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  • Page 1 Albatron RG-11bu 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter Manual...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Albatron makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the content of this manual and it is subject to be changed without notice and we will not be responsible for any mistakes found in this user’s manual. All the brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION.................. 1 ..................... 2 EATURES ................2 ACKAGE ONTENTS ................3 EVICE ESCRIPTION HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............4 98SE ................4 INDOWS ME ................8 INDOWS 2000 ................11 INDOWS XP................15 INDOWS ............... 18 ERIFY NSTALLATION INSTALLING THE MONITOR UTILITY........19 NETWORK CONNECTION ..............
  • Page 4 Statistics Tab ................37 Site Survey Tab ..............38 Encryption Tab............... 40 Advanced Tab ................ 43 Profiles Tab ................46 Info Tab.................. 49 XP’ ..... 50 SING INDOWS IRELESS ONFIGURATION TILITY UNINSTALLING THE WIRELESS USB ADAPTER..... 57 ..........57 NINSTALLING THE ONITOR TILITY ..............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction The 802.11b USB Wireless Adapter allows your PC to quickly and conveniently access a wireless LAN network. A wireless LAN links network devices to a LAN without the hassle of cabling or wiring, which allows users the freedom of staying connected to the network, even when roaming a building.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features ■ Compliant with IEEE802.11b standard for 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN ■ USB 1.1 compliant ■ USB Plug & Play compliant ■ Interoperable with existing network infrastructures ■ Secure, encrypted data transmission ■ Freedom to roam while staying connected ■ Compatible with specialty wireless products and services ■...

  • Page 7: Device Description

    Device Description The Wireless USB Adapter’s form and function are easy to understand and easy to configure. This device comes with front panel LED indicators and an RF Antenna. The back panel will include a single USB type B (square) connector for the USB cable. RF Antenna Indicators LED Indicator Descriptions...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Hardware configuration is simply using the USB cable to make a connection between the USB Adapter and your computer. 1. Plug the square end (Type B) of the USB cable into the adapter's USB port. 2. Plug the rectangular end (Type A) of the USB cable into the PC's USB port.
  • Page 9 1. In Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Click Next.
  • Page 10 3. Insert the installation CD-ROM that came with your device into the CD-ROM drive. Select Specify a location: and click Browse and enter the appropriate path (e.g. E:\Win9xMe). Click Next. 4. Click Next. Windows will copy all the necessary files to your system.
  • Page 11 5. If requested, insert the Windows 98SE CD-ROM, and then click OK. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7. When Windows prompts you to restart your computer, click Yes.

  • Page 12: For Windows Me

    For Windows ME Once your system detects the new device, it will automatically bring up the hardware installation program. Follow the steps below to complete the installation. 1. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), click Next. 2. Insert the installation CD-ROM that came with your device into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 13 3. Click Next, Windows will copy all the necessary files to your system.
  • Page 14 4. Click Finish to complete the installation. 5. When Windows prompts you to restart your computer, click Yes.

  • Page 15: For Windows 2000

    For Windows 2000 Once your system detects the new device, it will automatically bring up the hardware installation program. Follow the steps below to complete the installation. 1. In Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
  • Page 16 2. In Install Hardware Device drivers, select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended). 3. Insert the device driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select Specify a location.
  • Page 17 4. Click Browse and provide the appropriate path (e.g. E:\Win2kXP). Click OK. 5. Click Next. Windows will copy all the necessary files to your system.
  • Page 18 6. In Digital Signature Not Found window, click Yes to continue. 7. Click Finish to complete the installation and restart your computer.

  • Page 19: For Windows Xp

    For Windows XP Once the device is connected to your computer, Windows XP will automatically detect the new device. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next.
  • Page 20 2. Insert the Setup Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select Include this location in the search: and click Browse to provide the appropriate path (e.g. E:\Win2kXP). Click Next. 3. Click Continue Anyway to proceed.
  • Page 21 4. Click Finish to continue the installation.

  • Page 22: Verify Installation

    Verify Installation To verify if the device has been properly installed in your computer and is enabled, go to Start Settings Control Panel System ( Hardware) Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the Wireless USB Adapter is listed, your device has been properly installed and enabled.

  • Page 23: Installing The Monitor Utility

    Setup Utility CD-ROM supplied with your device. 1. Insert the Setup Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The autorun program will display the screen below. Select RG-11bu (USB Adapter). If the screen above does not appear, you can manually start the program by locating wireless.exe on the CD-ROM and double...
  • Page 24 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. The Choose Destination Location screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 25 5. In Select Program Folder, click Next to continue. 6. In Start Copying Files, click Next to continue.
  • Page 26 7. In Setup Status, the InstallShield Wizard will begin copying the files. 8. After the Monitor Utility has been successfully installed, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish to restart.

  • Page 27: Network Connection

    Network Connection Once the driver has been installed, you must make some adjustments to the network settings in your computer. For Windows 98SE/ME Go to Start Settings Control Panel Network. 2. In the Network screen, make sure that you have all the following components installed.
  • Page 28 b) On the next screen, highlight the component you need, click Add. Highlight Microsoft, and then double click on the item you want to add. Click OK to return to the Network Screen. At the Network screen, you can make your computer visible on the network, by clicking on the File and Print Sharing button.
  • Page 29 Click the Identification tab. Enter a name that is unique on the network. Type the name of your workgroup, which should be the same name used by all of the other PCs on the network.
  • Page 30 5. Click the Access Control tab. Make sure that “Shared-level access control” is selected. If connecting to a Netware server, share level can be set to “User-level access control.” 6. When finished, reboot your computer to activate the new device. 7.

  • Page 31: For Windows 2000/Xp

    For Windows 2000/XP 1. (For Windows 2000) Go to Start Settings Control Panel Network and Dial-up Connections (right click on) Local Area Connection Properties . 2. (For Windows XP) Go to Start Control Panel Network Connections Wireless Network Connection Enabled Wireless USB Adapter Properties.
  • Page 32 3. Make sure that you have all the following components installed. ■ Client for Microsoft Networks ■ NWLink NetBIOS ■ NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol ■ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) a) If any components are missing, click on the Install button and proceed with the rest of the instructions in this step, otherwise skip to the next step.
  • Page 33 b) Select the Client/Service/Protocol required. After selecting the component you need, click Add . Select the network protocol you wish to add and click OK. This will return you to the Local Area Connections Properties window.
  • Page 34 4. After returning to the Local Area Connection Properties window, make sure you have checked off the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks option to allow your computer to be visible on the network, 5. When finished, you must restart your computer to complete the installation.

  • Page 35: Wireless Usb Adapter Configuration

    Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Before continuing with this section make sure you read the note below. Note For Windows XP users You have two options for configuring your Wireless settings: Using the Manufacturer’s Monitor Utility If you are going to use the Monitor Utility supplied with the enclosed Setup Utility CD-ROM, you must first follow the instructions, Steps 1-3, of the Use Windows XP’s Wireless Configuration Utility section.
  • Page 36 The Monitor Utility Icon will appear in the taskbar whenever the device is running. Mode Icon Link Status Access Point mode Red. The workstation is not associated with an Access Point. Blue. The workstation associates itself to an Access Point. Peer-to-Peer mode Red.

  • Page 37: Using The Monitor Utility

    Using the Monitor Utility You can bring up the Monitor Utility by double-clicking on its icon. On the screen, there will be seven tabs that represent different areas of configuration and monitoring information. The following sections describe each tab. ■ Monitor ■...

  • Page 38: Monitor Tab

    Monitor Tab The Monitor tab will display certain features as well as connection status information for the Wireless USB Adapter.
  • Page 39 Item Description Operating Mode Displays the current operating mode. (Access Point or Peer-to -Peer). Channel Shows the selected channel that is currently in use. (there are 14 channels available depending on the country you reside in) SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all points in your wireless network.
  • Page 40 Item Description Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of the connection between the Wireless USB Adapter and the Access Point it connects to. Link Quality Displays the link quality of the connection between the Wireless USB Adapter and the Access Point it connects to. Change Click Change...

  • Page 41: Statistics Tab

    Statistics Tab The Statistics Tab shows you the available network statistics such as Data Packets, Management Packets and Rejected Packets. Press the Clear button to refresh and update the information on this screen.

  • Page 42: Site Survey Tab

    Site Survey Tab The Site Survey tab shows all the available Access Points or Peer-to-Peer types and their features. Item Description BSSID A set of wireless stations is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID.
  • Page 43 Item Description The name must be identical for all devices and points attempting to connect to the same network. Signal Displays the signal strength of the connection between the Wireless USB Adapter and the Access Point it connects. Shows the selected channel that is currently in use.

  • Page 44: Encryption Tab

    Encryption Tab WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption can be used to ensure the security of your wireless network.
  • Page 45 Item Description WEP is a data security mechanism based on a Encryption 64-bit/128-bit shared key algorithm. In the drop-down box next to the label “Encryption”, you can choose from three WEP encryption options: Disabled, 64 Bit, or 128 Bit. These fields are the configuration keys used in Key #1/Key #2/ accessing the wireless network via WEP encryption.
  • Page 46 Item Description adapter will need to be set to the same authentication type. Shared Key: “Shared Key” is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key. Auto: Select “Auto” for the USB adapter to select the Authentication type automatically depending on the Access Point Authentication type.

  • Page 47: Advanced Tab

    Advanced Tab The Advanced Tab allows you to change advanced configuration settings, such as the Preamble Type, Fragmentation Threshold and RTS/CTS Threshold.
  • Page 48 Item Description Preamble Type A preamble is a signal used in a wireless environment to synchronize the transmission timing information, including Synchronization and Start Frame delimiters. (Note: Check the settings in the AP first.) Long If in a "noisy" network environment, the Preamble Type should be set to Long.
  • Page 49 Click Submit to save the changes. Submit Click Hide to exit the application. Hide...

  • Page 50: Profiles Tab

    Profiles Tab In the Profiles Tab, you can save your configurations as a profile, making it convenient to reset your configurations from a previous state without having to enter in the data again. You can recall a previous profile by selecting it from the drop-down box next to the “Current Profile”...
  • Page 51 Item Description Click New to create a new profile. Create Click Create to type the name of the new profile. Cancel Click Cancel to ignore new profile. Save Once you have changed the settings of the current profile, click Save to save the changes. Delete Click Delete to delete the current profile.
  • Page 52 5. In the lower right hand corner, the box labeled Wizard will display a textbox. Type in the name of the new profile (e.g. Office) and press the Create button. 6. Your new profile will display both the Current Profile textbox and the Existing Profiles area.

  • Page 53: Info Tab

    Info Tab In the Info Tab, you can view version information about the Monitor Utility. Use the Hide button to exit the application.

  • Page 54: Using Windows Xp's Wireless Configuration Utility

    Using Windows XP’s Wireless Configuration Utility 1. Go to Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Network Connections. 2. In the Network Connections window, right-click the Wireless Network Connection Enabled Wireless USB Adapter icon, and select Properties.
  • Page 55 3. In Wireless Network Connection Properties window, select the Wireless Networks tab. Check the box labeled Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings. 4. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, select the General tab. Click Configure to enter the Windows configuration screen.
  • Page 56 5. After the Wireless USB Adapter Properties Window displays, click the Advanced tab. This screen will display a list of configurable Wireless options. Property Description 802.11 Power Allows the Adapter to go into sleep mode. This is Save controlled by your system’s BIOS ACPI power saving functionality.
  • Page 57 Preamble Type A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmission timing information including Synchronization and Start Frame delimiters. (Note: Check the AP setting first.) Long If in a "noisy" network environment, the Preamble Type should be set to Long. Short The Short preamble is intended for applications where minimum overhead and maximum...
  • Page 58 6. Return to the Wireless Network Connection Properties window and return to the Wireless Networks tab to configure your Available networks and Preferred networks.
  • Page 59 Available networks This section displays all available networks. Click this button to set up a new network or WEP configuration. Configure Click this button to rescan and redisplay all available Refresh networks. Preferred networks This section lists available networks in order of connection preference. This order is configurable using the buttons described below.
  • Page 60 Move the selected network up one position. Move Up Move the selected network down one position. Move Click this button and the Wireless Network Add… Properties window will appear. In the Network name field, enter the desired network name listed in the Available networks section, and click OK.

  • Page 61: Uninstalling The Wireless Usb Adapter

    Uninstalling the Wireless USB Adapter If you need to uninstall the Manufacturer’s Monitor Utility or the device itself, please refer to sections below. Uninstalling the Monitor Utility The following instructions describe how to uninstall the Monitor Utility 1. Go to Start Programs 802.11 Wireless LAN Uninstall...
  • Page 62 2. Click OK to continue. 3. Click Yes.

  • Page 63: Uninstalling The Device

    4. Select Yes, I want to start my computer now. Click Finish to complete the uninstall procedure. Uninstalling the Device The following instructions describe how to uninstall the Wireless USB Adapter. 1. Right-click My Computer → Properties → Hardware → Device Manager.
  • Page 64 2. Right-click Wireless USB Adapter then click Uninstall (or Remove). 3. Click OK to uninstall the device. 4. The system may prompt you to restart your computer. Click Yes.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b, Wi-Fi compliant Host Interface USB 1.1 Weight: 50 g Physical Dimension: 110(L) x 60 (W) x 2.5(H) mm Antenna External Antenna, rotating angle 0° to 90° Power: Green, ON, Rx (Receive): Green, ON LED Indicators Tx (Transmit): Green, ON Operating Voltage: 5V DC Power Requirement TX consumption: 450mA (Max)
  • Page 66 If you still require assistance after reading this manual, please contact us or contact your local distributor. You can also visit our website http://www.albatron.com.tw for additional technical support. Albatron Technology Co., Ltd Address： 6F, No.716, Chung Cheng Rd., Chung Ho City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan Telephone：886-2-8227-3277 E-mail： webmaster@albatron.com.tw sales@albatron.com.tw...

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