1b/g/n 1T1R 2cm Mini USB Dongle WU5501 User’s Manual
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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..........................................................1 FEATURES ................................................................................................1 PHYSICAL DETAILS.....................................................................................1 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION.............................................................2 FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP ...........................................................................
CHAPTER 5: UNINSTALL..................................................................59 FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP .........................................................................59 FOR WINDOWS VISTA ..............................................................................61 FOR WINDOWS 7 ....................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless USB Adapter measures just 22mm long and 16mm wide that make it hold the distinction of being the smallest USB dongle in the world at present. The Wireless USB Adapter give mobile workers the freedom of staying connected to the network while roaming around a building or multiple buildings maintaining access to the Internet, e-mail, networked applications with the best convenience in narrow or crowded space for it’s ultra micro size.
Chapter 2: Installation For Windows 2000/XP Install Software Note: Do not insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the computer until the InstallShield Wizard finished installing. 1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included Installation CD into the computer. The CD-ROM will run automatically. Please click Next to process the installation.
2. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation. 3. When the following screen appears, click Finish to restart the computer to complete the software installation.
Install Hardware Note: Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically detect the new hardware. Verification To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware> Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and enabled.
For Windows Vista Install Software Note: Do not insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the computer until the InstallShield Wizard finished installing. 1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included Installation CD into the computer. The CD-ROM will run automatically. Please click Next to process the installation.
2. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation. 3. When the following screen appears, click Finish to restart the computer to complete the software installation.
Install Hardware Note: Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically detect the new hardware. Verification To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start >Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and enabled.
For Windows 7 Install Software Note: Do not insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the computer until the InstallShield Wizard finished installing. 1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included Installation CD into the computer. The CD-ROM will run automatically. Please click Next to process the installation.
2. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation 3. When the following screen appears, click Finish to restart the computer to complete the software installation.
Install Hardware Note: Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically detect the new hardware. Verification To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and enabled.
Chapter 3: Network Connection How to Make a Connection To make a connection with an access point, please follow below steps. Here takes Windows XP OS for example. Step 1: After set up the Wireless USB Adapter successfully, please launch the Configuration Utility. There are two ways to launch the utility by: (1) Double clicking the Intelligent Wireless LAN Utility icon on the desktop. (2) Or go to Start All Programs Intelligent Wireless Utility Utility.
Step 2: Please go to the Available Network tab, the system will automatically scan access points nearby, or click Refresh button to site survey again. Step 3: Then, double click preferred access point or click Add to Profile button to make a connection (if the access point has been set up security, please enter passwords and then click OK.
How to Add a Profile After launched Wireless LAN Utility and selected preferred access point, please click Add to Profile button to enter Wireless Network Properties windows. If the access point has been set up security, please enter passwords, and then click OK to save profile settings. After finished above settings, please go to Profile tab to check the profile list (Available Profile(s)).
Chapter 4: Utility Configuration For Windows 2000/XP Station Mode Show Tray Icon: Check to show the wireless adapter icon at the tray. Disable Adapter: Check this to disable the wireless adapter. Radio off: Check this to turn OFF radio function. Close: Click to leave the Intelligent 11n USB Wireless LAN Utility.
General The General page displays the detail information of current connection. General Tab Status Shows the current connected status. If there is no connection, it will show Not Associated. If been connected, the system will show Associated. When connecting, the system will show checking Status. Speed Shows the current transmitting rate and receiving rate. Type Network type in use, Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Encryption Shows the encryption type currently in use.
Profile Profile can let users book keeping the favorite wireless setting among home, office, and other public hot-spot. Users may save multiple profiles, and activate the correct one at preference. The Profile manager enables users to Add, Remove, Edit, Duplicate and Set Default profiles. Profile Tab Profile Name Here shows a distinctive name of profile in this column. SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all wireless access points in the wireless network.
Profile Name: Users can enter profile name at will. Network Name (SSID): The SSID is the unique network name (case-sensitive) shared among all wireless access points in the wireless network. The name must be identical for all devices and wireless access points attempting to connect to the same network.
Confirm network key: Enter network key again to confirm. When encryption is set to WPA 802.1X/ WPA2 802.1X/ WEP 802.1X… When users use radius server to authenticate client certificate for WPA authentication mode (WPA authentication do not support EAP MethodMD5-Challenge). EAP TYPE: • TLS: Transport Layer Security. Provides for certificate-based and mutual authentication of the client and the network.
Available Network This page displays the information of surrounding APs from last scan result. The tab lists the information including SSID, Channel, Encryption, Network Authentication, Signal, Type, BSSID, Supported Rate (s), and Mode. Network Tab SSID Shows the network name of the access points. Channel Shows the currently channel in use. Encryption Shows the encryption type currently in use. Valid value includes WEP, TKIP, AES, None and TKIP/AES.
Mode Supported wireless mode. It may support 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless mode. Refresh Click Refresh button to search and rescan the available network. Add to Profile Select an available network (SSID) on the list and then click Add to Profile button to add it into the profile list. Note Double click on item to join/create profile. Status This tab listed the information about the wireless USB adapter and connected access point.
Statistics The Statistics screen displays the statistics on the current network settings. Statistics Tx OK Shows information of packets successfully sent. Tx Error Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx OK Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Packet Count Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Retry Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit.
WPS The primary goal of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wi-Fi Simple Configuration) is to simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. The STA as an Enrollee or external Registrar supports the configuration setup using PIN (Personal Identification Number) configuration method or PBC (Push Button Configuration) method through an internal or external Registrar. WPS Tab PIN Code 8-digit numbers. It is required to enter PIN Code into Registrar when using PIN method.
About This page displays the information of the Wireless USB Adapter Version. Switch to AP Mode To access the soft AP mode, please select the Mode on the function list of the Utility to make the Wireless USB Adapter act as a wireless AP.
Soft AP mode General General SSID Shows the network name of the AP. BSSID Shows the MAC address of the AP. Association Table This table shows the connected client here. Config Click the Config button to set up the Wireless Network Properties.
Network Name (SSID): User can change the network name of this access point. Channel: User can select the channel form the pull-down list. Wireless network security Network Authentication: There are several types of authentication modes including Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Data encryption: For Open System and Shared Key authentication mode, the selection of encryption type is WEP. For WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, authentication mode, the encryption type supports both TKIP and AES.
Advanced Advanced Beacon Interval The time between two beacons. (The system default is 100 ms.) DTIM Period The delivery traffic indication message (DTIM) is an element included in some beacon frames. User can specify a value from 1 to 255 beacons. Preamble Select from the pull-down menu to change the Preamble type into Short or Long. Set Defaults Click to use the system default value. Apply Click to apply the above settings.
Statistics Statistics Tx OK Shows information of packets successfully sent. Tx Error Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx OK Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Packet Count Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Retry Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx ICV Error Shows information of packets received with ICV error. Reset Click to reset counters to zero.
ICS This page displays setting Internet connection sharing (ICS). Select a sharing public network and click Apply button to make a connection.
For Windows Vista Station Mode Show Tray Icon: Check to show the wireless adapter icon at the tray. Disable Adapter: Check this to disable the wireless adapter. Radio off: Check this to turn OFF radio function. Close: Click to leave the Intelligent 11n USB Wireless LAN Utility.
General The General page displays the detail information of current connection. General Tab Status Shows the current connected status. If there is no connection, it will show Not Associated. If been connected, the system will show Associated. When connecting, the system will show checking Status. Speed Shows the current transmitting rate and receiving rate. Type Network type in use, Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Encryption Shows the encryption type currently in use.
gateway. Profile Profile can let users book keeping the favorite wireless setting among home, office, and other public hot-spot. Users may save multiple profiles, and activate the correct one at preference. The Profile manager enables users to Add, Remove, Edit, Duplicate and Set Default profiles. Profile Tab Profile Name Here shows a distinctive name of profile in this column. SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all wireless access points in the wireless network.
This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used: This function is selected to enable the ad hoc network type that computers should be setup at the same channel to communicate to each other directly without access point, users can share files and printers between each PC and laptop. Profile Name: Users can enter profile name at will. Network Name (SSID): The SSID is the unique network name (case-sensitive) shared among all wireless access points in the wireless network.
When encryption is set to WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK… Network key: Enter network key at least 8 to 64 characters. Confirm network key: Enter network key again to confirm. When encryption is set to WPA 802.1X/ WPA2 802.1X/ WEP 802.1X… When users use radius server to authenticate client certificate for WPA authentication mode (WPA authentication do not support EAP MethodMD5-Challenge). EAP TYPE: • TLS: Transport Layer Security. Provides for certificate-based and mutual authentication of the client and the network.
Available Network This page displays the information of surrounding APs from last scan result. The tab lists the information including SSID, Channel, Encryption, Network Authentication, Signal, Type, BSSID, Supported Rate(s), and Mode. Network Tab SSID Shows the network name of the access points. Channel Shows the currently channel in use. Encryption Shows the encryption type currently in use. Valid value includes WEP, TKIP, AES, None and TKIP/AES.
BSSID Shows Wireless MAC address. Supported Rate(s) Shows the transmitting data rate. Mode Supported wireless mode. It may support 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless mode. Refresh Click Refresh button to search and rescan the available network. Add to Profile Select an available network (SSID) on the list and then click Add to Profile button to add it into the profile list. Note Double click on item to join/create profile.
Statistics The Statistics screen displays the statistics on the current network settings. Statistics Tx OK Shows information of packets successfully sent. Tx Error Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx OK Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Packet Count Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Retry Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit.
WPS The primary goal of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wi-Fi Simple Configuration) is to simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. The STA as an Enrollee or external Registrar supports the configuration setup using PIN (Personal Identification Number) configuration method or PBC (Push Button Configuration) method through an internal or external Registrar. WPS Tab PIN Code 8-digit numbers. It is required to enter PIN Code into Registrar when using PIN method.
About This page displays the information of the Wireless USB Adapter Version. Switch to AP Mode To access the soft AP mode, please select the Mode on the function list of the Utility to make the Wireless USB Adapter act as a wireless AP.
Soft AP mode General General SSID Shows the network name of the AP. BSSID Shows the MAC address of the AP. Association Table This table shows the connected client here. Config Click the Config button to set up the Wireless Network Properties.
Network Name (SSID): User can change the network name of this access point. Channel: User can select the channel form the pull-down list. Wireless network security Network Authentication: There are several types of authentication modes including Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Data encryption: For Open System and Shared Key authentication mode, the selection of encryption type is WEP. For WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, authentication mode, the encryption type supports both TKIP and AES.
Advanced Advanced Beacon Interval The time between two beacons. (The system default is 100 ms.) DTIM Period The delivery traffic indication message (DTIM) is an element included in some beacon frames. User can specify a value from 1 to 255 beacons. Preamble Select from the pull-down menu to change the Preamble type into Short or Long. Set Defaults Click to use the system default value. Apply Click to apply the above settings.
Statistics Statistics Tx OK Shows information of packets successfully sent. Tx Error Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx OK Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Packet Count Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Retry Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx ICV Error Shows information of packets received with ICV error. Reset Click to reset counters to zero.
ICS This page displays setting Internet connection sharing (ICS). Select a sharing public network and click Apply button to make a connection.
For Windows 7 Station Mode Show Tray Icon: Check to show the wireless adapter icon at the tray. Disable Adapter: Check this to disable the wireless adapter. Radio off: Check this to turn OFF radio function. Close: Click to leave the Intelligent 11n USB Wireless LAN Utility.
General The General page displays the detail information of current connection. General Tab Status Shows the current connected status. If there is no connection, it will show Not Associated. If been connected, the system will show Associated. When connecting, the system will show checking Status. Speed Shows the current transmitting rate and receiving rate. Type Network type in use, Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Encryption Shows the encryption type currently in use.
Renew IP Click the Renew IP button to obtain IP address form the connected gateway. Profile Profile can let users book keeping the favorite wireless setting among home, office, and other public hot-spot. Users may save multiple profiles, and activate the correct one at preference. The Profile manager enables users to Add, Remove, Edit, Duplicate and Set Default profiles. Profile Tab Profile Name Here shows a distinctive name of profile in this column.
This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used: This function is selected to enable the ad hoc network type that computers should be setup at the same channel to communicate to each other directly without access point, users can share files and printers between each PC and laptop. Profile Name: Users can enter profile name at will. Network Name (SSID): The SSID is the unique network name (case-sensitive) shared among all wireless access points in the wireless network.
must match with the connected AP’s key index. When encryption is set to WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK… Network key: Enter network key at least 8 to 64 characters. Confirm network key: Enter network key again to confirm. When encryption is set to WPA 802.1X/ WPA2 802.1X/ WEP 802.1X… When users use radius server to authenticate client certificate for WPA authentication mode (WPA authentication do not support EAP MethodMD5-Challenge). EAP TYPE: • TLS: Transport Layer Security.
Available Network This page displays the information of surrounding APs from last scan result. The tab lists the information including SSID, Channel, Encryption, Network Authentication, Signal, Type, BSSID, Supported Rate(s), and Mode. Network Tab SSID Shows the network name of the access points. Channel Shows the currently channel in use. Encryption Shows the encryption type currently in use. Valid value includes WEP, TKIP, AES, None and TKIP/AES.
Type Network type in use, Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. BSSID Shows Wireless MAC address. Supported Rate(s) Shows the transmitting data rate. Mode Supported wireless mode. It may support 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless mode. Refresh Click Refresh button to search and rescan the available network. Add to Profile Select an available network (SSID) on the list and then click Add to Profile button to add it into the profile list. Note Double click on item to join/create profile.
Statistics The Statistics screen displays the statistics on the current network settings. Statistics Tx OK Shows information of packets successfully sent. Tx Error Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx OK Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Packet Count Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Retry Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit.
WPS The primary goal of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wi-Fi Simple Configuration) is to simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. The STA as an Enrollee or external Registrar supports the configuration setup using PIN (Personal Identification Number) configuration method or PBC (Push Button Configuration) method through an internal or external Registrar. WPS Tab PIN Code 8-digit numbers. It is required to enter PIN Code into Registrar when using PIN method.
About This page displays the information of the Wireless USB Adapter Version. Switch to AP Mode To access the soft AP mode, please select the Mode on the function list of the Utility to make the Wireless USB Adapter act as a wireless AP.
Soft AP mode General General SSID Shows the network name of the AP. BSSID Shows the MAC address of the AP. Association Table This table shows the connected client here. Config Click the Config button to set up the Wireless Network Properties.
Network Name (SSID): User can change the network name of this access point. Channel: User can select the channel form the pull-down list. Wireless network security Network Authentication: There are several types of authentication modes including Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Data encryption: For Open System and Shared Key authentication mode, the selection of encryption type is WEP. For WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, authentication mode, the encryption type supports both TKIP and AES.
Advanced Advanced Beacon Interval The time between two beacons. (The system default is 100 ms.) DTIM Period The delivery traffic indication message (DTIM) is an element included in some beacon frames. User can specify a value from 1 to 255 beacons. Preamble Select from the pull-down menu to change the Preamble type into Short or Long. Set Defaults Click to use the system default value. Apply Click to apply the above settings.
Statistics Statistics Tx OK Shows information of packets successfully sent. Tx Error Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx OK Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Packet Count Shows information of packets received successfully. Rx Retry Shows information of packets failed transmit after hitting retry limit. Rx ICV Error Shows information of packets received with ICV error. Reset Click to reset counters to zero.
ICS This page displays setting Internet connection sharing (ICS). Select a sharing public network and click Apply button to make a connection.
Chapter 5: Uninstall For Windows 2000/XP To remove the utility and driver, please refer to below steps. (When removing the utility, the driver will be removed as well.) 1. Go to Start All Programs Intelligent Wireless Utility - 59 - Uninstall –Intelligent.
2. Click Yes to completely remove the selected application and all of its features. 3. Then click Finish to complete uninstall.
For Windows Vista To remove the utility and driver, please refer to below steps. (When removing the utility, the driver will be removed as well.) 1. Go to Start Programs Intelligent Wireless LAN Utility 2. Click Yes to complete remove the selected application and all of its features. - 61 - Uninstall –Intelligent.
3. Finally, click Finish to complete uninstall.
For Windows 7 To remove the utility and driver, please refer to below steps. (When removing the utility, the driver will be removed as well.) 1. Go to Start Programs Intelligent Wireless Utility - 63 - Uninstall –Intelligent.
2. Click Yes to complete remove the selected application and all of its features. 3. Finally, click Finish to complete uninstall.
