802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk Model KU8-M User’s Guide Version: 1.0 — Sept.
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Table of Contents REGULATORY INFORMATION 2 1. WELCOME 5 1.1 KIT CONTENTS 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES 1.3 WIRELESS NETWORKING SCENARIOS 1.4 ADVANTAGES FOR USING WIRELESS NETWORK 6 7 9 11 2. AS FLASH DISK 12 2.1 INSTALLATION 2.2 UNPLUG THE USB ADAPTER 12 14 3. AS WIRELESS NETWORKING 15 3.1 INSTALL THE IEEE802.11 B WLAN DRIVER / UTILITY 3.2 VERIFYING THE DRIVER /U TILITY 3.3 IEEE802.11 B WLAN UTILITY 3.4 BASIC SETTING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE M ODE 3.5 BASIC SETTING FOR 802.11AD HOC M ODE/AD HOC M ODE 3.
. NETWORK APPLICATION 33 5.1 SURVEYING THE N ETWORK N EIGHBORHOOD 5.2 FILE S HARING 5.3 USING THE SHARED FOLDER 33 34 35 6.
1. Welcome Thank you for purchasing our 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk, and welcome to Wireless LAN—the easy way to wireless networking. This user’s guide introduces to you the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk and describes the most common configurations, which will help you connect to your network easily. Please read this manual to get familiar with the IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product.
1.1 Kit Contents The 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk kit should include the following items: One 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk, one CD and one Quick Start Guide. a. One 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk b. One Software CD including: 1. Driver for support Windows 98SE 2. User Manual PDF File c. Quick Start Guide If any of the items mentioned above are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
1.2 Product Features B A C A. Status LED LED1 (Blue) Off Power Off. The USB adapter is Powered on and searching for AP before connecting Blinking Steady Blue Wireless linked. connection LED2 (Green) Power off or in Standby / Power saving The memory disk is in Read / Write processing (busy state) is N/A B. USB Connector C. Switch l l On: The radio (wireless function) is on. Off: The radio (wireless function) is off.
802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk features: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. High-speed wireless connection, up to 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b (DSSS) standard for 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Plug-and-Play Solid design with an integrated antenna Full mobility and seamless cell-to-cell roaming Automatic scale back at per packet level Dual mode Application (Memory & WLAN) Pen Driver mode only (radio off) Radio ON/Off Switch Supports security & Boot up function 802.
1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios As our 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE 802.11b compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the most freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after installing 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk, you can connect your computer to: a. A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of IEEE802.11b compliant wireless devices. b.
A. Peer-to-Peer Networking: An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and this 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk or our other WLAN devices. Therefore, it is very suitable to build a network for temporary use, such as for demonstration in exhibition, for new sales point/branch use and alike. B. Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking): With some 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disks and Access Points, it is easy to construct a LAN with access to Internet for enterprise use.
1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second. With the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk you can locate your PC wherever you want without wires and cables. The 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk provides LAN users with an access to real-time information anywhere in their organization.
2. As Flash Disk 2.1 Installation 1. Insert the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk into the USB port of your PC/Notebook. 2. It automatically detects the hardware. 3. Click Cancel. 4. Double click My Computer in your desktop.
Disk (E:): Free memory for your usage. Disk (F:): Packaged with a Zip file of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter Driver. Note! For Window 98/98SE, user should install hardware driver attached in the CD firstly, and then can detect the USB Adapter. Note! The WLAN function of this adapter don’t support in Linux and Mac environment so you should switch “off” the radio to disable WLAN while you are using the USB adapter as flash disk.
2.2 Unplug the USB Adapter You can remove the device after you finished the action with the device. However, in Windows XP/ME and Windows 2000, please follow the safe removal procedure. You can find a safe removal icon in your computer’s notification area. 1. Double click the safe removal icon. 2. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window will pop up. You can select the device you want to remove. Then, click the Stop button. 3. You can unplug the device from the USB port of your computer.
3. As Wireless Networking This section will lead you through the installation of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk and IEEE802.11b WLAN software in detail. People who are familiar with the installation and settings of wireless device may refer to quick start guide to establish a network in a snap. To establish your wireless network connection, the following steps should be executed: 1. Install the WLAN driver embedded in the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk. 2.
3.1 Install the IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver / Utility 1. Insert the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk into the USB port of the PC. Search the removable disk that packaged with a Zip file (KU8-M) –the 802.11b WLAN driver. Unzip KU8-M and double click file setup.exe. 2. Click “Next”. Select “Install IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver and Utility” and then click “Next” to go on the installation.
3. Click “Yes”. 4. Read the destination folder and click “Next”. The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog box. Click “Next” to go on to Step 7. You may cha nge the default folder by clicking “Browse” to select the destination folder you prefer (go on to Step 6). Click “ Next” to go to the next screen.
5. Click “Next”. 6. Click “Yes”. You are asked whether to add an IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility shortcut to your desktop. Click “Yes” to create one. 7. Click “Finish”. The installation is complete.
3.1.1 Additional Setup Processes During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options. Mostly, you will be asked to add some necessary protocols and to edit some networking settings. 1. Windows 98SE: The system may request the original Windows CD during the installation process. Please check with the network administrator for the values of the settings. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your computer. 2.
3.1.2 Disable Windows XP Zero-Configuration In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility. Right after the installation, before opening the Utility, please follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration: 1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”. 2. Right-click “Wireless Network Connection” of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk, and select “Properties”. 3.
3.2 Verifying the Driver/Utility 1. Windows 98SE/Me: Step 1. Right-click “My Computer” icon on the desktop and choose “Properties”. Step 2. Select “Device Manager” tab and open “Network adapters”. You should see your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk in the list. Highlight it and click “Properties” button. Step 3. From the “Device status”, you should see the line “This device is working properly”.
3.3 IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk has its own management software, named IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility, and users can control all functions provided with it. The Utility icon appears in the Windows System Tray after clicking the IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility shortcut on your desktop. The Utility includes six tabs: LAN Status, Setting, Site Survey, Link Information, Diagnostic and About.
3.4 Basic Setting for Infrastructure Mode To connect with an Access Point, please follow the process below: 1. Select the “Setting” tab 2. Select “Infrastructure” for Network Type 3. Select or enter the correct SSID 4. Press the “Apply” button. u SSID is the group name that will be shared by every member of your wireless network .You will only be able to connect with an Access Point (AP), which has the same SSID. Note that the SSID will be case sensitivity.
3.5 Basic Setting for 802.11Ad Hoc Mode If you have more computers and only want to place them in a local area network, or you want to communicate directly without using an Access Point or any connection to a wired network, then you can select the “802.11 Ad Hoc” mode on your WLAN Utility. “802.11 Ad Hoc” is the official standard set by IEEE Organization. A. 802.11 Ad Hoc Please follow the procedures below to set the “802.11 Ad Hoc”: 1. 2. 3. 4. Select “Setting” tab. Select “802.
3.6 Advanced Settings Click the “Advance” button in the Setting page to edit the advanced settings for your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk. Regarding the transmission rate, there are four options: A. B. C. D. Fully Auto (Default) Fixed 11Mbps Fixed 5.5Mbps Auto 1 or 2 Mbps You may select and change transmission rate by clicking the pull-down button. If you enable the “Power Saving” mode, the 802.
3.7 Encryption Function You may enhance the security of your network by enabling the “Encryption” function. The WEP Required Mode enables you to define the encryption keys that your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk should use. Caution: If you wish to enable the “Encryption” function, you must enable this function for all computers of your network, and the WEP key needs to be the same for all IEEE802.11b stations.
b. Select “Manual 128 bits (ASCII)” and enter a 13-digit WEP Key. c. Select “Manual 64 bits” and enter a 10-digit WEP Key.
d. Select “Manual 128 bits” and enter a 26-digit WEP Key.
3.8 Uninstall the IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility / Driver 1. Make sure the Utility is closed. 2. Open Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs > IEEE802.11bWLAN Utility > Remove 3. Follow the uninstall wizard to complete the uninstallation. 4. Click “Finish” when uninstallation is completed.
4. Using the Utility 4.1 LAN Status Tab If you want to know the connecting status in Infrastructure Mode or 802.11 Ad Hoc Mode, choose LAN Status tab in IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility window. 1. Infrastructure Mode: • The SSID and MAC of the access Point, which your computer connects to, will appear in the screen if you choose the Infrastructure Mode. • Double click the Access Point SSID (under the Infrastructure Mode) to access to the Microsoft Network Neighborhood folder to find other on-line computers.
4.2 Link Information Tab The Link Information tab shows information of Current Channel, Current Transmission Rate, Own MAC Address, Current Connection State, Wireless Network Adapter IP Address, Wireless Network Adapter Subnet Mask, and Wireless Network Adapter Default Gateway. 4.3 Site Survey Tab This tab gives you all the information of each Access Point within the communication range, so that you can select the Access Point with the strongest signal for better performance.
4.4 Diagnostic Tab Click “Start Diagnostic” button to check errors in hardware, firmware, and software of your 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk. In case of any errors occur, please click “View Error details” button and print it out to present to your dealer or distributor. 4.5 About Tab This tab provides you the version information of Firmware, Driver and Utility.
5. Network Application This section consists of the network applications of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk, including: b. To Survey the network neighborhood c. To Share Your Folder with Your Network Member(s) d. To Share Your Printer with Your Network Member(s) e. To Access the Shared Folder(s)/File(s) of Your Network Members(s) f. To Use the Shared Printer(s) of Your Network Member(s) In fact, the network applications of 802.
5.2 File Sharing 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter with 128MB Flash Disk allows the sharing of files between computers that are logged onto the same wireless network. If you want to share your folder “My Documents” with other computers of the wireless network, please highlight the folder “My Documents” and drag it to Shared Documents folder. Sharing files in the IEEE802.11b wireless network will be like sharing files on a wired LAN.
5.3 Using the Shared Folder If you would like to access a shared folder stored in other stations of same network, please follow the process below: 1. Double-click the “My Network Places” icon, and then double-click the computer where the shared folder is located. 2. Double-click the folder you want to connect to. 3. Now you may open the needed file(s). Note! If a password is required, the Windows will prompt a password column to you.
6. Product Specifications Item Host Interface Dimension Key specifications Ø USB 1.1 Ø Compatible with USB specification revision 1.1 Ø A true "Plug & Play" connection supports hot swapping function. Ø Get power directly from USB port Ø No external power or batteries required Ø 26.0(W) * 80.2(L) * 12.0(H) mm Ø 26.0(W) * 87.5(L) * 14.1(H) mm w/o cap w/ cap Weight Approx. 25 g (w/ cap) WLAN Frequency Range Ø 2.412 ~ 2.
- Off: Power Off - Blinking: Power On and search Access Point - On : Connect with AP or AdHoc connection Ø Green indicator for Storage - Off : Power off / Standby / Power Saving - Blinking : Read/Write process Antenna Ø Two Embedded Diversity Ceramic Antenna Memory Size Ø Capacity 128MB Memory Type Ø NAND Flash 37
