SpeedTouch™121g IEEE802.11g Wireless USB Adapter Setup and User’s Guide Release R1.
SpeedTouch™ 121g Setup and User’s Guide R1.
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Contents Contents E-DOC-CTC-20040903-0001 v2.0 1 SpeedTouch™121g Installation................................... 7 1.1 About your SpeedTouch™121g...................................................... 8 1.2 SpeedTouch™121g Installation...................................................... 9 2 Wireless Client Manager ............................................ 13 2.1 Configuration ............................................................................... 14 2.2 Link Information ...........
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About this Setup and User’s Guide About this Setup and User’s Guide In this Setup and User's Guide This Setup and User’s Guide will assist you in getting acquainted with the SpeedTouch™121g and in getting connected to a wireless network. Used Symbols A note provides additional information about a topic. A tip provides an alternative method or shortcut to perform an action. ! Documentation and software updates A caution warns you about potential problems or specific precautions that need to be taken.
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Chapter 1 SpeedTouch™121g Installation 1 SpeedTouch™121g Installation Introduction The SpeedTouch™121g is a 54 Mbps wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless adapters into your computers, and start networking.
Chapter 1 SpeedTouch™121g Installation 1.1 About your SpeedTouch™121g Package Checklist The SpeedTouch™121g package includes: SpeedTouch™121g Wireless USB Adapter SpeedTouch™121g Setup CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Safety Instructions and Regulatory Information Please inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials in case there is a need to return it.
Chapter 1 SpeedTouch™121g Installation 1.2 SpeedTouch™121g Installation System Requirements Before you install the SpeedTouch™121g, check your system for the following: A computer with a USB port To obtain maximum wireless networking speed, a USB v2.0 port is needed. Microsoft Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP You may need your Windows installation CD during driver and utility installation. A minimum of 1.
Chapter 1 SpeedTouch™121g Installation 4 The Setup window will appear: 5 The InstallShield Wizard will start installing the utility software. This may take a few minutes. Once the software installation is finished, you will be prompted to plug in your SpeedTouch™121g. 6 Firmly insert the SpeedTouch™121g into your computer’s USB port. 7 After connecting the adapter to your computer, Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed.
Chapter 1 SpeedTouch™121g Installation Installation result When the installation is completed, the Wireless Client Manager icon will appear on the desktop: A small icon in your notification area (bottom right corner of most screens) will also appear to indicate the status of your connection.
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Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager 2 Wireless Client Manager Using the Wireless Card Manager utility To configure the SpeedTouch™121g, double-click the SpeedTouch™121g Wireless Client Manager icon on the desktop to launch the utility: You can also access it from Windows’ Start menu. As a result the SpeedTouch™121g Wireless Client Manager utility appears: Configuration tabs The wireless card manager includes five tabs: Configuration Allows you to configure the SpeedTouch™121g wireless settings.
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager 2.1 Configuration The Configuration tab SpeedTouch™121g wireless profiles This tab allows you to configure the SpeedTouch™121g wireless settings. The wireless parameters, configured via the Wireless Client Manager are stored in profiles. By default one profile DEFAULT is configured with common default wireless settings.
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager Common Common allows you to configure the basic wireless parameters: The following fields are available: E-DOC-CTC-20040903-0001 v2.0 Network Name (default: “speedtouch”) Input an SSID string for the wireless network to which you want to connect. This should be set to the same value as the SSID of the access point or wireless router to which you are connected. Set this value to ANY to allow connection to any access point.
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager Security The Security ON/Security OFF button indicates whether the security function has been enabled or disabled: By default wireless security is disabled. Click Security OFF to enable the security function (the button changes to Security ON): The following fields are available: Authentication Type WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) are implemented in the SpeedTouch™121g to prevent unauthorized access.
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager Use Passphrase Select the Use Passphrase option to automatically generate key strings for encryption. Both SpeedTouch™121g and the access point must use Passphrase. How to set up WEP Key Type Select ASCII or Hex. Default Key Choose the key for encryption. WEP provides a basic level of security, preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data transmitted between wireless clients (and the access point).
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager How to set up WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access is an interoperable security enhancement that strongly increases the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. It is derived from and will be forward-compatible with the upcoming IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA employs a combination of several technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager 2.2 Link Information The Link Information tab This screen displays current connection information of the SpeedTouch™121g: The following fields are available: E-DOC-CTC-20040903-0001 v2.0 Network Name (SSID) The name of the network to which the SpeedTouch™121g is currently connected with other clients on the network. Base Station Name ID The MAC address of the access point to which the SpeedTouch™121g is connected in an infrastructure network.
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager 2.3 IP Information The IP Information tab This screen displays your computer’s IP Information: The following fields are available: 20 IP Address Client IP address of the computer. IP Netmask Client A mask used to determine to what subnet an IP address belongs. Gateway The IP address of the Gateway. Host Name Client The computer’s name on the network. Click Release To release the current IP settings of the SpeedTouch™121g.
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager 2.4 Site Survey The Site Survey tab Site Survey scans and displays all wireless devices within range. You can connect to a wireless device by double-clicking on that entry: The following fields are available: E-DOC-CTC-20040903-0001 v2.0 Click Scan To scan for available network connections. Network name SSID (See Common in “2.1 Configuration” on page 14.) MAC address The MAC address of the listed wireless device.
Chapter 2 Wireless Client Manager 2.5 Version Information The Version Information tab This screen shows information on the current version of the driver and configuration utility: To upgrade the firmware, click the link to download the latest driver and utility software. 22 E-DOC-CTC-20040903-0001 v2.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3 Troubleshooting Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the SpeedTouch™121g or the driver software does not install correctly, check the following: Make sure the SpeedTouch™121g is securely connected with the USB port. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s connector. Try the SpeedTouch™121g in another USB port. If this also fails, test your computer with another wireless USB adapter that is known to operate correctly.
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