Quanta Microsystems UM100 PCI Express Mini Card Module User Manual UG WUSB Host Install Rev1 1

Quanta Microsystems, Inc. PCI Express Mini Card Module UG WUSB Host Install Rev1 1

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Rev. 1.1 – Oct 2007 Alereon ConfidentialUSER’S GUIDECertified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation1.0 INTRODUCTIONAlereon's Certified Wireless USB HWA USB Adapter and 4-port DWA USB Hub achieve data transferrates comparable to USB 2.0 without the need for cables between the PC and peripherals.USB devices can simply be plugged into the 4-port DWA Hub and then controlled wirelessly by the PCthrough the HWA USB adapter at distances of up to 3 meters.This document describes the installation procedure for the software that runs on the HWA USB Adapterand the 4-port DWA Hub.2.0 FEATURES• Wireless USB 2.0 speed through wireless medium• Simple hardware interface• Easy installation3.0 REQUIREMENTS• Available ac outlets in the room• Available USB ports• PC System requires Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and .NET Framework 2.0• Software requires Windows and CD-ROM drive4.0 INSTALLATIONBefore we get started, please NOTE:• Do not place Wireless USB devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices;• Do not place Wireless USB devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards;• Do not place Wireless USB devices on any moving or unstable surfaces.
2 Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.1 Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s Guide4.1 Hardware Setup1. Remove the Wireless USB Host, Wireless USB hub, USB 2.0 A to Mini B Cable, power adapter,antenna, extension/swivel adapter (if provided), and the installation CD from the package(s).2. Allocate a space for the Wireless USB Host's placement, utilizing the extension/swivel adapter(if provided), as well as the Wireless USB Hub. Make sure you avoid the places mentionedabove. It is important to verify that the Wireless USB Host is connected to the extension/swiveladapter if using the USB dongle.3. Attach the power adapter connector to the hub. Do Not plug in to an ac outlet at this time.4. Attach the antenna to the Wireless USB Hub.4.2 Software InstallationTo install the UWB software, insert the included CD into your computer. The following menu shouldappear automatically. If not, navigate to the CD-ROM drive containing the installation CD and double-click on CD_Start.exe to bring up the user menu. Click on Software Installation to begin the installationprocess. A detailed user's manual can also be accessed by clicking on the User's Manual button.Figure 1. Initial MenuMicrosoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required for the UWB software. Once you begin the softwareinstallation, if .NET Framework 2.0 is not installed on your PC, the software will automatically downloadthis from the internet. Please verify that the computer is connected to an internet connection.Figure 2. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Requirement
Rev. 1.1 Alereon Confidential 3User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software InstallationThe first window will explain that WiCenter software is going to be installed on your computer. Thissoftware will control the devices so select Next.Figure 3. Wireless USB Setup WizardThe following window will request that you agree to the License Agreement before proceeding withinstallation. Select I Agree and select Next.Figure 4. License Agreement
4 Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.1 Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s GuideThe window shown below allows you to select where the files for WiCenter are installed and stored. Youalso have the option to select which users will be able to utilize the software. Once you have made yourselections, select Next.Figure 5. Installation OptionsThe follow window confirms that you are approving installation. Select Next.Figure 6. Confirm Installation
Rev. 1.1 Alereon Confidential 5User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software InstallationOnce you have selected Next, the WiCenter software will begin installation and show the status in awindow similar to the one shown below.Figure 7. Installation StatusIf at anytime during the installation process a Software Installation window appears referring tocompatibility with Windows XP, select Continue Anyway as shown in the following image.Figure 8. Windows XP Compatibility
6 Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.1 Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s GuideOnce you have installed all the software properly, you will come to a window similar to the one belowstating that installation has been completed. Select Finish to finalize the software installation.Figure 9. Installation Complete4.3 Software Installation ReferenceIf at anytime during the installation process a Found New Hardware Wizard window appears asking forpermission to connect to Windows Update to search for the software, select No, not this time, and clickNext as shown through the following set of images and instructions.Figure 10. Found New Hardware Wizard (1 of 2)
Rev. 1.1 Alereon Confidential 7User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software InstallationThe following window will ask whether you want Windows to try and automatically locate the softwarefor the device or if you'd like to manually try and locate the files. Select Install the softwareautomatically (Recommended) and click Next.Figure 11. Found New Hardware Wizard (2 of 2)Once you have completed the steps above, the following window will confirm that the driver has beenproperly installed. Select Finish.Figure 12. Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard
8 Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.1 Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s Guide5.0 DRIVER INSTALLATIONVerify that WiCenter is running by double-clicking on the WiCenter icon that was created on thedesktop. Plug-in the Wireless USB Host (power up USB Host), making sure that the extension/swiveladapter is adjusted to a 45 degree angle to maximize range if using the Wireless USB dongle. Windowswill recognize a new device has been detected and install the drivers automatically for the Wireless USBHost. Remember that if the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears, follow the steps highlightedin the previous section.Once the Wireless USB Host has finished installing, connect the Wireless USB hub to your computerwith the USB cable supplied. Make sure the hub is set to Wireless Mode and Automatic Association inorder to properly install the drivers. Power on the hub at this time, be sure that the power adapter isconnected to the hub and plugged into an ac outlet. If the hub is set to wired mode it will not installdrivers and treat it as a generic wired hub. Once connected, you will see that Windows has found new hardware in the system tray and the driverwill be installed automatically. Remember that if the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, follow thesteps highlighted in the previous section. This associates the wireless hub with your system and willonly have to be done once in order to gain proper wireless connectivity. Once the drivers have beeninstalled for the hub, the system should automatically detect an association request and the followingwindow will become visible.There are two options available for the Wireless USB association. Select Allow permanent wirelessconnection and click OK.Figure 13. Wireless Confirmation
Rev. 1.1 Alereon Confidential 9User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software InstallationYou should see the following window now stating that the association with the wireless hub wassuccessful. Select OK.Figure 14. Association SuccessfulOnce association is successful and the HOST LED on the wireless hub has stopped flashing, you mayunplug the USB cable from the wireless hub and the following popup will show up above your systemtray. A solid LED Host light on the hub will indicate that the wireless link has been established.At this point, a found new hardware window will appear in the system tray and the final driver will beinstalled automatically for the Wireless USB hub. Remember that if the Found New Hardware Wizardwindow appears, follow the steps highlighted in the previous section.Figure 15. Ready-to-use Popup
10 Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.1 Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s GuideOpen the WiCenter software and select the View Console option to view all available and connectedWireless USB devices in range.Figure 16. WiCenter HomeThe Wireless USB hub should now be visible and if you connect any devices to the hub you will be ableto view them through the dropdown menu shown below or through My Computer. In order to viewdevices connected to the hub, click the [+] and it will display a dropdown list of all peripherals currentlyconnected and available.Figure 17. WiCenter Console
Rev. 1.1 Alereon Confidential 11User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation6.0 ADVANCED SETTINGSThe advanced settings of WiCenter allow you to make changes related to the Channel that data is beingtransmitted on. The following shows the Advanced Settings tab which can be accessed by clicking onSettingsÆMy Wireless USB Radio Settings, and then selecting the Advanced tab on the window thatappears. The following shows the default and recommended settings. The Speed (PHY Rate) will beautomatically set by WiCenter in order to achieve the best range and throughput performance.Figure 18. Wireless USB Radio SettingsIt is important to note that if any changes are made, select OK to accept changes then remove (power-down) Wireless USB Host and then re-insert (power-up) Wireless USB Host for the new settings to takeeffect, as described at the bottom of the Advanced Settings window.
12 Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.1 Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s GuideIf the Channel needs to be changed manually, the following figure shows the available channels forselection.Figure 19. Channel Selection
Rev. 1.1 Alereon Confidential 13User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation7.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSProblem: No LEDs lighting up on Hub.Solution: Check the power supply's connection to the hub.Problem: No LED on the Wireless USB Host.Solution: Re-insert the Wireless USB Host into USB port or power-cycle the Wireless USB Host.Problem: LED does not light up after inserting a USB device into a peripheral port on the Hub.Solution: Remove the Wireless USB Host from the PC (power down Host) and disconnect the power supply fromthe Hub. Re-insert the Wireless USB Host (power on Host) and reconnect power to the Hub.Problem: Host LED blinking on hub.Solution: Remove the Wireless USB Host (power down Host) from the PC and disconnect the power supply fromthe Hub. If still blinking, check the History window on WiCenter which will indicate if the Wireless USBHub was associated. If not, associate the Wireless USB Host with the hub using the mini-USB cableprovided.Problem: Poor/Diminished range with the Wireless USB Host and Hub.Solution: Verify that the Wireless USB Host is utilizing the extension/swivel adapter at a 45 degree angle if usingthe Wireless USB dongle. Verify that the Hub antenna is properly secured and is positioned vertically.Problem: Certain USB devices will not work with the Wireless USB Hub.Solution: Verify that the USB device has the ability to operate when connected to a hub of any kind by checkingwith the product documentation. If the USB device does not have the functionality to operate with awired hub, then it will not work with the Wireless USB Hub.
14 Alereon Confidential Rev. 1.1 Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software Installation User’s Guide8.0 FCC STATEMENTThis 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 interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This device is authorized under 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and Regulations). The operation of thisdevice is subject to the following restriction:This UWB device shall transmit only when it is sending information to an associated receiver. This UWBdevice shall cease transmission within 10 seconds unless it receives an acknowledgement from theassociated receiver that its transmission is being received.An acknowledgement of reception must continue to be received by the transmitting device at least every10 seconds of operation or the UWB device must cease transmitting.Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Alereon could void theusers authority to operate the device under the FCC Equipment Authorization. Interference control: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in freespace or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the function of radio navigation or othersafety service (the telephone and cellphones are considered to be safety services) or seriouslydegrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radiocommunications services include but are not limited to: AM/FM commercial broadcast, television,cellular services, radar, air traffic control, pager and personal communications services (PCS). Theselicensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computersystems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment.Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properlytogether in the electromagnetic environment. While this device has been designed and determined tobe compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation. If this device does cause interference with radio communications services,which can be determined by turning the device on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:• Re orient the receiving antenna.• Relocate the device with respect to the victim receiver.• Move the device away from the victim receiver.• Plug the device host into a different power outlet than the victim receiver so that the device system and receiver are on separate branch circuits.If necessary, consult your system service representative or an experienced radio/television technicianfor additional help in resolving interference.
Rev. 1.1 Alereon Confidential 15User’s Guide Certified Wireless USB Host & Certified Wireless USB Hub Software InstallationThe contents of this document are provided in connection with Alereon, Inc. products. Alereon makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracyor completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Nolicense, whether express, implied, arising by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this publication. Except as set forth in Alereon'sStandard Terms and Conditions of Sale, Alereon assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to its products including,but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or infringement of any intellectual property right.Alereon's products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or in otherapplications intended to support or sustain life, or in any other application in which the failure of Alereon's product could create a situation where personal injury, death,or severe property or environmental damage may occur. Alereon reserves the right to discontinue or make changes to its products at any time without notice.© 2006 Alereon, Inc.All rights reserved.TrademarksAlereon, the Alereon logo and combinations thereof, and Wireless-on-the-Go and Life Without Wires are trademarks of Alereon, Inc.Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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