802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Ver 1.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 0. Introduction .......................................................................................... 5 ■ Package Contents ....................................................................................... 5 ■ Form Factor ................................................................................................ 5 ■ System Requirements for Configuration:................................................... 5 Chapter 1.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual 6.1 Problems Starting the WLAN Utility Program ....................................... 19 6.2 Problem with the Link Status.................................................................. 19 Appendix A ......................................................................................................... 20 Ad-Hoc(Peer to Peer) Mode Setup .............................................................. 20 Application：Access the Internet without an AP .............
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Tested to Comply FCC DoC Labeling With FCC Standard FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Chapter 0. Introduction Thank you for using our WLAN product. This installation guide will help you install 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle and connect to the Internet quick & easy. ■ Package Contents 1. 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle 2. Quick Installation Guide 3. Manual & Driver on CD Disc 4. USB cable (Optional) If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Chapter 1. Wireless LAN Network 1.1 Overview This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications. 1.1.1 SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wireless network. Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate with each other. 1.1.2 Channel A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel. 1.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate) The 802.11g USB 2.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Ad-Hoc BSS (IBSS) A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done through the AP, which relays data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resource, such as the printer, on the wired network.
02.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Chapter 2. How to Install WLAN driver and Utility To install the adapter, please read and follow the instructions below. 2.1 Plug your 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle Plug your 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle into a USB port on your machine. 2.2 Insert the supplied Setup CD Insert the supplied Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive , and you’ll see the software installation window as shown below. (please direct to next) 2.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual 2.4 When the following screen appears , click “Countinue Anyway” to countinue. 2.5 Your PC will recognize the device of “802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle”, and click “Next” to install driver. 2.6 Finally, click the “Finish” to leave this dialogue window. 2.7 Click “Setup Driver & Tools”(Installation Windows), and choose the “default” item through the installation process. 2.8 After successful installation, you’ll see the new icon appear in the Icon Tray. 802.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Chapter 3. Windows XP Installation Notes Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool, Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, available to assist you in managing your wireless networks. you use the provided 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle to manage your adapter. To use the Zero Configuration tool, refer to Chapter 5.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual 3. Choose the Wireless Networks tab in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, and uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings checkbox. See Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box 4. Click OK. The Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is now disabled. You can now monitor and configure the adapter via Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Chapter 4. How to use the WLAN Utility(Station) 4.1 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle Configuration Tools If you use the WinXP OS , the “Zero Configuration” of WinXP will be disable first , then WLAN Utility can be used. Figure 4-1 4.2 Open the WLAN Utility . The Window is as shown in “Figure 4-1”. The adapter can be set at “Station” or “Access Point” Mode from the Mode drop down menu. Station mode is selected for the document.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual 4.3 More Setting … Click “ More Setting “ icon of Figure 4-1 to enter “More setting “ window. The window is shown as “ Figure 4-2 ”. 4.3.1 “General Connection Setting” group: - Read the current status from the group if the “Change” button is not pressed. - Press “Change” button for modifying the status, when the modification is finished, press “Apply” to save it. The button “Change” and “Apply” is alternately shown on the same position.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Figure 4-2 4.3.2 Encryption Setting : Press “WEP Encryption Key Setting” to enter the “WEP Key Setting” page shown as Figure 4-3. - Select the “Open System” , “Shared Key” mode or “Auto” from the “authentication Mode” drop down menu. - Press the “Change” button to modify the contents of “WEP Key setting”, when it is finished, press “Apply” to save it. The button “Change” and “Apply” is alternately shown on the same position.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Figure 4-3 4.3.3 “Profile ” group: - Select the profile(Figure 4-2) that has been saved previously from the “Profile name” drop down . menu, then press “Load ” button to load the status to use. - Write the profile name on the field of “Profile name”, and press the “Save Current” button to save the current status on the profile.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Press the “Advanced Setting” button, then the Advanced Setting page is shown as Figure 4-4. - Select the Window User Interface by the “Language” down drop menu. - - - If the English item is selected, all functions of window are described with English. Select the Traditional Chinese item, and they are described with Traditional Chinese.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Chapter 5. How to use the WLAN Utility(Access Point) 5.1 Introduction To set your 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN dongle as an Access Point(AP) , reference In Access Point mode , your 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN dongle as an AP . this allows you to set up your wireless network without using a dedicate AP device. Up to 16 wireless station can associate to 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN dongle. 5.1.1 Additional Setup Requirement To bridge wireless and wired using the 802.11g USB 2.
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802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Problems Starting the WLAN Utility Program Cannot start the 802.11g Make sure the 802.11g WLAN dongle is properly inserted and the LED(s) is on. WLAN dongle Wireless LAN Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and Device Manager. Verify the Utility status of the 802.11g WLAN dongle under Network Adapter. Use the Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflicts.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Appendix A Ad-Hoc(Peer to Peer) Mode Setup Application：Access the Internet without an AP With existing Internet connection, another computer can access the Internet by using AD HOC mode of 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN dongle. Computer 1 Computer 2 1. Check the current environment and install WLAN cards A. Check whether “computer 1” connects to the Internet. B. Install 802.11g WLAN dongle in “computer 1”, and “computer 2”. 2. “Computer 1” Setup A.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual C. Check the status of the Connection icon. Click the Connection icon, and you can see the device name and status under Network Connections. The name of WLAN is “802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle”, and another one is the original connected device PS: (If you have more than 2 connecting devices, please un-plug the Ethernet line and the disappear Connection icon is the original connected device.) D.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual F. Double click the WLAN Tools icon in Icon Tray, and enter into the “Software and Utility window”. WLAN Tools: Figure A1-1 G. Change to the “Ad-Hoc” mode I. Click “ More Setting “ icon of Figure A1-1 to enter “More setting “ window. The window is shown as “ Figure A1-2 ”.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Figure A1-2 II. Under WLAN Configuration tools click “Change” to modify the Network Type to “Ad-Hoc” mode. III. click “apply” to save this change. After setting, this WLAN card could be the Gateway for other WLAN devices. IV. Restart your computer. 2. “Computer 2” Setup I. Double click the WLAN Configuration tools icon in the Icon tray. II. Under Site survey window, you will see all available connecting instruments.
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802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Check whether the Setup is success Computer 1: 1. Enter into DOS MODE, and type “IPCONFIG”. (Start -> Run -> Type cmd or command ) 2. Check whether the IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 (as shown above) Computer 2: 1. IP address does not need to setup. The DEFAULT GATEWAY is 192.168.0.1. 2. Please follow the steps of “computer 1” to check whether the IP address is 192.168.0.
802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle User Manual Application：Data sharing between computers When user does not want to have Ethernet line or want to share resources (including data and printers), using WLAN is the lowest cost solution! Computer 1 Computer 2 Setup Steps: 1. Check computer 1 & computer 2 already install 802.11g WLAN dongle。 2. In computer 1: 9 Double click the WLAN icon in Icon Tray, and enter into the “Software and Utility window”.
