Pre-N Wireless USB Dongle User Guide
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 1 LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 1 Operation ................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Adapter's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Adapter. The Wireless Adapter provides a wireless network interface for your Notebook or PC. Package Contents The following items should be included: • The Wireless Adapter Unit • Quick Start Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Chapter 2 Initial Installation 2 This Chapter covers the software installation of the Wireless Adapter. Requirements • Windows 2000 , XP and Vista. • Available USB port. • CD-ROM drive. • IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11n wireless LAN. Procedure You should install the supplied software BEFORE inserting the USB Adapter. 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive on your PC. 2. The installation program should start automatically. If it does not, run the SETUP.EXE program. 3.
Installation Figure 2: Installation Screen 6. Click "Continue Anyway" on the screen above. Figure 3: Information 7. 8. Insert the USB Adapter into your PC, then click "OK". The Windows "New Hardware" wizard will then start. • Select Install the software automatically to allow it to complete the installation of the Windows driver • If using Windows XP, you may see a warning screen like the example below. If you do see this screen, just click "Continue Anyway" Figure 4: Windows XP Warning 9.
Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 5: System Tray Icon 10. You can double- click this icon to configure the Wireless interface. See the following chapter for details.
Chapter 3 Using the Windows Utility 3 This Chapter provides Setup details for the AP mode of the Wireless Adapter. Overview If using Windows, you can use the supplied utility to configure the Wireless interface. To Use the supplied Windows utility for Configuration • Right-click the System Tray icon • From the pop-up menu, select "Restore". This Chapter assumes you are using the supplied WLan Application utility.
Wireless Adapter User Guide Connecting to a Wireless Network Double-click the Icon to open the Site Survey screen, when you can select the Wireless network you wish to join. Auto Profile Connect Normally, this option should be enabled. The adapter will then connect to an available network which was connected successfully last time. There are various methods to specify the required network. • On the Profile Manager tab, select the desired profile in the list, and click the Apply Profile button.
Using the Windows Utility Display 802.11b Access Points Select this check box to display 802.11b (infrastructure) networks. Display 802.11a Access Points Select this check box to display 802.11a (infrastructure) networks. Display 802.11g Access Points Select this check box to display 802.11g (infrastructure) networks. Network Name Available wireless networks are listed. MAC Address This is the MAC address of the Access Point (or Wireless station, if the network is an Ad-hoc network).
Wireless Adapter User Guide Figure 8: Site Survey Screen - Connected How to use WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a 8-digit PIN code. You will see the WPS screen when you try to connect the wireless network with the WPS function.
Using the Windows Utility Enter a PIN into my access point Select this to use the PIN method. It will automatically generate the new pin code displayed in the field.
Wireless Adapter User Guide Profile Manager Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the Profile Manager tab on the main screen. Figure 10: Profile Manager Screen Data - Profile Manager Screen Profile Name Enter or select a suitable name for this profile. Each profile must have a unique name. Network Name (SSID) If the desired wireless network is currently available, you can select its SSID. Otherwise, type in the SSID of the desired wireless network.
Using the Windows Utility Authentication Mode Encryption Method You MUST select the option to match the Wireless LAN you wish to join. The available options are: • Open - Broadcast signals are not encrypted. This method can be used only with no encryption or with WEP. • Shared Key - Broadcast signals are encrypted using WEP. This method can only be used with WEP. • Auto Switch - This is another WEP system; it will select either Open System or Shared Key as required.
Wireless Adapter User Guide Configure WPA Radius For WPA Radius and WPA2 Radius modes, click this button to open a sub-window where you can enter details of the Radius Server. To add a profile 1. 2. 3. On the Profile Manager tab, complete the settings on this screen. Verify that the settings you configured are correct. Click Save Profile. To export profiles 1. 2. 3. On the Profile Manager tab, click Export Profiles. The Save As dialog box appears.
Using the Windows Utility Advanced Settings Screen Once you have created a profile, as described above, the Advanced Settings tab will be available on the Profile Manager screen. Figure 10: Advanced Settings Screen Data - Advanced Settings Screen Do not change settings Enable this check box if you don’t want to modify the settings in this screen. Preamble (2.4GHz) Normally, this should be left at "Auto". Transmit Rate Use this to manually set the speed, if desired. The default is "Auto".
Wireless Adapter User Guide Network Status Screen This screen displays the status of the current wireless link. Clicking the Network Status tab will display a screen like the following. Figure 11: Network Status Screen You may have to wait a few seconds for the screen to be populated. Data - Network Status Screen Link Information Current Status It will indicate the current link status. Network SSID It shows the SSID or network name of the selected wireless network.
Using the Windows Utility Default Gateway Gateway IP address associated with the current IP address. DHCP Server It shows the IP address of the DHCP Server. Channel Performance Channel Performance It graphically presents the Transmission (Tx) rate and Receiving (Rx) rate over time. Signal Signal It graphically presents the Signal strength. About Screen This screen displays details of the traffic sent or received on the current Wireless network.
A Appendix A Specifications USB Adapter Model UB801Rn Chipset: Ralink RT2870 RF Chip: Ralink RT2820 Bus Type: USB 2.0 20 MHz BW: 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 (802.11n) Data Rates: 40 MHz BW: 300,270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54, 27 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps (802.11g) 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (802.11b) Frequency Band: 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz Wireless Medium: DSSS and OFDM Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA Operating Channels: 1-13 Draft 802.
Appendix B About Wireless LANs B This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g.
Wireless Adapter User Guide Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
Appendix B - About Wireless LANs 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.
Wireless Adapter User Guide This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop (notebook) computers with an USB port, and the product may be used in typical laptop (notebook) computers with USB port.
