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IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device was tested for typical by stander conditions that may occur during use. To comply This FCC equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) slot configuration.
Table of Contents Getting Started with the TEW-429UB .......................................................... 1 Overview of the Wireless Client Utility .......................................................................... 2 Working with Profiles .................................................................................................... 3 Creating a Profile ..................................................................................................... 3 Modifying Profiles ..............
Appendix ............................................................................................................33 Maintenance ................................................................................................................33 Checking the Wireless Client Utility Version ............................................................33 Uninstalling the Wireless Client Utility .....................................................................34 Upgrading the Wireless Client Utility ......
Getting Started with the TEW-429UB Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-429UB! The quick start guide included with your TEW-429UB tells you how to install the Wireless Client Utility and how to operate the Hotspot Detector features of the TEW-429UB. This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-429UB. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. It is not required to read some of the more technical information in this manual to operate and enjoy the TEW-429UB.
Overview of the Wireless Client Utility The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-429UB. Install the utility as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-429UB to your computer. BE SURE TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY BEFORE YOU ATTACH THE TEW-429UB TO YOUR COMPUTER. ATTACHING THE TEW-429UB IMPORTANT BEFORE THE UTILITY IS INSTALLED COULD CAUSE THE INSTALLATION TO FAIL.
The Link Information pane provides information on your current connection. This same pane is shows at the bottom of all screens so you are always aware of your connection status. WHEN THE TEW-429UB IS NOT CONNECTED TO YOUR COMPUTER, MOST SETTINGS IN THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY ARE UNAVAILABLE. SETTINGS OR BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE ARE GRAYED OUT. NOTE Working with Profiles A profile is a record of the configuration you use to connect to a particular access point.
2. Click Add. The Wireless Client Utility Profile Wizard opens. 3. 4. Type a descriptive name for the profile such as Office or CoffeeShop. Click the drop-down arrow at Network Mode and select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Choose Infrastructure when connecting to an access point or wireless router. You will need to know the SSID of the access point. Choose Ad-Hoc when connecting directly to another computer without using an access point.
6. Select the SSID you want to connect to and click Add to Profile. 7. Click Next. The WLAN Security Configuration screen appears. This screen reflects the security settings detected in the access point you want to connect to. Security settings vary in complexity and you may have to consult your network administrator for this information. See “Configuring Wireless Security” for more information. 8.
9. Click Next 10. Click Save to complete the wizard and save the new profile. (If you do not want to activate the profile, uncheck the Apply this profile now checkbox.) MODIFYING PROFILES You may need to modify settings for a profile. For example, if you purchase a new router, or if your office administrator provides you with new security settings. Refer to the following to modify a profile. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Profile.
2. Select the profile you want to modify and click Properties, the following window appears 3. Make the changes you want to the Basic Settings and click Advanced Settings. Unless you have a thorough understanding of wireless networking, it is recommended that you leave these settings at the defaults.
4. Click WLAN Security. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode to choose from the following settings: Disabled (No Encryption) All data sent between the access point and the client is left unencrypted and may be viewed by other wireless devices. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encrypts all traffic sent between the access point and the client using a shared key.
5. Make the changes you want and click TCP/IP Config. Select the Use IP Changer checkbox. This allows you to bypass your existing wireless TCP/ IP settings and configure TCP/IP settings for each profile. Use DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assign IP addresses. Check this radio button if your router is set to DHCP. Use static IP below Check this radio button if you have to enter a static IP address.
Checking for Available Access Points The number of access points or hot spots for public use is constantly increasing in major cities. Many Web sites report on the locations of hot spots. Check the following Web sites for updated information for your location. • • • • • • http://intel.jiwire.com www.hotspot-locations.com www.hotspotlist.com www.wififreespot.com www.wifinder.com www.wi-fizone.
3. Select the network you want and click Connect. Or click Add To Profile if you want to connect later. For details about any of the listed access points, select it from the list and click Detailed Info to see the following screen. (You can also double-click an access point to view the Detailed Info screen. Disabling the Wireless Client Utility You may need to have Windows manage your wireless network settings. In that case, you should disable the Wireless Client Utility.
2. Select the Let Windows manage this wireless adapter check box and click Apply Now.
HotSpot Detector This section explains the hardware section of the TEW-429UB. Charging the TEW-429UB The TEW-429UB is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery must be charged before first use as follows. CAUTION Most notebook computer USB connectors are horizontal. The TEW-429UB should be connected with the display facing up. If the USB connector on your computer is vertical, connect the TEW-429UB carefully to avoid damaging the connectors. 1. Remove the cap from the TEW-429UB. 2.
LCD Icons The illustration below shows the icons in the LCD. All the icons will not necessarily appear together as shown here. 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 1 SSID: 2 Channel: 3 Found: 4 Power: 5 Scan mode: 6 Security 7 Signal Strength Displays the SSID of the current connection. Scrolls horizontally for longer names. Displays the channel number of the current connection. Displays the number of connections found. Up to 16 connections can be monitored. Indicates the battery status: low; recharging.
7. Click Connect to access the hot spot.
Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens The Network Screen The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-429UB. Install the utility as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-429UB to your computer. BE SURE TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY BEFORE YOU ATTACH IMPORTANT THE TEW-429UB TO YOUR COMPUTER. ATTACHING THE TEW-429UB BEFORE THE UTILITY IS INSTALLED COULD CAUSE THE INSTALLATION TO FAIL.
WIRELESS SETTING The Wireless Setting pane settings are described below Current Profile Shows the current profile you have selected. If you have not added a profile, only Default shows. The settings shown in the Network screen are for the current profile. Click the dropdown arrow to select another profile. Reconnect (button) Press to reconnect to the current access point. Network Mode Shows the current network mode. Infrastructure or ad-hoc mode. (See Note below for more information.
WIRELESS SYSTEMS WORK IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE OR PEER-TO-PEER MODE. IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE, WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE TO A WIRED LAN VIA ACCESS POINTS. IN AD-HOC MODE (ALSO KNOWN AS PEERTO-PEER MODE), WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER DIRECTLY AND DO NOT USE AN ACCESS POINT. TCP/IP S ETTING The TCP/IP Setting pane settings are described below. IP Address Shows the current network IP address. Subnet Mask Shows the current subnet mask status. Gateway Shows the current gateway.
THE LINK INFORMATION PANEL IS SHOWN IN ALL SCREENS SO YOU CAN ALWAYS SEE THE STATUS OF YOUR CURRENT CONNECTION. Monitor this set- ting as you move around to attain a suitable signal. NOTE WIRELESS SYSTEMS WORK IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE OR PEER-TO-PEER MODE. IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE, WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE TO A WIRED LAN VIA ACCESS POINTS. EACH ACCESS POINT AND ITS WIRELESS DEVICES ARE KNOWN AS A BASIC SERVICE SET (BSS).
PROFILE LIST The Profile List pane settings are described below. Name Shows the name of the profile that you assigned. If only default displays, no profiles have been added. SSID Shows the name (usually the equipment vendor's name) assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. (The keyword “ANY” means any available network.) IP Address Shows the IP address. Add (button) Click to add a profile. Remove (button) Click to remove the selected profile.
The SiteSurvey Screen Use the SiteSurvey screen to scan for available networks in your vicinity. AVAILABLE NETWORKS The Available Networks pane settings are described below. SSID Shows the name (usually the equipment vendor's name) assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. Mode Shows the signal type (802.11b/g). Strength Shows the signal strength. Ch Shows the network channel. Security Shows the security status. Refresh (button) Click to refresh the list of currently available networks.
DETAILED INFO. SCREEN For details about any of the listed access points, select it from the list and click Detailed Info to see the following screen. (You can also double-click an access point to view the Detailed Info screen. The Options Screen By default, the Wireless Client Utility configures your wireless settings. Use this screen to disable the Wireless Client Utility.
OPTIONS The Options pane settings are described below. Let Windows manage this wireless adapter (tick box) When you check the Let Windows manage this wireless adapter checkbox, Windows Zero Configuration manages your wireless settings. The Wireless Client Utility still shows the link status of the adapter. Apply Now (button) Click to execute the changes. The Version Screen This screen displays the software and hardware information of the adapter. You cannot make changes to this screen.
Configuring Wireless Security This chapter covers the configuration of security options in the 802.11 Wireless Client Utility. Configuring Security When you create a profile you need to configure the security settings with the information provided by the administrator. You modify security settings by selecting the profile and clicking Properties. C ONFIGURING W E P Refer to the following to modify WEP settings.
1. In the Properties window, click WLAN Security. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WEP. 3. Click the Use Static WEP checkbox.
4. Click Configure. The WEP Configuration screen appears. WEP Method Select the encryption to match your access point: 64, 128, or 256-bit. The encryption level must match the encryption level used by your access point. Authentication Options are Auto, Open System, and Shared. For most installations choose Auto. Make Key using PassPhrase A WEP Key is automatically generated as you type in any PassPhrase of your choice.
Default Key Four keys are used for decryption; you have to choose a default key from them for encryption. C ONFIGURING WPA & WPA2 Refer to the following to configure WPA & WPA2. 1. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WPA or WPA2. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Encryption Method and choose TKIP or AES. To configure 802.1x for WPA or WPA2, see “Configuring 802.1x ” on page 33. C ONFIGURING WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK (TO BE SUPPORTED) Refer to the following to configure WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK.
1. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Encryption Method and choose TKIP or AES. (Most access points use TKIP for WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK.) 3. At PSK Pass Phrase enter the same pass phrase used to configure the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK on your access point. C ONFIGURING 802.1 X You need to know if your access point supports 802.1x and then apply the configuration here. 1. Choose the EAP method under Authentication protocol. 2.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. At WPA or WPA2 security mode, click Configure button next to Authentication Protocol. Select Inner PEAP protocol. Click Save to finish and return to the previous screen. Type in a unique User ID and Password under User Information. If your network uses a user server certificate click Configure Certificate (see Note below). The following window appears: Use user certificate Check this box if your network requires user certification and then select the certificate from the dropdown menu.
Server name should match exactly Check this box if the server name has to exactly match the name in the certificate. 6. Click OK to apply the settings. Server Certificates require a wired connection to the network so you can obtain the certificate(s) from the certificate authority. Your network administrator can provide on certificate management. 1. At Security Mode select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down menu. 2. At Authentication Protocol select TLS from the drop-down menu. 3.
5. TLS requires both server and user certification. Click Configure Certificate (see Note below). The following window appears: Use user certificate Check this box if your network requires user certification and then select the certificate from the dropdown menu. Validate server certificate Check this box if your network requires user certification and then select the certificate authority from the drop-down menu. Server name: Type in the name of the server that is used for 802.1 x authentication.
Glossary For unfamiliar terms used below, look for entries elsewhere in the glossary. A D-H OC (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. A network that transmits wireless from computer to computer without the use of a base station (access point). Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). C HANNEL A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel.
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. T EM POR AL K E Y I N TE G RI TY P R O TO C O L (TKIP) Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) uses 128-bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server. U S E R A UTHENTI C ATI O N WPA applies IEEE 802.
Appendix. Maintenance Installing a newer version of the Wireless Client Utility may improve the performance of the TEW-429UB. Before installing the new version, you must uninstall the old one. CHECKING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY VERSION To check the current Wireless Client Utility, open the utility on the Version screen. In the S/W Information pane, note the Utility Version number. IMPORTANT If you need to contact technical support, you will need to provide the S/W Information.
UNINSTALLING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY Refer to the following to uninstall (remove) the Wireless Client Utility from your computer. 1. Click Start -> All Programs (Windows 2000 Programs) -> 802.11 Wireless Network Adapter -> Uninstall. 2. When prompted, click Yes to remove the driver and utility software. 3. 4. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation. Reboot your computer if prompted.
Troubleshooting P ROBLEMS S TARTING THE 802.11g W IRELESS C LIENT U TILITY P ROGRAM PROBLEM Windows does not auto-detect the WHF-430/230. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the WHF-430/230 power switch is turned off and properly inserted into the USB port and then restart your computer. Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control Panel and then double-click Add/Remove Hardware. (Steps may vary depending on Windows version).
Infrastructure Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly. Make sure the WHF-430/230 computer and the associated AP use the same SSID. Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high. Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security option and key. Verify the settings in the Profile Security Settings screen. Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on.
Limited Warranty TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase.
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