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Contents Contents.............................................................................................2 Package Contents..............................................................................3 Introduction ........................................................................................4 Product Features................................................................................5 LEDs ...............................................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: • 802.11g USB Adapter USB Wireless • USB Extension Cable • Manual and Drivers on CD • Hardware Installation Guide (printed) If any of the above items is missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A computer with an available USB slot • Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98 SE • At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher • An 802.11g Access Point for Infrastructure Mode or another 802.
Introduction The Wireless USB Stick Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11g compatible, high-performance wireless adapter that supports data transfer speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Amazingly compact, the 802.11g USB Adapter is literally small enough to fit in your pocket. USB technology makes installation and configuration quick and easy. The 802.11g USB Adapter is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.
Product Features • Adheres to 802.11g standard in providing high data wireless transfer rates of up to 54 Mbps. • Operation in the 2.4GHz Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) frequency band • Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) – a new technique for transmitting high speed data over a radio wave. • Dynamic date rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps for IEEE 802.11g • Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching.
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Wireless Basics The 802.11g USB Adapter is based on industry standards to provide easytouse and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11g, the 802.11g USB Adapter will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location or forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
standardization mandates interoperability of all WLAN devices that conform to the 802.11g set of standards. Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.
want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing range is to follow these basic principles: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and your receiving device to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your 802.
Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section: 1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses 3. An Ad Hoc Network 4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Please select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of network that is appropriate for your needs.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router (Network administrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions.) If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router – or - if you want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses, then follow the instructions on the next page.
To complete the installation, please follow these steps: 1. Connect the Router/Gateway to a Broadband connection (e.g., a Cable modem or a DSL modem.) 2. Connect the 802.11g Access Point to the router. 3. Install the 802.11g USB Adapter into a laptop or desktop computer on your wireless network 4. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.) If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses, then follow the instructions on the next page.
1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem or a DSL modem.) 2. Install the 802.11g USB Adapter in the computer(s) on your wireless network 3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter. 4. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters if Multiple Dynamic IP are not used.
3. An Ad Hoc Network If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files and printers, but no Internet connection, please complete the following instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may look similar to this: (Requirements: Wireless network adapters for all computers in the ad-hoc network.) To complete this installation, please follow these steps: 1. Install the 802.11g USB Adapter into your computers. 2. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters.
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions below.
1. Install the 802.11g USB Adapter Wireless Stick Adapter. 2. Check the Device Manager to confirm that your adapter is installed correctly. 3. Install your Internet Sharing Software. 4. If required by the software, set the static IP Address for the wireless adapter. Note: The IP Address for all the computers on the network must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for all the computers on the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.
First Time Setup Before You Begin 1. You will need a computer with an available USB port for connection to your 802.11g USB Adapter. 2. Your 802.11g USB Adapter supports the Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP). If the network you are going to connect to uses WEP, you will need the WEP keys that are in use for your network. 3. Turn on your computer, insert one end of the USB extension cable into your 802.11g USB Adapter, and insert the other end into your computer.
Software Installation Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Driver. The second is to install the Configuration Utility. When the 802.11g USB Adapter has been inserted into a USB port, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
Select Search for a suitable driver. . . . Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Install Hardware Device Drivers window will appear. Click Next.
The New Hardware Wizard will then search your computer for a suitable driver for your 802.11g USB Adapter, as shown in the following screen. Please Click “ Next”.
The Wizard then announces the results of the search and prompts you to install the driver. Then Wizard announces the completion of the driver installation. Finally please Click “Finish”. You must restart your computer to make the driver active.
Installing the WLAN Adapter Utility The procedure for installing the Wireless LAN Adapter Utility is the same for Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000. (Windows XP has built-in WLAN Adapter support and does not require the Wireless Utility.) Open the WLAN folder on the 802.11g USB Adapter Installation CD. Locate the file named Setup.exe and double-click on this file. Next, the Wizard will ask you to choose a destination folder for WLAN Monitor.
You will then be asked to select a program folder so that the Wizard can add program icons. Again, you may choose another folder or accept the default folder(s) shown on the screen. Click Next.
That’s it – you’ve finished installing the WLAN Monitor. Choose to restart your computer now or wait until later. Click Finish.
Uninstalling Uninstalling the software involves two steps. The first is to uninstall the Configuration Utility. The second is to uninstall the drivers. To uninstall the WLAN adapter utility simply click Uninstall under Programs/WLAN Monitor/Uninstall.
To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer. Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen.
Click on the Hardware tab. Then, click on Device Manager Click on Network adapters.
30 You will then see a Confirm Device Removal screen. Click OK to complete uninstallation.
31 Connecting to a Network If you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT, the Configuration Utility program for the 802.11g USB Adapter is called WLAN Monitor. Once you have installed WLAN Monitor (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to find out how to connect to a wireless network using WLAN Monitor. Screenshots for this section have been taken in Windows 2000.
32 Configuration The Configuration tab is the most important and useful of the four; it allows you to choose, add, and delete networks. You may also modify properties of your 802.11g USB Adapter to allow connection to encryption-protected networks. On the left-hand side of the screen is a list of available WLANs. To connect to a WLAN, select it by clicking on it, then click Add. The Wireless Network Properties screen will appear.
33 In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN. You may also enter wireless network encryption keys by checking Network Authentication (Shared mode) or Data encryption (WEP enabled). You may enter up to four keys of length 10 or 25 hexadecimal digits. You may also set one of the four keys as a default key.
34 If the network you are using is a computer-to-computer network or ad hoc network, no access points are used. You may check the box “This is a computer to computer (ad hoc) network; no access points are used” to enable this option. On the Configuration Tab, click on Refresh to call up all the available WLANs. On the right side of the screen is a list of Preferred WLANs. These are WLANs that have already been added to the wireless network. Click New to rename the WLAN and reset its properties.
35 Under the Status Tab you will find information on the connection state, hardware information, and advanced state. Status Click on the Status tab to check on the performance of the network you have selected to connect with.
36 Under the Option Tab general settings and advanced settings are shown. Options Under General Setting, check “Auto launch when Windows starts up” so that WLAN automatically launches when Windows starts up. Check “Enable IP Setting in Profile” to enable the IP settings made under IP Config in the Wireless Network Properties screen of Configuration Tab. If checked, the current IP settings will be saved. If unchecked (and previously checked), previous IP settings will be restored.
37 About Click the About tab to determine the Utility and Driver version for your 802.11g USB Adapter.
38 Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP The WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility supports Windows XP; however, Windows XP has its own utility for wireless devices. In order to use the WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility as described in the last section you must disable the utility built into Windows XP. Right click on the wireless icon in the taskbar, select Wireless Network, then uncheck the indicated box.
39 Creating a connection Right click on “My Network Places” to obtain a drop-down menu with Properties listed. Left-click on Properties to obtain the Network Connections screen. Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon to produce another drop-down menu with item Properties.
40 Select the Wireless Networks tab. Under Available Networks, click on the Access Point with which you wish to establish a connection. In the example above, a network called TSD1.
41 Enter the appropriate settings and click OK to return to the Wireless Connection screen.
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43 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of 802.11g USB Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. 1. Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter Go to Start. Right-click on My Computer. Click Properties.
44 Select the Hardware Tab. Click Device Manager. Click on Network adapters. Right-click on Conceptronic 54g Wireless PC Card. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly.
45 Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK.
46 2. The computer does not recognize the 802.11g USB Adapter. • Make sure that 802.11g USB Adapter is properly seated in the computer’s PCI slot. • If Windows does not detect the hardware upon insertion of the Adapter make sure to completely remove drivers that were previously installed. To remove the drivers, do the following: A. Under Tools> select Folder Options…> select View > under Hidden files and folders > select Show hidden files and folders. B.
47 4. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. • Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. To check this connection: Right-click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appear. Please make sure you have selected the correct available network, as shown in the illustrations below.
48 other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) To check the IP Address assigned to the wireless card, double-click on the Network Connection Icon in the taskbar > select the Support tab and the IP Address will be displayed. If you are entering a DNS Server Address, you must also enter the Default Gateway Address.
49 Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11b (up to 11 Mbps) • IEEE 802.11g (up to 54 Mbps) Supported OS • Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows ME • Windows 98SE Frequency Range • 2400-2483.5 MHz ISM band (IEEE 802.11b) • 2400-2472MHz Ism band (IEEE 802.11g) Data Rates • 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (IEEE 802.11b) • 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (IEEE 802.11g) Modulation Techniques IEEE 802.11g • BPSK • QPSK • 16 QAM • 64 QAM • OFDM IEEE 802.
50 Media Access Control • CSMA/CA with ACK Current Consumption • Transmit mode - 2250mW • Receive mode – 2300mW Operating Voltage • 5V± -10% Network Architecture • Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) • 30,000 hours Physical Dimensions • L ~ 8.5 cm • W ~2.8 cm • H ~ 1.
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.
