Loopcomm Technology LP-9287C High Power 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter User Manual

Loopcomm Technology,.Inc. High Power 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter Users Manual

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-2-Table of ContentsChapter I USING THIS DOCUMENT 3Chapter II INTRODUCTION 3Chapter III SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3Chapter IV Driver Installation and Uninstallation 3................................................................................................................................... 31. Driver Installation................................................................................................................................... 82. Driver UninstallationChapter V Wireless LAN Management GUI 11................................................................................................................................... 211. Station Mode................................................................................................................................... 222. General Page................................................................................................................................... 233. Profile Page................................................................................................................................... 244. Available Network................................................................................................................................... 255. Advanced Page................................................................................................................................... 266. Status Page................................................................................................................................... 277. Statistics PageChapter VI Access Point Mode 27................................................................................................................................... 271. General Page................................................................................................................................... 302. Advanced Page................................................................................................................................... 313. Statistics Page................................................................................................................................... 324. ICS Page
USING THIS DOCUMENT-3-1USING THIS DOCUMENTThis document provides detailed user guidelines for Wireless LAN USB Adapteroperation and setting-up. Though every effort has been made to ensure that thisdocument is up-to-date and accurate, more information may have become availablesubsequent to the production of this guide.2INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing Wireless LAN USB Adapter.Wireless LAN USB Adapteris a perfect combination of both performance and cost-effective product introduced.It is sincerely hoped that you can enjoy the wireless world through this solidly profiledwireless adapter.It provides a full solution of all the IEEE 802.11 b/g protocols, that pass the WiFitests and are compatible with all the wireless products with WiFi logo. If you have aWireless LAN USB Adapter on hand, it means you can connect to the wireless worldwithout any difficulty.It also provides all the data rates in the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards, with both shortand long preambles to ensure the compatibility of legacy wireless products and newones, saving the panic works for end users to find compatible products.Since the security issue has become one of the most important one in the wirelesssociety, it provides you with the full security coverage from the 64/128bits WEPencryptions, second generation WPA-PSK encryption, to the most advancedWPA2-AES encryption. WPA2 is the latest security standard currently approved byWiFi standards.Saving mode, Ad hoc wireless Lan, Wake on Lan (WOL) and other exciting featuresare also included in this Wireless LAN USB Adapter. This user manual will guide youthrough these exciting features in the following chapters and we is believed that youwill be greatly satisfied with its performance and ease of use.3SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSWindows System : Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP32, XP64, Vista32, Vista64.PCs must have a device driver installed. It allows you to communicate with WLANUSB Adapter.4Driver Installation and UninstallationWarning! Do not cover or block the airflow to the adapter. The adapter will reach ahigh temperature during use.4.1 Driver InstallationBefore you proceed with the installation, please notice the following descriptions.Notes1:
-4-The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/vista.)Notes2:If you have installed the WLAN USB driver & utility before, please uninstall the oldversion first.Do not plug the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port beforeinstalling the software program Insert the software program CD , then auto installation window pops up onfollowing:Step1:While the following screen pops out, click Driver InstallationOr browser the CD, click setup.exeX:\Drivers\RTL8187L\Windows\8187_L1313\setup.exe (X mean CD-ROM)Step2:Choose a setup language. Click Next to process the installation.Step3:Click Next
Driver Installation and Uninstallation-5-Step4:Click InstallThe system starts software installation of the WLAN USB adapter.
-6-Step5:Click Finish to complete the installation.After click Finish to complete the installation , under Windows XP <ALL Programs>menu , REALTEK USB wireless LAN Utility program installed.
Driver Installation and Uninstallation-7-Realtek Utility shortcut on the desktop.Insert the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port , the computerdetected and active the wireless LAN USB adapter automatically.
-8-4.2 Driver UninstallationStep1:Uninstall the WLAN USB Adapter Driver from"Start">"All Programs" >"REALTEK RTL8187 Wireless LAN Utility">Click"Uninstall" to remove Wireless LAN USB Adapter driver.Open Control Panel and click Add or Remove Programs.Select REALTEK RTL8187 Wireless LAN Driver and UtilityClick Remove
Driver Installation and Uninstallation-9-Step2:Click Yes.Step3:Click Finish to complete the uninstallation.And restart computer.
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Wireless LAN Management GUI-11-5Wireless LAN Management GUIIntroduction of Main WindowA. Main Menu1. Refresh(R)When clicking the refresh menu, you can update and re-enumerate the contents ofadapter list area.2. Set Wizard(S)2.1 Wizard-1Click Set Wizard(S) menu to enter operation wizard. Click AP: Setup awireless network. To configure Access Point parameters. Next to continue.Cancel to leave wizard
-12-2.2 Wizard-2Clcik Next>2.3 Wizard-3User defines wireless network Name [SSID](less than 32 characters). Usermay skip wireless security. Strongly recommend user to setup wireless security to avoid invalid users. Back to go previous.Next to continue. Cancel to close wizard.
Wireless LAN Management GUI-13-2.4 Wizard-4 (Encryption:Enable)Back to go previous.Next to continue. Cancel to close wizard.
-14-2.5 Wizard-5 This page shows SSID & Security settingsBack to go previous.Next to continue. Cancel to close wizard.
Wireless LAN Management GUI-15-2.6 Wizard-6Select device that connects with internet.Back to go previous.Next to continue. Cancel to close wizard.Click OK
-16-2.7 Wizard-7 Show all settings under AP mode. Click Finish to complete wizard setup.3. Mode(M)Wireless configuration is quickly switched to be either [Station] or [Access Point].4. View (V)Enable/disable the presence of E. Status Bar. Without the check mark (v) the E.Status Bar will be hidden.5. About (A)Click the "About" to show the about dialog. The application version and licenseinformation are shown in the about dialog.
Wireless LAN Management GUI-17-B.Adapter List AreaAll connected adapters on this system with multiple adapter installations aredisplayed in this area. It is easy for users to change the selected adapter by oneclick. The contents of properties area are dependant on wireless configuration thatthe selected adapter is set up. If only single adapter is installed on the system, onlyone adapter is always selected.C.Properties AreaThe contents of this area are dependent on current wireless configuration. Thecurrent configuration is determined on previous explanation of submenu"Mode". Themore detailed contents are described in the following wireless configuration sectionsfor both Station and AP mode.
-18-D.Global Control BarEach control item on this bar affects the adapter or management GUI directly.Show Tray IconChecking "Show Tray Icon" and clicking “Close” button, the management GUI will beminimized and stay on the tray icon located at the right bottom corner of Windows. Ifnot, management GUI will shut down while clicking "Close" button with uncheckedcondition.qClient mode utility running but no WLAN Adapter plugged.qClient mode utility running and WLAN Adapter scan available network.qClient mode utility running and WLAN Adapter can not scan any AP.
Wireless LAN Management GUI-19-Radio OffTurn off the radio to save power. While the radio is off, the links with other wirelessnetwork nodes are disconnected. User should be aware that while the wirelessconfiguration is in AP mode. The radio off will cause the sub network belonging tothe AP to be disconnected with internet/intranet.Disable AdapterStop wireless USB device.Windows Zero ConfigSwitch utility to Windows XP default wireless setting tool.
-20-CloseWhether to check or uncheck "Show Tray Icon" is to shutdown or hide themanagement GUI.E. Status BarThe hints or status of the management GUI are presented in the status bar.
Wireless LAN Management GUI-21-5.1 Station ModeThe following explanations focus on the properties area.Infrastructure and Ad-HocWith both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc types, the properties should look like the pictureabove. Six property pages present different information of current wireless networkstatus. Please read the following explanations before you reviewing these pages, it could help you to wellunderstand the wireless environment around the system. It is easy to use to switchproperty pages just by clicking left button of mouse on the title of each page. Thefollowing six sections describe detailed information of each page.
-22-5.2 General PageThis page represents the general information of this adapter.1. StatusThe status of station connection to AP. 2. SpeedCurrent transition speed in Mbps (Mega-Bits-Per-Second).3. TypeCurrent wireless LAN configuration type.4. EncryptionCurrent encryption mode used.5. SSIDName of wireless network.6. Signal StrengthThe average signal quality of packets received from wireless network. We recommend connecting AP with over 70% signal strength. 7. Throughput DiagramCurrent throughput, including transmission (Tx) and total traffic (Total). 8. Network AddressMac Address: six two-digital number of this Wireless LAN USB adapter IP Address: assigned network address by DHCP server or self-definition in four three-digital number format.¦Subnet Mask: the only valid value is 2555.255.255.0¦Gateway: It comes from connected AP. Your system can not
Wireless LAN Management GUI-23-connect internet with this field empty.5.3 Profile PageThis page provides profiles management such as add, remove, edit and duplicatejust by pressing the respected button.Available Profile(s)The list box shows all the created profiles.1. AddAdd a new profile for AP or IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode). 2. RemoveRemove the selected profile.3. EditEdit contents of selected profile.4. DuplicateMake copy of selected profile. 5. Set DefaultSet the selected profile as default selection. 6. Available Network PageThis page presents all BSS, including AP and IBSS, around thissystem. You can pick any one of these network connections.
-24-5.4 Available NetworkShow network connection around this system1. RefreshRescan network connection around this system.2. Add to ProfileCreate profile for selected network connection and add it to to profile list.
Wireless LAN Management GUI-25-5.5 Advanced Page1. Power SaveNone: without power save function.Min: wake up more frequently to receive packets.Max: wake up less frequently to receive packets.2. Wireless Mode802.11b802.11g/b3. 802.11b Preamble ModeLong: higher quality but with lowerperformance than preamble short mode.Short: Normal quality but with higher performance than preamble long mode.Auto: use the preamble mode of current.4. Fragment ThresholdThe threshold of fragment length. Higher threshold increase data transitionperformance with good signal quality. However, in a poor signal qualityenvironment, data throughput might be worse on high fragment threshold than lowfragment threshold. 5. RTS ThresholdThreshold of Request To Send mechanism. The RTS frame will not send outuntil the packet size over threshold. 6. Set DefaultsRestore the default value to be current settings.Warring: Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA
-26-7. Apply Apply the current settings to GUI.5.6 Status PageNDIS Driver Version: Driver versionShort Radio Header: NoEncryption: Current encryption mode. Authenticate: Authentication state Channel Set: Selected channel plan currently. MAC Address: MAC address of this adapter. Data Rate: Wireless LAN transition speedChannel(Frequency): Current channel number Status: Wireless network status SSID: name of connecting APNetwork Type: Indicate current network configuration type Power Save Mode: Current setting power save mode Associated AP MAC: MAC address of connecting APAssociated AP IP: IP address of connecting APUp Time: Total connection time
Wireless LAN Management GUI-27-5.7 Statistics PageYou could watch the Tx/Rx status of current wireless connection. This page shows astatistic analysis of packet transition.6Access Point Mode6.1 General PageThis page provides general information of this AP, including name, MAC addressand list of joined stations.
-28-1. SSIDThe name of this AP. 2. BSSIDSix two-digital numbers of the MAC address of this AP. 3. Association TableIt is the list of joined stations to this AP. 4. AID (Association ID)The AID field is a value assigned by an AP during association that represents 16-bit ID of a station. It is a unique value assigned by AP. 5. MAC addressIt is the six two-digit numbers that assemble the MAC address of respected joinedstation.6. Life TimeIt is the timer that counts down from 10 minutes whenever the AP connects thestation successfully. If an STA associated to SW AP does not have any interactionwith the AP in 10 minutes, it will be disassociated from the Infra-structure BSS.7. ConfigA dialog of this AP is shown for configuration modification.
Access Point Mode-29-a. Network Name (SSID)Name of the AP searchable by other wireless nodes. The length of SSID should beshorter than 32 characters. b. ChannelSelect the wireless channel within current channel plan.c. Network Authentication & Data Encryption·Open SystemIt is combined with data encryption type to be WEP or to be disabled. Encryption ~ disabled: you decide to open this AP to every one withoutnetwork authentication. Encryption ~ WEP: you decide to setup the basic data encryption with adefined network key.·Shared Key + WEPYou decide to apply both authentication and data encryption to preventunauthouized login.·WPA-PSK + TKIP & WPA2-PSK + TKIPThe most advanced authentication and data encryption that provide the bestsecurity protection.d. ASCII/ PASSPHRASE·ASCII: You should provide either 5 or 13 ASCII characters on Network key editbox. ·PASSPHRASE: You could input words on Network·Key edit box.64 bits: The generated pass key is 64-bit to be complied with data packets.
-30-128 bits: The generated pass key is 128-bit to be complied with datapackets. ·Hexadecimal: While both ASCII and PASSPHRASE are not checked, you shouldinput hexadecimal number in the network key box. For example, 10 digits hexnumber for 64-bit WEP or 26 digits hex number for 128-bit WEP. e. Key index (advanced) (1 ~4)At most four key index to represent the opposite network key.6.2 Advanced PageUsers could setup the advanced characteristics of network packet for transmissionon this page.1. Beacon IntervalThis filed indicates the interval between each beacon that this AP sends out in unit ofTU (1024 micro-seconds). 2. DTIM PeriodThe DTIM Period field is the number of Beacon intervals between successiveDTIMs.3. Preamble Mode·Long: higher quality but with lower performance than preamble short mode.·Short: Normal quality but with higher performance then preamble long mode. ·Auto: select the proper preamble mode by current signal frame information.
Access Point Mode-31-6.3 Statistics PageThe Tx/Rx status of current wireless connection is shown. A statistic analysis ofpacket transition is listed.
-32-6.4 ICS Page1. ConnNameList all network connections to this system. You can pick up one from the listed item(s) whose network domain you would want to connect to. 2. SelectMake the desired network connection to public network. 3. ICSInternet Connection Sharing. It enables this AP to create the domain to share thisinternet/intranet network connection.4. FirewallAny of a number of security schemes that prevents unauthorized users from gainingaccess to a computer network, or that monitors transfers of information to and fromthe network. 5. Apply Execute the current settings.
FCC Warning statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 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. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: 1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

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