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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential 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.
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. SAR
measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at
that distance.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1)cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2)cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les
appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé.
Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux
expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du
corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle
fonction est disponible.
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України.
Safety Information
When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
product or the power adapter from the power source.
Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock
and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.
Avoid water and wet locations.
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MERCUSYS TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter
Model No.: MW150US
Trademark: MERCUSYS
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives1999/519/EC, Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011 & ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
EN 62311:2008
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person responsible for marking this declaration:
Tu Qianliang
Manager of International Product Department
Date of issue:2013
MERCUSYS TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
3rd Floor, Building R1-B,,No. 23, Gaoxin 4th Road, South Hi-Tech Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen,
P.R.China
Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾
One MW150US 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter
¾
Quick Installation Guide
¾
One Resource CD for MW150US, including:
•
MERCUSYS Wireless Configuration Utility (MWCU) and Drivers
•
User Guide
•
Other Helpful Information
NOTE:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
Conventions
The Adapter or MW150US, or device mentioned in this User Guide stands for MW150US
150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ
from the actual situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand.
CONTENTS
Package Contents ..................................................................................................... I
Conventions............................................................................................................... I
Chapter 1.
Introduction......................................................................................... 1
1.1
Overview of the product ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Features.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.3
LED Status.......................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2.
Installation Guide................................................................................ 3
2.1
Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................... 3
2.2
Software Installation............................................................................................................ 3
2.2.1
Overview.......................................................................................................................3
2.2.2
Software Installation .....................................................................................................3
Chapter 3.
Connect to a Wireless Network ......................................................... 8
3.1
To connect using MWCU .................................................................................................... 8
3.2
To connect using WPS ..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1
PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ..................................................................13
3.2.2
PIN method.................................................................................................................14
3.3
To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility ............................................................ 17
3.3.1
In Windows 7 ..............................................................................................................17
3.3.2
In Windows Vista ........................................................................................................19
3.3.3
In Windows XP ...........................................................................................................21
Chapter 4.
4.1
Management...................................................................................... 24
Profile................................................................................................................................ 24
4.1.1
Add a profile ...............................................................................................................24
4.1.2
Modify a profile ...........................................................................................................26
4.1.3
Delete a profile............................................................................................................27
II
4.2
Advanced.......................................................................................................................... 27
4.3
About ................................................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 5.
AP Mode ............................................................................................ 29
Chapter 6.
Uninstall Software ............................................................................ 32
6.1
Uninstall the utility software from your PC ........................................................................ 32
6.2
Uninstall the driver software from your PC........................................................................ 33
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 36
Appendix B: Glossary ............................................................................................ 37
III
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1.
Introduction
1.1
Overview of the product
The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your
notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience,
such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
The MW150US’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for
maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming; it can also interoperate with other
wireless (802.11b/g/n) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to
prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process; the
MERCUSYS Wireless Configuration Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the MW150US is the
best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.
1.2
Features
¾
IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n standards
¾
Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, WEP
encryption
¾
Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbps
¾
Supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
¾
Provides USB interface
¾
Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾
Good capability on anti-jamming
¾
Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾
Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
¾
Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
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1.3
LED Status
Status
Off
Working Status
The driver has not been installed.
Flashing Slowly
The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or
received.
Flashing Quickly
There is data being transmitted or received.
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Chapter 2.
Installation Guide
2.1
Hardware Installation
Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.
The prompted “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen will pop up when the adapter is installed
correctly. Click Cancel.
2.2
Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure. The Setup Wizard
will install the MERCUSYS Wireless Configuration Utility (MWCU) and drivers.
When you install the hardware before installing the software, the system will prompt “Found New
Hardware Wizard”, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD.
2.2.2 Software Installation
NOTE:
The Setup steps for Windows XP/Vista/7 are similar with each other. The following instructions
take Windows 7 for example.
1.
Insert the Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. Open the CD from My Computer. Choose
Network Adapter and open the folder named MW150US. Then double-click Setup.exe to
start the installation.
Figure 2-1
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Chapter 2 – Installation Guide
2.
The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
3.
Select Install MERCUSYS Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver and then click Next.
Figure 2-3
4.
Click Change… to specify the destination location or you can leave it default.
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Chapter 2 – Installation Guide
Figure 2-4
5.
Click Install to install the driver and utility for your adapter.
Figure 2-5
6.
The installation of the driver and utility may take 1~2 minutes.
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Chapter 2 – Installation Guide
Figure 2-6
7.
The following screen will then appear. Click Finish to complete the setup.
Figure 2-7
8.
After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the
following figure and the icon
will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network,
please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
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Chapter 2 – Installation Guide
Figure 2-8
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Chapter 3.
Connect to a Wireless Network
With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly
connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods.
¾
Method One:
To connect using MWCU
MW150US uses the MERCUSYS Wireless Configuration Utility (MWCU) as the management
software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any
settings related to the wireless adapter.
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Method Two:
To connect using WPS
By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or
access point supports WPS function.
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Method Three:
To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility
Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific
operations, please go to To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility.
3.1
1.
To connect using MWCU
After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen. If the
utility page does not pop up, you can also launch the utility by double-clicking on the
on your desktop or the
icon in your system tray.
150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter
icon
Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-1
2.
The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To
connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name and click Connect. SSID
(Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. The adapter will automatically
connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically.
Figure 3-2
3.
You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different
security types.
1)
Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal
If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3. Or you can
push the WPS button on your Router (if it features the WPS function) to quickly build a
connection without entering the security key (password).
Figure 3-3
NOTE:
The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access
Point.
2)
Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be
prompted to choose a type of authentication, either certificate or password. With Certificate
as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as
shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you should enter the right user
name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-5
3)
Wireless network of None
If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get directly
connected to this network without any further configuration.
4.
Please wait a few minutes for the connection process.
Figure 3-6
5.
You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-7
6.
To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools
section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel and wireless
mode.
Figure 3-8
3.2
To connect using WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing
network quickly.
If the wireless router supports WPS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless
card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. Three WPS
connection methods are listed in the following parts.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method
1.
Press the WPS/RESET button on the back panel of the router.
2.
Open MWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless
router and then click Connect.
Figure 3-9
3.
The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-10
4.
When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network.
Figure 3-11
3.2.2 PIN method
There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method:
1)
Enter the PIN from your AP device.
2)
Enter a PIN into your AP device.
Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way.
3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device
1.
Open MWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless
router. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the router (here
takes 13492564 for example). If you have generated a new PIN code for your router, please
enter the new one instead. Click Connect to continue.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-12
2.
The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
Figure 3-13
3.
When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network.
3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device
1.
Open MWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point
or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is
randomly generated. Click Connect to continue.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-14
2.
Open your router’s Web-based Utility and click WPS link on the left of the main menu. Then
click Add device and the following figure will appear. Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the
empty field beside PIN and then click Connect.
Figure 3-15
3.
When Connect successfully appears on the screen, the WPS configuration is complete. Or
you can view the adapter’s utility page to see whether the connection has been successful as
shown in Figure 3-17.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-16
Figure 3-17
3.3
To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility
3.3.1 In Windows 7
Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below.
1.
Left-click the wireless icon
in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display
any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using
the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-18
2.
If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or
passphrase that is on your router. Or push the WPS button on the router or access point (You
will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS function is supported as shown in
the figure below). If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built
without entering a key.
Figure 3-19
3.
You have now successfully connected to the network.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-20
3.3.2 In Windows Vista
Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below.
1.
Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as
shown in the figure below. Select Connect to a network.
Figure 3-21
2.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless
network you would like to connect and then click Connect.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-22
3.
If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or
passphrase that is on your router. If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection
will be built without entering a key.
Figure 3-23
4.
You have now successfully connected to the network.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-24
3.3.3 In Windows XP
Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below.
1.
Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to
Windows wireless configuration tool.
Figure 3-25
Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the
tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown
below. Click OK when Figure 3-27 appears to continue.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-26
Figure 3-27
2.
Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View
Available Wireless Networks.
Figure 3-28
3.
The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.
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Chapter 3 –Connect to a Wireless Network
Figure 3-29
4.
If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If
not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key.
Figure 3-30
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Chapter 4 – Management
Chapter 4.
Management
This section will show you how to configure your MW150US adapter using the MERCUSYS
Wireless Configuration Utility (MWCU).
The MW150US adapter uses the MERCUSYS Wireless Configuration Utility as the management
software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the
adapter. Double-clicking on the
4.1
icon on your desktop will start the utility.
Profile
Your wireless networks may vary in different places like home, office or coffee shop. With Profile
management, you can easily save and manage various networks to be connected, saving you the
trouble of having to repeat the same configurations. Click Profile in the tools section, the following
page will appear.
Figure 4-1
4.1.1 Add a profile
To add a profile, click the Add button on the bottom of the screen. Then the configuration window
will appear.
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Chapter 4 – Management
Figure 4-2
Figure 4-3
The following items can be found on the screen.
¾
Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. office1and office2). The same name is not
allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.
¾
SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list.
¾
Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access
point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an
adapter, select ad-hoc.
¾
Security Type: Select the security type from the list. Four options are available: WPA/WPA2,
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WEP and None. The security type should be the same as on your
router or access point, otherwise, you will not be able to build a successful connection.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection.
The key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. None
stands for no security. It is recommended to enable WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on your wireless
router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter.
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Chapter 4 – Management
NOTE:
You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK; while, if you
selected the security type WPA/WPA2 (-Enterprise), Figure 4-3 will be displayed.
¾
Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same as
on your router or access point.
¾
Security Key: Enter the passphrase exactly as it is on your wireless router or access point.
Click the Show characters box to see the passphrase. Unchecking it will hide it.
¾
Authentication: Select a type of authentication, either certificate or password.
¾
Certificate: If you select certificate as your Authentication, then you need to specify your
certificate from the drop-down list here.
¾
Start this connection automatically: check this box to automatically connect to this network
next time.
¾
Save: Click Save to save your settings.
Complete the above settings, the Profile page should look like the following figure. To connect to a
desired network, just highlight the network you would like to connect to and click the Connect
button on the bottom of the window.
Figure 4-4
4.1.2 Modify a profile
You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance,
you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another
SSID for profile Home. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect.
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Chapter 4 – Management
Figure 4-5
4.1.3 Delete a profile
To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the
screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK
to continue.
Figure 4-6
4.2
Advanced
The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page:
1)
To select wireless configuration tool. (This option is available only in Windows XP.)
Here you can decide which tool to use, either the MERCUSYS Wireless Configuration Utility
(MWCU) or the Windows wireless configuration tool. This option is available only in Windows
XP.
2)
To switch to another wireless network adapter.
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Chapter 4 – Management
Here you can switch to another adapter installed in your computer. The adapters successfully
installed in your computer will be listed in the drop-down menu if the adapters are supported
by this utility.
3)
To switch to SoftAP mode.
Once enabled, the adapter will be able to work as an AP.
4)
To change the power save mode. The default option is OFF.
Figure 4-7
4.3
About
The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter.
Right-click on the
icon in your system tray and select About from the list.
Figure 4-8
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Chapter 5 – AP Mode
Chapter 5.
AP Mode
In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP.
Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like
only one WLAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable
devices also want to share the Internet. Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the
Soft AP mode, saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a router.
With this feature, a computer can use a single physical wireless adapter to connect as a client to a
hardware access point while at the same time acting as a software AP allowing other
wireless-capable devices to connect to it.
To switch to this mode, right-click on the utility icon in your system tray and select Switch to
SoftAP mode.
Figure 5-1
Or from the Advanced page of the utility, tick ON under the SoftAP mode as shown in the
following figure. Click OK when prompted to confirm the setting.
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Chapter 5 – AP Mode
Figure 5-2
The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility.
Figure 5-3
¾
Soft AP mode: Select to enable or disable the function.
¾
Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which devices
connected to your AP can access the Internet.
¾
SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which
AP is yours when trying to connect to it. The default name (SSID) is “SoftAP”.
¾
Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i
and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. It was designed to improve the
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Chapter 5 – AP Mode
security features of WEP. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your
wireless connection. You needn’t make any configuration here.
¾
Encryption Type: The encryption type here is set to be AES.
¾
Security Key: Enter the Key in the field to make your AP security enabled. It is
recommended that you specify another key instead of the default key 12345678. Only by
entering the corresponding key can other computers establish a successful connection
with your AP.
¾
IP Address: Here displays the IP address of the SoftAP.
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Chapter 6 – Uninstall Software
Chapter 6.
Uninstall Software
6.1
1.
2.
Uninstall the utility software from your PC
On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆMERCUSYS, and then
click Uninstall-MERCUSYS Wireless Configuration Utility.
Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility
Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.
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Chapter 6 – Uninstall Software
Figure 6-2
3.
Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Figure 6-3
6.2
1.
Uninstall the driver software from your PC
On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsÆMERCUSYS, and then
click Uninstall-150Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Driver.
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Chapter 6 – Uninstall Software
2.
Figure 6-4 Uninstall Driver
Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the driver software from your PC.
Figure 6-5
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Chapter 6 – Uninstall Software
4.
Click Finish when the figure below appears.
Figure 6-6
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Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications
Normal
Interface
USB 2.0 Interface
Standards
IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n
Operating System
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7
11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps
Radio Data Rate
11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps
11n: Up to 150Mbps
11b: CCK,QPSK,BPSK;
Modulation
11g: OFDM;
11n: QPSK, BPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM;
Media Access Protocol
CSMA/CA with ACK
Data Security
WPA/WPA2,WPA/WPA2,WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Frequency
2.412 ~ 2.462GHz
Spread Spectrum
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Safety & Emissions
FCC, CE
Environmental and Physical
Operating Temperature
0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
Storage Temperature
-40℃– 70℃ (-40℉~158℉)
Working Humidity
10% - 90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity
5% - 90% RH, Non-condensing
* Only 2.412GHz~2.462GHz is allowed to be used in USA, which means only channel 1~11 is
available for American users to choose.
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Appendix B - Glossary
Appendix B: Glossary
¾
802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using
direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio
spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to
as Wi-Fi networks.
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802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence
spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the
unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices,
and WEP encryption for security.
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802.11n - 802.11n builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input
multiple-output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased
data throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity,
perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium
(EWC)[3] was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promote
a technology specification for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area
networking (WLAN) products.
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Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a Wireless Adapter,
connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad-hoc wireless computers operate on a
peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly with each other without the use of an access point.
Ad-hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as
peer-to-peer mode, and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation.
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DSSS - (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all
data transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). Even if one or more bits in
the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the receiver
can recover the original data without the need of retransmission. To an unintended receiver,
DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband
receivers. However, to an intended receiver (i.e. another wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS
signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference is inherently rejected (ignored).
¾
FHSS - (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes (hops) the
carrier frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a
pseudo-random set of channels. Because a fixed frequency is not used, and only the
transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns, interception of FHSS is extremely difficult.
¾
Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices,
each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode,
the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going
through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is
referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is
referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation
scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks.
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Appendix B - Glossary
¾
Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique
developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems.
It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other
words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the
trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the
receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is
not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There
are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency
Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
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SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key
identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to
communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is
typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in
the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network
Name and ESSID.
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WEP - (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or
152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. To gain access to a
WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When
using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines
the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are
defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII
(American Standard Code for Information Interchange – alphanumeric characters) format.
ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII
string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can
change keys easily.
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Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless
Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group
promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.
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WLAN - (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices
communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local
area.
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WPA - (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A wireless security protocol use TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
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