W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide
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W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Table of Content Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................1 1.1 Product Feature ......................................................... 2 1.2 Product Deployment ................................................ 3 1.3 Indicator Description ............................................... 4 1.4 Package Contents ..................................................... 4 Chapter 2 Installation Guide.................................5 3.1 Station Mode.....
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction W541U Wireless USB Adapter complies with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards, providing up to 54Mbps wireless transmission rate which is 5 times the common 802.11b products. It supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA-PSK, WPA2/WPA2-PSK encryption and 802.1x security authentication standard to protect your network security.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 1.1 Product Feature • Supports IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 1.2 Product Deployment • 54Mbps wireless USB Adapter offers fast, reliable and cost- effective solution for wireless access.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 Indicator Description In the front panel of W541U, there is a LED indicator blinking when data communication is going on. 1.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 2 Installation Guide This chapter is to assist you how to use included the CD-ROM which comprises the Setup Wizard and the Client Utility Interface. The following steps on Setup Wizard are taken the Windows XP as example. 1. Please insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB 2. port of your computer.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3. Inert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and the Welcome screen appears. (If not appear, “Setup.exe” icon.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 4. Click “Enter”. 5. Click “Next” to start installing.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 6. Click “Change…” to select the directory path, or click “Next”. 7. Select “OK” and “Next” in the following window.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 8. During the installation, the following dialogue maybe appears. Click the “Continue Anyway” to continue. There is no security threat to your computer. 9. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Chapter 3 Client Utility Interface This software is for the W541U Wireless USB Adapter management. If it does not appear, select “Start”—“All Programs” —“TENDA”—“W541U”, or click the shortcut on your PC’s desktop. Note: In the Windows XP, you can select the included W541U Client Utility Interface or the Windows XP internal wireless application to configure the device. There are two client utility applications in W541U: Station Mode and AP Mode.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.1 3.1.1 Station Mode Station Mode Topology In this mode, W541U serves as a client to receive the wireless signals to access the Internet.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.1.2 Status In the Network Status window, it displays something on wireless adapter and wireless network status, including SSID, Authentication type, Encryption Type, IP address, subnet mask and gateway and so on.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.1.3 Site Survey The Site Survey is used to scan the available wireless network around, showing the wireless network’s signal strength and other information which provides basis for you to access which wireless network. Connect: select one entry in the wireless network list and click the button to connect the device with the selected network. Refresh: rescan the wireless network around.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.1.4 Profile Management This window saves the general wireless parameters for different profiles, which is used to fast connect the wireless network you need. UP/DOWN: To change the profile’s sequence in the list. Connect: To activate one profile. New: To create a new profile and configure the site status and security setting. Modify: To modify one existing profile. Delete: To delete one existing profile.
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W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.1.5 Statistics Statistics is used to summarize Rx and Tx data packets, including the success and error packet amount. Clear: click this button to renew the statistics.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.1.6 WPS Setting WPS setting is enabled only on WPS-compliant devices. PIN： Enter the Pin code and click the “PIN” to automatically connect the wireless adapter with wireless devices around. PBC： Click the “PBC” to complete auto-check and connections between wireless adapter and other wireless device. Refresh: to update the Pin code.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide network around. Connect: click this button to connect the WPS wireless network. Disconnect: to disconnect the connected wireless network.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.2 AP Mode 3.2.1 AP Mode Topology The device also can serve as an access point to transmit wireless signals and create wireless network, allowing other wireless clients to access the network. Click the AP Mode icon to enter the AP Mode interface.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.2 Basic Setting This window is used to configure the AP’s basic parameters, including SSID, Wireless Mode and Channel. SSID: Wireless network’s ID name scanned by wireless adapter. Wireless Mode: 802.11b/802.11g/802.11b/g mixed. Channel: 1~11 channels provided. Restore Default: to restore the set parameters to default factory default settings. Apply: to make the changes made take effect.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.3 Security Setting This window is used to configure the wireless network’s security authentication, providing WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption methods. WEP：10/26 bits Hex or 5/13 ASCII support. WPA-PSK：8~32 bits ASCII support. WPA2-PSK：8~32 bits ASCII support. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK：8~32 bits ASCII support.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Note: 1. The Hex characters include 0~9 numbers and a~f letters. 2. ASCII characters include any numbers/letters and characters. 3.2.4 Access Control Access Control is based on the MAC address to decide that the specified client connects to the wireless network, or disables it to access the wireless network.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Filter Policy: Disabled: to disable the filter function. All Permitted: to permit all clients in the list to access the wireless network. All Blocked: to refuse all clients in the list to access the wireless network. MAC Address：to input the client’s MAC address to implement the corresponding filter policy. For example: b0000a8cd702. Add: to add the entered MAC address into the list. Delete: to delete one existing MAC address in the list.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3.2.5 About This window displays something about software version and wireless adapter.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix One: Acronyms and Terms WLAN Wireless Local Area Network 802.11 A family of specifications developed by the IEEE for WLAN technology. 802.11a An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in the 5 GHz UNI radio band. 802.11b An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard that provides up to 11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11b uses DSSS modulation. 802.11g An extension to 802.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide BSSID Basic Service Set ID DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum. DSSS is one of two types of spread spectrum radio. frequency-hopping The spread other is spectrum (FHSS). QoS Quality of Service OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service RTS Request to Send SSID Service Set Identifier.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for WLANs defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard. WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. The next generation of Wi-Fi security, based on the 802.11i standard.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix Two: Product Specification Standard IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11e (QoS) Port USB1.1,USB2.0 Frequency Range 2.4～2.4835GHz 54 Mbps, 48 Mbps, 36 Mbps, Transmission Rate 24 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 6 Mbps; 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps Antenna Gain Transmission Power Modulation Method Working Temperature Storage Temperature Working Humidity 2dBi Max.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Appendix Three: How to connect with PSP 1.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Select Channel 2. In W541U Utility Interface scan PSP and double-click to connect the wireless network.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 3. In Site Survey check “enable PSP connection mode” box. 4. To configure Xlink Kai Select “Start”→ “All programmers” → “Xlink Kai Evolution VII” → “Start Kai Config” to configure the user name, password and other parameters as follows.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide 5. Login Xlink Kai Select “Start”→ “All programmers” → “Xlink Kai Evolution VII” → “Start Kai”. PSP will connect with Xlink Kai automatically. The following window will indicate the connection is established well now.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. In order to comply with the FCC RF safety limits, please maintain at least 20cm distance between themselves and this transmitler and/or its antenna at all times during operation.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide Note: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
W541U Wireless USB Adapter User Guide equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
