U SER G UIDE Mobile WiMAX USB Adapter US211
U SER G UIDE US211 IEEE 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX USB Adapter, with 2.3, 2.5, and 3.
COMPLIANCES 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.
COMPLIANCES Due to the essential high output power nature of WiMAX devices, use of this device with other transmitters at the same time may exceed the FCC RF exposure limit and such usage must be prohibited (unless such cotransmission has been approved by FCC in the future). SAR (SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE) COMPLIANCES STATEMENT SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer (s) with a USB slot, and the product can be used in typical laptop computers with USB slots.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE PURPOSE This guide details the hardware features of the US211 WiMAX USB Adapter, including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the device and use its configuration software. AUDIENCE This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.
CONTENTS COMPLIANCES 3 ABOUT THIS GUIDE 5 CONTENTS 6 1 INTRODUCTION 8 Features 8 System Requirements 9 Package Checklist 9 USB Connector 9 LED Indicators 10 2 INSTALLATION 11 3 CONFIGURATION 15 Accessing the WCM Utility 15 Display Options 16 View Menu Options Connection Management Lost WiMAX Connection Selecting Profiles 17 17 18 19 Editing a Profile 20 Card Settings 22 Network Information 25 WiMAX Connection Statistics 26 Tool Menu 27 Disable Menu Bar 27 Turning Pow
CONTENTS 4 ADMINISTRATOR MODE 30 Accessing Administrator Mode 30 Setting Profiles 31 Creating a New Profile Advanced Configuration A TROUBLESHOOTING 32 37 39 Diagnosing LED Indicators 39 Network Connection Problems 39 Uninstalling the WCM Software 40 B SPECIFICATIONS 42 GLOSSARY 45 INDEX 49 – 7 –
1 INTRODUCTION The WiMAX USB Adapter is a network adapter that enables a notebook PC to connect to a service provider’s 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz or 3.5 GHz mobile WiMAX network. The USB adapter plugs directly into a PC’s compatible USB port and includes its own driver and configuration software for Windows XP and Windows Vista. Figure 1: WiMAX USB Adapter FEATURES ◆ Mobile WiMAX IEEE 802.16e-2005 Wave 2 compliant ◆ Three models for 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz or 3.
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction System Requirements SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before you install the WiMAX USB Adapter, check your system meets the following requirements: ◆ A notebook or desktop computer with a USB port ◆ Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista ◆ Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Package Checklist LED INDICATORS The WiMAX USB Adapter includes two status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. Figure 2: LED Indicators Table 1: LED Indicators LED Status Description Power On Blue The USB adapter is correctly installed in a USB port and is receiving power. Link/Activity On Green The USB adapter is searching for a WiMAX base station.
2 INSTALLATION To install the WiMAX USB Adapter driver and software utility for Windows XP or WIndows Vista, follow these steps: NOTE: Only the installation interface for Windows XP is shown in this guide. However, the utility installation screens are similar for all Microsoft Windows systems. 1. Turn on your notebook and wait until the Windows system has completely started. 2. Insert the adapter into an available USB port. When the USB adapter is inserted correctly, its blue LED turns on (see page 10).
CHAPTER 2 | Installation 4. Click Next to continue the installation. Figure 3: InstallShield Wizard Start 5. Select to accept the license agreement terms, then click Next.
CHAPTER 2 | Installation 6. Confirm or change the location of the installation files on the PC before clicking Next. Figure 5: Start the Installation 7. Wait for the software installation procedure to complete. Figure 6: Installation in Progress NOTE: If a message concerning Windows Logo testing is displayed, click the “Continue Anyway” button.
CHAPTER 2 | Installation 8. When the “InstallShield Wizard Complete” message displays, click Finish. Figure 7: InstallShield Wizard Complete CAUTION: Safely remove the USB adapter by double-clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, click the device and then click stop.
3 CONFIGURATION The Wireless Connection Manager (WCM) software provides all the tools to manage and monitor your WiMAX connection. After initial installation, the software starts automatically every time you insert the WiMAX USB Adapter. ACCESSING THE WCM UTILITY Once the utility installation is complete, there are several methods of starting the WCM software other than by inserting the WiMAX USB Adapter. The utility screens are similar for all Microsoft Windows systems.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Display Options DISPLAY OPTIONS The WCM software has two display options, or “skins,” to choose from. The main screens for the two skins are shown below. Figure 10: Jet Black Skin Connect/Disconnect button Figure 11: Sky Blue Skin Connect/Disconnect button Other than the display style, there are no functional differences between the default Jet Black Skin and the alternate Sky Blue Skin. You can select the skin type from the Tool menu.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Connection Management VIEW MENU OPTIONS The WCM utility’s View menu includes three options that apply to the display window: Compact View — Displays the window in compact format that uses minimum screen space. This view displays only the roaming status. Clicking the mouse right button displays a menu where the WCM full view can be restored. Figure 12: WCM Compact View Indicates roaming status Docking — Forces the display window to “jump” to the nearest screen edge.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Connection Management The displayed items on this screen can be described as follows: Profile Name — Name of a user account profile that defines a WiMAX network connection. When a profile is set to “Auto Connection” (see “Editing a Profile” on page 20), the Profile Name cannot be changed and the utility automatically scans and connects to the WiMAX network defined by the default profile.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Selecting Profiles When you see this screen, you have three options: ◆ Restart connecting in a few seconds — Use this option when you are sure there is a signal from a WiMAX network to which you want to connect. ◆ Remain unconnected to network and try to connect later using connect button — Use this option if you wish to remain offline and continue working.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Selecting Profiles EDITING A PROFILE Clicking the Edit button on the Profile screen displays the Edit Profile window. Figure 16: Edit Profile Screen - General Tab The General tab on this screen displays the following items: Profile Name — A name used to identify the new profile. Operator ID — The ID number of the WiMAX network operator for this profile. Operator Name — The name of the WiMAX network operator for this profile.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Selecting Profiles Save as Default Profile — Saves the profiles settings and sets it as the default. Clicking the Scan tab on the Edit Profile screen displays the profile frequency and bandwidth settings. Figure 17: Edit Profile Screen - Scan Tab The Scan tab on the Edit Profile screen displays the following items: Frequency — Specifies a center frequency to scan. Bandwidth — Specifies the bandwidth of the channel; 5, 7, 8.75, or 10 MHz.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Card Settings CARD SETTINGS The Setting screen enables specific card and WCM utility features to be configured. Figure 18: Setting Screen - General Tab The displayed items on this screen can be described as follows: Autolaunch on adapter insert — Automatically starts the WCM utility when the card is inserted into a PC slot. Autolaunch minimized — When set to automatically start WCM, the utility starts in its Windows minimized form.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Card Settings Prompt for Authentication — Displays a window that prompts for a user name and password when connecting to a WiMAX network. Notice Warning Message — Enables messages to be displayed by the WCM utility for certain events: ◆ WiMAX Connect lost: The connection to the WiMAX base station was lost. ◆ Call Guard: Issues a warning when you are about to connect while roaming.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Card Settings ◆ Lock On Power Up – When the WCM utility is started, the card is locked. To unlock the card, you need to enter a user-defined lock code. You can set the lock code when the lock option is selected. When the WCM utility starts, a window prompts for the lock code. Input the lock code to enable the WiMAX connection. If you forget the lock code, you will not be able to use WCM. Contact your service provider for assistance.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Network Information NETWORK INFORMATION The Network screen allows you to view the current network settings for the card. Figure 22: Network Information The displayed items on this screen can be described as follows: Description — Displays the card’s identification. IP Address — The IP address assigned to the card. Subnet Mask — Indicates the local subnet mask, such as 255.255.255.0. Default Gateway — The gateway address provided by the WiMAX service provider.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration WiMAX Connection Statistics WIMAX CONNECTION STATISTICS The Statistics screen allows you to view information on the WiMAX connection. Figure 23: Statistics Information The displayed items on this screen can be described as follows: DL Data Volume — The downloaded data volume in Kbytes for the current online session. UL Data Volume — The uploaded data volume in Kbytes for the current online session. DL Data Rate — The current download data rate in Mbps.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Tool Menu Reset — Click the button to reset all the counters back to zero. TOOL MENU In addition to the main configuration screens, the WCM utility has a number of other features that can be accessed from the Tool menu. Figure 24: Tool Menu DISABLE MENU BAR The Disable Menu Bar option on the Tool menu hides all the top-level menu options on the screen. To enable the menu bar, use the menu from the System Tray icon.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Tool Menu LOCK WIMAX This locks the card and prevents others from using the WiMAX service. For NETWORK ADAPTER the lock mode to operate, you must first configure a lock mode and code NOW on the Security tab of the Setting screen. See “Card Settings” on page 22. Figure 26: Lock USB Adapter Enter the lock code here When the lock mode is enabled, the WiMAX connection is terminated. The user needs to first unlock the application to be able to use the WiMAX service.
CHAPTER 3 | Configuration Software Upgrade SOFTWARE UPGRADE The About page displays information about the software version the WCM utility. The About WCM screen and Check for Update option is also available from the Help menu. Figure 28: About WCM Information Click the Upgrade button to check for available WCM software updates. A pop-up window indicates if a new version of software is available.
