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IEEE 802.11a/b/g Dual BandWireless USB 2.0 AdapterUser’s ManualVersion: 2.0
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 2Table of Contents1INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................31.1 FEATURES & BENEFITS ...........................................................................................................31.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................41.3 USB ADAPTER DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................41.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................51.5 APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................................................61.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................7a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode.............................................................................................................7b) Infrastructure Mode .........................................................................................................................72INSTALL DRIVERS & CLIENT UTILITY.................................................................................92.1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN................................................................................................................92.2 INSTALLING THE DRIVERS.......................................................................................................93UNDERSTANDING CLIENT UTILITY....................................................................................143.1 CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION.......................................................................................144STATION MODE CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................164.1 CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION.......................................................................................164.2 GENERAL CONNECTION SETTING...........................................................................................174.3 WEP ENCRYPTION ...............................................................................................................194.4 WPA/WPA2 AUTHENTICATION WITH TKIP/AES ENCRYPTION .............................................214.5 WPA-PSK AUTHENTICATION ...............................................................................................244.6 PROFILES..............................................................................................................................254.7 ADVANCED SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................265UNINSTALL THE DRIVERS & CLIENT UTILITY ................................................................28APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................30APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ....................................................................32
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 31 IntroductionThis is a USB 2.0 pen-size wireless adapter supporting dual-band 802.11a/b/g(2.4GHz & 5GHz) radio operation. It provides high-speed wireless connection withdata rate up to 54Mbps.It is based on the 802.11g standard backwards compatible with 802.11b products.This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintainconnectivity. You may sacrifice some of 802.11g speed when you mix 802.11b and802.11g devices, but you will not lose the ability to communicate when youincorporate the 802.11g standard into your 802.11b network. You may choose toslowly change your network by gradually replacing the 802.11b devices with 802.11gdevices. For a more secure application, it supports 802.1x, WPA and WPA2.This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, andnetwork configuration.1.1 Features & BenefitsFeatures BenefitsWEP64/128/256, WPA(HW TKIPsupport) and AES128-CCMPHigh level securityIEEE802.1x Client Support Enhances authentication and securityAdvanced Power Management Low power consumption in power saving mode.USB 2.0 USB 2.0 interface and compatible with USB 1.1High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads suchas MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 41.2 Package ContentsOpen the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below aremissing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must beshipped in its original package.† One Wireless LAN USB Adapter† One CD-ROM with User’s Manual Included1.3 USB Adapter DescriptionThe USB adapter is a standard USB adapter that fits into any USB interface. TheUSB adapter has a LED indicator and a built-in antenna for wireless connectivity.USBConnectorLED Indicator:Ad-hoc Mode: Solid Green, whether thewireless is connected or not.Infrastructure Mode: Solid green whileconnected, and blinking during activity.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 51.4 System RequirementsThe following are the minimum system requirements in order to use the USBadapter.† PC/AT compatible computer with a USB interface.† Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.(Windows 98SE/ME don’t support USB 2.0, the performance could beinfluenced)† 20 MB of free disk space for installing the USB adapter driver and utilityprogram.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 61.5 ApplicationsThe wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following listdescribes some of the many applications made possible through the power andflexibility of wireless LANs:a) Difficult-to-wire environmentsThere are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historicbuildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make theinstallation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.b) Temporary workgroupsConsider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants atemporary WLAN established and removed.c) The ability to access real-time informationDoctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers canaccess real-time information while dealing with patients, servingcustomers and processing information.d) Frequently changed environmentsShow rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites wherefrequently rearrange the workplace.e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networksSOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a smallnetwork.f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networksNetwork managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overheadcaused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes withwireless LANs.g) Wired LAN backupNetwork managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup formission-critical applications running on wired networks.h) Training/Educational facilitiesTraining sites at corporations and students at universities use wirelessconnectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, andlearning.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 71.6 Network ConfigurationTo better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create awireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PCcard network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:a) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) ModeThis is the simplest network configuration with several computersequipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever theyare within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client anddoes not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensiveway for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depictsa network in ad-hoc mode.b) Infrastructure ModeThe infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In thismode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be viathe AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernetnetwork. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range ofindependent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectivelydoubles the distance between wireless stations. The image belowdepicts a network in infrastructure mode.
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IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 92 Install Drivers & Client Utility2.1 Before You BeginBefore installing the new drivers of your USB adapter, you need to disable all of theWireless LAN drivers that you have installed.During the installation, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP may need to copy systems filesfrom its installation CD. Therefore, you may need a copy of the Windows installationCD at hand before installing the drivers. On many systems, instead of a CD, thenecessary installation files are archived on the hard disk in C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS directory.2.2 Installing the DriversFollow the steps below in order to install the USB adapter drivers:1. Insert the CD-ROM that was provided to you in this package. The setupshould run automatically. If the setup does not run automatically, then youmust manually select the setup.exe file from the CD-ROM drive.2. Once the setup begins you will see the Install Shield Wizard, as the imagedepicts below.3. Click on the Next button to continue.4. Select the location where you would like the driver installed. Click on the
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 10Browse button to change the directory, or click on the Next button tocontinue using the default directory.5. Wait a few moments until the files are copied to the computer.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 116. The first part of the installation is complete. Click on the Finish button.7. At this point, carefully insert the device into the USB port of your computer.8. Windows will automatically detect the device and display the Found NewHardware Wizard, as the image depicts below. It will ask you to connect tothe Windows Update website, to search for software. Select No, not thistime, and click on the Next button.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 129. Once again the Found New Hardware Wizard will ask you to install software.Click on the Cancel button to continue.10. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button andthen click on the Next button. Please wait while the files are copied to thecomputer.11. If you are using Windows XP, you will see a message regarding Windows
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 13Logo Testing, click on the Continue Anyway button to continue.12. A message will then appear indicating that the installation process iscomplete Click on the Finish button.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 143 Understanding Client UtilityAfter a successful installation you will see the USB adapter Client Utility in theWindows Program group called 802.11 a+b+g Wireless LAN.To run the Client Utility click Start > Programs > 802.a+b+g Wireless LAN >Wireless LAN Utility. You will then see the Client Utility icon in the system tray ofyour computer. 3.1 Current Network InformationThe Current Network Information screen displays the current status of thewireless radio as a station. To configure each mode separately refer to Chapter4 (Station mode) .† Available Network: If you would like to associate with a specific network,double click on the network name (SSID), you will then get connected tothe network if you have the correct permission keys.Client Utility
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 15† Channel: Displays the channel at which this device is connected.† Type: Displays the type of network, such as: Infrastructure or Ad-hoc.† SSID: Displays the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique nameshared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must beidentical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive.† Tx Rate: Display the data transmit rate, 54Mbps or 11Mbps.† Encryption: Displays the type of encryption used, None, WEP, or WPA. Refer to chapter 4 to configure the settings for station mode.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 164 Station Mode ConfigurationThis chapter focuses on how to configure the device in Station mode (wireless LANclient)4.1 Current Network InformationThe Current Network Information screen displays the current status of thewireless radio as a station.† Available Network: If you would like to associate with a specific network,double click on the network name (SSID), you will then get connected tothe network if you have the correct permission keys.† Channel: Displays the channel at which this device is connected.† Type: Displays the type of network, such as: Infrastructure or Ad-hoc.† SSID: Displays the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique nameshared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must beidentical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive.† Tx Rate: Display the data transmit rate, 54Mbps or 11Mbps.† Encryption: Displays the type of encryption used, None, WEP, or WPA.Click on the More Setting button to configure a profile and change the defaultsettings.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 174.2 General Connection SettingThe General Connection Setting allows you to configure the SSID, networktype, authentication, and encryption type..You may click “Change” button to set change those settings.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 18† SSID: Enter the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique nameshared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must beidentical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive. Place acheck in the any box if you would like the device to connect to the firstavailable Access Point with the strongest signal.† Network Type: Select a network type from the drop-down list,Infrastructure or Ad-hoc. If you select infrastructure, the device mustbe connected to an Access Point. If you select ad-hoc, you may connectthe device to another WLAN client adapter (such as this one).† Authentication: Select an authentication type from the drop down list.Options available are: Auto, Open System Shared Key, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK.† Encryption: Select an encryption type from the drop-down list: Optionsavailable are Disable, WEP, TKIP, AES.Note: Refer to the WEP encryption and WPA encryption sections in thischapter to configure the security settings.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 194.3 WEP EncryptionYou may select 64, 128 or 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key to encryptdata (Default setting is Disable). WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from theradio using one of the Keys from a panel. When you use WEP to communicatewith the other wireless clients, all the wireless devices in this network must havethe same encryption key or pass phrase.† Authentication: Select Open System or Shared Key from the drop-down list. If you are not sure what to choose, select auto.† Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list.† Click on the WEP Encryption Key Setting button.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 20 † Key Lengh: Select an encryption key length: 64, 128 or 256-bit. Thesetting must be the same as the Access Point.† Default Key ID: Since you can specify up to 4 different WEP keys,select the WEP key value that will be used for this network.† Key Format: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII.† Key Value #1 - #4: You may enter up to 4 different WEP keys. However,only that WEP key will be used that is defined by the Default Key ID.† Click on the Apply button to save the changes.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 21† The key is provided via 802.1x authentication: Place a check in thisbox is 802.1x authentication is used. By selecting this option, the WEPkey settings will be disabled.† Click on the Apply button to save the changes.† Click OK or Cancel to exit this setting.4.4 WPA/WPA2 Authentication with TKIP/AES EncryptionWPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the securityfeatures of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to workwith existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA providesimproved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), whichscrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity-checking feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 22† Authentication: Select WPA from the drop-down list.† Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list.† Click on the WPA Encryption Setting button.In this section you can configure the settings for TLS or PEAP. TLS (TransportLayer Security) is an IETF standardized authentication protocol that uses PKI(Public Key Infrastructure) certificate-based authentication of both the client andauthentication server.† Protocol: Select TLS from the drop-down list.† User Name: Enter the user name that is used for authenticationpurposes.† Certificate: Make sure that you have downloaded and installed thecertificate on the computer. Then select the appropriate certificate fromthe drop-down list.† Click on the Apply button to save the changes. OK to exit this page.The PEAP authentication type is based on EAPTLS authentication, but uses apassword instead of a client certificate for authentication. PEAP uses a dynamicsession-based WEP key, which is derived from the device and RADIUS server, toencrypt data.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 23† Protocol: Select PEAP from the drop-down list.† User Name: Enter the user name that is used for authenticationpurposes.† Password: Enter the password for the specified user name.† Click on the Apply button to save the changes. OK to exit this page.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 244.5 WPA-PSK Authentication† Authentication: Select WPA-PSK from the drop-down list.† Encryption: Select an encryption type from the drop-down list.† Click on the Apply button to save the changes.† Click on the WPA Encryption Setting button.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 25† Passphrase: Enter a WPA passphrase. For ASCII text, enter 8-63characters, for hexadecimal enter 64 characters).† Key Format: Select ASCII or Hexadecimal.† Click on the Apply button to save the changes.4.6 ProfilesMultiple profiles can be created for different Network Names (SSIDs) and securitysettings. This allows a user to quickly associate with another network, instead ofentering the credentials each time.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 26† Profile Name: Displays the name of current profile. One device canhave many profiles, but only one profile can be loaded at a time.† Load: Select a profile from the drop-down list and then click on the Loadbutton.† Save Current: Enter a new profile name and then click on the SaveCurrent button to save the profile.† Delete: To delete an existing profile, select it from the drop-down list andthen click on the Delete button.4.7 Advanced SettingsThe Advanced Settings allows you to configure the user interface language,power consumption, and threshold values.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 27† Language: Select a user interface language from the drop-down list.Options available are: English or Traditional Chinese† Power Consumption Setting: If your desktop or notebook is connectedto external power, select Continuous Access Mode (CAM), if yournotebook is using a battery, select Maximum Power-Saving Mode, orFast Power-Saving Mode.
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 285 Uninstall the Drivers & Client UtilityIf the device installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solve theproblem may be to completely uninstall the device and its utility and repeat theinstallation procedure again.Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Drivers and Client Utility:1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs2. You will then see the following window. Select the IEEE 802.11a+b+gWireless LAN and then click on Change/Remove.3. Click on the OK button to confirm the Uninstallation process.4. The process will then remove the drivers from your computer. Click on theFinish button and then remove the USB adapter.
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IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 30Appendix A – SpecificationsData Rates802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54,Mbps802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11MbpsStandards / ComplianceIEEE802.11, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11g,IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.1h, IEEE802.1xRegulation CertificationsFCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CEOperating Voltage3.3VStatus LEDsRF link activityDriversWindows 98SE/ME/2000/XPRF InformationFrequency Band802.11a: 5.15~5.35GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz802.11b/g: 2.4~2.462GHzMedia Access ProtocolCarrier Sense Multiple Access withCollision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)Modulation Technology802.11a/g: OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM,QPSK, BPSK)802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)Operating Channels 11a: 12 Channels 11b/g: 11 ChannelsReceive Sensitivity (Typical)l 5.15~5.35GHz6Mbps@ -90dBm;54Mbps@ -72dBml 5.47~5.725GHz6Mbps@ -90dBm;54Mbps@ -72dBml 5.725~5.825GHz6Mbps@ -89dBm;54Mbps@ -72dBml 2.412~2.462G(IEEE802.11g)6Mbps@ -90dBm;54Mbps@ -73dBml 2.412~2.462G(IEEE802.11b)11Mbps@ -87dBm;1Mbps@ -94dBmAvailable Transmit Powerl 5.15~5.35 GHz15± 2dBm @6Mbps12 ± 2dBm @54Mbpsl 5.725 ~ 5.825GHz15 ± 2dBm @6Mbps12 ± 2dBm @54Mbpsl 2.432~2.452G (IEEE802.11g)17 ± 2dBm @6Mbps15 ± 2dBm @54Mbps 2.4~2.427G / 2.457~2.483 (IEEE802.11g) 16 ± 2dBm @6Mbps 14 ± 2dBm @54Mbpsl 2.412~2.462G(IEEE802.11b)17 ± 2dBm @1~11MbpsAntennaIntegrated with built-in diversityNetworkingTopologyAd-Hoc, InfrastructureSecurityIEEE802.1x support for LEAP/PEAPWPA – Wi-Fi Protected Access (AES,64,128,152-WEP with shared-keyauthentication)PhysicalForm FactorUSB 2.0 dongleDimensions (HxWxD)79.5(L) mm x 26(W) mm x 10.4(H) mmWeight40 g/ 1.6ozEnvironmental
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 31Temperature RangeOperating: -0°C to 55°CStorage: -20°Cto 75°CHumidity (non-condensing) 5%~95% Typical
IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 32Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement 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 protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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 interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow thespecific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliancerequirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.We declare that this product is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the USA.The highest SAR test value: 0.996W/Kg

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