Installation Guide Universal Wireless-n Adapter GWU627 PART NO.
Table of Contents Package Contents 4 Manual Set Up 37 System Requirements 5 Firmware Upgrade 41 Product Overview 6 46 Installation 8 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement CE Compliance 47 SJ/T 11364-2006 48 Limited Warranty 49 Contact 50 Installation without WPS - Windows XP 10 Installation without WPS - Windows Vista 16 Installation without WPS - Windows 7 Installation without WPS - Mac 24 32 3
Package Contents • • • • • • 1x GWU627 client adapter 1x USB power cable 1x Ethernet cable 1x Power adapter with USB port 1x User Manual 1x Warranty Card 4
System Requirements • Operating System -- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 -- Mac OS X v10.
Product Overview 1. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port allows a LAN connection through Cat 5 cables. Supports auto-sensing at 10/100M speed, half/ full duplex. 2. Mini USB Power The Mini USB cable provides power. 3. WPS Button Push and hold the WPS button for 5~10 seconds to enable the WPS feature. 4. Reset Button Push and hold the reset button for 5~10 seconds to reset the adapter to factory default settings.
LED Indicator State Description 1. Power LED On - The WLAN Broadband Router is powered on. Off - The WLAN Broadband Router is powered off. 2. WLAN LED Flashing - WLAN is transmitting or receiving data. Off - WLAN is off 3. WPS LED Flashing - The WPS feature is enables and in use. Off - The WPS feature is not in use. 4. LAN LED Flashing - Data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN interface. On - Port linked. Off – No link.
Installation Wireless Setup with WPS Step 1: Power on your Universal WiFi Adapter using either of these methods: • Connect the mini-USB cable to a device that provides Type A USB connection. Make sure that the device where you connect the USB cable is powered on. • Connect the WiFi adapter to an electrical outlet with the included power adapter. Note: It will take about 50 seconds to complete the boot-up sequence.
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Installation without WPS - Windows XP Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer. Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address. a. Right click on “My Network Places” and select “Properties”.
b. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.
c. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then select “Properties”. D. Select “Use the following IP address” and enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section. Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask. Click OK.
Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.
Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click the “Connect” button to establish the connection. If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). (Please see Page.
Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your wireless connection if you disabled it. Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer. Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.
Installation without WPS - Windows Vista Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer. Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address. a. Click the start button, the click on Control Panel.
b. Under Network and Internet, click “View network status and tasks”.
c. Under Tasks in the left pane, click “Manage network connections”. d. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection” and click “Properties”.
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f. Select “Use the following IP address” and enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section. Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask. Click OK.
Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.
Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click the “Connect” button to establish the connection. If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). (Please see Page.
Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your wireless connection if you disabled it. Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer. Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.
Installation without WPS - Windows 7 Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer. Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address. a. Click the start button, the click on Control Panel.
b. Under Network and Internet, click “View network status and tasks”.
c. Under Tasks in the left pane, click “Change Adapter Settings”. d. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection” and click “Properties”.
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f. Select “Use the following IP address” and enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section. Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask. Click OK.
Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.
Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect and enter the password if the network is secured. Click “Connect” button to establish the connection. If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). (Please see Page.
Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your wireless connection if you disabled it. Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer. Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.
Installation without WPS - Mac Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer. Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address. a. Open system preferences and select “Network”.
b. Select your Ethernet connection in the left pane. Next change configure to Manual and enter IP address 192.168.1.100 and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. Remove any entries in the Router and DNS boxes then click Apply.
Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless network.
Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click the “Connect” button to establish the connection. If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). (Please see Page.
Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP. Refer to steps 3a through 3b. Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer. Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole. Step 9: Power on your adapter using the USB cable or AC adapter. The installation is complete. Your device is now wireless.
Manual Set Up If your network security settings are ste to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA).
Step 2: Click “Next” Step 3: Enter your networks SSID and click “Next” 38
Step 4: Enter your encryption information and click “Finished” Step 5: The Universal Wi-Fi Adapter will now reboot.
Step 6: Close your browser and change the network settings on your computer back to DHCP (Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS server address automatically). Also do not forget to enable your wireless connection if you disabled it. Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer. Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.
Firmware Upgrade Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer (if applicable). Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your computer. Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address. Step 4: Open your web browser and enter 192.168.1.252. This will bring up the configuration utility. Click the “Firmware Upgrade” button.
Step 5: Click “Browse” and located your firmware file, select it, and click “Open”.
Step 6: Click “Upload” to start the firmware upgrade process.
Firmware update complete. Wait for the device to reboot before disconnecting.
Once the device is finished rebooting, you will see a status screen. Check your settings. After a firmware upgrade, the Universal Wifi Adapter may reset back to factory settings and need to be set up for your network again.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (89/336/EMC), Low Voltage (73/23/EEC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).
SJ/T 11364-2006 The following contains information that relates to China.
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
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