Table of Contents Chapter I Information To User Chapter II Introduction Chapter III Wireless LAN Basics Chapter IV IP ADDRESS Chapter V Install Driver/Utility 1. Windows XP/2K ........................... 2. Windows Vista ........................... Chapter VI Wireless Network Configuration 1. Utility Icon ...........................
Information To User Information To User Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 interference in a residential installation.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION WLAN Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Information To User Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the WLAN Adapter. Featuring wireless technology, this wireless networking solution has been designed for both large and small businesses, and it is scalable so that you can easily add more users and new network features depending on your business scale.
Wireless LAN Basics Wireless LAN network defined by IEEE 802.11b/g standard committee could be configured as : Ad Hoc wireless LAN. Infrastructure wireless LAN. Ad Hoc network is a group of PCs installed with wireless LAN cards, this group of PCs is called a BSS (Basic Service Set).
Wireless LAN Basics IP ADDRESS To use the WLAN Adapter with a computing device, the WLAN Adapter must be equipped with a proper Interface. All drivers and supporting software for the WLAN Adapter must be installed and configured first. Ask your system administrator for the following information, which you may need to provide during driver installation : §...
Install Driver/Utility Warning! Do not cover or block the airflow to the adapter. The adapter will reach a high temperature during use. Windows XP/2K Step 1 : Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM. Installation program will prompt language setup.Choose the Setup Language you would like to use and click Next button.
Windows Vista Step 1 : Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM. Installation program will prompt language setup.Choose the Setup Language you would like to use and click Next button. Step 2 : Welcome Installation dialog prompt shown. Click Next to continue.
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Note: If this Windows Security Message pops up, select Install this driver software anyway Step4 : Click Finish to complete installation. -14-...
Wireless Network Configuration WLAN adapter uses its own management software. All functions controlled by users are provided by this application. When you insert the WLAN Adapter into your laptop or desktop, a icon should appear in the Windows System Tray automatically. Utility Icon q Client mode utility running but no WLAN Adapter plugged.
Wireless Network Configuration 6.2.3 PROFILE SETTING In profile tab, you can Add, Remove, Edit, Duplicate Set Default to manipulate profile content manually. Strongly recommend to use profile after you do Available Network. -17-...
6.2.4 AVAILABLE NETWOEK SETTING Click Available Network tab and it will show all available networks that radio can reaches. Select proper SSID & BSSID you want to connect. Click Refresh button to force and rescan available networks currently. Select one of SSIDs, and click Add to Profile to create profile that can be configured more wireless parameters.
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Wireless Network Configuration In this page, you can edit your profile name, configure wireless security like WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x …etc. After finishing setup, click button to save configuration. -19-...
Wireless Network Configuration 6.2.5 Status Status page tab, shows all wireless, networking and device driver version in details. 6.2.6 Statistics Statistics page tab will show real-time TX/RX relative counters to check or evaluate the wireless performance. Click Reset button to set counter to zero. -21-...
Wireless Network Configuration 6.2.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup An easy and secure setup solution for Wi-Fi network. you can choose PIN Code or Push Button method to connect to an AP. -23-...
Technical Specifications Chipset Realtek RTL8190+RTL8256+RTL8256 IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 Standard IEEE 802.11g/b Antenna 2 x 2dbi detachable antennas Frequency Band 2.400GHz ~ 2.484GHz 64/128bit WEP WPA(TKIP with IEEE 802.1x) Security WPA2(AES with IEEE 802.1x) WPA Mixed 802.11n(40MHz): up to 150/300Mbps 802.11n(20MHz): up to 72/144Mbps Data Rate 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 &...
Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Symptom : The LED is off. Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Otherwise contact your Remedy : vendor. Symptom : The LED is always on not blinking. Make sure that you have installed the driver from attached CD. Remedy : Otherwise contact your vendor.
Glossary 1. IEEE 802.11 Standard The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry. 2. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. 3. Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
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Glossary A method of assigning IP addresses to clients on the network. In networks with Static IP address, the network administrator manually assigns an IP address to each computer. Once a Static IP address is assigned, a computer uses the same IP address every time it reboots and logs on to the network, unless it is manually changed.
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CTS transactions. Each station can have a different RTS threshold. RTS/CTS is used when the data packet size exceeds the defined RTS threshold. With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data.