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WUS-B12
2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter
Manual
Rev. 042003
Building Networks for People
Contents
Package Contents .................................................... 3
Introduction............................................................... 4
Wireless Basics ........................................................ 6
Getting Started ......................................................... 8
Installation .............................................................. 14
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME 24
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP...... 28
Networking Basics .................................................. 36
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 59
Technical Specifications ......................................... 62
Package Contents
Contents of Package:
•
WUS-B12 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter
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Manual, Quick Installation Guide, and Drivers on CD
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements:
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A laptop computer with an available USB port
•
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows 98 SE
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At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor or higher
•
An 802.11b Access Point (e.g., WAP-B11 for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b wireless
adapter (e.g., WCB-B13 for Ad-Hoc mode.)
Introduction
The WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter is an advanced IEEE 802.11b compatible, high performance, wireless
adapter that supports data transfer speeds of up to 11 Mbps.
It is an ideal way to connect your laptop computer to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN.) After completing
the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide you will have the ability to share information and resources,
such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for work or play! Please look at
our Getting Started section in this manual. You will see several options for setting up a network using the WUSB12.
The WUS-B12 comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can
be integrated into a larger network running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE, in
either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point.)
This manual provides a quick introduction to wireless technology and its application as it relates to networking.
Take a moment to read through this manual and get acquainted with wireless technology.
Product Features
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b high rate standard to provide wireless Ethernet speeds of 11Mbps data rate
Dynamic data rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps
Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching
Supports wireless data encryption with 64 and 128-bit WEP standard for security
Printed PCB antenna
Drivers support Windows 98, 2000 and Millennium
Simple user setup & diagnostics utilities
Compliant with FCC Part 15.247 for US, EN 300 328 for Europe, and RCR STD-33A and ARIB STD-T66 for
Japan
LEDS
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter has two LEDs: Link and Activity.
LEDs
POWER
POWER – The LED lights steady to
indicate when power on
LINK –The LED lights steady to
indicate a proper connection to the
network.
LINK
Wireless Basics
Wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless
connectivity within your home or business. Strictly adhering to IEEE 802.11b, our wireless family of products will
allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. No longer will you be limited to one location
or forced to run new wiring through your home or office. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless
networking delivers.
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio
signals instead of wires. Wireless LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments. Innovative
ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased
mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure has proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same network applications they use on an Ethernet LAN. Wireless adapter cards
used on laptop and desktop systems, support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. For most users,
there is no noticeable functional difference between a wired Ethernet desktop computer and a wireless computer
equipped with a wireless adapter other than the added benefit of the ability to roam within the wireless-cell.
Under many circumstances, it may be desirable for mobile network devices to link to a conventional Ethernet
LAN in order to use servers, printers or an Internet connection supplied through the wired LAN. A Wireless
Access Point (AP) is a device used to provide this link.
People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes.
Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of
the WLAN. Ad-hoc management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker
efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs - WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that
frequently change, both physically and logically, can benefit from WLANs’ ease of implementation. WLANs can
operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Furthermore, IEEE standardization mandates
interoperability of all WLAN devices that conform to the 802.11b set of standards.
Installation Speed and Simplicity - Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate
the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings.
Wireless Basics (continued)
Installation Flexibility - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go.
Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless LAN hardware might be higher
than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower.
Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, adds, and changes.
Scalability - Wireless LAN systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific
applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable
for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming over a broad
area.
Standards-based Technology
Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the WUS-B12 is also interoperable with existing compatible 2.4 GHz
wireless technologies, with data transfer speeds of up to 11 Mbps.
Installation Considerations
The WUS-B12 lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere you want. Keep
in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must
pass thru may limit range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in
your home or business. The key to maximizing range is to follow these basic principles:
Wireless Basics (continued)
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and your receiving device to a minimum –
each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For some
businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be beneficial to have more than one access
point with overlapping coverage.
2. Be aware of the direct line between Access Points and computers with wireless adapters - A wall that is 1.5
feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it
looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Try to make sure that the Access Points and Adapters are positioned so
that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference - A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position Access Points, and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
4. Make sure that the antenna is positioned for best reception by using the software signal strength tools
included with your product.
5. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate
extreme RF noise.
For the average residence, range should not be a problem. If you experience low or no signal strength in areas
of your home that you wish to access, consider positioning the Access Point in a location directly between the
computers with wireless adapters that will be connected. Additional Access Points can be connected to provide
better coverage in rooms where the signal does not appear as strongly as desired.
Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) transmit and receive data over
the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility,
and, through simplified configuration, enable movable LANs.
Getting Started
To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building.
We will discuss the following types of networks in this section:
1. A Home Internet Network
with A Residential Gateway/Router
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses
3. An Ad Hoc Network
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing
Please select, from the four types of networks described above, the type of network that is appropriate for your
needs. Please follow the instructions in the corresponding section that follows.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router
(Network administrators with Dynamic IPs can also follow these instructions.)
If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access
using a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router – or - if you want to connect to an Ethernet network that
uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses, then follow the instructions on the next page. When it is complete, your
network may look similar to this:
DHCP stands for
Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol.
It is a protocol for
assigning dynamic IP
addresses
“automatically.” With a
DHCP-capable
gateway, there is no
need to manually
assign an IP address.
1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router (continued)
(Requirements: A Residential Gateway/Router connected with an Ethernet (CAT5) cable to an 802.11b Access
Point such as the WAP-B11
000AP.
This type of installation requires that you provide a dynamic IP address for each computer on your network. You
will need a DHCP-capable Residential Gateway/Router for your network.
To complete the installation, please follow these steps:
1. Connect the Router/Gateway to a Broadband connection, (e.g., a Cable modem or a DSL modem.)
2. Connect the 802.11b Access Point (WAP-B11) to the router.
3. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into a laptop computer on your wireless network.
4. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to the
Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the
Wireless Adapter.
5. By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address. If you are having difficulty
connecting, check to make sure that the IP Address of the wireless adapter is within the IP address
range of your network. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking
The IP Address.
6. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:
Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses
(Network administrators with Static IPs can also follow these instructions.)
If you have two or more computers (laptops or desktops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access
using multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service Provider -or- you want to
connect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP Addresses, then follow the instructions on the next page.
When you have completed your network, it should look similar to this:
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued)
Please note that this type of installation requires that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides you a static IP
address for each computer and the Access Point on your network. Please refer to the manual that came with
your Access Point to determine its configuration.
Please follow these steps to complete the installation:
1. Connect the Wireless Access Point to a Broadband connection (i.e., a Cable modem.)
2. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into the laptop computer(s) on your wireless network.
3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to
the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the
Wireless Adapter.
2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses (continued)
4. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.
Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be
the same for all the computers on the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of
192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of
192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.
If you are using a PPPoE client (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) please contact your ISP (Internet
Service Provider) for further instructions regarding connecting to the Internet.
5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:
Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.
3. An Ad Hoc Network
If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files and printers, but no Internet
connection, please complete the following instructions. When your Ad Hoc network is complete it may look
similar to this:
3. An Ad Hoc Network (continued)
To complete this installation, please follow these steps:
1. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into your desktop computers.
2. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in
this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.
Note: The IP Address for all computers must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask must be the same for
all computers on your network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.2 with a Subnet
Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP Address of 192.168.0.3 with a Subnet Mask of
255.255.255.0, etc.
3. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to the
Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the
Wireless Adapter.
4. Check the Wireless Configuration for each wireless adapter. Please refer to the Networking Basics
section in this manual entitled: Checking the Wireless Configuration.
5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:
Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.
4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing
If you have two or more computers (desktops or laptops) and want to share files, printers, and Internet access
using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server, then follow the instructions below. When you have
completed your network, it should look similar to this:
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4. An Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing (continued)
DFE-530TX
To share an Internet connection with Internet Sharing software you will need to purchase Internet Sharing
software or use the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility provided with Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows ME or Windows 98SE.
Please follow your software documentation to properly configure the Internet sharing software after you install
your wireless networking adapters. To install your wireless network adapter follow the instructions on the next
page.
If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on the same computer into which you are installing this wireless
network adapter, then follow these steps:
1. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)
2. Check the Device Manager to confirm that your adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to the
Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the
Wireless Adapter.
3. Install your Internet Sharing Software
4. If required by the ICS software, set the static IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please refer to the
Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.
Note: The IP Address for all the computers on the network must be in the same IP Address range, and the Subnet Mask
must be the same for all the computers on the network. For example: If the first computer is assigned an IP Address of
192.168.0.2 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, then the second computer can be assigned an IP address of 192.168.0.3
with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, etc.
5. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:
Adding and Sharing Printers.
If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on a computer other than the one in which you are installing
the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter, then follow these steps:
1. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into the computer (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)
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2. Check the IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please make certain that all the computers on your
network are in the same IP Address range. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual
entitled: Checking your IP Address.
Note: By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address, automatically.
3. Learn to share printers and files. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled:
Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP.
Installation
This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT operating systems.
Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware (WUS-B12 USB Adapter) and then the
software (driver and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation procedure will be the same until the
utility installation. Windows XP has a built in utility for wireless devices. The configuration utility does not need to
be installed for users using the XP operating system.
System Requirements:
•
A laptop computer with an available USB port
•
At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
•
USB Controller properly installed and working
•
An 802.11b Access Point (for Infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc
mode.)
1. Installing the WUS-B12
•
•
2.
Turn on the computer
Insert the WUS-B12
Wireless USB Adapter
Installing the Driver
Installing the software involves two steps. The first is to install the Driver and the second is to install the
Configuration Utility.
•
When the WUS-B12 has been inserted into the USB port, the Found New Hardware Wizard screen
appears.
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Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear. Click on Next to proceed with the
installation.
Click Next
•
Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Install Hardware Device Drivers window will
appear. Click Next.
Click Next
•
The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Next.
Click Next
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•
The following screen will appear.
The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Next.
Click Next
•
The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Yes.
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The installation will finish with the following screen. Click Finish.
Click
Finish
3. Installing the Configuration Utility
Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-Rom. Double-click on it to start the installation for the
configuration utility.
Setup.exe
When this screen appears click Next.
Click Next.
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To install to the folder C:\Program Files\NonBrand click Next. Otherwise click on Browse to choose
an alternate location.
Or Click
Browse
Click Next
Click Next to proceed with the utility installation.
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Click Next
The Setup Status screen will appear like the one below:
After the Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to restart your
computer. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and click on Finish. This completes the
Utility installation.
Click Finish
3. Uninstalling the Configuration Utility
To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under ProgramsÆWLAN MonitorÆUninstall.
To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer.
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Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen.
Click on the Hardware tab.
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Click on Device Manager.
Click on Network adapters.
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Right-click on the “Wireless LAN Card (RTL8180)” icon.
Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen. Click OK to complete
the uninstallation.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME
If you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT, the Configuration Utility program for the WUS-B12 is called
WLAN Monitor. Once you have installed WLAN Monitor (the configuration utility), you can read this section of
the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your WUS-B12 adapter using WLAN Monitor. Screenshots
for this section have been taken in Windows 2000. There are four tabs in the WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility
program. In this section we will describe the uses for each tab in the Configuration Utility window.
To access WLAN Monitor once it has been installed, just right-click on the WLAN Monitor icon in the taskbar,
and then click on Wireless Network.
Under the Configuration Tab you will find a list of access points to which you may add or change connections.
Configuration Tab
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued)
On the left side of the screen are Available WLANs which you may connect to by first selecting the WLAN (it will
appear highlighted) and then clicking on Add. When you do so a screen like the one below will pop up:
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In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN. You may also enter
wireless network encryption keys by checking Network Authentication (Shared mode) or Data encryption.
You may enter up to four keys of length 10 or 25 hexadecimal digits. You may also set one of the four keys as a
default key.
Click on IP Config to set the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway manually instead of obtaining the IP
address automatically through the Dynamic Configuration Host Protocol (DCHP) server. You may also set the
DNS server address settings and WINS address settings.
If the network you are using is a computer-to-computer network or ad hoc network, no access points are used.
You may check the box “This is a computer to computer (ad hoc) network; no access points are used” to enable
this option.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued)
On the Configuration Tab click on Refresh to call up all the available WLANs. On the right side of the screen is
a list of Preferred WLANs. These are WLANs that have already been added to the wireless network. Click New
to rename the WLAN and reset its properties. You will see the Wireless Network Properties screen as
displayed previously when you click New. This is also the same screen that will appear when you click
Properties on the right side of the Configuration Tab screen. Click Remove to remove the connection.
On the right side of the screen you may click Move Up to move the selected WLAN up in the order it is displayed
on the Preferred WLANs screen. You
may click Move Down to move the selected WLAN down in the order in which it is displayed.
The Advance button allows the user to set the WLAN type to connect: infrastructure and ad hoc network,
infrastructure network only, or ad hoc network only. You may also automatically connect to non-preferred
networks by checking the option.
When you are done entering the settings and options for the wireless network click on OK, Cancel, or Apply. Ok
places the settings into effect and closes the graphical user interface (GUI). Cancel makes all settings entered
invalid. Apply places the settings entered into effect but does not close the GUI.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or
ME
(continued)
Under the Status Tab you will find information on the connection state, hardware information, and advanced
state.
Status Tab
Information given under Connected State are the Connection status (connected or disconnected), SSID,
Network type (infrastructure or adhoc), Wep Status (enabled or disabled), Speed (of the wireless connection),
and Signal Strength (a colored bar shows the intensity of the radio signals in the network).
Under Hardware Information the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the hardware (WLAN USB adapter)
is given. The MAC address is a factory given address that cannot be changed. A Regulatory Domain displays
the code of the country in which this software is being used.
Advanced State shows the Radio Status (ON or OFF) and there is no Turbo Mode.
Click OK to accept the connection status and exit the GUI. Click Cancel to not accept the status settings and exit
the GUI.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued)
Under the Options Tab general settings and advanced settings are shown.
Options Tab
Check “Auto launch when Windows starts up” so that WLAN Monitor automatically launches when Windows
starts up. Part of the GUI for WLAN Monitor is a mini status dialog box that appears when you left-click on the
WLAN Monitor icon in the taskbar. “Remember mini status position” keeps track of the last position of the
mini status dialog box. “Auto hide mini status” pulls the dialog box to the right and drags it off the screen. “Set
mini status always on top” places the mini status dialog box on top of all other dialog boxes. Check “Enable IP
Setting in Profile” to enable the IP settings made under IP Config in the Wireless Network Properties screen.
If checked current IP settings will be saved. If unchecked (and previously checked) previous IP settings will be
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restored. Check “Disable Radio” to disconnect the network connection without removing the WLAN USB adapter.
You may select the Current Chanel (1, 2, or 3) and Power Save Mode (Disable, Max Save, Fast Save). You
may enter the Fragmentation Threshold and RTS Threshold.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME (continued)
The About Tab gives the utility version of WLAN Monitor.
About Tab
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP
The WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility supports Windows XP; however, Windows XP has its own utility for
wireless devices. In order to use the WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility as described in the last section you must
disable the utility built into Windows XP by unchecking the box below.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
If you leave the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” box checked you will use the Windows
XP utility for wireless devices.
The following demonstrates how to manage wireless network connections with the Windows XP built-in utility.
Creating a connection
Right-click on “My Network Places” to obtain a drop-down menu with Properties listed.
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Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
Left-click on Properties to obtain the Network Connections screen.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon to produce another drop-down menu with item
Properties.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
Left-click on Properties to bring up the screen below.
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Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
Click on the Access Point under Available Networks with which you wish to establish a connection.
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•
Click on Configure to establish a connection with the chosen access point “D-Link.” A screen such as
the following called Wireless Network Properties will then appear.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
Enter the appropriate settings and click OK.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
The access point “D-Link” has been added to the network under Preferred networks.
Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP (continued)
The Network Connections window now shows the wireless network connection as “Enabled”.
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Networking Basics
Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP.
Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com
and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000,
ME, or 98.
Go to START>CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Select Set up a home or small office network.
When this screen appears, Click Next.
Networking Basics
Please follow all the instructions in this window:
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Click Next.
In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to
the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown and Click Next.
Networking Basics
•
•
Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional) and Click Next.
Enter a Workgroup name and Click Next. All computers on your network should have the same
Workgroup name.
Networking Basics
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Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, Click Next.
•
Please wait while the wizard configures the computer.
This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics
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•
In the window below, select the best option. In this example, “Create a Network Setup Disk” has
been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next.
•
Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive “A:” Format the disk if you wish, and Click
Next.
Networking Basics
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Please wait while the wizard copies the files.
•
Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network
Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each
of the computers on your network. To continue Click Next.
Networking Basics
•
Please read the information on this screen, then Click Finish to complete the Network Setup
Wizard.
•
The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer.
You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the
other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new
wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics
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Naming your Computer
To name your computer, please follow these directions:
In Windows XP:
• Click START (in
the lower left
corner of the
screen)
• Right-click on My
Computer
•
Select Properties
and Click
•
Select the
Computer Name
Tab in the System
Properties window.
You may enter a
Computer description if
you wish, this field is
optional.
To rename the computer
and join a domain,
• Click Change
Networking Basics
Naming your Computer (continued)
•
In this window, enter
the Computer
name.
•
Select Workgroup
and enter the name
of the Workgroup.
•
All computers on
your network must
have the same
Workgroup name.
•
Click OK
Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter
• Go to Start
• Right-click on
My Computer
• Click Properties
Networking Basics
Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter
• Select the Hardware Tab
• Click Device Manager
Networking
• Click on Basics
Network
CheckingAdapters
the Installation of
the Drivers
for the
• Right-click
on Wireless
Adapter Wireless LAN Card
•
Select Properties to
check that the drivers
are installed properly
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• Look under
Device Status
to check that the
device is working
properly.
• Click OK
Checking the Wireless Configuration
• Double-click on the Networking
Icon in the taskbar.
In this window you will see
the Signal Strength and the
Status of the WUS-B12.
In this case the Status and
the Signal Strength are fine.
For more information:
• Click Properties
Networking Basics
Checking the Wireless Configuration
• Click Configure to
access more
information.
• Select Settings
This screen shows the
wireless configuration.
• Click Modify to
check on the
configuration.
Networking Basics
Checking the Wireless Configuration
• The Network
Name (SSID)
should be set to
Default.
• The Network
Connection
should be set to
the correct mode
(Infrastructure
or Ad Hoc.)
• The Turbo Mode
setting (Disabled
in the example
here) must be
the same on all
the stations in
your network.
• Click on the
Security Tab
• If Enable
Security is
selected on one
station on your
network, it must
be selected on
all stations.
Likewise, if
Enable Security
is deselected on
one station, it
must be
deselected on all
stations.
•
Check to see that your IP Address and your Subnet Mask are in the correct
range. See the Networking Basics sections: Checking the IP Address and
Assigning a Static IP Address.
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