IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User’s Manual Version: 1.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 INSTALL DRIVERS & CLIENT UTILITY................................................................................ 9 2.1 2.2 3 FEATURES & BENEFITS ..................................................................................................... 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS .........
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Revision History Version Date Notes 1.0 1.1 1.2 June 9, 2005 Oct. 12, 2005 Oct.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 1 Introduction This is a wireless USB 2.0 adapter that supports the IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4GHz) radio operation. It provides a high-speed wireless connection with data rate up to 108Mbps. To protect your wireless connectivity, the high-speed wireless USB adapter can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) puts your network on the cleanest channel in your location.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 1.2 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. h h h h One Wireless LAN USB Adapter One USB Cable One CD-ROM with User’s Manual Included One Detachable Antenna (2dBi Gain Value) 1.3 USB Adapter Description The USB adapter is a standard USB adapter that fits into any USB interface.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 1.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 1.6 Network Configuration To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as: a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs. b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 b) Infrastructure Mode The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between wireless stations.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 2 Install Drivers & Client Utility 2.1 Before You Begin Before installing the new drivers of your USB adapter, you need to disable all of the Wireless LAN drivers that you have installed. During the installation, Windows 2000/XP may need to copy systems files from its installation CD. Therefore, you may need a copy of the Windows installation CD at hand before installing the drivers.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 3. Click on the Next button to continue. 4. The Setup Wizard will then allow you to install the driver & utility or just the driver. Select the first option: Install Client Utilities and Driver. 5. Click on the Next button to continue. 6. This message informs you that the system must be restarted after the installation is complete. 7. Click on the Yes button to continue.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 8. Click on the Browse button to select another drive or folder to install the drivers, and then click on the Next button. If you would like to use the default destination folder, click on the Next button. 9. Select a program folder for the Start menu, or use the default setting: IEEE WLAN USB. Click on the Next button to continue.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 10. The message depicted above informs you about configuring this device through the 802.11 Client Utility (ACU) or a third party supplicant. If you choose to use a third party supplicant, some of the ACU features will not be available. Click on the Next button to continue. 11. Select one of the options.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 option: 802.11 WLAN Client Utility and 802.1x Supplicant. Click on the Next button to continue. 12. At this point, carefully insert the device into the PCMCIA slot of your computer, and click on the OK button. 13. Windows will automatically detect the device and display the Found New Hardware Wizard, as the image depicts below. It will ask you to connect to the Windows Update website, to search for software.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 16. Once again, you will see a message regarding Windows Logo Testing, click on the Continue Anyway button to continue. 17. A message will then appear indicating that the installation process is complete Click on the OK button to reboot the system.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 3 Using the Client Utility After a successful installation you will see the Cardbus adapter Client Utility in the Windows Program group called 802.11 WLAN. To run the Client Utility click Start > Programs > IEEE WLAN USB. You will then see the Client Utility icon in the system tray of your computer. Client Utility To open the Client Utility, right click on the icon in the system tray, and then select Open 802.11 WLAN Client Utility. 3.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 h Profile Name: Displays the name of this profile. One device can have many profiles, but only one profile can be loaded at a time. Note: The profile name and network name (SSID) are not the same. h State: This indicates the state of the client, associated or not associated. h Wireless Mode: Displays the 802.11 mode such as: 2.4GHz 11 Mbps, 2.4GHz 54 Mbps, 2.4GHz 108Mbps, 5GHz 54Mbps or 5GHz 108Mbps.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 3.2.1 Scan for available networks Click on the Scan button to view a list of available infrastructure and ad-hoc networks. This table lists the network name, encryption key if required, signal strength, channel, and wireless mode. If you would like to associate with a specific network, select the network name (SSID) and then click on the Activate button. You will then get connected to the network if you have the correct permission keys.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 3.2.2 Create a New Profile Multiple profiles can be created for different Network Names (SSIDs). This allows a user to quickly associate with another network, instead of entering the credentials each time. Click on the New button to create a new profile. You will then see the General tab of the profile management window.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h h Version 1.2 you may associate with your network. This feature comes in handy when you need to work at several locations where there are different network settings. Using this you can configure a different profile for each of your networks. Client Name: Enter any name to describe the profile. SSID1: Enter the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with. Select the WPA radio button, and then select EAP – TLS or EAP – TTLS from the drop-down list. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is an IETF standardized authentication protocol that uses PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificate-based authentication of both the client and authentication server. Click on the Configure button to configure the TTLS settings.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h h Version 1.2 User Name: Enter the user name for the certificate authority. Password: Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority. Confirm Password: Re-type the password. Click on the Advanced button. h h Specific Server or Domain: Leave the server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Click on the Configure button to configure the PEAP (EAP-GTC) settings. h h h Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop-down list. User Name: Enter the user name for the certificate authority. Set Password: Select Token or Static Password radio button. The default setting is Static Password. Click on the Advanced button.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h Version 1.2 Specific Server or Domain: Leave the server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (Recommended). You can also enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. Login Name: Enter the login name if required. Click on the OK button to return to the previous window.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Click on the Configure button to configure the PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP-V2) settings. h h h h Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop-down list. User Name: Enter the user name for the certificate authority. Password: Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority. Confirm Password: Re-type the password. Click on the Advanced button.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h Version 1.2 Specific Server or Domain: Leave the server name blank for the client to accept a certificate from any server with a certificate signed by the authority listed in the Network Certificate Authority drop-down list. (Recommended). You can also enter the domain name of the server from which the client will accept a certificate. Login Name: Enter the login name if required. Click on the OK button to return to the previous window.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Click on the Configure button to configure the LEAP settings.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h h h Version 1.2 a temporary user name and password. This will manually prompt for the user name and password. Use Saved User Name Password: Select this radio button if the user name and password will be saved in this profile. User Name: Enter the user name for the certificate authority. Password: Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority. Confirm Password: Re-type the password.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h Version 1.2 Enter a WPA passphrase. For ASCII text, enter 8-63 characters, for hexadecimal enter 64 characters). Click on the OK button to return to the previous window. Once again, click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window. 3.2.3.7 802.1x – TLS, TTLS 802.1X provides an authentication framework for wireless LANs allowing a user to be authenticated by a central authority. 802.1X uses an existing protocol called EAP.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h h h Version 1.2 Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop-down list. User Name: Enter the user name for the certificate authority. Password: Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority. Confirm Password: Re-type the password. Click on the Advanced button.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Click on the OK button to return to the previous window. Once again, click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window. 3.2.3.8 802.1x – PEAP (EAP-GTC) PEAP (EAP-GTC) was standardized along with EAP in RFC 2284. EAP-GTC allows the exchange of clear text authentication credentials across the network.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h h Version 1.2 Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop-down list. User Name: Enter the user name for the certificate authority. Set Password: Select Token or Static Password radio button. The default setting is Static Password. Click on the Advanced button.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 3.2.3.9 Version 1.2 802.1x – PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP-V2) The PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) authentication type is based on EAPTLS authentication, but uses a password instead of a client certificate for authentication. PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP V2) uses a dynamic session-based WEP key, which is derived from the device and RADIUS server, to encrypt data. Select the 802.1x radio button, and then select PEAP (EAP-MSCHAP-V2) from the drop-down list.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h h h Version 1.2 Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Select the appropriate certificate authority from the drop-down list. User Name: Enter the user name for the certificate authority. Password: Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority. Confirm Password: Re-type the password. Click on the Advanced button.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Click on the OK button to return to the previous window. Once again, click on the OK button to return to the Profile Management window. 3.2.3.10 802.1x – LEAP LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) also known as CiscoWireless EAP provides username/password-based authentication between a wireless client and a RADIUS server. LEAP is one of several protocols used with the IEEE 802.1X standard for LAN port access control.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h h h h Version 1.2 Use Temporary User Name and Password: Select this radio button for a temporary user name and password. This will manually prompt for the user name and password. Use Saved User Name Password: Select this radio button if the user name and password will be saved in this profile. User Name: Enter the user name for the certificate authority. Password: Enter the password that corresponds with the user name for the certificate authority.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 3.2.3.11 Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) You may select 64, 128 or 152 bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key to encrypt data (Default setting is Disable). WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the Keys from a panel. When you use WEP to communicate with the other wireless clients, all the wireless devices in this network must have the same encryption key or pass phrase.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter h h h Version 1.2 Key Entry: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII depending on the WEP key that is used. WEP Key Size: Select 64, 128, or 152 bit WEP key size. Transmit Key: Enter the WEP key in the four WEP key text boxes. Click on the OK button to return to the previous window 3.2.4 Advanced Settings Click on the Advanced tab in the Profile Management section. Here you can configure the transmit power level, wireless mode, power save mode, and network type. 3.2.4.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 3.2.4.2 h h h Version 1.2 Ad Hoc Settings Wireless Mode: Place a check in the preferred frequency and data rates. Network Type: Select Ad hoc from the drop-down list. 802.11 Preamble: This setting should be the same as the access point. If you are not sure of that setting, select Short & Long.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 3.3 Diagnostics The third tab displayed is the Diagnostics tab. This tab displays the number of transmitted and received packets. Click on the Adapter Information button to view information about the Cardbus adapter such as: card name, MAC address, driver name, driver version, and driver date.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 and receive frames.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 3.4 Enable / Disable Radio To disable the radio, click on Action in the menu bar, and then click on Disable Radio. You will then see a confirmation message “The RF signals for the following network card(s) have been successfully disabled”. Click on the OK button to continue.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 To enable the radio, click on Action in the menu bar, and then click on Enable Radio. You will then see a confirmation message “The RF signals for the following network card(s) have been successfully enabled”. Click on the OK button to continue.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 3.5 Disable Tray Icon To disable the tray icon, click on Action in the menu bar, and then click on Disable Tray Icon. You will then notice that the tray icon has disappeared from the system tray. 3.6 Display Settings To change the display settings, click on Options in the menu bar, and then click on Display Settings.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 In this window you can change the Signal Strength Display Units from dBm to %, and increase or decrease the refresh interval rate, as well as displaying the data in a cumulative or relative fashion. Click on the OK button to return to the previous window.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 4 Uninstall the Drivers & Client Utility If the device installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solve the problem may be to completely uninstall the device and its utility and repeat the installation procedure again. Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Drivers and Client Utility: 1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs 2. You will then see the following window.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 4. Click on the Next button to continue. You will then see the following message informing you that you must restart the system after installation. . 5. Click on the Yes button to continue. You will then see the following message asking you if you would like to remove the application. 6. Click on the OK button to continue. You will then see the following message asking you if you would like to remove the driver and all the existing profiles. 7.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Appendix A – Specifications Data Rates 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72, 96 & 108 (Super G) Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Standards / Compliance IEEE802.11, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, draft IEEE 802.11e, and i standards, IEEE802.1x Regulation Certifications FCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CE Operating Voltage 5 V ± 0.25V Status LEDs RF link activity Drivers Windows 2000/XP RF Information Frequency Band U.S.
IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 1.2 Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement 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.
