Installation Guide Wireless-N USB adapter 1 GWU623 PART NO.
Table of Contents System Requirements 4 Windows XP - Import and Export Profiles Package contents 5 Windows XP- Disable / Enable Wi-Fi 45 How does it work 6 Windows XP- Profile Selection 46 Windows XP software installation 7 Windows XP- Wireless Client Selection 47 Windows Vista software installation 16 WPS configuration 48 Software Un-installation – Windows XP 22 Specifications 58 Software Un-installation - Windows Vista 23 Glossary 59 Connecting to a Wireless Network- XP 24 Tec
System requirements • Available USB 2.
Package contents • 1 x Wireless LAN adapter • 1 x Driver CD • 1 x QSG • 1 x Ethernet Cable 5
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Windows XP Software Installation Before you start the installation, make sure your GWU623 Wireless-N USB adapter is NOT plugged into the USB port of your computer. Please plug in the adapter after the software installation is completed. 1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM, it will automatically bring up the auto run menu. Click Install to begin the software installation.
2. Select a language preference and click Next to continue.
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4. This screen shows the software License Agreement, please choose “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and click Next to continue.
6. Do NOT plug the wireless adapter into the USB port of your computer, click OK to continue. 5. It is recommended to choose Install Client Utilities and Driver so you will be able to enjoy all features and functions of the product. Click Next to continue.
8. Click Next to continue. 7. Click Next to install the driver in the designated folder. Or you may choose to click “Browse” to select a different installation folder.
9. Click Next to continue 10. Select Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and supplicant, and click Next to continue.
12. Do NOT insert the adapter now, click OK to close the window. 11. The Atheros client will ask you for permis sion to reboot your computer once the Atheros software has been installed. Click Yes to continue.
13. After the software installation has been completed and you have restarted your computer, insert the wireless USB adapter into your computer. 12. You will need to restart your computer once the installation has been completed. Click Finish to complete installation and restart your computer.
Windows Vista Software Installation Windows Vista Before you start the installation, make sure your GWU623 Wireless-N USB adapter is not plugged into the USB port of your computer. Please plug in the adapter after the software installation is completed. 1. Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The AutoPlay window will appear, click Run autorun.exe Note: Windows Vista may ask you for permission to run the installation software. To run the software you will need to allow permission.
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3. To begin the installation choose a setup language and click Next. 4.
5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next. 6.
7. Do NOT insert the wireless USB adapter, click OK to continue. 8.
9. The driver installation has been completed. Click Finish to close the window. 10.After the software installation is completed, insert the wireless USB adapter into your computer. Windows will automatically install the wireless USB adapter driver Once driver installation has been completed you will receive the following message.
Software Un-installation - XP Windows XP 1. Go to Control Panel (Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel) 2. Click on Add or Remove Programs 3. Click on Atheros Client Installation Program and click on [Remove] 4.
Software Un-installation - Vista Windows Vista 1. Go to Control Panel (Start > Control Panel) 2. Click on Uninstall a program under Programs or click on Programs and Features (control Panel Classic View) 3. Click on the Atheros Client Installation Program and click on [Uninstall] on the top. 4. When the un-installation is completed, restart your computer.
Connecting to a Wireless Network - XP Windows XP 1. After the software installation has been completed, you will see the Atheros icon on the task bar.
2. Click on Profile Management tab and click on the Scan button to search for wireless netowrks.
3. The scan will return a list of all available networks and the details of these networks. Select the wireless network that you would like to connect and click Activate. After you are successfully connected to the network, you will see the network shows a different icon as indicated below. 4. You are now connected to the network.
Connecting to a Wireless Network - Vista Windows Vista 1. Click the network icon on the task bar and select Connect to a network.
3. Select Connect Anyway to continue. 2. The next window will display a list of all wireless networks around your area. Select the network that you would like to connect and click on the Connect button.
5. Click Close once you have successfully connected to the network. 4. If the network you are connecitng has a netowrk security key or passphrase, enter it on the field box below and Click Connect to continue.
6. Select the connection location that this network will be used on. 7.
Connecting to a Non-Broadcasting Network 2. Click Set up a connection or network. Windows Vista 1. Click the network icon on the task bar and select Connect to a network.
3. Select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next. 4. Click Next to continue.
Note: The Network name is the SSID, and it is broadcasted by your router. You may look up the SSID information by visiting your router’s setup page. 5. Enter the information for the wireless network you want to add, and check the box Connect even if the network is not broadcasting.
6. Click Close once the network has been successfully added.
Utility Configuration – Add New Profile 2. Enter the name for the new profile and the SSID of the network. The SSID is broadcasted by your router. You may look up that information by visiting your router’s setup page. Windows XP 1. To add a new configuration profile, click on New on the Profile Management tab.
3. If your network requires you to enter a security code, please select the appropriate security option and the passkey phrase. Click OK to complete the setup.
Utility Configuration - Using WEP Encryption 2. Select the Security tab in the Profile Management window, and choose the Windows XP 1. To use WEP Passphrase security in the Atheros Client Utility, select the network profile that you would like to configure and click on Modify on the right. Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) radio button then click on Configure to continue.
3. Fill in the WEP Passphrase, click OK when finished. You may choose the WEP Key Size as you wish, and the length of your WEP key will depends on the WEP Key Size that you select.
Utility Configuration - Using WPA Security Windows XP 1. To use WPA Passphrase security in the Atheros Client Utility, select the network profile that you would like to configure and click on Modify on the right. Select the Security tab in the Profile Management window. On the Security tab, choose the WPA/WPA2 Passphrase radio button, then click on Configure to continue.
2. Fill in the Passphrase of your choice then click OK when finished 3. To use the WPA/WPA2 security, click on the WPA/WPA2 radio button, then click on Configure to continue.
4. Input the information of your choice then click OK to finish.
Utility Configuration - Import and Export Profiles Windows XP 1. If you would like to import a profile that has already been created, click on Import. Browse to the directory where the profile is located.
2. Browse to the directory where the profile is located. Highlight the profile name then Click Open. 3. If you would like to export a profile, highlight the profile then click on Export to continue.
4. Browse to the directory to export the profile to then Click Save to confirm.
Utility Configuration - Disable / Enable Wi-Fi 2. You may re-establish the Wi-Fi connection at anytime by selecting Enable Radio Windows XP 1. If you would like to disable a Wi-Fi connection temporary, you may do so by right clicking on the Atheros icon in the system tray and selecting Disable Radio.
Utility Configuration - Profile Selection Windows XP To switch to a different network you will need to right click on the Atheros icon and select profile. Make sure that you select the network that you would like to connect. Please see page 10 to setup a new network profile.
Utility Configuration - Wireless Client Selection. Windows XP If you would like to use the Windows wireless client instead of the Atheros software, you may do so by selecting, Select Client software from the Atheros menu.
WPS Installation The Jumpstart application will allow you to setup Wi-Fi Protected setup (WPS) on your wireless network. Using WPS will automatically configure a wireless network SSID, and setup WPA encryption and authentication for your network. Please remember that your router must also support WPS. On the IOGEAR installation CD, open the “JSW_Install_CD” folder, and double click on the setup.exe icon. Follow the installation wizard, once completed you will find the Jumpstart icon on your desktop.
WPS Configuration – Push Button 1. Double click on the Jumpstart icon 2. Select Join a wireless network and click Next Note: There are two ways to setup WPS. One is by pushing the integrated WPS button on your router and the other is by entering the access PIN from your USB adapter to establish the WPS encryption with your router.
3. If your router has an integrated WPS button, then select the Push Button selection to continue. 4. Your router will prompt you to click the integrated WPS button on your USB adapter or the WPS button on your access point (Router) setup interface.
5. Following the Jumpstart application, and select Push the button on my access point, click Next to continue. 6. The wizard will configure the wireless network.
7. Once completed, click finish to close the window.
WPS Configuration - PIN Access 1. To setup WPS by entering PIN, you will need to select Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar. 2. Locate the WPS configuration setup on your WPS enabled access point (Router) and select PIN number as the setup method. 3. Enter the PIN number that is given on the Jumpstart Window into your WPS enabled access point (Router) and click Next to continue.
4. The wizard will configure the wireless network 5. Click Finish to complete the setup.
WPS Configuration – PIN Access Part II 1. If you would like to setup WPS by entering the PIN from your WPS enabled access point (Router), select Enter the PIN from my access point. 2. Your WPS enabled access point (Router) will come with a specific PIN that will to be used with the Jumstart application. Please check with your access point (Router) user manual if you can not locate the access point (Router) PIN.
3. Enter the PIN on the Jumpstart setup wizard and click Next to continue. Example: Below is the screen shot on setting up the WPS on Netgear WNR843B router.
4. The wizard will configure the wireless network. 5. Click Finish to complete the setup.
Specifications Model GWU623 Standard 802.11b/g/n Data Transfer Rate 1,2,5.5,6,11,12,18,22,24,30,36,48,54,60,90,120,180,240,270 and maximum of 300Mbps Modulation Method BPSK/QPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM Frequency Band 2.4GHz ISM Band Spread Spectrum IEEE 802.11b: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) IEEE 802.
Glossary IEEE 802.11 Standard The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Ad Hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation. BSSID A specific Ad Hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS).
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - a method in which IP addresses are assigned by server dynamically to clients on the network. DHCP is used for Dynamic IP Addressing and requires a dedicated DHCP server on the network. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum This is the method the wireless cards use to transmit data over the frequency spectrum. The other method is frequency hopping.
Ethernet Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/office wiring. Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access. Gateway A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a LAN and a mainframe. In Internet terminology, a gateway is another name for a router. Generally a gateway is used as a funnel for all traffic to the Internet.
ISM Band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the so-called ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. Spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz, in particular, is being made available worldwide. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient highspeed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe.
Protocol A protocol is a standardized set of rules that specify how a conversation is to take place, including the format, timing, sequencing and/ or error checking. Roaming In an infrastructure network, this is when a wireless PC moves out of range of the previously connected access point and connects to a newly connected access point. Throughout the network environment where access point is deployed, PCs can always be connected regardless of where they are located or roam.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Simple Network Management Protocol is the network management protocol of TCP/IP. In SNMP, agents-which can be hardware as well as software - monitor the activity in the various devices on the network and report to the network console workstation. Control information about each device is maintained in a structure known as a management information block. Static IP Addressing A method of assigning IP addresses to clients on the network.
Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) TCP/IP is the protocol suite developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). It is widely used in corporate Internet works, because of its superior design for WANs. TCP governs how packet is sequenced for transmission the network. The term “TCP/IP” is often used generically to refer to the entire suite of related protocols. Transmit / Receive The wireless throughput in Bytes per second averaged over two seconds.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) The Wi-Fi Alliance put together WPA as a data encryption method for 802.11 wireless LANs. WPA is an industry-supported, pre-standard version of 802.11i utilizing the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which fixes the problems of WEP, including using dynamic keys. Wide Area Network (WAN) A WAN consists of multiple LANs that are tied together via telephone services and / or fiber optic cabling. WANs may span a city, a state, a country, or even the world.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) A wireless LAN does not use cable to transmit signals, but rather uses radio or infrared to transmit packets through the air. Radio Frequency (RF) and infrared are the commonly used types of wireless transmission. Most wireless LANs use spread spectrum technology.
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