WLAN Broadband Router is powered on. Off - The WLAN Broadband Router is powered off. 2. WLAN LED Flashing - WLAN is transmitting or receiving data. Off - WLAN is off 3.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Wireless Setup with WPS Step 1: Power on your Universal WiFi Adapter using either of these methods: • Connect the mini-USB cable to a device that provides Type A USB connection. Make sure that the device where you connect the USB cable is powered on. • Connect the WiFi adapter to an electrical outlet with the included power adapter. Note: It will take about 50 seconds to complete the boot-up sequence. When complete, PWR (power) LED will be active, and the WLAN Activity LED will be blinking to show the WLAN interface is enabled.
  • Page 9 Step 3 Step 1 Step 2...

  • Page 10: Installation Without Wps - Windows Xp

    Installation without WPS - Windows XP Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer.
  • Page 11 b. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.
  • Page 12 c. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then D. Select “Use the following IP address” and select “Properties”. enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section. Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask. Click OK.
  • Page 13 Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.
  • Page 14 Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click the “Connect” button to establish the connection. If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA).
  • Page 15 Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your wireless connection if you disabled it.

  • Page 16: Installation Without Wps - Windows Vista

    Installation without WPS - Windows Vista Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable cur- rently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer.
  • Page 17 b. Under Network and Internet, click “View network status and tasks”.
  • Page 18 c. Under Tasks in the left pane, click “Manage d. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection” network connections”. and click “Properties”.
  • Page 19 e. Next, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”...
  • Page 20 f. Select “Use the following IP address” and enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section. Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask. Click OK.
  • Page 21 Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.
  • Page 22 Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click the “Connect” button to establish the connection. If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA).
  • Page 23 Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your wireless connection if you disabled it.

  • Page 24: Installation Without Wps - Windows 7

    Installation without WPS - Windows 7 Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable cur- rently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer.
  • Page 25 b. Under Network and Internet, click “View network status and tasks”.
  • Page 26 c. Under Tasks in the left pane, click “Change d. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection” Adapter Settings”. and click “Properties”.
  • Page 27 e. Next, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”...
  • Page 28 f. Select “Use the following IP address” and enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section. Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask. Click OK.
  • Page 29 Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.
  • Page 30 Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect and enter the password if the network is secured. Click “Con- nect” button to establish the connection. If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA).
  • Page 31 Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your wireless connection if you disabled it.

  • Page 32: Installation Without Wps - Mac

    Installation without WPS - Mac Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless con- nection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer (if ap- plicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer.
  • Page 33 b. Select your Ethernet connection in the left pane. Next change configure to Manual and enter IP address 192.168.1.100 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. Remove any entries in the Router and DNS boxes then click Apply.
  • Page 34 Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.
  • Page 35 Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click the “Connect” button to establish the connection. If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA).
  • Page 36 Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP. Refer to steps 3a through 3b. Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer. Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.

  • Page 37: Manual Set Up

    Manual Set Up If your network security settings are ste to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). Step 1: Click “Manual WLAN Setup” to start the Setup Wizard...
  • Page 38 Step 2: Click “Next” Step 3: Enter your networks SSID and click “Next”...
  • Page 39 Step 4: Enter your encryption information and Step 5: The Universal Wi-Fi Adapter will now reboot. click “Finished”...
  • Page 40 Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Also do not forget to enable your wireless connection if you disabled it. Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer.

  • Page 41: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer.
  • Page 42 Step 5: Click “Browse” and located your firmware file, select it, and click “Open”.
  • Page 43 Step 6: Click “Upload” to start the firmware upgrade process.
  • Page 44 Firmware update complete. Wait for the device to reboot before disconnecting.
  • Page 45 Once the device is finished rebooting, you will see a status screen. Check your settings. After a firmware upgrade, the Universal Wifi Adapter may reset back to factory settings and need to be set up for your network again.

  • Page 46: Federal Communications Commission

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference in a residential setting.

  • Page 47: Ce Compliance

    CE Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electro- magnetic Capability (89/336/EMC), Low Voltage (73/23/EEC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).

  • Page 48: Sj/T 11364-2006

    SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China. 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉（Cd） 六价 (Cr(VI)) （PBB） （PBDE） 电器部件 ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 机构部件 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ/T 11363-2006规定的限量要求之下。 ●:表示符合欧盟的豁免条款，但该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T 11363-2006的限量要求。...

  • Page 49: Limited Warranty

    NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Use the live chat at www.iogear.com to try and solve any issues you may be having with the product 2. Visit the Tech Info Library/FAQ on www.iogear.com (under the Support tab)

  • Page 50: Contact

    IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document.
  • Page 52 About Us About Us IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative, fun, and stylish, helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products. GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources. The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste.

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