User's Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction 3
The Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
The Microsoft Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter has a USB cable and an
adjustable antenna.
The USB adapter plugs into a computer’s USB port. USB ports are rectangular
and about a half-inch wide. They can be located on either the back or front of the
computer.
The adapter has two status lights. The behavior of these lights is explained in a
later section.
USB Technology
The USB adapter will provide the fastest speeds if it is connected to a USB 2.0
port. Most newer computers have USB 2.0 ports built-in. If you have an older
computer, it probably has a built-in USB 1.0 or 1.1 port that supports speeds
up to 12 Mbps. Use one of the following procedures (depending on your version
of the Windows operating system) to determine whether your computer has a
USB 2.0.
Windows XP or Windows 2000
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System and then click the Hardware tab.
3. Click Device Manager.
4. Click the plus (+) sign to expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers item.
If Enhanced Host Controller or USB 2.0 Root Hub Device is listed, your
computer has a USB 2.0 port.
If Universal Host Controller, Open Host Controller or USB Root Hub device
is listed, your computer has a USB 1.0 or 1.1 port. To get the fastest speeds
from your wireless USB 2.0 adapter, you must purchase and install a USB 2.0
add-in card.
Antenna
Power light
Wireless status light
USB cable
USB connector
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