+AC devices.The USB Adapter is a Plug-and-Play device that connects to and draws power from a computer’s USB port. This ORiNOCO USB-9100 Adapter is compatible with a USB 2.0/3.0 slot from any manufacturer. As a Plug-and-Play device, Windows 7/Windows 8 automatically detects the wireless USB Client Adapter and initiates the installation process. Upon successful installation, the wireless USB Adapter communicates seamlessly with other IEEE 802.11ac wireless products as well...
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Introduction ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide At least one IEEE 802.11 compliant Access Point 2. If your wireless network uses EAP-TLS or PEAP authentication, the system must contain a Certificate Authority (CA) and user certificates for EAP-TLS authentication or CA certificate for PEAP authentication 3.
ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Installation This chapter provides information on how to install the ORiNOCO USB-9100 Adapter for Windows 7/Window 8. IMPORTANT! For the latest product updates, we recommend you to visit Proxim support site at http://my.proxim.com. Product Package The Product Package includes the following items.
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Installation ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide 2. Select the .exe file and double-click to manually run it. 3. The Setup Wizard will appear. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. 5. While installing, read the License Agreement carefully, and select “I agree” to accept and continue.
Installation ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide 7. Insert the USB Adapter in to USB 2.0/3.0 port of your computer. The system will now automatically detect the new hardware. Windows Zero Configuration Tool 8. Run the Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) tool. Please refer section for a detailed description on how to connect to a wireless network in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Installation ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Figure 2-1 ORiNOCO USB-9100 Adapter LED Behavior LED Behavior Status Slow blink (1 blink per second) Standby (No connection to AP) Normal blink (2 blinks per second) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Fast blink (3 blinks per second)
Installation ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide • In the above screen, type the name of the access point/ SSID in the Network name field, select the appropriate Security type from the drop-down menu, and then type the Security Key.
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Installation ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide • In the above screen, type the name of the access point/ SSID in the Network name field, select the appropriate Security type from the drop-down menu, and then type the Security Key; Click Next to add the network profile. If you have to make a change, you can easily do so at the last step.
ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Safety and Regulatory Information IMPORTANT! http://my.proxim.com Proxim recommends you to visit the Proxim Support site at for Regulatory Information and latest product updates. U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statements Country Code Statement For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
Safety and Regulatory Information ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Canada IC Statements This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide European Community Countries Regulatory Statements Hereby, Proxim Wireless Corporation, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirement and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxembourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia Bulgaria, Romania.
Safety and Regulatory Information ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide USA Certification Given below are the USA certification details for ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter:...
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Safety and Regulatory Information ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Certificate of Conformity Given below are the conformity certificate details for ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter:...
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Safety and Regulatory Information ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Japan Certification Given below is the Japan certification details for ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter:...
ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Glossary Access Point An inter-networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad-Hoc A peer-to-peer wireless network without Access Point. A group of wireless clients consistent an independent wireless LAN. Backbone The core infrastructure of a network, the portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location.
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Glossary ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Wired Equivalent privacy is the optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by IEEE 802.11 used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the confidentiality of a wired local area network (LAN) medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques...
ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Technical Services and Support Obtaining Technical Service and Support If you are having trouble using the Proxim product, please read this guide and the additional documentation provided with your product. If you require additional support to resolve your issue, please be ready to provide the following information before you contact Proxim’s Technical Services team:...
— Business Hours: 24x7 live response. Tier 3 support: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F PDT (UTC/GMT -7 hrs) ServPak Support To provide even greater investment protection, Proxim Wireless offers a cost-effective support program called ServPak. ServPak is a program of enhanced service support options that can be purchased as a bundle or individually, tailored to meet your specific needs.
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Technical Services and Support ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide Additional Information on ServPak Options Advanced Replacement of Hardware In the event of a hardware failure, our guaranteed turnaround time for return to factory repair is 30 days or less. Customers who purchase this service are guaranteed replacement of refurbished or new hardware to be shipped out within one or two business days, as applicable.
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Technical Services and Support ORiNOCO USB-9100 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Adapter User Guide • Assistance with QoS, RADIUS, and VLAN settings on Proxim equipment To purchase ServPak support services, please contact your authorized Proxim distributor. To receive more information or for questions available...
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