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Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and recommendations.
USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. 3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Export restrictions This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export license.
TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction.......................................................................................... 1 Overview of this User’s Guide......................................................... 1 Unpacking and Setup ........................................................................... 3 Unpacking........................................................................................ 3 Setup ................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11b Pen Size Wireless USB Adapter. This manual helps to get familiar with the Pen Size Wireless USB Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. The Pen Size Wireless USB Adapter are tremendous advantages for notebook users. Take the pen-sized Adapter wherever you go. The Adapter draws power from the PC, so you don’t need an external power supply.
Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the Wireless USB Adapter.
UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless USB Adapter. Unpacking Open the box of the Pen Size Wireless USB Adapter and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One 802.11b Pen Size Wireless LAN USB Adapter One Driver & Utility CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide One A-type USB male to female extension cable If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
Connecting the USB Extension Cable The USB extension cable that comes with the Adapter has Type A connectors on both ends. One is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC’s USB port, and the other is a female Type A connector that plugs into the Adapter. This USB extension cable have a special function, it can be twist to any direction to have the best connection in the air. It is recommended that the Pen Size Wireless USB Adapter was vertically plane with the ground.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION LED Indicator LNK (LINK) The LNK indicator lights green when the Wireless LAN is connected to a network successfully. Otherwise the LNK indicator blinks green while the Wireless USB Adapter is scanning the wireless device. Check the installation The LEDs of the Wireless USB Adapter are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly: 1.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section will lead you to install the driver and utility of the Wireless USB Adapter. Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Utility and Driver Installation 1. Insert the Wireless USB Adapter Driver & Utility CD-ROM into computer’s CD-ROM Drive and it will automatically run a setup menu and install the driver and the utility. In some specific setting on Windows system, you may need to proceed the software manually, go to your Windows Start menu and choose Run, type “D:\Autorun.
3. Then select Install Software on the menu to install the driver and the Wireless Configuration Utility. The installation program will help you to setup the Wireless Configuration Utility. Be noted that the Windows XP have its own Wireless Utility; you can either use the utility of Windows XP or the provided utility. Note: When install the software before plugging the WLAN USB Adapter into the computer; it will install the driver automatically to the Windows system. 4.
Wireless Configuration Utility Setting With the Wireless Configuration Utility, users can configure all the functions of the Wireless USB Adapter. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar. The Wireless Configuration Utility includes seven tabs: Monitor, Statistics, Site Survey, Encryption, Advanced, Profiles and Info. Monitor As you enter the Monitor screen, you will see the current setting in light gray color.
Operating Mode: There are two operating mode for the Wireless USB Adapter, Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode. If you choose Infrastructure mode, the WLAN USB Adapter will connect to an Access Point, and if you choose Ad-Hoc mode, then the Wireless USB Adapter will connect to a wireless station directly. Channel: It shows radio channel numbers that used for WLAN networking. The channel number can be set only under the Ad-Hoc operation mode.
Int. Roaming: When enable the International Roaming function, it allows users of Wireless USB Adapter to travel to a foreign country to use their channels. Radio: This function is to turn on or off the Wireless USB Adapter. Other information: This dialog box shows the Status, Signal Strength and Link Quality of the Wireless USB Adapter.
Statistics The following screen shows various statistics of the Data transmitting and receiving status. You can click the Clear button to reset statistics counter. Site Survey The screen shows all the information of Access Point and the Ad-Hoc wireless stations around your Wireless USB Adapter. The information of the Site Survey includes BSSID, SSID, Signal, the Channel used, the Encryption status and the operating type mode. Double-click the BSSID to choose the SSID that you want to connect with.
Encryption This function is used to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping. A secondary function of WEP is to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network, and it can be achieved by using the Encryption function. Encryption type: The Encryption has two types, 64bit and 128bit, select the bit that you want to use.
WEP Key to use: There are four WEP key (Key1~Key4) to use, you can key the four WEP Key previously, then select the key where the station that you want to connect for Encryption. Authentication Type: Open System: with the same WEP key between the stations, the stations don’t need to be authenticated, and this algorithm is mostly used.
Advanced The screen shows the advanced setting of the Wireless Configuration Utility, and it includes Preamble Type, Fragmentation Threshold, and RTS / CTS Threshold. The default setting of Preamble Type is Long. The usage of the preamble is to limit the packet size of the data to transmit. It is recommended to choose the short preamble when the link quality is bad, it is to prevent the wasting time of resending a long packet that is lost.
Profile The screen shows the existing profile information. You can create your profile name, just click the “New” button and type the profile that you want to use, otherwise, it will be set to default. Once you change your setting on the Monitor, the current profile name will appear a “*” sign and the save button on the Profiles will active, then you can save the current setting in the profile name you choose.
Info. The screen shows the version of Driver, Firmware, MAC address and Application for Wireless USB Adapter Utility / Driver.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Standards IEEE 802.3 11b, USB 1.0, 1.1 Radio Technology IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Transfer Rate 1, 2, 5.
