AirVast Technology WN250GC 802.11 b/g WLAN USB Stick User Manual

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802.11g WLAN USB Stick
WN-250gc, WN-251gc
User Manual
Version 1.1
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No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used
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without written permission from the copyright owner.
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Statement of Conditions
We may make improvements or changes in the product described in this documentation at any time.
The information regarding to the product in this manual are subject to change without notice.
We assume no responsibility for errors contained herein or for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or equipment
supplied with it, even if the suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Electronic Emission Notices
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC INFORMATION
The Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the
following paragraph:
The 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may
cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to overcome the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The equipment is for home or office use.
IMPORTANT NOTE
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF
Exposure (SAR) limits in typical laptop configurations and This Transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC of the European
parliament and the council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal
Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity(R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC. As of April 8, 2000.
Canada IC Compliance Statement
Low Power License-Exempt Radio communication Devices (RSS-210)
1.
Warning Note: 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 the device.
2.
Operation in 2.4GHz band: To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is
intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Exposure of Humans to RF Fields for Portable Radios Equipment (RSS-102)
1.
Portable radios, including handheld, body worn or push-to-talk models (PTT) require Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) evaluation. Portable radios are herein defined as radios that have their
radiating elements normally operating 20 cm or less from the body of the user or of nearby
persons.
2.
This device has been tested for compliance with the RF exposure(SAR) limits for humans,
as specified in Health Canada's Safety Code 6.
3.
Health Canada’s address is :775 Brookfield Road, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 1C1; Tel: (613)
954-6699 / Fax:(613) 941-1734 ;
e-mail: alice_mackinnon@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 1
1.4 Your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK ........................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION OF THE 802.11g WLAN USB STICK ............................................................................3
2.1 Installation Procedures ........................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Installation Notes - Windows XP............................................................................................. 6
2.3 Verifying a Successful Installation .......................................................................................... 8
WLAN-54G USB CONFIGURATION TOOL BASICS ............................................................................10
3.1 Tray Icon ............................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Right-Click Menu of the Tray Icon......................................................................................... 10
Wireless Radio On ..................................................................................................................................10
Wireless Radio Off .................................................................................................................................. 11
Remove Status Icon................................................................................................................................. 11
Wireless Network Status.......................................................................................................................... 11
Advanced Configuration......................................................................................................................... 11
WEP Encryption ..................................................................................................................................... 11
IBSS Channel.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Version Information ................................................................................................................................ 11
3.3 Configuration Tool Basics ..................................................................................................... 11
The Status Tab.........................................................................................................................................12
State....................................................................................................................................................13
Current Tx Rate ..................................................................................................................................13
Current Channel .................................................................................................................................13
Throughput (bytes/sec).......................................................................................................................13
Link Quality .......................................................................................................................................13
Signal Strength ...................................................................................................................................14
The Configuration Tab............................................................................................................................14
Profile Name ......................................................................................................................................14
Network Name ...................................................................................................................................15
Network Type .....................................................................................................................................15
Peer-to-Peer Channel..........................................................................................................................15
Transmit Rate .....................................................................................................................................15
The Encryption Tab.................................................................................................................................15
Encryption (WEP security).................................................................................................................16
Create Keys Manually ........................................................................................................................16
Use WEP Key.....................................................................................................................................17
Create Keys with Passphrase..............................................................................................................17
The Site Survey Tab.................................................................................................................................17
The IBSS Tab...........................................................................................................................................17
The About Tab .........................................................................................................................................18
Network Driver ..................................................................................................................................19
Configuration Utility ..........................................................................................................................19
NIC Firmware ....................................................................................................................................19
3.4 The Advanced Properties Tab............................................................................................... 19
Authentication TYPE .........................................................................................................................21
Configuration Profile..........................................................................................................................21
Nitro Mode .........................................................................................................................................21
Power Save Mode...............................................................................................................................21
WINDOWS XP WIRELESS ZERO CONFIGURATION TOOL ............................................................23
4.1 To Connect an Available Network via Wireless Zero Configuration ...................................... 23
4.2 To Configure the Wireless Networks Properties ................................................................... 23
4.3 To Access to Certain Wireless Network Type ....................................................................... 26
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................28
The 802.11g WLAN USB STICK Does Not Work Properly......................................................... 28
Disable the 802.11g WLAN USB STICK..................................................................................... 28
Upgrade the Configuration Tool and the Stick’s Driver ............................................................... 28
Uninstall WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool and the Stick’s Driver.......................................... 28
APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................31
List of Figures
FIGURE 1.4-1: 802.11g WLAN USB STICK.....................................................................................................2
FIGURE 1.4-2: ROTATE THE USB CONNECTOR ..................................................................................................2
FIGURE 2.1-1: THE FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD DIALOG BOX .............................................................3
FIGURE 2.1-2: THE STARTUP WINDOW ..............................................................................................................4
FIGURE 2.1-3: THE WELCOME TO THE INSTALLSHIELD WIZARD WINDOW..................................................4
FIGURE 2.1-4: THE WINDOWS XP SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY TESTING WARNING MESSAGE BOX .....................5
FIGURE 2.1-5: THE INSTALL FINISHED SCREEN ...............................................................................................5
FIGURE 2.1-6: THE MESSAGE BOX OF INSERT DISK IN WINDOWS 98 SYSTEM................................................6
FIGURE 2.2-1: THE WLAN-54G USB CONFIGURATION TOOL TRAY ICON ...................................................6
FIGURE 2.2-2: THE WIRELESS SETTINGS DIALOG BOX...................................................................................6
FIGURE 2.2-3: THE WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS DIALOG BOX ............................................7
FIGURE 2.2-4: THE WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION PROPERTIES DIALOG BOX....................................7
FIGURE 2.3-1: THE DEVICE MANAGER DIALOG BOX ......................................................................................9
FIGURE 3.2-1: RIGHT-CLICK MENU OF THE TRAY ICON ..................................................................................10
FIGURE 3.3-1: THE WIRELESS SETTINGS CONFIGURATION INTERFACE ........................................................12
FIGURE 3.3-2: THE STATUS TAB ......................................................................................................................12
FIGURE 3.3-3: THE CONFIGURATION TAB ......................................................................................................14
FIGURE 3.3-4: THE ENCRYPTION TAB ............................................................................................................16
FIGURE 3.3-5: THE SITE SURVEY TAB ............................................................................................................17
FIGURE 3.3-6: THE IBSS TAB ..........................................................................................................................18
FIGURE 3.3-7: THE ABOUT TAB ......................................................................................................................18
FIGURE 3.4-1: THE DEVICE MANAGER DIALOG BOX ....................................................................................20
FIGURE 3.4-2: THE ADVANCED TAB ................................................................................................................20
FIGURE 4-1: THE WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION ICON........................................................................23
FIGURE 4.1-1: THE CONNECT TO WIRELESS NETWORK DIALOG BOX ........................................................23
FIGURE 4.2-1: THE CONNECT TO WIRELESS NETWORK DIALOG BOX ........................................................24
FIGURE 4.2-2: THE WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION PROPERTIES DIALOG BOX..................................24
FIGURE 4.2-3: THE WIRELESS NETWORK PROPERTIES DIALOG BOX .........................................................25
FIGURE 4.2-4: WEP SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................26
FIGURE 4.2-5: SETTING UP WIRELESS NETWORK CONFIGURATION ................................................................26
FIGURE 4.3-1 THE ADVANCED DIALOG BOX: .................................................................................................27
FIGURE 5-1: THE WLAN-54G USB CONFIGURATION TOOL UNINSTALL COMMAND .................................29
FIGURE 5-2: THE WLAN-54G USB CONFIGURATION TOOL REMOVAL WARNING MESSAGE .....................29
FIGURE 5-3: THE UNINSTALL FINISHED SCREEN ...........................................................................................30
INTRODUCTION
Being five times faster than the speed of IEEE802.11b compliant devices, the innovative 802.11g
standard lets the wireless network become incredibly easier and faster (up to 54Mbps) than ever.
Your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK will bring you into such a high-speed network sphere. This
document describes how to install your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK, which aims to let your
computer communicate with 802.11 networks quickly and seamlessly. Wireless LAN is local area
networking without wires, which utilize the radio frequency technology to transmit and receive data
between PCs or other networked devices. Wireless LAN is able to configure either peer-to-peer
networks, which is also known as Ad-hoc mode or IBSS (Independent Basic Service Set), or
infrastructure networks. The former is suitable for small or temporary peer-to-peer configurations,
and the later is offering fully distributed data connectivity via AP (Access Point), which allows users
to roaming around.
To obtain most benefits your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK provides, please read this manual
carefully before using it.
1.1 Features
With the 802.11g WLAN USB STICK, you can
establish a wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
configure and access Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode networks
utilize up to 128-bit WEP encryption
enjoy high-speed data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps
employ automatic data rate switching which optimized the reliability, throughput and
connectivity quality
possess the network’s range up to 100 meters indoor and 400 meters outdoor
monitor and configure the network via freely supplied friendly-interfaced utility –
WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool
1.2 Package Contents
Before starting the installation, please make sure the package you purchased includes the following
items:
＊ One 802.11g WLAN USB STICK
＊ One Setup Wizard CD with User Manual
＊ One Quick Installation Guide
If any items listed above is missing or damaged, please contact your distributor.
1.3 System Requirements
To ensure your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK to properly work on your computer, your system has to
meet following requirements:
＊ 32 MB RAM or above
＊ One CD-ROM drive
＊ 300 MHz processor or higher
＊ Microsoft Windows 98/98se ME, 2000 or XP operating system
＊ One USB 2.0 port
1.4 Your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK
Your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK should be located in the USB 2.0 port of your computer, and it
looks like the following picture:
WN-250gc
WN-251gc
Figure 1.4-1: 802.11g WLAN USB STICK
To improve the signal transmitting quality and to overcome certain space limitations, 802.11g
WLAN USB STICK allows you to twist and rotate not only the body, but also the USB connector
freely according to your needs.
WN-250gc
WN-251gc
Figure 1.4-2: Rotate the USB Connector
INSTALLATION OF THE 802.11G WLAN USB STICK
It’s free and easy for you to install your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK and the attached software –
WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool. Simply with a few clicks of the mouse, you will succeed the
installation.
2.1 Installation Procedures
To have the 802.11g WLAN USB STICK operated appropriately, please read and go along with the
step-by-step instructions below carefully. Here we take the installation on Windows XP operating
system as the standard flow. Therefore, the flow differences of installing the stick on other versions
of Windows have been highlighted under the specified steps.
a) Plug your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK into a USB 2.0 port on your PC.
b) Your system will detect the device, and the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box
will appear. Choose Cancel to proceed.
Figure 2.1-1: The Found New Hardware Wizard Dialog Box
c) Insert the supplied Setup CD to your CD-ROM drive, and the Setup Wizard will run
automatically. If it does not, please manually execute Autorun.exe in the CD’s directory.
d) From the prompted start-up screen, choose Install Driver to begin the installation.
Figure 2.1-2: The Startup Window
e) Click Next in the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard window to proceed. The system
will start to copy the drivers found.
Figure 2.1-3: The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard Window
f)
Windows will notify you with message box below that the driver has not passed the
Windows Logo testing. Because the USB Stick has been tested to work with Windows
XP, please choose Continue Anyway to ignore it.
Figure 2.1-4: The Windows XP System Compatibility Testing Warning Message Box
g) On the Install Finished screen, click Finish to complete the installation. Note that when
you are running Win98/98SE/ME, the computer will restart automatically after you click
the Finish button.
Figure 2.1-5: The Install Finished Screen
Note: It is necessary for Win98/98se/ME users to restart your computer for completing the installation before
starting operating the device.
Note: For Win 98 users, the system will ask for Windows 98 CD-ROM after rebooting. Please replace the
supplied CD with the required one and click OK to proceed. Then you can follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Figure 2.1-6: The Message Box of Insert Disk in Windows 98 System
Now you shall find the WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool tray icon,
tray. The installation is entirely finished at the moment.
, appeared in the system
Double-click the icon is able to launch the application and open the Wireless Settings dialog box,
in which you may freely arrange your network connection afterwards.
For more details about WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool, please refer to WLAN-54G USB
Configuration Tool Basics in this manual.
2.2 Installation Notes - Windows XP
If your system is running Windows XP, you shall find three tabs displayed in the Wireless Settings
configuration interface after you’ve followed the instructions above and successfully installed the
drivers and utility. However, normally, the dialog box should be consisted of six tabs. This is
because Windows XP has its built-in configuration tools – Wireless Zero Configuration to assist
you in wireless networking activities. It is recommended to utilize the attached WLAN-54G USB
Configuration Tool to enjoy more benefits it will bring.
Thus, to employ your WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool under Windows XP, please proceed to
the following procedures to switch the default settings of Wireless Zero Configuration to
WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool.
Figure 2.2-1: The WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool Tray Icon
Figure 2.2-2: The Wireless Settings Dialog Box
a) Double-click the Network Connections icon at the task bar to open the Wireless
Network Connection Status dialog box, and then select Properties.
Figure 2.2-3: The Wireless Network Connection Status Dialog Box
b) Open the Wireless Networks menu, and remove the tick from the Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings checkbox.
Figure 2.2-4: The Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box
c) Click OK. Now, you have successfully disabled the Wireless Zero Configuration.
To monitor and configure the network via WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool, double-click its
tray icon, and you shall find six tabs contained in the popped up configuration interface this time.
For more information on WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool, please refer to the chapter:
WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool Basics below.
Note: If you wish to configure networks through Windows XP’s built-in configuration tools – Wireless Zero
Configuration, please refer to the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Tool chapter.
2.3 Verifying a Successful Installation
To confirm that the 802.11g WLAN USB STICK is properly installed, please follow the procedures
below.
1.
Right-click My Computer desktop icon and choose Properties from the opened menu.
2.
In the System Properties dialog box, select the Hardware Device tab, and then click the
Device Manager button.
3.
In the opened window, expand Network adapters to find the USB Stick – WLAN
IEEE802.11g/b Wireless LAN USB Adapter. Right-click over the item and choose
Properties.
4.
Select the General tab from opened dialog box, find the descriptions under the Device
Status pane to check if the USB Stick is working properly. However, if there’s an error
message such as a red or yellow icon attached beside, please uninstall the stick, restart
your system and go through the installation procedures again. (About uninstalling the
stick, please refer to the Appendix A in the manual)
The following picture indicates a successful installation of the 802.11g WLAN USB STICK.
Figure 2.3-1: The Device Manager Dialog Box
WLAN-54G USB CONFIGURATION TOOL BASICS
After successfully installing the drivers and utility for your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK on your
computer, you may see the WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool icon, , displayed in the system
tray. To configure your USB Stick, double-click the icon to open the Wireless Settings dialog box,
in which six tabs are contained. Each of them proffers different functions.
In this chapter, four topics are offered: Tray Icon, Right-Click Menu of the Tray Icon, Program
Controls, and The Advanced Properties Tab. Please refer to the preferred topic to obtain more
information and enjoy vast advantages WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool brings.
3.1 Tray Icon
As long as you finish installing WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool on your computer system,
you will see its icon, , shown at the right bottom corner of your screen. When you move the
mouse cursor over it, the information on the current link quality is provided in the tips.
Furthermore, the color of the icon varies with the current state of your network connection. Check
the list below to learn the definition of each color.
Icon
Definition
Excellent Link Quality
Data Frame Errors – Check WEP Settings
Fair Link Quality
Poor Link Quality or Not Linked
Radio Off
Note: The blue icon indicates that you might have entered incorrect WEP keys. To solve the problems,
choose the Configuration tab in the Wireless Settings dialog box to correct the keys for encryption.
3.2 Right-Click Menu of the Tray Icon
Right-clicking the WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool icon in the system tray will open a menu as
the following picture:
Figure 3.2-1: Right-Click Menu of the Tray Icon
Check the descriptions below to obtain detailed information about each command in this menu.
Wireless Radio On
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Choose Wireless Radio On command to receive the radio frequency signals.
Wireless Radio Off
Choosing Wireless Radio Off command will stop receiving the radio frequency signals.
Remove Status Icon
If you do not wish to have the WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool icon displayed in the system
tray, please choose this command. Therefore, once the computer is rebooted, the icon will
reappear. Clicking Start on the taskbar, choose Program from the menu, and then point to
WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool in the submenu of WLAN-G TOOLS can also launch the
utility anytime.
Wireless Network Status
Choose this command to launch the Status tab of the Wireless Settings dialog box. For more
details about the tab, please refer to The Status Tab in the Configuration Tool Basics section
below.
Advanced Configuration
Choose this command to launch the Configuration tab of the Wireless Settings dialog box.
Please refer to The Configuration Tab in the Configuration Tool Basics section below to gain
more information about this tab.
WEP Encryption
Choose this command to launch the Encryption tab of Wireless Settings dialog box. This tab
offers you a number of options to maintain the secure management in a wireless LAN environment.
See the explanations in The Encryption Tab under the Configuration Tool Basics section below
for more details.
IBSS Channel
Choosing this command will launch the IBSS tab of the Wireless Settings dialog box. To obtain
more information about this tab, please refer to The IBSS Tab in the Configuration Tool Basics
section below.
Version Information
Choosing this command will launch the About tab of the Wireless Settings dialog box. The About
tab reveals general information on your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK, including the release version
of driver, the WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool and the USB network adapter’s MAC Address.
3.3 Configuration Tool Basics
When you double-click the WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool tray icon, the Wireless Settings
dialog box will be prompted as the picture shows below. You may also launch this dialog box via
clicking Start on the taskbar, choosing Program from the menu, and then pointing to WLAN-54G
USB Configuration Tool from the submenu of WLAN-G TOOLS.
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The application is a window-based program, which is consisted of six tabs, including Status,
Configuration, Encryption, Site Survey, IBSS, and About. The following figure displays the
Wireless Settings dialog box.
Figure 3.3-1: The Wireless Settings Configuration Interface
Check the desired items below to obtain more details about these tabs.
The Status Tab
In the Wireless Settings dialog box, click the Status tab to appear the following display. Here
presents the status of your current connection. To close the window, click OK.
Note: Choosing the Wireless Network Status command from the right-click menu of WLAN-54G USB
Configuration Tool tray icon will launch this tab too.
Figure 3.3-2: The Status Tab
Note: The texts before ”Wireless Settings” in the caption bar of the dialog box is the profile name of current
connection. Thus, the caption contexts vary according to the connectivity at the given time. From the above
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picture, the associated profile is named “Wireless”. For more information about profiles, please refer to the
“The Configuration Tab” section in the manual.
The general information on the status of currently connected entry is presented. You may want to
click the Rescan button to reinitiate the scanning process and update the status. Later the
information displayed in the window will be renewed. If you wish to stop the networking connection,
click the Disable Radio button to stop scanning. Meanwhile, the State field will indicate that the
radio has been stopped and the remaining areas under this tab display either a zero or Not
Applicable. However, if you are already in the disabled radio mode, you will find the Enable Radio
button here instead. Click Enable Radio to regain the link then.
State
Here displays the MAC Address of the current associated entry, which could be a connected
access point in the Infrastructure mode or computers joining in the Peer-to-Peer network.
AdHoc
The WLAN USB stick is operating in Peer-to-Peer mode. The virtual MAC
address used by computers participating in the specified Ad-Hoc network will
also be displayed at the same time.
Associated
The WLAN USB stick is operating in Infrastructure mode. This field also shows
the MAC address of the Access Point with which you are communicating.
Listening
Indicates that the adapter is listening on all allowed channels, but has not yet
found a peer-to-peer or infrastructure network with which is able to associate.
Stopped
Radio has been stopped by clicking Disable Radio button
Scanning
The WLAN USB stick is scanning for transmissions by other wireless adapters
on all channels.
Associating
The WLAN USB stick is in the process of associating with a network.
Not Associated
The WLAN USB stick has not found any network with which is able to
associate.
Current Tx Rate
This feature indicates the transmission rate of the current connection.
Current Channel
Here reveals the current channel operated in the wireless network. Note that the channel number
differs as the radio scans any available channels in the Infrastructure mode.
Throughput (bytes/sec)
This feature indicates the rates of transmitting (Tx) and receiving (Rx) data of your 802.11g
WLAN USB STICK within a short period of time; thus, the values vary on a time basis.
Link Quality
Link Quality is based on the percentage of successfully transmitted or received signals of the
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associated access point beacon within a limited period. The higher the percentage, the better the
link quality. The bar graph beside also provides a visual interpretation of the current link quality. It
is noted that the Link Quality and Signal Strength features only apply to the Infrastructure
mode. They are inapplicable in the Ad-Hoc mode since data will be transferred from many
different computers.
Signal Strength
You may learn the received signal strength measurement of the baseband processor of the
Beacon signal from the Signal Strength bar beside, and it’s also presented in terms of
percentage. As the signal gets stronger, the signal percentage rate gets higher. It is noted that
the Signal Strength and Link Quality features only apply to the Infrastructure mode. They are
inapplicable in the Ad-Hoc mode since data will be transferred from many different computers.
The Configuration Tab
Click this tab to edit different profiles for different network configurations. When finish changing the
settings, please click Apply to perform the new configuration at last.
Note: Choosing the Advanced Configuration command from the right-click menu of WLAN-54G USB
Configuration Tool tray icon will launch this tab too.
Figure 3.3-3: The Configuration Tab
Profile Name
A profile is a named set of operating parameters for your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK. By clicking
the down arrow at the right of this item to display any available profiles. You may modify the
values for chosen pre-defined profile. When you finish setting up the new changes, choose
Apply to save the re-defined profile.
To identify a new profile, configure necessary settings in all tabs and then enter texts in the
Profile Name field under Configuration tab. After clicking the Apply button, the new profile will
be established with the parameters defined earlier. To switch between any existing profiles, click
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the arrow button at the right of the Profile Name field to open the pull-down menu and then
select an intended one from it.
Note: You will have at least one profile named Default. When selecting any link from the list under the Site
Survey tab, you have already automatically established a new profile for it under the Configuration tab.
Network Name
Network Name, also known as SSID (Service Set Identifier), must be unique to distinguish itself
as a particular wireless network, while all wireless points in this network area share the same
SSID. Type the identical SSID in the Network Name field to associate with access points or
stations within the specified wireless LAN. To change the Network Name, highlight the texts in
the box, edit a new SSID, and then click Apply to save the changes.
Network Type
Two network types are offered here: Access Point and Peer-to-Peer. Choose an intended type
from the two options. The Access Point standing for the Infrastructure mode, allows you to
communicate your computer with a wireless or wired networking devices via an access point. If
you attempt to operate this mode, you must indicate the identical Network Name to make a
communication with the intended access point. On the other hand, the Peer-to-Peer mode
provides you with the so-called Ad-Hoc communication, which means each wireless-equipped
computers within a group is able to connect with each other as an independent wireless LAN
without the use of an access point. Each station within this Ad-Hoc network has to possess the
same Network Name.
Peer-to-Peer Channel
This command is only available while you are operating the Peer-to-Peer network type. Specify
the operating radio frequency channel from the pull-down menu if you are intending to create a
wireless network. If you are the client, just configure the SSID and click Apply. Note that the
available channels differ from country to country, and the channel number must be the same
between the entries/stations within the range, so that they can communicate with each other.
While in the Access Point mode, the channel number would be the same as the associated
access point. Thus, there’s no need to manually set up the value.
Transmit Rate
This command allows you to indicate the rate of transferring data packets from the associated
access point or any nodes within the range. There are four options for you: Auto 1 or 2 Mb, 5.5
Mb, 11 Mb, and Fully Automatic. Specify the rate from provided options according to the speed
of your wireless network, or you may simply choose Fully Automatic to set the best available
rate according to the received signal quality and the capabilities of the associated access point or
station.
The Encryption Tab
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Click the Encryption tab to define the encryption settings for a specific profile. It offers you various
options concerning the so-called WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) to maintain the secure
management in a wireless LAN environment. See the explanations below for more details, and
click Apply to activate the new settings. To leave the window, click OK. To undo the new settings,
select the Cancel button.
Note: Choosing the WEP Encryption command from the right-click menu of WLAN-54G USB
Configuration Tool tray icon will launch this tab too.
Figure 3.3-4: The Encryption Tab
Encryption (WEP security)
If you choose Disabled from the pull-down list, you will have the wireless LAN USB stick
communicated with all stations within the same networking community without any data
encryption. Otherwise, two encryption methods are offered: 64 bit and 128 bit which you may
select one which should be same as the AP or station you intend to connect with. Then, you can
define the identical WEP keys to make a communication with the chosen access point or station.
Create Keys Manually
Once you set the Encryption type as 64 bit or 128 bit, you may choose to edit WEP keys
manually or create them via the passphrase of your wireless network. If you choose the Create
Keys Manually option, you may directly enter up to 4 WEP keys for use in WEP encryption. To
generate the WEP keys, please define the key entry method as Alphanumeric or Hexadecimal
(for hexadecimal characters, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F are valid) in advance. Then edit the
texts in the blank fields below, from Key 1 to Key 4, as the encryption codes. Note that these
codes/keys shall be identical between the wireless nodes within same range and same access
point. Check the table below to find valid key length of each encryption type:
64 bit
Alphanumeric
5 characters
Hexadecimal
10 digits
128 bit
13 characters
26 digits
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Use WEP Key
Indicate which WEP key you intend to apply to activate the WEP encryption from the pull-down
menu. Make sure that the intended access point on the wireless network shares the same keys.
By default, Key 1 will be used.
Create Keys with Passphrase
Choose this command when the associated wireless network uses a passphrase to create WEP
keys. Enter the passphrase string in the Passphrase filed to generate four encryption keys in the
Key fields above. Note that only letters A-F are valid for the Passphrase feature.
Note: When entering the passphrase here, ensure that you have specified an accurate type of the
Encryption (WEP security) above according to the associated agent’s configuration. Otherwise, the
inaccuracy will cause failure of performance.
After finish configuring the Encryption features, remember to click Apply to initiate the new
settings.
The Site Survey Tab
First of all, while entering this tab, please do choose the Rescan button to reinitiate the scanning
process and update the list. Later the result of scanning will be renewed and displayed. From the
offered information, you may learn the general information on the status of current scan lines,
including BSSID, SSID, signal strength, the channel number, WEP type, and network type.
In addition, to directly make an association with any site on the list, double-click the BSSID field of
the intended entry, and you will be led to the Status tab then.
Figure 3.3-5: The Site Survey Tab
The IBSS Tab
If you are communicating with other stations via the IBSS (802.11 Ad-hoc mode) to form
peer-to-peer networks, click the IBSS (Independent Basic Service Set) tab to specify an operating
radio frequency channel from the pull-down list under the IBSS Channel Selection field.
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Note: Choosing the IBSS Channel command from the right-click menu of WLAN-54G USB Configuration
Tool tray icon will launch this tab too.
Note that the available channels differ from country to country, and the channel number must be the
same between the entries/stations within the range, so that they can communicate with each other.
Or you may simply click Defaults to automatically determine it with proper channel number. When
done, click Apply to activate the new configuration.
On the other hand, while in the Access Point mode, you will find the channel number is the same
as the associated access point. Thus, there’s no need to modify the value.
Figure 3.3-6: The IBSS Tab
The About Tab
This tab reveals general information on your wireless LAN USB stick, including the following items.
Note: Choosing the Version Information command from the right-click menu of WLAN-54G USB
Configuration Tool tray icon will launch this tab too.
Figure 3.3-7: The About Tab
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Network Driver
Displays the current version and released date of the 802.11g WLAN USB STICK’s driver.
Configuration Utility
Displays the current version and released date of WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool.
NIC Firmware
Displays the current NIC card firmware version and the MAC (Media Access Control) address of
your wireless USB Stick. It is consisted of 12-digit hexadecimal numbers (48 bits in length) to
identify your computer's physical address on the local area network.
3.4 The Advanced Properties Tab
The Advanced Properties tab provides access to configure the operating parameters for the
network adapter, which are not controlled by but somehow effective to the configuration utility.
These properties are accessed through the Windows’ hardware device manager. The following
steps describe how to access these properties under Windows XP. For Windows 2000, the details
may differ slightly; consult your operating system documentation or your system administrator for
details. Also, the properties that appear in the list displayed by the device manager may differ
depending on the adapter installed in your computer.
To display these properties, complete the following steps:
1.
Right-click the My Computer desktop icon and choose Properties from the opened
menu.
2.
Choose the Hardware tab in the System Properties dialog box, and click Device
Manager.
3.
In the opened window, expand Network adapters to find the USB Stick – WLAN
IEEE802.11g/b Wireless LAN USB Adapter. Right-click over the item and choose
Properties from the opened menu.
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Figure 3.4-1: The Device Manager Dialog Box
4.
When you click on the Advanced tab in the opened dialog box, a display similar to the
following figure appears.
Figure 3.4-2: The Advanced Tab
You shall see the value for any of these properties by clicking over an item displayed in the
Property field. If a value has been set for the property, it appears in the Value field on the right of
the list. You may click to specify the Value settings from the offered drop-down list. Choosing Not
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Present under the Value field will disable the value options of specified property.
The following texts explains the four properties in the Property list displayed by this tab, which are
important and effective when operating the stick.
Authentication TYPE
Specify a pre-defined profile with standard parameters from here. The provided profiles include:
Based on WEP setting (Auto switching) – switch automatically between Must use
Shared with WEP (Share key) and WECA Compliant (Open key) for better security
without missing any possibility of networking connections.
Must use Shared with WEP (Share key) – limit the connection permission only when
the devices communicate with same WEP keys. This provides a higher security.
WECA Compliant (Open key) – open for all connective networks to access. This is an
option of less security.
Configuration Profile
Specify a pre-defined profile with standard parameters from here. The provided profiles include:
B only – for operation in 802.11b environments only
B WIFI – for operation in 802.11b environments conforming to WiFi specifications
G only – for operation in 802.11g environments only
Mixed – for operation in either 802.11b or 802.11g environments
Mixed Long – for long-range operation in either 802.11b or 802.11g environments
Test – for operation under the widest variety of 802.11 conditions
Nitro Mode
This feature may increase data throughput over the WLAN and is particularly effective in mixed
802.11b/g environments. This property determines whether Nitro mode is enabled in your
wireless USB Stick.
Power Save Mode
This property turns the Station Power Save feature on or off, or sets it to Auto. When in Auto
mode, the station enters Power Save based on the battery condition (XP only) on the host.
Power Save Mode decreases the amount of power consumed by the adapter by powering off
the radio for short periods. Enabling Power Save Mode trades off performance for battery life.
Auto Dynamic – specifies Disable mode when on AC power and Dynamic mode when
on battery
Auto Maximum – specifies Disable mode when on AC power and Maximum mode when
on battery
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Note: Auto Dynamic and Auto Maximum require NDIS 5.1 or later, typically available only on Windows XP.
Disabled – specifies continuous access mode and is the default
Dynamic – specifies a fast power saving mode that provides the best combination of
performance and power usage
Maximum – specifies the greatest power saving mode
As to the values of Compression, Concatenation, Direct Link and PiggyBack properties are
only applying for engineering testing requirements. It’s strongly recommended that you should
leave these values as defaulted.
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WINDOWS XP WIRELESS ZERO CONFIGURATION TOOL
As you have already known, Windows XP has its built-in configuration tools – Windows XP Zero
Configuration, to assist you in some basic configurations of wireless network connection. The
service starts right after the completion of the installation of 802.11g WLAN USB STICK, and you
will find the icon automatically appears in your system tray like the following picture shows.
Figure 4-1: The Wireless Network Connection Icon
Please refer to the desired topics below to look for more details about utilizing your 802.11g WLAN
USB STICK via Wireless Zero Configuration.
4.1 To Connect an Available Network via Wireless Zero Configuration
1.
Double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
2.
In the opened Connect to Wireless Network dialog box, the currently available
networks are listed in the Available networks field. From the list, choose an item that
you intend to associate with.
3.
If the chosen entry requires a WEP encryption key and also automatically provides it,
leave the Network Key field blank and then choose the Connect button to build the
connection. Otherwise, you will need to manually enter the identical key in the Network
Key field before clicking Connect.
Figure 4.1-1: The Connect to Wireless Network Dialog Box
4.
If the connection is established, there will be a pop-up message shown beside the
Wireless Network Connection icon on the system tray. You could obtain the information
on the status of connection from the message.
4.2 To Configure the Wireless Networks Properties
If you cannot establish a connection with the chosen entry or you wish to configure further wireless
network connection settings, choose the Advanced button in the Connect to Wireless Network
dialogue box.
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Figure 4.2-1: The Connect to Wireless Network Dialog Box
After clicking Advanced, you will enter into the Wireless Networks tab of the Wireless Network
Connection Properties dialog box, in which three other tabs are found, including General,
Authentication, and Advanced. The Wireless Networks tab includes almost the main settings for
the networking connection. Thus, please check the descriptions below to learn more about the tab.
Figure 4.2-2: The Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box
Note: For more detailed information about each tab, please refer to the Windows XP Online-Help.
The Wireless Networks tab is chiefly consisted of two sections: Available networks and
Preferred networks.
Under the Available networks area, all the available access points or Wireless LAN PC Card
equipped computers are displayed. You may wish to click Refresh to update the list. If you
choose any listed item in the field and then click Configure, the Wireless Network
Properties dialog box will appear as Figure 3.2-3 shows. Check the descriptions below the
figure to obtain more information about the dialog box.
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In the Preferred networks area, you could add any displayed networks to the list by clicking
over the intended item from Available networks and then selecting the Add button. After
clicking Add, the Wireless Network Properties dialog box will appear as Figure 3.2-3
displays. Note that to delete any item under the Preferred networks area, simply click on it
and then select the Remove button. Additionally, you may adjust the items in the list by
clicking the desired item and then choosing the Move up or Move down button. It is, however,
important to realize that Windows XP will always choose the first one in the list to establish the
networking connection.
Figure 4.2-3: The Wireless Network Properties Dialog Box
Note: Once you choose an item from the Preferred networks list and then click Properties, the Wireless
Network Properties dialog box will also be provoked.
In the opened Wireless Network Properties dialog box, edit texts in the Network Name
(SSID) field to identify the chosen network entry in the wireless LAN.
If there’s a need, go to the Wireless network key (WEP) area to set the keys as the
associated access point or Wireless LAN PC Card equipped computer requests. To set WEP,
select Data encryption (WEP enabled) and Network Authentication. Then enter the
encryption key for the network you intend to connect in the Network key filed. Prior to typing
texts as the network key, you may wish to define the Key format and Key length. Click OK
when you are finished, and you will return to the Wireless Network Connection Properties
dialog box.
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Figure 4.2-4: WEP Settings
Note: For more details of this tab, you may click the link: setting up wireless network configuration at the
bottom of the Wireless networks tab to launch the Windows XP Online-Help.
Figure 4.2-5: Setting up Wireless Network Configuration
4.3 To Access to Certain Wireless Network Type
The default network type of Windows XP Zero Configuration is any available access points
(Access Point mode) or WLAN Card equipped computers (Ad-Hoc mode) within the range at the
given time. However, you may wish to connect to a certain network type sometimes. To change the
default settings, click the Advanced button in the Wireless Network Connection Properties
dialog box.
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Figure 4.3-1 The Advanced Dialog Box:
The Advanced dialog box provides three options, Any available network, Access point
networks only, and Computer-to-computer networks only. Choose one of them according to
your need and click Close to finish. Then you will find under the Available networks area in the
Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, only the specified networks are displayed.
Note: If you wish to use the attached application – WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool of the 802.11g
WLAN USB STICK instead of Windows XP’s Wireless Zero Configuration, please refer to 2.2 Installation
Notes –Windows XP in this manual to change the settings.
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APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING
This section provides solutions to problems that you might encounter during the installation and
operation of your 802.11g WLAN USB STICK. Please refer to the desired topics below and read the
description to solve your problems.
The 802.11g WLAN USB STICK Does Not Work Properly
If this happens, follow the guidelines below.
1.
Right-click the My Computer desktop icon and choose Properties to open the System
Properties dialog box.
2.
Click the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button.
3.
In the opened window, find your USB Stick to see if the installation is successful. If you
see a yellow exclamation mark beside the item, please heading to following steps to
reinstall the drivers.
4.
Uninstall the software and hardware drivers from your PC. (Please refer to the Uninstall
WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool and the Stick’s Driver chapter for details)
5.
Restart your computer and repeat the installation procedures as indicated from page 4 of
this manual.
6.
When finished, open the Device Manager window again to verify if the installation is
approved. The yellow exclamation mark shall be removed for this time.
Disable the 802.11g WLAN USB STICK
Supposed you do not need the 802.11g/b USB stick to establish the wireless connectivity for any
reason, click Disable Radio on the Status tab of the Wireless Settings dialog box. Thus, be sure
that you have closed all network applications before disable the device.
Upgrade the Configuration Tool and the Stick’s Driver
If you have installed the configuration tool with the previous version, please refer to the next section
for uninstalling the WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool and the stick’s driver, then reinstall by
following the instructions of this manual or the Quick Start Guide.
Or you may simply ignore the previous version and go through the installation procedures as a new
user.
Uninstall WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool and the Stick’s Driver
Prior to starting uninstalling, please make sure that the utility is closed. To remove the WLAN-54G
USB Configuration Tool and the module’s driver, please check the following introductions for
detailed procedures.
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1.
Execute the uninstall function through the WLAN-54G USB Uninstall command of
WLAN-G TOOLS in the Program menu provoked by clicking the Start button on the task
bar.
Figure 5-1: The WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool Uninstall Command
2.
Choose OK when the following message box appears.
Figure 5-2: The WLAN-54G USB Configuration Tool Removal Warning Message
3.
Click Finish in the Uninstall Finished dialog box. Note that when you are running
Win98/98SE/ME, the computer will restart automatically after you click the Finish button.
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Figure 5-3: The Uninstall Finished Screen
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APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name
802.11g WLAN USB STICK
Host Interface
USB2.0
Standards
IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Frequency Band
2.4GHz – ISM Band (subject to local regulations)
Current Drain
Transmit mode=430mA, Receive mode=465mA, Standby mode=67mA
Spreading
DSSS (11b), OFDM (11g)
Operating Voltage
5.0 V ± 5%
Data Rate
1Mpbs, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 6Mbps, 9Mbps, 11Mbps, 12Mbps, 18Mbps,
24Mbps, 36Mbps, 48Mbps, 54Mbps
Transmit Power
802.11b≧18.5dBm
802.11g
6/9Mbps≧17.5dBm
12/18Mbps≧17.5dBm
24Mbps≧15dBm
36Mbps≧15dBm
48Mbps≧13dBm
54Mbps≧13dBm
Receive Sensitivity
802.11b
8% FER@1Mbps≦-91dBm
8% FER@2Mbps≦-88dBm
8% FER@5.5Mbps≦-85dBm
8% FER@11Mbps≦-83dBm
802.11g
10% PER@6Mbps≦-88dBm
10% PER@9Mbps≦-87dBm
10% PER@12Mbps≦-84dBm
10% PER@18Mbps≦-82dBm
10% PER@24Mbps≦-79dBm
10% PER@36Mbps≦-75dBm
10% PER@48Mbps≦-69dBm
10% PER@54Mbps≦-68dBm
Modulation
CCK (11b), BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM (11g)
Security
64/128 bit WEP Encryption
802.1x, WPA (Windows XP SP1 and Windows 2000 SP4 only)
Internal Antenna Type
Single Chip Antenna
Media Access Control
RF activity
Supplied Driver
CSMA/CA with ACK
Warranty
1 year
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Temperature Range
0~65°C (Operating)
Humidity
Max. 95% Non-condensing
Operating Range
Open Space: up to 400meters; Indoor: up to 100meters
The transmission speed varies in the surrounding environment.
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