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Rev. 1.1 – Oct 2007 Alereon Confidential

USER’S GUIDE

Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified

Wireless USB Hub Software Installation

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Alereon's Certified Wireless USB HWA USB Adapter and 4-port DWA USB Hub achieve data transfer

rates comparable to USB 2.0 without the need for cables between the PC and peripherals.

USB devices can simply be plugged into the 4-port DWA Hub and then controlled wirelessly by the PC

through the HWA USB adapter at distances of up to 3 meters.

This document describes the installation procedure for the software that runs on the HWA USB Adapter

and the 4-port DWA Hub.

2.0 FEATURES

• Wireless USB 2.0 speed through wireless medium

• Simple hardware interface

• Easy installation

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

• Available ac outlets in the room

• Available USB ports

• PC System requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and .NET Framework 2.0

• Software requires Windows and CD-ROM drive

4.0 INSTALLATION

Before we get started, please NOTE:

• Do not place Wireless USB devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices;

• Do not place Wireless USB devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards;

• Do not place Wireless USB devices on any moving or unstable surfaces.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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USER’S GUIDE Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation 1.0 INTRODUCTION Alereon's Certified Wireless USB HWA USB Adapter and 4-port DWA USB Hub achieve data transfer rates comparable to USB 2.0 without the need for cables between the PC and peripherals. USB devices can simply be plugged into the 4-port DWA Hub and then controlled wirelessly by the PC through the HWA USB adapter at distances of up to 3 meters.
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Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation 4.1 User’s Guide Hardware Setup 1. Remove the Wireless USB Host, Wireless USB hub, USB 2.0 A to Mini B Cable, power adapter, antenna, extension/swivel adapter (if provided), and the installation CD from the package(s). 2. Allocate a space for the Wireless USB Host's placement, utilizing the extension/swivel adapter (if provided), as well as the Wireless USB Hub. Make sure you avoid the places mentioned above.
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User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation The first window will explain that WiCenter software is going to be installed on your computer. This software will control the devices so select Next. Figure 3. Wireless USB Setup Wizard The following window will request that you agree to the License Agreement before proceeding with installation. Select I Agree and select Next. Figure 4. License Agreement Rev. 1.
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Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s Guide The window shown below allows you to select where the files for WiCenter are installed and stored. You also have the option to select which users will be able to utilize the software. Once you have made your selections, select Next. Figure 5. Installation Options The follow window confirms that you are approving installation. Select Next. Figure 6. Confirm Installation 4 Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.
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User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation Once you have selected Next, the WiCenter software will begin installation and show the status in a window similar to the one shown below. Figure 7. Installation Status If at anytime during the installation process a Software Installation window appears referring to compatibility with Windows XP, select Continue Anyway as shown in the following image. Figure 8. Windows XP Compatibility Rev. 1.
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Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s Guide Once you have installed all the software properly, you will come to a window similar to the one below stating that installation has been completed. Select Finish to finalize the software installation. Figure 9. 4.
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User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation The following window will ask whether you want Windows to try and automatically locate the software for the device or if you'd like to manually try and locate the files. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. Figure 11. Found New Hardware Wizard (2 of 2) Once you have completed the steps above, the following window will confirm that the driver has been properly installed.
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Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation 5.0 User’s Guide DRIVER INSTALLATION Verify that WiCenter is running by double-clicking on the WiCenter icon that was created on the desktop. Plug-in the Wireless USB Host (power up USB Host), making sure that the extension/swivel adapter is adjusted to a 45 degree angle to maximize range if using the Wireless USB dongle.
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User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation You should see the following window now stating that the association with the wireless hub was successful. Select OK. Figure 14. Association Successful Once association is successful and the HOST LED on the wireless hub has stopped flashing, you may unplug the USB cable from the wireless hub and the following popup will show up above your system tray.
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Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s Guide Open the WiCenter software and select the View Console option to view all available and connected Wireless USB devices in range. Figure 16. WiCenter Home The Wireless USB hub should now be visible and if you connect any devices to the hub you will be able to view them through the dropdown menu shown below or through My Computer.
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User’s Guide 6.0 Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation ADVANCED SETTINGS The advanced settings of WiCenter allow you to make changes related to the Channel that data is being transmitted on. The following shows the Advanced Settings tab which can be accessed by clicking on SettingsÆMy Wireless USB Radio Settings, and then selecting the Advanced tab on the window that appears. The following shows the default and recommended settings.
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Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s Guide If the Channel needs to be changed manually, the following figure shows the available channels for selection. Figure 19. 12 Channel Selection Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.
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User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation 7.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Problem: No LEDs lighting up on Hub. Solution: Check the power supply's connection to the hub. Problem: No LED on the Wireless USB Host. Solution: Re-insert the Wireless USB Host into USB port or power-cycle the Wireless USB Host. Problem: LED does not light up after inserting a USB device into a peripheral port on the Hub.
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Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation 8.0 User’s Guide FCC 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 device is authorized under 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and Regulations).
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User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation The contents of this document are provided in connection with Alereon, Inc. products. Alereon makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice.
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