User's Manual
FCC 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.
European standards: EN 300 328 V.1.4.1 (2003) EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2002) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (2002) EN 60950-1: 2002 European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
Package Contents............................................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1: Introduction...................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Overview of the product ....................................................................................... 2 1.2 Features............................................................................................................... 2 1.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: One Wireless USB Adapter One USB Extension Cable Quick Installation Guide One Wireless Adapter Resource CD, including: • • • Wireless Client Utility and Drivers User Guide Other Helpful Information Note: If any of the listed contents are damaged or missing, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the Wireless Adapter for assistance.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The Wireless USB Adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running network cables.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2: Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation 1. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. Because the Adapter gets its power from the host, there is no external power supply. The LED should light up when the Adapter is plugged in and the PC is on. 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Installation. Figure 2-2 4. Wireless Client Utility Installation Program The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a Setup type in figure 2-3. It is recommended that you select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only, select Make Driver Installation Diskette(s) to make the diskette(s) as the installation driver. Select Install Client Utilities and Driver and Next to continue the Installation.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 2-4 6. Click Browse to change the Destination Location of the software in figure 2-5. Click Next to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to end the Installation. Figure 2-5 7. Question Choose Destination Location The Setup Wizard will ask you to create a new folder or select one from the Existing Folders list shown in figure 2-6. It is recommended that you keep the default value.
8M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 8. The Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation, shown in figure 2-7. Click OK to continue the Installation. Figure 2-7 9. Information Prompt While files are copying, you will see a warning box, shown in figure 2-8. Please select YES to continue installation. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 10. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in figure 2-9 will appear. Click OK to reboot the system.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3: Configuration The Wireless USB Adapter can be configured by Wireless Client Utility. This section describes how to configure your Wireless USB Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. After installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-1 Current Status The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen. Profile Name - The name of current selected configuration profile. Set up the configuration name on the General tab of Profile Management. Link Status - Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Wireless Mode - Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile Management.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-2 Advance Status 3.2 Profile Management Click the Profile Management tab of the Wireless Client Utility and the Profile management screen will appear, figure 3-3. The Profile Management tab provides tools to: Add a profile Edit a profile Remove a profile Switch another Profile Import a Profile Export a Profile Scan Available Networks Order profiles Figure 3-3 Profile Management tab 3.2.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Profile names are not case sensitive. Client Name - Identifies the client machine. Network Names (SSIDs) - The IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters. Figure 3-4 2. General Tab of Profile Management Edit the Security tab Edit the fields in the Security tab of Profile Management to configure the profile. To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-5 Security tab of Profile Management Figure 3-6 3. Define Shared Keys Edit the Advanced tab Power Save Mode • Maximum - Select maximum mode to let the access point buffer incoming messages for the wireless adapter. The adapter will detect the access point if any messages are waiting periodically. • Normal - In Normal mode, the adapter will be switched to maximum mode automatically when no large packets are retrieved.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Wireless Mode when Starting an Ad Hoc Network - Specifies Super G or 2.4 GHz 54/11 Mbps to start an ad hoc network if no matching network name is found after scanning all available modes. This mode also allows the selection of the channel the wireless adapter uses. The channels available depend on the regulatory domain. If the adapter finds no other ad hoc adapters, this selection specifies which channel the adapter starts the ad hoc network with.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.4 Import a Profile 1. 2. 3. From the Profile Management tab, click Import…. The Import Profile will then appear. Browse the directory where the profile is located. Highlight the profile name. 4. Click Open, the imported profile will then appear in the profiles list. Figure 3-8 Import Profile Dialog 3.2.5 Export a Profile 1. From the Profile Management tab, highlight the profile to export. 2. 3. Click Export…, the Export Profile window will then appear.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3. Highlight a network name and click Activate to connect to an available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Management window will open the General tab. Fill in the Profile name and click OK to create the configuration profile for that network. Figure 3-10 Scan Available Networks Dialog 3.2.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Figure 3-11 Auto Profile Selection Management Dialog 3.3 Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab of the Wireless Client Utility provides buttons used to retrieve receiving and transmitting statistics. The Diagnostics tab does not require any configuration.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide driver. Access the adapter information from the Diagnostics tab. Card Name - The name of the wireless network adapter. MAC Address - The MAC address of the wireless network adapter. Driver - The driver name and path of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Version - The version of the wireless network adapter driver. Driver Date - The creation date of the wireless network adapter driver. Client Name - The name of the client computer.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface A-type Male USB 2.0 Connector Standards IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g Operating System Windows 98; Windows Me; Windows 2000; Windows XP Transmission Distance In door up to 100m, out door up to 300m (it is limited to the environment). Indoor up to 200m, Outdoor up to 830m (Adopt 2x to 3x eXtended RangeTM WLAN transmission technology, it is limited to the environment) Radio Data Rate 108/54/48/36/24/12/9/6/11/5.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix B: Glossary 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology - 108M Super GTM WLAN Transmission Technology employs multiple performance-enhancing techniques including packet bursting, fast frames, data compression, and dynamic turbo mode that combine to improve the throughput and range of wireless networking products.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide as the only valid signal, and interference is inherently rejected (ignored). FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes (hops) the carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a pseudo-random set of channels. Because a fixed frequency is not used, and only the transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns, interception of FHSS is extremely difficult.
108M Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Safety Information: This device may only be operated in enclosed, dry rooms. To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, the device must be protected from moisture. In the event of a defective power plug, please contact an authorized retailer. In the event of damage to the housing or the power plug, do not operate. Do not open the device. Repairs may only be performed by an authorized retailer.
