802.11b WLAN USB Adapter USB-400 User’s Guide Version: 1.
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Regulatory Information Note! Please use USB extension cable or swivel adapter to avoid human contact or approach of your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter during normal operation. Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
Table of Contents Regulatory Information________________________________________________2 1. Welcome __________________________________________________________4 1.1 Kit Contents ______________________________________________________5 1.2 Main Features of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter ________________________6 1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios ______________________________________7 1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network ______________________________9 2.
1. Welcome Thank you for purchasing our 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, and welcome to Wireless LAN—the easy way to wireless networking. This user guide introduces to you the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter and describes the most common configurations, which will help you connect to your network easily. Please read this manual to get familiar with the IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
1.1 Kit Contents The 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter kit should include the following items: One 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, one USB Cable, one CD and one Quick Start Guide. a. One 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter b. One USB Extension Cable c. One Swivel Adapter (Optional) d. One Software CD including: 1. Utility & Driver Installation Software 2. Acrobat Reader 3. User Manual PDF File e. Quick Start Guide If any of the items mentioned above are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
1.2 Main Features of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter A B A. Status LED l l l Off: Power Off. Blinking: The USB adapter is powered on but no wireless connection is made yet. Steady Green: Wireless connection is linked. B. USB Connector 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter features: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. High-speed wireless connection, up to 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b (DSSS) standard for 2.
1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios As our 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE 802.11b compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the most freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after installing 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, you can connect your computer to: a. A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of IEEE802.11b compliant wireless devices. b. A LAN (Local Area Network) constructed by Access Point(s) or other IEEE802.11b compliant systems. c.
A. Peer-to-Peer Networking: An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and this 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter or our other WLAN devices. Therefore, it is very suitable to build a network for temporary use, such as for demonstration in exhibition, for new sales point/branch use and alike. B. Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking): With some 802.11b WLAN USB Adapters and Access Points, it is easy to construct a LAN with access to Internet for enterprise use. The construction is quite easy that the 802.
1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second. With the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter you can locate your PC wherever you want without wires and cables. The 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter provides LAN users with an access to real-time information anywhere in their organization.
2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking 2.1 Installation 1. Insert the installation CD. It automatically starts the setup program for WLAN Utility and Driver. 2. Follow the installation wizard to complete the software installation process. 3. Connect the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter to your PC/notebook PC. To adjust the direction or position of the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, please use the USB extension cable or the swivel adapter.
4. Operation System will detect new device and verify the driver automatically. You may check it in “Device Manager”. See details of verifying the driver in User’s Guide Chapter 3.2. Note! During installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the installation process. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your computer.
2.2 Connecting to an Exiting Network 1. Double click the shortcut icon. The IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility window appears. You can also see a small red icon in Windows System Tray. Disconnected 2. Select “Site Survey” tab. From the list, you can check the informations of each network, and then choose one network to join.
3. Select “Setting” tab. Enter the chosen SSID, select a proper Network Type and then click “Apply”. Click “OK” button when appears. 4. In the “LAN Status” tab, you can check the Access Point SSID, Access Point MAC, Signal Strength and Signal Quality of the connected network. Once connected, the Status Icon in the Windows System Tray will then change the color accordingly. 5. For details of each tab in IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility, please read User’s Guide Chapter 4. 2.
3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide This section will lead you through the installation of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter and IEEE802.11b WLAN software in detail. People who are familiar with the installation and settings of wireless device may refer to quick start guide to establish a network in a snap. To establish your wireless network connection, the following steps should be executed: 1. Install the software by using the installation CD. 2. Install the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter. 3.
3.1 Install the IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver / Utility Note! Please install the IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver & Utility before inserting the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter. 1. Insert the installation CD. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program automatically starts. 2. Click “Next”. Select “Install IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver and Utility” and then click “Next” to go on the installation. 3. Click “Next”.
4. Click “Yes”. 5. Read the destination folder and click “Next”. The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog box. Click “Next” to go on to Step 7. You may change the default folder by clicking “Browse” to select the destination folder you prefer (go on to Step 6). Click “ Next” to go to the next screen.
6. Select the Program Folder and click “Next”. 7. Click “Next”. 8. Click “Yes”. You are asked whether to add an IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility shortcut to your desktop. Click “Yes” to create one.
9. The user manual is published in Portable Document Format (PDF ). If Acrobat Reader does not exist in your system, the following message will be prompted to automatically enter the Acrobat Reader installation screen. Please follow the instructions to complete the Acrobat Reader installation. 10. Click “Finish”. The installation is complete. 11. After software installation, connect the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter to your PC/notebook PC. To adjust the direction or position of the 802.
3.1.1 Additional Setup Processes During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options. Mostly, you will be asked to add some necessary protocols and to edit some networking settings. 1. Windows 98SE: The system may request the original Windows CD during the installation process. Please check with the network administrator for the values of the settings. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your computer. 2.
3.2 Verifying the Driver/Utility 1. Windows 98SE/Me: Step 1. Right-click “My Computer” icon on the desktop and choose “Properties”. Step 2. Select “Device Manager” tab and open “Network adapters”. You should see your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter in the list. Highlight it and click “Properties” button. Step 3. From the “Device status”, you should see the line “This device is working properly”.
3.3 IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter has its own management software, named IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility, and users can control all functions provided with it. The Utility icon appears in the Windows System Tray after clicking the IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility shortcut on your desktop. The Utility includes six tabs: LAN Status, Setting, Site Survey, Link Information, Diagnostic and About.
3.3.1 Disable Windows XP Zero-Configuration In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility. Right after the installation, before opening the Utility, please follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”. 2. Right-click “Wireless Network Connection” of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, and select “Properties”. 3.
3.4 Basic Setting for Infrastructure Mode To connect with an Access Point, please follow the process below: 1. Select the “Setting” tab 2. Select “Infrastructure” for Network Type 3. Select or enter the correct SSID 4. Press the “Apply” button. u SSID is the group name that will be shared by every member of your wireless network .You will only be able to connect with an Access Point (AP), which has the same SSID. Note that the SSID will be case sensitivity.
3.5 Basic Setting for 802.11Ad Hoc Mode/Ad Hoc Mode If you have more computers and only want to place them in a local area network, or you want to communicate directly without using an Access Point or any connection to a wired network, then you can select the “802.11 Ad Hoc” mode or “Ad Hoc” mode on your WLAN Utility. “802.11 Ad Hoc” is the official standard set by IEEE Organization whereas “Ad Hoc” is a pre-standard. Therefore we recommend you to select the “802.11 Ad Hoc” mode. Please note that “802.
You must select a SSID if you use the 802.11 Ad hoc. If you have trouble connecting other brands’ IEEE 802.11b devices using the “802.11 Ad Hoc” mode, please try “Ad Hoc” mode. The next section shows you the basic setting of the “Ad Hoc” mode. B. Ad Hoc Mode Please follow the procedures below to set the “Ad Hoc” Mode: 1. 2. 3. 4. u Select the “Setting” tab. Select “Ad Hoc” for Network Type. Select the correct channel. (The channel of all computers in one workgroup must be the same.
3.6 Advanced Settings Click the “Advance” button in the Setting page to edit the advanced settings for your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter. Regarding the transmission rate, there are four options: A. B. C. D. Fully Auto (Default) Fixed 11Mbps Fixed 5.5Mbps Auto 1 or 2 Mbps You may select and change transmission rate by clicking the pull-down button. If you enable the “Power Saving” mode, the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter can work with low power consumption but the throughput may slow down.
3.7 Encryption Function You may enhance the security of your network by enabling the “Encryption” function. The WEP Required Mode enables you to define the encryption keys that your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter should use. Caution: If you wish to enable the “Encryption” function, you must enable this function for all computers of your network, and the WEP key needs to be the same for all IEEE802.11b stations.
b. Select “Manual 128 bits (ASCII)” and enter a 13-digit WEP Key. c. Select “Manual 64 bits” and enter a 10-digit WEP Key. d. Select “Manual 128 bits” and enter a 26-digit WEP Key.
3.8 Remove your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter If you do not need the wireless connectivity of your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, you can unplug and remove your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter directly. Note! When removing the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, you will lose your connection to the network. Make sure you have closed all files and network applications (such as e-mail) prior to removing the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter.
3.9 Uninstall the IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility / Driver Note! In Windows XP or 2000: Do not remove your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter until the Utility/Driver is uninstalled. In Windows 98SE or Me: Remove your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter before the Utility/Driver is uninstalled. 1. Make sure the Utility is closed. 2. Open Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs > IEEE802.11bWLAN Utility > Remove 3. Follow the uninstall wizard to complete the uninstallation. 4.
4. Using the Utility 4.1 LAN Status Tab If you want to know the connecting status in Infrastructure Mode or 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode, choose LAN Status tab in IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility window. 1. Infrastructure Mode: • The SSID and MAC of the access Point, which your computer connects to, will appear in the screen if you choose the Infrastructure Mode. • Double click the Access Point SSID (under the Infrastructure Mode) to access to the Microsoft Network Neighborhood folder to find other on-line computers.
4.2 Link Information Tab The Link Information tab shows information of Current Channel, Current Transmission Rate, Own MAC Address, Current Connection State, Wireless Network Adapter IP Address, Wireless Network Adapter Subnet Mask, and Wireless Network Adapter Default Gateway. 4.3 Site Survey Tab This tab gives you all the information of each Access Point within the communication range, so that you can select the Access Point with the strongest signal fo r better performance.
4.4 Diagnostic Tab Click “Start Diagnostic” button to check errors in hardware, firmware, and software of your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter. In case of any errors occur, please click “View Error details” button and print it out to present to your dealer or distributor. 4.5 About Tab This tab provides you the version information of Firmware, Driver and Utility.
5. Network Application This section consists of the network applications of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, including: l To Survey the network neighborhood l To Share Your Folder with Your Network Member(s) l To Share Your Printer with Your Network Member(s) l To Access the Shared Folder(s)/File(s) of Your Network Members(s) l To Use the Shared Printer(s) of Your Network Member(s) In fact, the network applications of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter are the same as they are in a wired network environment.
5.2 File Sharing 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter allows the sharing of files between computers that are logged onto the same wireless network. If you want to share your folder “My Documents” with other computers of the wireless network, please highlight the folder “My Documents” and drag it to Shared Documents folder. Sharing files in the IEEE802.11b wireless network will be like sharing files on a wired LAN.
5.3 Using the Shared Folder If you would like to access a shared folder stored in other stations of same network, please follow the process below: 1. Double-click the “My Network Places” icon, and then double-click the computer where the shared folder is located. 2. Double-click the folder you want to connect to. 3. Now you may open the needed file(s). Note! If a password is required, the Windows will prompt a password column to you.
6. Product Specifications Frequency range 2.4G ~ 2.4835Ghz Modulation technique DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) with BPSK (1Mbps), QPSK (2Mbps), and CCK (5.5 and 11Mbps) Intersil Prism 3.0 Ø MAC+BB: ISL3871 (upgrade to 3871A) Ø Direct Down Conversion Transceiver: ISL3684 Ø VCO: ISL3084 Ø Power Amplifier: ISL3984 Core Logic Host interface USB V1.1 Dimension Weight - external: 26mm(W)*77.2mm(L)*10.
Humidity (non-condensing) 5% ~90% Warranty EMC certificate 1 year standard warranty, 3 years optional - FCC Class B part 15.247 (USA) - IC RSS210 (Canada) - ETSI 300 328, ETSI300 826 (Europe) - ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-33 (Japan, subject to customer’s request) Media access protocol CSMA/CA with ACK LED indicator WLAN LED: indicates networking activity - Off: Power Off. -Blinking: The USB adapter is powered on but no wireless connection is made yet. - Steady Green: Wireless connection is linked.
