GemTek Technology U950711AG HP 802.11abg wireless LAN User Manual HP 180AG
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User Manual USB Wireless 802.11 a/b/g Adaptor V 1.0 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Microsoft, Encarta, MSN, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Copyright reserved. © 2006 Gemtek Technology Corporation. All rights Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. PART NUMBER WUBA180AG TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Inventory Checklist Supported Security SECURITY SETTING WINDOWS VISTAWIRELESS AUTO CONFIGURATION Launching Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration Setting the Network Key Automatically 8 Setting the Wireless Network Connection Manually 11 GLOSSARY 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REGULATORY NOTICES 21 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION INDEX 26 24 ii 1 Introduction Your PC comes with a built-in USB Wireless 802.11a/b/g adaptor which allows it to function as a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) connecting with other wireless product(s). This product is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g Compliant device. It features automatic rate selection and advanced security features like WEP, 802.1x, WPA/WPA2 with TKIP and AES for stronger data encryption. Inventory Checklist Included with your HP PC should be the following items for your Wireless USB Adaptor: Documentation CD (Contains Quick Installation Guide and full User Manual) A high gain omni directional antenna as well as an attachment pad ( See Chapter 2 for installation instructions) Note: Not all PC Configurations ship with this external omni-directional antenna. If your PC did not come with an antenna in a plastic packet then there is a built-in internal antenna already installed in your PC. In such case please skip chapter 2 of this manual as your PC does not need an external antenna. Supported Security In order to secure your network from passive or active intrusion, key features are enabled on Windows Vista ® Wireless Auto Configuration: WPA Personal/Enterprise security WPA2 Personal/Enterprise Security WEP Encryption Please see Chapter 3 for information on security settings for your USB Wireless adaptor. 4 2 Security Setting Security can be set up using WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) or 802.1X (with EAP-TLS and PEAP authentication method). It is important to set up matching security types between devices. Be certain to check the type of security on your other wireless device(s) in order to decide which type of security needs to be set up on your PC. WEP security was the original security standard provided for wireless 802.11 devices. WPA or WPA2 security which offers more advanced encryption technology is a more recent standard of security available.The goal of WPA2 certification is to support the additional mandatory security features of the IEEE 802.11i standard that are not already included for products that support WPA. IEEE 802.1X reduces the security vulnerabilities that are associated with connections to IEEE 802.11 wireless networks. Unlike open system or shared key authentication(specified in IEEE802.11), IEEE 802.1X enforces verification of user-based credentials for a wireless computer or user before allowing access to the wireless network and, depending on the authentication method used, dynamically determines encryption keys for wireless communication. If you connect to an IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) without IEEE 802.1X authentication enabled, the data that you send is more vulnerable to attacks. 6 3 Windows Vista® Wireless Auto Configuration It is necessary to complete the steps in Chapter 2, Antenna Attachment prior to using Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration. If you have already established a wireless network with access to the internet and you would like to wirelessly connect this HP PC to your wireless network, use Windows Vista Auto Configuration. Launching Microsoft Windows Vista ® Wireless Network Configuration To launch Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration: 1. Click Start, and then Connect to from the Windows Vista desktop. Figure: 4.1The connect to a network dialog box 2. In Show, please select on Wireless for wireless connections only. Note: Your Network name will appear in the above window. Any other listed available wireless networks represent the wireless networks established within range of your PC. These will vary and may not provide secured access to the internet. Setting the Network Key Automatically The PC will begin functioning in Station Mode (as a Client) with your Wireless LAN Network as soon as the Network Key is set-up. Note: If you do not have an existing wireless network you will need to set up your Wireless Router/ Access Point prior to using your PC in Station Mode. 1. Find the Network Key (WEP Key or WPA Key) for your Wireless Network. 2. Launch the Connect to a Network dialog box. (See above for instructions) 3. Select the Wireless Network of your choice by clicking on its name and the entire block will become highlighted. 4. Select Connect in the lower right corner. The Entering Network Key dialog box will appear as shown below. Figure: 4.2Wireless Network Connection dialog box 5. Enter your Network Key (WEP Key or WPA Key) or Passphrase for your Wireless Network. 6. Display characters Specifies whether you want to view the value typed in Security Key/Passphrase. Note: If your network is using WEP encryption, then a HEX or an ASCII format is necessary when entering your Network Key: HEX: 10 characters in HEX notation for 40 bit or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption. ASCII: 5 characters for 40 bit or 13 characters for 128 bit encryption. If your network is using WPA it is necessary to enter an 8 – 63 character alphanumeric key-phrase. The Network Key will accept any of these as it supports both WEP and WPA. 7. Click Connect. The Wireless Network Connecting dialog box appears as you are being connected. Figure: 4.3Connecting to Wireless After connection to a wireless network is established, a Wireless Launching Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration Network LAN icon, as shown below will appear in the system tray. Figure: 4.4Wireless Network LAN Icon 10 Setting the Wireless Network Connection Manually After launching the application (See Section See "Launching Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration" on page 7), you may click Set up a connection or network at the lower left corner to set up your wireless network connection manually.(See Figure 5.1 above) Before manually setting up the Network name and Network Key on your HP PC you must identify this information on your current wireless network: Your unique network name to distinguish it from other wireless networks(SSID) Security WEP Key Security WPA-PSK Key or WPA-Enterprise authentication Security WPA2-PSK Key or WPA2-Enterprise authentication 802.1x : also known as the dynamic WEP The Choose a Connection Option shows up when you click to setup a connection or network: Launching Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration 11 Figure: 4.5Choose a connection dialog box 1. To manually configure the wireless settings for a wireless network, click Manually connect to a wireless network, and then click Next. Windows Vista displays the following page. Figure: 4.6Manually setup a wireless connection On the Enter information for the wireless network you want to add page, configure the following: 1. Network name Type the name of the wireless network 2. Security type Select the method used to authenticate a connection to the wireless network. The choices are the following: Your unique network name to distinguish it from other wireless networks(SSID) Security WEP Key Security WPA-PSK Key or WPA-Enterprise authentication Security WPA2-PSK Key or WPA2-Enterprise authentication 802.1x : also known as the dynamic WEP 3. Encryption type Select the method used to encrypt data frames sent over the wireless network. The choices depend on the selected security type.The choices are the following: 12 When the No authentication (Open) security type is selected, None is selected. When the WEP security type is selected, WEP is selected When the WPA/WPA2-Personal security type is selected, you can select TKIP or AES When the WPA/WPA2-Enterprise security type is selected, you can select TKIP or AES z When the WEP (802.1x) security type is selected, WEP is selected Security Key/Passphrase Type the WEP key (if you selected the WEP security type), the WPA preshared key (if you selected the WPA-Personal security type), or the WPA2 preshared key (if you selected the WPA2-Personal security type) Display characters Specifies whether you want to view the value typed in Security Key/Passphrase Save this network for all users of this computer/Save this network for me only Specifies that this wireless network profile will be in the list of networks for other users of the computer or only the current user. If specified only for the current user, the wireless network will be disconnected when the user logs off or switches to another user Start this connection automatically Specifies whether Windows Vista will automatically connect to this wireless network. If you clear this checkbox, you must manually connect to the wireless network from the Connect to a network dialog box Connect even if the network is not broadcasting Specifies whether Windows should attempt to connect even if the wireless network is not broadcasting its name. This will cause Windows Vista to send Probe Request frames to locate the wireless network. These probe request frames can be used by malicious users to determine the name of the non-broadcast network 4. Click Next and Windows Vista will display the following page: Figure: 4.7Adding or change the settings for a manually setup wireless connection To connect to the wireless network that you just created, click Connect to, and then double-click the newly created wireless network in Launching Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration 13 the Connect to a network dialog box. To configure the properties of the wireless network you have just created, click Change connection settings. Windows Vista displays the following dialog box.. Figure: 4.8Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box From the Connection tab, you can view the wireless network's name, SSID, network type (either Access point for infrastructure mode networks or Computer-to-computer for ad hoc mode networks), and availability. You can also configure the following: Connect automatically when this network is in range Connect to a more preferred network if available Specifies whether Windows Vista will automatically disconnect from this wireless network if a more preferred wireless network comes within range. Connect even if the network is not broadcasting 14 The following figure shows the Security tab: Figure: 4.9Wireless Network Security Properties dialog box Based on the selected security type, you can configure either a network security key or specify and configure a network authentication method. If you specify WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or 802.1x as your security type, you must configure the following (as shown in the above figure): Choose a network authentication method Select an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) method Cache user information for subsequent connections to this network Specifies that when the user logs off, the user credential data is removed from the registry. The result is that when the next user logs on, they will be prompted for their credentials (such as user name and password) Launching Microsoft Windows Vista Wireless Network Configuration 15 16 G Glossary Terms Terms Continued Access Point (AP) MAC Address A hardware device (possibly a PC) Media Access Control Address. On that an can act as athe communication 802.11 network MAC address is hub used for to identify node of the network. wireless each devices enabling them to connect Network Name See oneSSID. another. xx Network password. Network Key ASCII (American Standard Code for A code used for encryption that represents Information SSID (ServiceInterchange) Set Identifier) Broadband Router xx to a wired LAN (Local Area Network) or to letters with numbers. The unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a Wireless A device which lets multiple client devices Local Area Network (WLAN). The SSID share a single internet connection (like DSL, differentiates Wireless LANs from one Cable For modem or an T1).SSID Generally another. this reason must be Broadband Routers offer rudimentary entered on each wireless device network address translations and firewall attempting to connect on the WLAN. features. Station Client WEP DNS Server Wireless LAN Encryption Wireless Network WPA See Client. A device that acquires networking services Wired Equivalency Protocol. WEP PC is an from another device like another or 802.11 encryption standard that provides access point. security for wireless LANs. Domain Name System / Service / Server is of Ethernet, the Wireless a wireless service version available on the internet that Local Area Network enables wireless translates domain names into IP addresses. internet access through your SoftAP™ or broadband router. The most efficient way to achieve data security online. Encryption is a method of See Wireless LAN. coding data. Generally it is necessary to provide a secret key orWPA password in order Wi-Fi Protected Access. is an addition to the receive decoded information when to security in the 802.11 standard. It is encrypted. an enhancement to the original security implementation for 802.11 devices. A gate or entrance into a network. The ISP Gateway WPA Personal AES (Advanced Encryption Seeis connecting a home to Standard). the internet WPA. generally the gateway in a residence. xx WPA HEX Personal TKIP (Temporal Keysystem Integrity See A numbering usedProtocol). in encryption. WPA. HEX is a 16 symbol system consisting of the numbers 0 – 9 and A – F. IP Address An address that identifies devices on a TCP/IP network (eg; 192.168.0.2). ISP (Internet Service Provider) A company that provides access to the internet. Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g Device 17 17 20 Continued MAC Address Media Access Control Address. On an 802.11 network the MAC address is used to identify each node of the network. Network Name See SSID. Network Key Network password. SSID (Service Set Identifier) The unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The SSID differentiates Wireless LANs from one another. For this reason an SSID must be entered on each wireless device attempting to connect on the WLAN. Station See Client. WEP Wired Equivalency Protocol. WEP is an 802.11 encryption standard that provides security for wireless LANs. Wireless LAN A wireless version of Ethernet, the Wireless Local Area Network enables wireless internet access through your SoftAP™ or broadband router. Wireless Network See Wireless LAN. WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA is an addition to the security in the 802.11 standard. It is an enhancement to the original security implementation for 802.11 devices. WPA Personal AES (Advanced WPA. WPA Personal TKIP (Temporal WPA. 18 Encryption Key Integrity Standard). See Protocol). See Troubleshooting Problems Recommended Solutions My WPA security settings are not Verify that your Network Keys are working properly. entered correctly. If the problem persists......... Reconfigure your wireless network setting to WEP security. I am unable to see my Network name in the Available wireless networks section of the Wireless Network Connection dialog box on my HP PC. Verify your Network name and Security settings. If the problem persists............. Consult the users manual for your Wireless Gateway or Access Point. I am having difficulty with my VPN connection. Check your VPN server administrator/IT Department for wireless connection support and requirements. Internet Gaming issues For assistance with internet gaming issues please refer to Microsoft internet gaming site. 19 20 Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices To identify this product refer to the part or model number on the product label Federal Communication Commission Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 correct the interference by one 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, 3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example PC peripheral requirements, etc.). IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: MXF-U950711AG”. Manual Information To the End User The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Canada (Industry Canada) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. 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 This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 1.95 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Product Specifications Model Number WUBR180AG Functional Criteria Data Rate Up to 54 Mbps Operating Range 802.11b/g: 30m (indoor), 200 m (outdoor) Radio Signal Modulation Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Operating Frequency USA (FCC), Canada (IC): 802.11b & 802.11g: 2.412~2.462 GHz 802.11a: 5.150~5.250 GHz, 5.725~5.850 GHz Operating Channel USA, Canada: 11 Channels (802.11b/g) Europe: 13 Channels (802.11b/g) Physical Characteristics Power Consumption TX: 350/305mA Max in 802.11b/g mode RX: 145 mA Max in 802.11b/g mode Dimensions 4.5x 1.25 x1.25 in. Polarization Vertical Model Number WUBR180AG Connector I-PEX Connector Gain 802.11b/g: Peak gain: 1.95dBi Radiation Omni-directional Frequency Band 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz, 4.9 ~ 5.9GHz INDEX Numbers 802.11 3, 29, 30 Wireless Network 9, 10 wireless network 9, 10, 21 WLAN 3 WPA 3, 7, 10, 13, 14, 21 WPA2 3 WPA-PSK 13, 14 Access Point 21 AES 3 Antenna 9 antenna 3, 5, 23 ASCII 11 Client 10 encryption 3, 7, 11 Gateway 10, 21 HEX 11 Installation 3 installation 5, 23 key 3 Network 3, 9, 10, 11, 21 network 3, 11, 13 Network Key 10, 11 Network key 21 Network name 9, 13, 21 security 3
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