Manual
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The revision date for this guide is Sep 3th, 2004
Version 1.0z
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 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,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC 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 device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2)
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing 802.11g USB Network Adapter. Before you start
installing the USB Network Adapter, please verify the following parts in the
package.
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
One 802.11g USB Network Adapter
One USB 2.0 cable
One CD Driver
One Quick Installation Guide
If you do not have any of the items listed above, please contact your local
distributors or authorized resellers of Manufacturer.
Features
The features include:
Establishes a wireless connection without the hassles and cost of
cabling
Operates Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode
Utilizes up to 256-bit WEP encryption
Enjoys high-speed data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps
Employs automatic data rate switching which offers maximum
reliability, throughput and connectivity
Possesses the network’s range up to 100 meters indoor and 300
meters outdoor
Monitors and configures the network via the supplied friendly-
interfaced application –Wireless-G Configuration Tool
Getting to Know 802.11g USB Network Adapter
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Your wireless 802.11g USB Network Adapter should be located in the USB
port of your computer.
View
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Status Indicator Description
LINK Lights to indicate the adapter is successfully
connected to a network.
ACT Blinks to indicate the adapter is actively
transmitting or working.
Note: The 802.11g USB Network Adapter is packaged with a supplied USB
2.0 cable. You can use the cable to move the adapter easily.
Installing 802.11g USB Network Adapter
To install the 802.11g USB Network Adapter, please follow the steps:
Note: You can choose either the configuration utility we offered or
Windows XP build-in configuration utility to install.
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If you want to use our configuration utility
1. Insert the supplied Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive, and click the drive of
CD-ROM. You will see the Driver and Utility folders. Click into the Utility
folder, and select USB_Setup to install the driver and the configuration
utility
2. The InstalledShield Wizard will appear. Click Next.
3. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. You can click
Browse to choose the destination folder. Or click Next to proceed.
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4. The installing status is showed in screen. When the process is finished, the
driver is installed successfully.
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5. Plug Wireless 802.11g USB Network Adapter into a USB 2.0 port on your
PC or notebook. Or you can plug the Network Adapter with the supplied
USB cable. Then, Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. Follow the
wizard to install software. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended).
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6. The wizard will search for the USB software. Click Next to proceed.
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7. The wizard has finished installing the software. Click Finish.
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8. After completing the Found New Hardware Wizard, a new icon will
appear in your Icon tray. Check the icon to make sure that the utility is
installed successfully.
9. Click icon, then a box will pop out to ask you for the configuration tool. If
you want to use the utility we offer to configure the Wireless LAN, click Yes.
10. If the networking is working right now, the icon will appear in the icon
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tray. Double click icon. The utility screen will appear.
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Main Screen
You can view the available network with the SSID on the list. For the current
network information, it shows channel, station type, SSID, Tx rate, and Encrypt.
To have detail information, click More Setting. Click Refresh to search new
networks.
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More Setting
After clicking More Setting, you are allowed to set the connection by clicking
Change, then Apply to confirm the setting.
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General Connection Setting
Channel: The network adapter will automatically match the channel of
available network. In the Ad-hoc mode, you can select the channel manually.
Tx Rate: Tx Rate is set as Auto generally to go with the rate of access point.
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You can also set the rate manually.
SSID: SSID is listed in the available network table. You can type in the SSID
you would connect.
Network Type: Select your network type with Infrastructure or Ad-hoc
mode.
Encryption: Encryption builds a security way to protect the data in
transmission. You can disable the function or select the encryption mode.
Authentication Mode: Select the authentication mode you would apply.
Encryption Setting
WEP Key Setting: As encryption mode is WEP, configure the WEP key setting
by clicking Change.
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WPA Setting: Configure the WPA setting by clicking Change.
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Profile
Profile name: Type in the profile name you choose to save the current setting.
You can restore the setting later by selecting the profile directly.
Other
Advanced Setting: To set the advanced setting, click Advanced Setting.
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Information: System information shows the driver version, utility version, and
MAC address of the network adapter.
If you want to use Windows XP build-in configuration utility
1. Plug the adapter into your system first, the Found New Hardware Wizard
will appear.
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2. After installation, click icon, to see the wireless networking connection
status. Click Content, then Wireless Network Connection Properties
screen will appear.
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3. Select Wireless Networks, and make sure that Use Windows to configure
my wireless network settings option is checked. Now, you can set your
networks, which is available on the list.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Channels 11 channels (US, Canada), 13 channels (Europe), 14
channels/CCK, 13channels/OFDM (Japan), 4channels
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(France), 2 channels (Spain)
Modulation
DSSS
•Differential Binary Phase Shift Keying (DBPSK) at
1Mbps
•Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (DQPSK) at
2Mbps
•Complementary Code Keying (CCK) at 5.5 and
11Mbps
OFDM
•BPSK at 6 and 9Mbps
•QPSK at 12 and 18Mbps
•16-Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) at 24 and
36Mbps
•64-QAM at 48 and 54Mbps
Spread Spectrum DSSS (11b), OFDM (11g)
Media Access
Control CSMA/CA
Antenna Single Chip Antenna
Transmission
Range Outdoor: 100~300 M, Indoor 30~100 M
Transmission Rate - IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, & 54 Mbps
- IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
Frequency Band 2.400~2.483.5GHz (subject to local regulations)
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Transmit Power
802.11b: 17dBm
802.11g: 6/9Mbps 17dBm, 12/18Mbps 15dBm
24Mbps 14dBm, 36Mbps 14dBm
48Mbps 12dBm, 54Mbps 12dBm
Wired Equivalent
Privacy
64/128 bit WEP Encryption
802.1x/WPA (Windows XP SP1 or Windows 2000 SP4)
Output Power 14dBm (Typical)
Interface USB2.0 (USB1.1 compatible)
Compatibility Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Environmental Information
Dimensions (WxDxH) 82 x 28 x 10 (mm), 3.2 x 1.1 x 0.4 (inch)
Weight (Net/Gross) 38g (1.4oz)
Operating Voltage 5 V
Standard Conformance FCC A, CE
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
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Operating Humidity 20% to 95% Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 20% to 95% No-condensing
Warranty Information
Manufacturer provides this limited warranty for its product only to the person or
entity who originally purchased the product from Manufacturer or its authorized
reseller or distributor. Manufacturer guarantees that equipment is free from
physical defects in workmanship and material under normal use from the date
of original retail purchase of the Hardware. If the product proves defective
during this warranty period, call Manufacturer Customer Service in order to
obtain a Return Authorization number. Be sure to have a proof of purchase on
hand when calling. Return requests cannot be processed without proof of
purchase. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization Number
clearly on the package pack and include your original proof of purchase.
In no event shall Manufacturer’s liability exceed the price paid for the product
from direct, incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of the
product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. Manufacturer
makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with
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respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all
accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Manufacturer reserves
the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without
obligation to notify any individual or entity.