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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 0. Introduction .......................................................................................... 5
■ Package Contents ....................................................................................... 5
■ Form Factor ................................................................................................ 5
■ System Requirements for Configuration:................................................... 5
Chapter 1. Wireless LAN Network ........................................................................ 6
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1 SSID.................................................................................................. 6
1.1.2 Channel ............................................................................................ 6
1.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate).......................................................... 6
1.1.4 Wireless Network Application ........................................................ 6
Ad-Hoc (IBSS).............................................................................................. 6
Access Point Mode...................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2. How to Install WLAN driver and Utility .............................................. 8
2.1 Plug your 802.11b/g Wireless Card ....................................................... 8
2.2 Insert the supplied Setup CD.................................................................. 8
Chapter 3. Windows XP Installation Notes.......................................................... 10
Chapter 4. How to use the WLAN Utility(Station) .............................................. 12
4.1 802.11b/g Wireless Card Configuration Tools .................................... 12
4.2 Open the WLAN Utility . ....................................................................... 12
4.3 More Setting … ..................................................................................... 13
4.3.1 “General Connection Setting” group: ........................................... 14
SSID :............................................................................................................. 14
Channel :....................................................................................................... 14
TX Rate : ...................................................................................................... 14
Network Type : .......................................................................................... 14
Encryption : ................................................................................................. 14
Authentication Mode :............................................................................ 14
4.3.2 Encryption Setting :....................................................................... 15
4.3.3 “Profile” group: ............................................................................. 16
4.3.4 Information..................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5. How to use the WLAN Utility(Access Point) .................................... 18
5.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 18
5.1.1 Additional Setup Requirement....................................................... 18
5.2 The 802.11b/g Wireless Card Utility Screen......................................... 18
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 20
6.1 Problems Starting the WLAN Utility Program ....................................... 20
6.2 Problem with the Link Status.................................................................. 20
Appendix A .........................................................................................................21
Ad-Hoc(Peer to Peer) Mode Setup .............................................................. 21
Application：Access the Internet without an AP .............................. 21
Check whether the Setup is success................................................. 25
Application：Data sharing between computers ................................ 26
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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.
NOTE
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 radiated 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority
to operate the equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm
must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Prohibition of co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter
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Chapter
Chapter Chapter
Chapter 0.
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Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Thank you for using our WLAN product. This installation guide will help you install
802.11b/g Wireless Card and connect to the Internet quick & easy.
■ Package Contents
1. 802.11b/g Wireless Card
2. Quick Installation Guide
3. Manual & Driver on CD Disc
4. USB cable
5. Cupule
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
■ Form Factor
■ System Requirements for Configuration:
A laptop or notebook computer with an available usb port(2.0 or 1.1)
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE
At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor
An 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (
for Infrastructure mode
),
or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter.
(for
Ad-Hoc, peer-to-peer networking mode.
)
Note: USB port version 2.0 is required for 11g performance. To take full advantage of this
Note: USB port version 2.0 is required for 11g performance. To take full advantage of this Note: USB port version 2.0 is required for 11g performance. To take full advantage of this
Note: USB port version 2.0 is required for 11g performance. To take full advantage of this
adapter’s features, please upgrade the USB port on your laptop or PC to version 2.0.
adapter’s features, please upgrade the USB port on your laptop or PC to version 2.0.adapter’s features, please upgrade the USB port on your laptop or PC to version 2.0.
adapter’s features, please upgrade the USB port on your laptop or PC to version 2.0.
98 mm
72 mm
Power LED & Link LED
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Chapter
Chapter Chapter
Chapter 1.
1. 1.
1. Wireless LAN Network
Wireless LAN Network Wireless LAN Network
Wireless LAN Network
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1.1 Overview
.1 Overview .1 Overview
.1 Overview
This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications.
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1.1.1 SSID
.1.1 SSID .1.1 SSID
.1.1 SSID
The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wireless
network. Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate with each other.
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1.1.2 Channel
.1.2 Channel .1.2 Channel
.1.2 Channel
A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel.
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1.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate)
.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate) .1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate)
.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate)
The 802.11b/g Wireless Card
802.11b/g Wireless Card802.11b/g Wireless Card
802.11b/g Wireless Card provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select.
Options include Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24
Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24 Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24
Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24
Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps
Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, and 54 MbpsMbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps
Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. In most networking scenarios, the factory default Auto
setting proves the most efficient. This setting allows your WLAN
WLAN WLAN
WLAN Adapter
AdapterAdapter
Adapter
to operate at the
maximum transmission (data) rate. When the communication quality drops below a certain level,
the WLAN
WLAN WLAN
WLAN Adapter
AdapterAdapter
Adapter automatically switches to a lower transmission (data) rate. Transmission at
lower data speeds is usually more reliable. However, when the communication quality improves
again, the WLAN
WLAN WLAN
WLAN Adapter
AdapterAdapter
Adapter gradually increases the transmission (data) rate again until it reaches
the highest available transmission rate.
You can select any of the above options. If you wish to balance speed versus reliability, select 48
Mbps or 54 Mbps in a networking environment where you are certain that all wireless devices can
communicate at the highest transmission (data) rate. 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps are used often in
networking environments where the range of the wireless connection is more important than
speed.
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1.1.4 Wireless Network Application
.1.4 Wireless Network Application .1.4 Wireless Network Application
.1.4 Wireless Network Application
Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. To connect to a wired
network within a coverage area using Access Points (APs), set the WLAN Adapter operation
mode to Infrastructure (BSS). An AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the wired
network. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set up a small
independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc (IBSS) (Independent Basic
Service Set) mode.
Ad
AdAd
Ad-
--
-Hoc (IBSS)
Hoc (IBSS) Hoc (IBSS)
Hoc (IBSS)
Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations
communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an
Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).
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Computer 1
Computer 2
AP MODE
A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set
(ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done through the AP, which relays data packets
to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access
resource, such as the printer, on the wired network.
Access Point Mode
Access Point ModeAccess Point Mode
Access Point Mode
The following figure depicts a network example in which you set the WLAN Adapter in access point
mode.
In the example, the WLAN Adapter is installed on computer A and set to operate in access point mode.
Computer 1 shares Internet connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless computer 2 and 3 can access
the Internet.
ESS
BSS1 BSS2
Ad-Hoc
(IBSS)
BSS
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2. How to Install
. How to Install . How to Install
. How to Install WLAN
WLAN WLAN
WLAN driver and Utility
driver and Utilitydriver and Utility
driver and Utility
To install the adapter, please read and follow the instructions below.
2.1
2.12.1
2.1 Insert the supplied Setup CD
Insert the supplied Setup CDInsert the supplied Setup CD
Insert the supplied Setup CD
Insert the supplied Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive ,
and you’ll see the software
installation window as shown below.
(please direct to next)
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2.
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2
Plug your
Plug your Plug your
Plug your 802.11b/g Wireless Card
802.11b/g Wireless Card802.11b/g Wireless Card
802.11b/g Wireless Card
Plug your 802.11b/g Wireless Card into a USB port on your machine.
2.3 Once your system detects the device, the Found New Hardware Wizard
Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard
Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box
appears. Select the Recommended
RecommendedRecommended
Recommended
option and click Next
Next Next
Next to proceed.
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2.4 Your PC will recognize the device of “802.11b/g Wireless Card”, and click “Next” to
install driver.
2.5 Finally, click the “Finish” to leave this dialogue window.
2.6 Click “Setup Driver & Tools”(Installation Windows), and choose the “default” item
through the installation process.
2.7 After successful installation, you’ll see the new icon appear in the Icon Tray.
802.11g Wireless Configuration Tool icon appears in the system tray.
Double-click the icon to launch the application and open the configuration tools
dialog box
to configure your adapter.
For more details about WLAN’s configuration tools, please refer to Figure 4-1.
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3. Windows XP Installation Notes
. Windows XP Installation Notes. Windows XP Installation Notes
. Windows XP Installation Notes
Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool, Windows XP Wireless Zero
Windows XP Wireless ZeroWindows XP Wireless Zero
Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration
ConfigurationConfiguration
Configuration,
available to assist you in managing your wireless networks. you use the provided
802.11b/g Wireless Card
802.11b/g Wireless Card802.11b/g Wireless Card
802.11b/g Wireless Card
to manage your adapter. To use the Zero Configuration tool, refer
to Chapter 5.
When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the
When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the
When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the WLAN
WLANWLAN
WLAN Utility to configure the
Utility to configure the Utility to configure the
Utility to configure the WLAN
WLAN WLAN
WLAN
Adapter
AdapterAdapter
Adapter at the same time, the
at the same time, the at the same time, the
at the same time, the WLAN
WLANWLAN
WLAN Utility icon does no
Utility icon does no Utility icon does no
Utility icon does not display or is grayed out.
t display or is grayed out.t display or is grayed out.
t display or is grayed out.
To use the Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool PlusWireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus
under Windows XP, you need to disable
the default settings of your Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility.
Follow the procedure below.
1. Right-click the
Wireless LAN Co
Wireless LAN CoWireless LAN Co
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus
nfiguration Tool Plusnfiguration Tool Plus
nfiguration Tool Plus
to
Exit
ExitExit
Exit
from the program. Do this before
you try to access Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.
(See Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2.)
Figure 3-1 Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Icon
Figure 3-2
Right-click Menu of the System Tray Icon
2. Right-click the Network Connections
Network Connections Network Connections
Network Connections icon in the task bar to open the Wireless
WirelessWireless
Wireless
Network
Network Network
Network
Connection Status
Connection Status Connection Status
Connection Status dialog box. Select Properties
PropertiesProperties
Properties.
(See Figure 3-3.)
Figure 3-3 Wireless Network Connection Status Dialog Box
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3. Choose the Wireless Netw
Wireless NetwWireless Netw
Wireless Networks
orks orks
orks tab in the Wireless Network Connection
Properties dialog box, and uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless
Use Windows to configure my wirelessUse Windows to configure my wireless
Use Windows to configure my wireless
network
network network
network
settings
settings settings
settings checkbox.
(See Figure 3-4.)
Figure 3-4 Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box
4. Click OK
OKOK
OK. The Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is now disabled.
You can now monitor and configure the adapter via Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool PlusWireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus.
For more information on the Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool PlusWireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus
Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus, please refer to Figure
4-1, Configuration Utility.
If you wish to use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to Figure 3-4, Using
Wireless Zero Configuration for Managing the Adapter.
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4. How to use the
. How to use the . How to use the
. How to use the WLAN
WLANWLAN
WLAN Utility
Utility Utility
Utility(Station)
(Station)(Station)
(Station)
4.1 802.11b/g Wireless Card Configuration Tools
If you use the WinXP OS , the “Zero Configuration” of WinXP will be disable first , then
WLAN Utility can be used.
Figure 4-1 Configuration Utility
4.2 Open the WLAN Utility .
The Window is as shown in “Figure 4-1”.
The adapter can be set at “Station” or “Access Point” Mode from the Mode drop down menu.
Station mode is selected for the document.
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You can site survey the neighboring SSID
SSIDSSID
SSID site by pressing the “Refresh
RefreshRefresh
Refresh”, then sites
name and signals strength of available SSID
SSID SSID
SSID sites are shown on the “Available Network”
“Available Network”“Available Network”
“Available Network”
field.
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Double click the SSID site from “Available Network” field, and the SSID can be
connected directly.
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The information of the SSID is shown on the “ Current Network Information”.
-
Show the BSSID of connecting AP on the “Link Status” filed.
- “Signal Strength” and “Link Quality” shown on diagrammatic curve, and described with
percentage.
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Record the number of Tx frames on the filed of “Tx Frame”.
-
Record the number of Rx frames on the filed of “Rx Frame”.
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4.3 More Setting …
Click “More Setting
More SettingMore Setting
More Setting”icon of Figure 4-1 to enter More Setting
More SettingMore Setting
More Setting window
(Please see Figure 4-2.)
4.3.1 “General Connection Setting” group:
- Read the current status from the group if the “Chang
ChangChang
Change” button is not pressed.
- Press “Change” button for modifying the status, when the modification is finished,
press “Apply” to save it. The button “Change
ChangeChange
Change” and “Apply
ApplyApply
Apply” is alternately shown
on the same position.
SSID
SSIDSSID
SSID:
The SSID
SSIDSSID
SSID (Service Set Identifier), also known as the Network Name, must be
unique to distinguish itself as a particular wireless network. All wireless points in
the network area share the same SSID. Type your network SSID in the SSID field
to associate with access points or stations within the specified wireless LAN.
Channel
Channel Channel
Channel:
This is the radio channel used by wireless devices within the network for
communication. This command is only available while you are operating in the Ad
hoc mode. Specify the operating radio frequency channel from the pull-down menu
if you are the creator of the wireless network. If you are joining an existing
network you do not need to select the channel; configure the SSID and click Apply
Apply Apply
Apply
changes.
Note: The available channels differ from countr
Note: The available channels differ from countrNote: The available channels differ from countr
Note: The available channels differ from country to country. The chan
y to country. The chany to country. The chan
y to country. The channel number must be the same
nel number must be the same nel number must be the same
nel number must be the same
between the entries/stations within the network, so that each station can communicate with the
between the entries/stations within the network, so that each station can communicate with the between the entries/stations within the network, so that each station can communicate with the
between the entries/stations within the network, so that each station can communicate with the
other stations
other stationsother stations
other stations
TX Rate
TX RateTX Rate
TX Rate:
Select the transmission rate from “Tx Rate” drop down menu.
Ne
NeNe
Network Type
twork Typetwork Type
twork Type:
Select the “Ad_Hoc” or “Infrastructure” Mode from the “Network Type” drop
down menu.
Authentication
AuthenticationAuthentication
Authentication:
Select from the “Authentication” drop down menu:
Open System, Shared Key, Auto,
Open System, Shared Key, Auto,Open System, Shared Key, Auto,
Open System, Shared Key, Auto,
WPA, WPA PSK, WPA2, WPA2 PSK
WPA, WPA PSK, WPA2, WPA2 PSKWPA, WPA PSK, WPA2, WPA2 PSK
WPA, WPA PSK, WPA2, WPA2 PSK
Encryption
EncryptionEncryption
Encryption:
Select from “Encryption” drop down menu: Disable, WEP, TKIP, AES
Disable, WEP, TKIP, AESDisable, WEP, TKIP, AES
Disable, WEP, TKIP, AES
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Figure 4-2 More Setting
4.3.2 Encryption Setting:
4.3.2.1 WEP Encryption Key Setting
Press “WEP Encryption Key Setting
WEP Encryption Key SettingWEP Encryption Key Setting
WEP Encryption Key Setting” to enter the “WEP Key Setting” page shown as
Figure 4
Figure 4Figure 4
Figure 4-
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11
1.
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Press the “Change
ChangeChange
Change” button to modify the contents of “WEP Key setting
WEP Key settingWEP Key setting
WEP Key setting”, when it is
finished, press “Apply
ApplyApply
Apply” to save it. The button “Change
ChangeChange
Change” and “Apply
ApplyApply
Apply” is alternately
shown on the same position.
-
Select which key length 64,128 or 256 bits will be modified or used by “Key Length
Key LengthKey Length
Key Length”
item.
-
Select which key set will be use by the field of “Default Key I
Default Key IDefault Key I
Default Key ID
DD
D”
-
Modify the 4 sets key depending on the selected key length on the field of “Key
Value”. The key value is used the hexadecimal format.
4.3.2.2 WPA Encryption Setting
Press “W
WW
WPA
PAPA
PA Encryption Setting
Encryption Setting Encryption Setting
Encryption Setting” to enter the “WPA Setting” page shown as Figure
Figure Figure
Figure
4
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-3
33
3-
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22
2.
- Press the “Change
ChangeChange
Change” button to modify the contents of “W
WW
WPA
PAPA
PA setting
setting setting
setting”, when it is finished,
press “Apply
ApplyApply
Apply” to save it. The button “Change
ChangeChange
Change” and “Apply
ApplyApply
Apply” is alternately shown on the
same position.
- Select from the Protocol drop-down menu for the Protocol setting: TLS, PEAP, TTLS
TLS, PEAP, TTLSTLS, PEAP, TTLS
TLS, PEAP, TTLS
- Setting “User Name
User NameUser Name
User Name”, “Password
PasswordPassword
Password”, and “Phase2 Auth
Phase2 AuthPhase2 Auth
Phase2 Auth” drop-down menu per Protocol
setting.
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- Pre-shared key setting: “P
PP
Passphrase
assphraseassphrase
assphrase”, and “Key
Key Key
Key F
FF
Format
ormatormat
ormat” select (ASCII or
Hexadecimal)
- “Certificate
CertificateCertificate
Certificate” selection per Protocol setting.
Figure 4-3-1 WEP Encryption Key Setting
Figure 4-3-2 WPA Encryption Setting
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4.3.3 “Profile ” group:
.3.3 “Profile ” group:.3.3 “Profile ” group:
.3.3 “Profile ” group:
- Select the profile(Figure 4-2) that has been saved previously from the “Profile name”
drop down menu, then press “Load ” button to load the status to use.
- Write the profile name on the field of “Profile name”, and press the “Save Current”
button to save the current status on the profile.
- Select the profile name that wanted to delete from the “Profile name” drop down
menu, and press “Delete” button to delete it
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Figure 4-3-2 Advanced Setting
4.3.3.1 “Other
OtherOther
Other” group:
Press the “Advanced Setting
Advanced SettingAdvanced Setting
Advanced Setting” button, then the Advanced Setting page is shown as
Figure 4-4.
-
Select the Window User Interface by the “Language
LanguageLanguage
Language” down drop menu.
If the English item is selected, all functions of window are described with
English
.
Select the
Traditional Chinese
item, and they are described with
Traditional Chinese
.
-
At “Power consumption Setting
Power consumption SettingPower consumption Setting
Power consumption Setting” group, select which power save level want to be set
by checking CAM Mode, Fast Power-Saving mode or Maximum Power-Saving
mode. The default is CAM mode. If the most save mode want to use, select the
Maximum Power-Saving mode, but it throughput is lower than CAM and Fast
Power-Saving mode. The throughput of “Fast Power-Saving mode” is better than
“Maximum Power-Saving mode”, but its power save is less than “Maximum
Power-Saving mode”.
-
At “Country Roaming
Country RoamingCountry Roaming
Country Roaming” group, the default depends on the region of EEPROM. Select
other region from “User Select” drop down menu, or check “World Mode” item to
set it to the word mode. When the word mode is set, it depends on the behavior of
AP. If the WLAN card is re-plug , the setting will return to default setting.
-
At “Fragmenta
FragmentaFragmenta
Fragmentation Threshold
tion Thresholdtion Threshold
tion Threshold” bar, drop and move cursor to set the fragmentation
threshold point, the range is from 256 to 2346 bytes.
-
At “RTS / CTS Threshold
RTS / CTS ThresholdRTS / CTS Threshold
RTS / CTS Threshold” bar, drop and move the cursor to set the RTS threshold
point, the range is from 0 to 2347 bytes.
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Its coming with special features and software which make it fully compatible to any
PSP. Black or Ceramic White with any firmware in it ; The adapters are coming with
access point option (AP) which means that you can create AP without any additional
software or hardware AP or wireless routers. Your PSP will find it in
INFRASTRUCTURE MODE after using option SCAN :o)) AP has WEP security, MAC
address filtering and bridge connection option!
PSP will connect to the internet if You have one and will be fully capable of any
wireless activities in a minute!!!
-
Wireless Multimedia Enhancements Quality of Service support (QoS) / enhanced
power saving for Dynamic Networking
Figure 4-5 Information
4.3.4 Information
Press the “Information” button to enter the “Information” page shown as Figure 4-5.
It includes the Driver version, Utility Version and MAC Address.
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Chapter 5. How to use the
5. How to use the 5. How to use the
5. How to use the WLAN
WLANWLAN
WLAN Utility(Access Point)
Utility(Access Point) Utility(Access Point)
Utility(Access Point)
5.1 Introduction
To set your 802.11b/g Wireless Card as an Access Point(AP), reference
In Access Point mode , your 802.11b/g Wireless Card as an AP . this allows you to set up
your wireless network without using a dedicate AP device. Up to 16 wireless station can
associate to 802.11b/g Wireless Card.
5.1.1 Additional Setup Requirement
To bridge wireless and wired using the 802.11b/g Wireless Card, The following
requirement must be met.
1. The 802.11g USB 2.0WLAN Adapter must be installed a computer connect to the
wired network.
2. Either configure network sharing or bridge the two interfaces(Wireless & Wired) on
the computer.
3. Set the wireless station’s IP address to be in the same subnet as the computer in
which 802.11b/g Wireless Card is installed.
5.2 The 802.11b/g Wireless Card Utility Screen
5.2.1 Select “ACCESS POINT” in the MODE field to display the screen as shown.
ACCESS POINT Mode
5.2.2 click “More Setting…
More Setting…More Setting…
More Setting…”in the 802.11b/g Wireless Card screen to display the screen as
shown.
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6. Troubleshootin
. Troubleshootin. Troubleshootin
. Troubleshooting
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6.1 Problems Starting the
.1 Problems Starting the .1 Problems Starting the
.1 Problems Starting the WLAN
WLANWLAN
WLAN Utility Program
Utility Program Utility Program
Utility Program
Make sure the 802.11b/g Wireless Card is properly inserted and the
LED(s) is on.
Use the Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflicts. Click
Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and Device Manager.
Verify the status of the 802.11b/g Wireless Card under Network
Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows).
Install the 802.11b/g Wireless Card in another computer.
Cannot start the 802.11b/g
Wireless Card Wireless LAN
Utility
If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case,
you should contact your local vendor.
The 802.11b/g Wireless Card
Utility icon does not display
When the 802.11g Wireless LAN Utility icon does not display, you are
using the Windows XP wireless configuration tool at the same time.
Refer to the Chapter 3 to disable the Windows XP wireless
configuration tool.
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ith the Link Statusith the Link Status
ith the Link Status
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
The link quality and/or signal
strength is poor all the time.
Search and connect to another AP with a better link quality using the
Site Survey screen. Move your computer closer to the AP or the peer
computer(s) within the transmission range. There may be too much
radio interference (for example microwave or another AP using the
same channel) around your wireless network. Relocate or reduce the
radio interference.
In wireless station mode, the
computer with the 802.11b/g
Wireless Card installed cannot
communicate with the other
computer(s).
A. Infrastructure Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and
working properly. Make sure the 802.11b/g Wireless Card computer
and the associated AP use the same SSID. Change the AP and the
associated wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference
is high. Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same
security option and key. Verify the settings in the Security screen.
B. Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on. Make sure the 802.11b/g
Wireless Card computer and the peer computer(s) are using the same
SS ID and channel. Make sure that the computer and the peer
computer(s) share the same security option and key. Change the
wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high.
In access point mode, the
wireless station(s) cannot
associate to the 802.11b/g
Wireless Card
Verify that the computer with the 802.11b/g Wireless Card installed is
turned on. Make sure the wireless station(s) uses the same SSID as the
802.11b/g Wireless Card. Make sure the wireless station(s) uses the
same security option and/or WEP keys. Verify that the wireless
station(s) is not blocked in the MAC Filter screen.
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Appendix
Appendix Appendix
Appendix
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Hoc(Peer to Peer) Mode SetupHoc(Peer to Peer) Mode Setup
Hoc(Peer to Peer) Mode Setup
Application
Application Application
Application：
：：
：Access the Internet without an AP
Access the Internet without an APAccess the Internet without an AP
Access the Internet without an AP
With existing Internet connection, another computer can access the Internet by using
Ad_HOC mode of 802.11b/g Wireless Card.
1. Check the current environment and install WLAN cards
A. Check whether “computer 1” connects to the Internet.
B. Install 802.11b/g Wireless Card in “computer 1”, and “computer 2”.
2. “Computer 1” Setup
A.
Click “Start
StartStart
Start”(1) → Settings
SettingsSettings
Settings(2) → Click Network and Dial
Network and Dial Network and Dial
Network and Dial-
--
-up Connections(3)
up Connections(3)up Connections(3)
up Connections(3)
B. Under Network and Dial-up Connections, there are two Connection icons; one
is the original Ethernet card, another is the new 802.11b/g Wireless Card.
1
2 3
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C. Check the status of the
Check the status of the Check the status of the
Check the status of the Connection icon
Connection iconConnection icon
Connection icon. Click the Connection icon, and you can
see the device name and status under Network Connections. The name of WLAN
is “
““
“802.11b/g Wireless Card
802.11b/g Wireless Card802.11b/g Wireless Card
802.11b/g Wireless Card”
””
”, and another one is the original connected device
PS: (If you have more than 2 connecting devices, please un
PS: (If you have more than 2 connecting devices, please unPS: (If you have more than 2 connecting devices, please un
PS: (If you have more than 2 connecting devices, please un-
--
-plug the Ethernet line and the
plug the Ethernet line and the plug the Ethernet line and the
plug the Ethernet line and the disappear
disappeardisappear
disappear
Connection icon is the original conne
Connection icon is the original conneConnection icon is the original conne
Connection icon is the original connected device.)
cted device.)cted device.)
cted device.)
D. left click the original connected device, and enter into the following window.
Click Properties
PropertiesProperties
Properties(1)
(1)(1)
(1)
→
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced
Advanced(2)
(2)(2)
(2)
→
Check “Allow Other network to connect
Allow Other network to connect Allow Other network to connect
Allow Other network to connect
through this computer’s Internet connect”(3
through this computer’s Internet connect”(3through this computer’s Internet connect”(3
through this computer’s Internet connect”(3)
→
OK
E. After finishing, the following window shows up. Please choose “Yes”, and the
computer will set your IP address in 192.168.0.1.
1
2
3
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F. Double click the WLAN Tools icon in Icon Tray, and enter into the “Software and
Utility window”.
WLAN Tools
Figure A1-1 Configuration Utility
G. Change to the “Ad-Hoc” mode
I. Click “More Setting
More SettingMore Setting
More Setting“ icon of Figure A1-1 to enter “More setting
More settingMore setting
More setting“ window.
The window is shown as “ Figure A1-2 ”.
II. Under WLAN Configuration tools click “
““
“Change
ChangeChange
Change”
””
” to modify the Netw
NetwNetw
Network
ork ork
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Type
TypeType
Type to “Ad
AdAd
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Hoc
ococ
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III. click “a
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apply
pplypply
pply” to save this change. After setting, this WLAN card could be the
Gateway for other WLAN devices.
IV. Restart your computer.
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Figure A1-2 More Setting
3.
“Computer 2” Setup
A. Double click the WLAN Configuration tools icon in the Icon tray.
B. Under Site survey window, you will see all available connecting instruments.
Double click the item with SSID named “default”.
C. Rest computer 2.
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Check whether the Setup is success
Check whether the Setup is successCheck whether the Setup is success
Check whether the Setup is success
Computer 1:
1. Enter into DOS MODE, and type “IPCONFIG”.
(Start → Run → Type cmd or command )
2.
Check whether the IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
(as shown above)
Computer 2:
1. IP address does not need to setup. The DEFAULT GATEWAY is 192.168.0.1.
2. Please follow the steps of “computer 1” to check whether the IP address is
192.168.0.1
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Computer 1
Computer
2
Application
Application Application
Application：
：：
：Data sharing between computers
Data sharing between computersData sharing between computers
Data sharing between computers
When user does not want to have Ethernet line or want to share resources (including data
and printers), using WLAN is the lowest cost solution!
Setup Steps:
1. Check computer 1 & computer 2 already install 802.11b/g Wireless Card。
2. In computer 1:
Double click the WLAN icon in Icon Tray, and enter into the “Software and
Utility window”.
Under “Monitor window”, click “
““
“Change
ChangeChange
Change”
””
” to modify the Operation Mode to
“Ad-hoc” mode.
Change the SSID
SSIDSSID
SSID name
name name
name to “Ad
AdAd
Ad-
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-Hoc
HocHoc
Hoc”, and then click “Submit
SubmitSubmit
Submit” to save this
change. After setting, this WLAN card could be the Gateway for other WLAN
devices. Please reset the computer.
3. In computer 2:
Double click the WLAN icon in the Icon tray.
Under Site survey window, you will see all available connecting instruments.
Double click the item with SSID named “Ad-Hoc”.
Rest computer 2.
4. After setting, computers are able to share data and resources with each other.
(Data sharing method please refer to related OS system operating manual)
PS:
If you log in a Domain in computer 1, please DO NOT long in that Domain when using computer 2. However,
if you need to use the resources in “computer 1” from “computer 2”, you need to know the password for
log in that Domain in “computer 1”.