AW-NU203 IEEE 802.
I. Introduction i. Overview Azurewave AW-NU203 USB 2.0 Wireless Module is a highly integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) solution to let users enjoy the digital content through the latest wireless technology without using extra cables and cords. It provides easy-to-use, high performance, cost effective and low power solution. Moreover, AW-NU203 enables compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within home, business and public access wireless networks. Compliant with the IEEE 802.
iii. Product Review When the USB wireless module is transmitting data through connection, LED indicator will blink. 1. Connection Mode ◎Infrastructure Mode Infrastructure mode needs an access point to establish the network, which can provide wireless accesses within valid range for users to communicate with others or transmit data with a wired network.
Infrastructure Mode ◎Ad-hoc Mode The difference between Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode is that Ad-hoc mode does not need the access point or router. When you use this mode, your computer will act as a server within the valid range and connect directly to others in the same LAN workgroup. Ad-hoc Mode It is recommended to choose this mode when there is no access point showed on your wireless network.
II. Installation i. System Requirements Before you install AW-NU203, please make sure your system meets the following requirements. *Desktop or Laptop with USB 1.1/2.0 port *Minimum of 64MB system memory *Operating system: XP/Vista *An optical drive/CD-ROM for utilities and driver installation ii. Hardware Installation 1. Find an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your desktop or laptop. 2. Connect AW-NU203 Wireless USB Module with 10 pin cable onto adapter board and then plug into USB port of desktop or laptop.
iv. Setup: Windows XP OS If your computer is running a Windows operating system, it will automatically detect the AW-NU203 after the system boots up and displays a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Please click [Cancel] and proceed with the following steps. 1.
2. Please wait few seconds for wizard to prepare installation 3.
4. The Wizard is running installation 5.
6. When it is completed, please click [Finish] 9.
v. Setup: Windows Vista OS Please follow the steps to complete installation. 1. Launch the setup driver 2.
3. Now the Wizard is preparing installation 4.
5. The system is process installation 8.
III. Network Connection i. For Windows XP OS Please see the following steps to setup network connection for Windows XP. 1. Find the network icon on the desktop shortcut and right-click on it. Choose “View Available Wireless networks” 2.
3. Please wait for few seconds to let system connecting to selected wireless network 4. You may need to type the network key when it is required 5. Now the selected wireless network is connected 6.
7. Here is the wireless network connection status ii. For Windows Vista OS Following are the instructions to setup wireless connection for Windows Vista. 1. Right-click on the network icon located on desktop shortcut.
2. Choose wireless network within your range and click [Connect] * If selected network is not secure, please choose [Connect anyway] 3.
4. Now the selected wireless network is connected 5.
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IV. Setup for Ad-hoc Mode i. For Windows XP OS If you want to choose Ad-hoc mode, please right-click network icon on desktop shortcut and choose “Open Network Connections”, or go to [Control Panel] and double-click “Network Connection” icon. When you see the “Network Connections” screen, please follow the steps below to setup Ad-hoc mode.
1. Double-click “Wireless Network USB Adapter” icon to enter its properties 2.
3. Choose “Use the following IP address:” and type the IP address; then click [OK] *Note: the IP address of the other wireless card should be set with the same subnet mask 4.
5. Select “Wireless Network” tab and choose [Add] 6.
7. When you see the dialogue showing your network is unsecured, please click [Continue Anyway] 8. Now your network is in Ad-hoc mode ii. For Windows Vista OS Please follow the steps to setup Ad-hoc mode for Windows Vista. 1.
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3. Right-click the connected network icon and choose “Properties” 4.
5. Choose “Networking” tab and double-click the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” item 6.
7. Choose “Manage wireless networks” bar 8.
9. Choose “Create ad-hoc network” 10.
11. Enter “Network name” and if you want to protect the network security, please choose in “security type”; then click [Next] 12.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. As long as 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
Professional installation instruction Please be advised that due to the unique function supplied by this product, the device is intended for use with our interactive entertainment software and licensed third-party only. The product will be distributed through controlled distribution channel and installed by trained professional and will not be sold directly to the general public through retail store. 1.
