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- Page 1 WiFi Detector WiFi Access Point / Detector with LCD WIFIDETG Instruction Manual Actual product may vary from photo...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s Introduction ........... . .1 Features . -
Page 4: Introduction
This convenient device acts as a wireless network adapter, and can turn a wireless station into a WLAN access point. Plus, WIFIDETG allows you to instantly detect wireless hotspots, and offers an LCM display for simplified hot spot monitoring, as well as a rechargeable Li-Polymer battery that can be charged each time the detector is connected to a powered USB port. -
Page 5: Installation And Usage
Instruction Manual I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n a a n n d d u u s s e e Bottom View Top View On/Off Back... -
Page 6: Using The Wi-Fi Detecter
Instruction Manual 3. If you slide the power switch to the OFF position while recharging, the Wi-Fi detector will stop recharging the battery, and you will see Stop charging displayed. The battery strength indicator will stop blinking: Using the Wi-Fi detector 1. - Page 7 Instruction Manual 3. Once scanning mode is complete, the detector will enter its standard display mode. The detector will automatically sort the signals according to signal strength, followed by encrypted access points, according to signal strength: Operating Channel - Indicates the current operating channel of the detected Wi-Fi signal.
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Page 8: Driver And Utility Installation
Instruction Manual 4. If you wish to detect a signal with a dedicated SSID, simply hold down the Scan button for 4 seconds to enter Lock mode. When the detector is in Lock mode, an icon with a capitalized L will appear in the upper middle corner of the display: In Lock mode, the detector constantly refreshes the signal strength, so the user can move around to find where the detected signal strength is at it’s peak. - Page 9 Windows Logo testing, please click on Continue Anyway. Please note that the software has been thoroughly tested for compatibility and reliability: 4. Insert WIFIDETG into an available USB port on the host computer. 5. The Found New Hardware Wizard will display. Select Install the software...
- Page 10 Instruction Manual 6. If you receive a notification that the software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing, please click on Continue Anyway, to begin installing the USB Adapter: 7. At the following screen, click Finish to conclude installation:...
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Page 11: Using The Configuration Utility
To setup the USB adapter, double-click on the icon in the system tray: By default, Windows XP utilizes the Windows Zero Configuration Tool to setup wireless clients. If you wish to use the Wi-Fi Utility included with WIFIDETG, you can begin by using one of two methods: First method: a. -
Page 12: Wireless Connection Status
Instruction Manual The Configuration Utility allows you to configure the Wireless LAN USB adapter, and monitor the link status during the communication process. The Utility can be opened by double-clicking on the icon located in the system tray: Or, to close the Configuration Utility, right-click on the icon and select Exit ZDWlan. Please note: The adapter will run at lower performance when connected using USB 1.1. - Page 13 Instruction Manual Parameter Description Station – Set the USB adapter as a wireless client. Mode Access Point - Set the USB adapter to function as a wireless access point. Network Adapter Displays USB adapter properties. Displays all SSIDs and signal strengths of wireless stations nearby. To re- survey the available wireless devices please click Refresh.
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Page 14: General Connection Setting
Instruction Manual General Connection Setting By clicking on More Setting, users are able to configure how the USB adapter is encrypted, as well as other advanced functions: Parameter Description General connection Select the channel used for networking. The channel settings of the wireless stations within setting channel a network should be identical. - Page 15 Instruction Manual Parameter (Cont’d) Description (Cont’d) This setting needs to be consistent with the wireless networks to which the adapter connects. Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless network. Authentication Mode Shared Key – Only wireless stations using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connect to each other.
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Page 16: Wep And Wpa Encryption
Instruction Manual WEP and WPA Encryption WIFIDETG supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), which combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) technologies. Client users are required to authorize before accessing access point routers, and the data transmitted in the network is encrypted/decrypted using a dynamically changed secret key. -
Page 17: Wpa Setting
Instruction Manual WPA Setting The adapter can automatically detect the WPA setting of the access point to which the adapter is intended to connect. There are two kinds of WPA mode: WPA and WPA-PSK. WPA is designed for enterprise which requires a RADIUS Server and Certificate Server for the authentication. WPA-PSK is a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers. -
Page 18: Advanced Settings
Instruction Manual Parameter Description If the access point uses WEP data encryption function, please clcik WEP KEY SETTING to WEP Key setup the WEP key. WEP Key Setting Setup WEP keys by clicking this button. Clicking on Change will enable you to adjust WPA settings. In the meantime, the button will Change/Apply switch to Apply for settings confirmation. -
Page 19: Software Access Point Mode
Instruction Manual Parameter Description Fragmentation Select the display language of the utility. Two languages are enabled: English and Chinese. Threshold IEEE 802.11d (Country Roaming) is a standard that enables wireless devices to work at the proper transmission power and radio channel, as regulated by current location. RTS / CTS World Mode –... -
Page 20: Access Point General Connection Settings
Instruction Manual Access Point general connection settings The More Setting button allows users to configure access point connection settings, encryption settings and other advanced functions: Parameter Description General Connection Settings Select the number of radio channels used by the access point. The wireless adapters that Channel connect to the access point should share the same channel. - Page 21 Instruction Manual Parameter Description (Cont’d) (Cont’d) Enable or disable the WEP encryption function. If the WEP function is enabled, only wireless adapters with the same WEP key setting can connect to the access point. Setting Click Setting to configure the WEP key. Please refer to Section 6.3 for more description. Open System –...
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Page 22: Mac Address Filter
Instruction Manual MAC Address Filter Parameter Description Disable – Disable the MAC Address filter function. Accept – Only the wireless adapters with the MAC Address setup in the table can connect Filter Type to the access point. Reject – The wireless adapters with the MAC Address setup in the table will be rejected to connect to the access point. -
Page 23: Specifications
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,... - Page 24 Visit www.startech.com for complete information about all our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide. StarTech.com makes it easy to complete almost any IT solution. Find out for yourself why our products lead the industry in performance, support, and value.
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