Senao Networks 9603EXT Wireless 802.11 b/g/n USB adapter LONG RANGE User Manual EUB 9603 EXT UM 20091118

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Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter EUB9603 EXT User’s Manual Version: 1.0

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 3 1. Introduction The high-speed wireless USB 2.0 client adapter is the most convenient way to let you put a desktop/laptop computer almost anywhere without the hassle of running network cables. Now you don’t need to suffer from drilling holes and exposed cables. Once you are connected, you can do anything, just like the wired network. This USB client adapter operates seamlessly in 2.4GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless standards. It’s the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network or simply surf the web. To protect your wireless connectivity, the high-speed wireless USB 2.0 client adapter can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 security allowing you to experience the most secure wireless connectivity available. The EnGenius 802.11n USB Adapter (EUB9603 EXT) 11N technology which extremely improves wireless signal for your computer than existing wireless 802.11g technology. The incredible speed of EUB9603 EXT USB adapter makes heavy traffic networking activities more flexible and takes the wireless into practical road. You could enjoy the racing speed of wireless connection, surfing on Internet without string wires. Adding EnGenius EUB9603 EXT to your Laptop or desktop PC, it provides an excellent performance and cost-effective solution for doing media-centric activities such as streaming video, gaming, and enhances the QoS (WMM) without any reduction of performance.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 4 1.1. Features & Benefits Features Benefits Racing Speed up to 150Mbps data rate (2.4GHz 11N technology) Enjoy the Internet connection in crazy-fast speed, without the bottleneck of stringing wires. Advanced power management Low power consumption WPA/WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i), WPA-PSK, WPA2-AES, WEP 64/128 Support Powerful data security. WMM (IEEE 802.11e) standard support Wireless Multimedia Enhancements Quality of Service support (QoS) / enhanced power saving for Dynamic Networking USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 interface and compatible with USB 1.1 Software AP Allows to turn your PC/laptop into an Access Point and share Internet connection among multiple users 1.2. USB Adapter Description LED shows the Power and Link (traffic) status. Antenna RSMA connector allows you to upgrade to higher gain antenna. LED Antenna RSMA connector

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 5 1.3. System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order to use the USB adapter.  PC/AT compatible computer with a USB interface.  Windows 7/Vista/XP or Mac OS operating system.  30MB of free disk space for installing the USB adapter driver and utility program. 1.4. Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs: a) Difficult-to-wire environments There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive. b) Temporary workgroups Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed. c) The ability to access real-time information Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers and processing information. d) Frequently changed environments Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace. e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs. g) Wired LAN backup Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-critical applications running on wired networks. h) Training/Educational facilities Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and learning.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 6 2. Installation for Windows (7/Vista/XP/2000) 2.1. Before You Begin During the installation, XP may need to copy systems files from its installation CD. Therefore, you may need a copy of the Windows installation CD at hand before installing the drivers. 2.2. Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below in order to install the USB adapter drivers: 1. Insert the CD that was provided to you in this package. The setup should run automatically. If the setup does not run automatically, then must manually select the index.htm file from the CD/DVD-ROM drive. 2. A list of drivers will be given on the screen. Please choose the driver for your current operating system. 3. Click on Windows Driver to start the install process. 4. Click on the Install button to begin the installation.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 7 5. Wait for a few seconds until the driver and client utility is installed. 6. The installation is complete. Click on the Finish button. 7. Carefully insert the USB adapter into the USB port. Windows will then detect and install the new hardware. 8. An EG icon will then appear in the system tray. Double click on EG icon to open utility window.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 8 2.3. General This page delivers information of Status, Speed, Type, Encryption, SSID, Signal Strength and Link Quality. Click on Renew IP to re-establish wireless connection with the chosen AP.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 11 Edit: You can modify the configuration and settings.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 13 Set Default: Reset all saved setting.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 15 2.5. Status In Status tab, you can find the information, included Manufacturer, NDIS Driver Version, Radio Header, Encryption type, Authenticate type, Channel Set, MAC Address, Data Rate, Channel used, SSID, Network Type and so on.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 16 2.6. Statistic This page shows the information on Tx and Rx transmission and receiving condition.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 17 2.7. Wi-Fi Protected Setup There are two ways to setup connection through WPS. Pin Input Config (PIN): enter PIN code to establish connection Push Button Config (PBC): this is the software button for WPS button PIN Input Config: Click on the button to start the PIN code process If select Yes, AP scanning will run automatically.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 18 Select the target AP, Choose one AP to key in PIN code. Enter generated PIN code in AP your selected. The synchronization will start shortly. Press WPS Button on USB directly and then click the button “Push Button Config” shown above.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 19 Push Button Config: Click on the [Push Button Config] button Press WPS button on the AP The connection will be established in a few seconds.. 3. Software AP 3.1. Introduction This is a Windows only feature. You can turn your PC / laptop to an AP and share Internet connection among multiple users by switching to Access Point mode. This mode is known as Software AP. Note that your wireless adapter can only either be under station mode or AP mode. That is, you will be disconnected from the AP immediately after you enable Software AP.

3.2. General (Quick Setup Example) This example shows how to share an Internet connection among multiple users. Let’s assume you would like to setup an environment shown below. Computer A has internet access through Network Card named “Connection 1”. Laptop B, C & D are going to access Internet through A. 1. Make sure your computer A has the Internet access environment ready. 2. Under menu item Mode(M), click on Access Point to enable Software AP. 3. It may take a while before switching to AP mode. 4. The icon will appear when the transition is completed. 5. Double-click on the icon to open the configuration window.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 21 6. Under tab General click on Config button to configure AP settings.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 22 7. Enter your preferred SSID name into Network Name (SSID) field. The default name is ABCD_AP. 8. Select a channel for your AP. The default channel is channel 1. 9. Under Wireless network security section, change your network security setting which supports WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. The default is Open System with Encryption Disabled. 10. When Network Authentication and Data encryption are selected. You have to type in your Network Key. This key will be to grant client access.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 23 3.3. Advanced Beacon Interval: is the interval of time that this wireless router broadcasts a beacon. Beacon is used to synchronize the wireless network. DTIM Period: Enter a value between 1 and 255 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Preamble Mode: The “Long” preamble can provide better wireless LAN compatibility while the “Short” preamble can provide better wireless LAN performance.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 24 3.4. Statistics The statistics section displays the latest traffic status and related information.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 25 3.5. ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) ICS shows a list of network interfaces. Select the interface which connects to your Internet and click on Apply to activate the setting.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 26 3.6. MAC Filter Filter Type Disabled: disable MAC filter Accept: accept clients that have the MAC address listed Reject: reject clients that have the MAC address listed Click Add to add a new MAC address Click Remove to delete the selected MAC address Click Apply to activate the new setting

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 27 4. Installation for Mac OS 4.1. Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below in order to install the USB adapter drivers: 1. Insert the CD that was provided to you in this package. The setup should run automatically. If the setup does not run automatically, then must manually select the index.htm file from the CD/DVD-ROM drive. 2. A list of drivers will be given on the screen. Please choose the driver for your current operating system. 3. Introduction stage: Click on the Continue button to configure the next step. 4. Read Me Stage: Read the Important Information and then click on the Install button.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 28 5. License stage: You can choose the language and then click on the Continue button to configure the next step. After click on the Continue button, a agreement window will be opened for your confirm. Click on the Agree button to configure the next step.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 29 6. Installation Type stage: Click on the Install button to install the driver on Macintosh HD. Click on the Continue Installation to configure the next step.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 30 7. Summary stage: The installation is complete. Click on the Restart button. 8. Carefully insert the USB adapter into the USB port. MAC OS X will then detect and install the new hardware.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 32 4.2. WLAN Client Utility - Link Status The Link Status tab displays the current status of the wireless radio. The following information is included in this tab, as the image depicts below.  MAC Address: This displays the MAC address of EUB-9703  SSID: Show the SSID what you select to connect.  BSSID: Display the MAC address of AP which is connected with EUB9603 EXT.  Security: This displays what kind of the encryption in communication between AP and Client(EUB9603 EXT).  Connection: Show the “Connected” in connection, or “Disconnected” in disconnection.  Network Type: Infrastructure( connected between AP and client) or Ad-hoc( connected between one client and another)  Channel: Operating frequency channel that the client is using.  Signal Strength: This bar displays the signal strength received from an AP or client.  Turn Radio OFF: When you click on the button. The radio will be turn off.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 35 other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network). Wireless Network Security Properties  Network Authentication: It allows you to configure 3 kinds of authentication and encryption settings, SHARED_KEY(WEP), WPA_PSK and WPA2_PSK.   SHARED_KEY

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 36  Network Authentication: Select OPEN_SYSTEM or SHARED_KEY from the drop-down list.  Data Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list.  ASCII: You can type the WEP key, 5 or 13 character string, into the field when you enable this.  Network Key: Type a character string into the field. For 64-bit enter 10 hexadecimal characters. For 128-bit enter 26 hexadecimal characters.  Confirm network Key: Type your network key again for confirmation.  Key index: You can save different keys to different key index.  WPA_PSK  Network Authentication: Select WPA_PSK from the drop-down list.  Data Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list.  Network Key: Enter a WPA Pre-shared key which is between 8 and 32 characters long.  Confirm network Key: Type your network key again for confirmation.  WPA2_PSK

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 37  Network Authentication: Select WPA2_PSK from the drop-down list.  Data Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list.  Network Key: Enter a WPA Pre-shared key which is between 8 and 32 characters long.  Confirm network Key: Type your network key again for confirmation.  Click on the OK button if you have made any changes.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 39 4.5. WLAN Client Utility - Information The Information tab displays information about the network driver version and date.

Wireless 11N Long Range USB Adapter 40 Appendix A – 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 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. 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. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 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.