TRENDNET TEW644UB 802.11n 2.0 Draft WLAN USB Adapter User Manual UG TEW 644UB v1 0R

TRENDNET, INC. 802.11n 2.0 Draft WLAN USB Adapter UG TEW 644UB v1 0R

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i 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: 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.  To  maintain compliance  with  FCC  RF  exposure  compliance  requirements,  please  follow  operation  instruction  as documented in this manual.   This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.   Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:  EN 60 950-1: 2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment
ii EN 50392: (2004-01) Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)  EN 300 328 V1.7.1: (2006-10) Electromagnetic  compatibility  and  Radio  spectrum  Matters  (ERM);  Wideband  Transmission  systems;  Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive  EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1: (2005-09) Electromagnetic  compatibility  and  Radio  Spectrum  Matters  (ERM);  ElectroMagnetic  Compatibility  (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements  EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08)  Electromagnetic  compatibility  and  Radio  spectrum  Matters  (ERM);  ElectroMagnetic  Compatibility  (EMC) standard for  radio  equipment  and  services; Part  17:  Specific conditions  for  2.4 GHz  wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.  In  Italy  the  end-user  should  apply  for  a  license  at  the  national  spectrum  authorities  in  order  to  obtain authorization  to  use  the  device  for  setting  up  outdoor  radio  links  and/or  for  supplying  public  access  to telecommunications and/or network services.  This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.   0560  Česky [Czech] TRENDnet  tímto  prohlašuje,  že  tento  TEW-644UB  je  ve  shodě  se  základními  požadavky  a  dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish]  Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TEW-644UB overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German]  Hiermit erklärt TRENDnet dass sich das Gerät TEW-644UB in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian]  Käesolevaga  kinnitab  TRENDnet  seadme  TEW-644UB  vastavust  direktiivi  1999/5/EÜ  põhinõuetele  ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English  Hereby, TRENDnet declares that this TEW-644UB is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
iii Español [Spanish]  Por medio de la presente TRENDnet declara que el TEW-644UB cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ  TRENDnet  ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ  TEW-644UB  ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French]  Par la présente TRENDnet déclare que l'appareil TEW-644UB est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian]  Con la presente TRENDnet dichiara che questo TEW-644UB è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian]  Ar šo TRENDnet deklarē, ka TEW-644UB atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian]   Šiuo  TRENDnet  deklaruoja,  kad  šis  TEW-644UB  atitinka  esminius  reikalavimus  ir  kitas  1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch]  Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toestel TEW-644UB in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti [Maltese]  Hawnhekk,  TRENDnet,  jiddikjara  li  dan  TEW-644UB  jikkonforma  mal-ħtiġijiet  essenzjali  u  ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian]  Alulírott, TRENDnet nyilatkozom, hogy a TEW-644UB megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish]  Niniejszym  TRENDnet  oświadcza,  że  TEW-644UB  jest  zgodny  z  zasadniczymi  wymogami  oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese]  TRENDnet declara que este TEW-644UB está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian]  TRENDnet izjavlja, da je ta TEW-644UB v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak]  TRENDnet týmto vyhlasuje, že TEW-644UB spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish]  TRENDnet  vakuuttaa  täten  että  TEW-644UB  tyyppinen  laite  on  direktiivin  1999/5/EY  oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish]  Härmed  intygar  TRENDnet  att  denna  TEW-644UB  står  I  överensstämmelse  med  de  väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
iv TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction................................................................................................1 Overview of this User’s Guide .................................................................................1 Unpacking and Setup .................................................................................2 Unpacking.................................................................................................................2 Setup..........................................................................................................................2 Connecting the USB Extension Cable......................................................................2 Software Installation ..................................................................................3 Windows Based Utility Installation..........................................................................3 Wireless Utility Setting..............................................................................5 Link Information.......................................................................................................5 Configuration ............................................................................................................6 Site Survey ..............................................................................................................10 Profile......................................................................................................................11 WPS.........................................................................................................................14 About.......................................................................................................................19 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................20
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Wireless N USB Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions regarding the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With the Wireless N USB Adapter, a desktop or laptop computer can communicate with  another  computer  wirelessly.  An  easy-to-use  utility  is  bundled  with  the Wireless USB Adapter for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostic purposes.  The Wireless N USB Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, at a speed of up to 54 megabits per second. The Wireless N USB Adapter provides users with access to real-time information anywhere  in  their  organization.  The  mobility  of  the  Wireless  N  USB  Adapter provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. The Wireless N USB Adapter can easily adapt from peer-to-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad area.  Overview of this User’s Guide Introduction.  Describes the Wireless N USB Adapter and its features. Unpacking  and  Setup.    Helps  you  get  started  with  the  basic  installation  of  the Wireless N USB Adapter. Hardware Installation.  Describes the LED indicator on the Adapter. Software Installation.  Describes how to setup the driver and the utility setting. Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the Wireless N USB Adapter.
2 UNPACKING AND SETUP This  section  provides  unpacking  and  setup  information  for  the  Wireless  N  USB Adapter. Unpacking The box should contain the following items:  One TEW-644UB Wireless N USB Adapter  One Driver & Utility CD-ROM  One Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide  One USB extension cable If  any  item  is  found  missing  or  damaged,  please  contact  your  local  reseller  for replacement.  Setup Before installation, check the following:  Make sure your computer is running at least a 300MHz or above processor with 256MB RAM or above  Make sure the USB ports are is USB 2.0 port  The operating system on your computer must be the following: Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4), XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista  A draft 802.11n or 802.11b/g access point.  Make sure the environment has minimal interference and obstructions. Connecting the USB Extension Cable The USB extension cradle that comes with the Adapter has Type A connectors on both ends. One end of the cradle is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC’s USB  port.  The other  end of the  cradle  is  a female Type  A connector that plugs into the Adapter. This USB extension cradle can be adjusted to improve the wireless connection. It is recommended that the Wireless N USB Adapter is perpendicular to the ground.
3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the driver and utility for the Wireless N USB Adapter. Windows Based Utility Installation 1) Insert the Utility and Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive and then click Install Utility.  2) Follow the InstallShield Wizard Instructions
4  3) Click Finish to restart the computer.  4) Plug the Wireless N USB Adapter into an available USB slot on your computer. (Please following the Quick Installation Guide instruction.)
5 WIRELESS UTILITY SETTING The  user  can  configure  the  wireless  settings  using  the  Wireless  Adapter Configuration Utility.  Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar.  The Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility is divided into five sections: Link Info, Configuration, Site Survey, Profile, WPS and About. Link Information This is the default screen after launching the Utility program.  Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless access point. SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established. Frequency: Shows the current frequency used for the wireless network. Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication. Encryption: Shows the current encryption mode used on the wireless network. TxRate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting. Channel: Shows the current channel for communication.
6 Note:For FCC domain device, you can only select Channel 1~11.          For ETSI domain device, you can only select Channel 1~13. Link  Quality:  Shows  the  link  quality  of  the  Wireless  N  USB  Adapter  with  the Access Point when operating under Infrastructure mode. Signal Strength: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the Wireless N USB Adapter with the Access Point. Data Rate: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the number of packets transmitted and received. Configuration This screen is where you set the basic wireless settings for the Wireless N USB Adapter   Profile Name: Shows the Profile Name. SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for each client in the wireless network. Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection ●Infrastructure – to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other wireless clients through the use of Access Points. ●Ad-Hoc – to establish point-to-point wireless communication directly with other wireless client devices.
7 Authentication: The following options are available: Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA EAP-TLS, WPA2 EPA-TLS.  Select Open System, Shared Key for WEP data encryption feature. Open System and Shared Key Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with  other  wireless  clients that  have the  same  WEP  key.    The  following  will  be activated when Open, Shared Key or Auto is enabled:  Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use.  Network Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter the password in the blank space.   Key Length: select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the keys Key Format: ASCII or HEX
8 WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS If using the WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS authentication method, please select the Encryption type for TKIP or AES then select the WPA/WPA2 Certificate from drop down list.
9 WPA/WPA2-PSK If using the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication method, please select the Encryption type for TKIP or AES then enter the Passphrase key.
10 Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points).  It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network.  Select any one of the wireless networks by double-clicking on it or clicking on the “Connect” button. Click the “Refresh” button to scan for available networks.
11 Profile The user can create and manage the created profiles for home, work or public areas. By  double-clicking  on  one  of  the  created  profile,  the  setting  will  adjust  to  the specific setting such as SSID, channel, and encryption as saved by that particular profile.
12 Add: Adds a new profile. The following screen will appear. Enter the Profile Name, SSID  and  select  the  Wireless  Mode,  Authentication  and  Encryption  then  click Apply to save the new profile.  Remove: Delete the selected profile.
13 Edit: Edit an  exist profile. The  following screen will appear.  Edit  the  SSID and select the Wireless Mode, Authentication and Encryption then click Apply to save the profile. When the Profile name was changed, a new profile will be added in the list.  Connect: Selected a profile from list then click the Connect to connecting to the wireless network with the profile setting.
14 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an optional certification program from the Wi-Fi Alliance that is designed to ease the task of setting up and configuring security on a wireless network. There are two methods used in the WPS as below instruction. Push the button on my access point Using  the  WPS  configuration  with  the  “Push  the  button  on  my  access  point” method, the configuration steps as below: 1) Selected the “Push the button on my access point”.  2) Push the WPS configuration button on your wireless access point or router. 3) Cliek the Next button start the WPS configuration.
15 4) If the WPS configuration was successful, the follow window will show on.  5) If the WPS configuration was failed, the follow window will show on.
16 Enter a PIN into my access point Using the WPS configuration with the “Enter a PIN into my access point” method, the configuration steps as below: 1) Selected the “Enter a PIN into my access point”, the PIN will be show on the button of the windows.  2) Enter the PIN code into the WPS “Clint PIN number” of you wireless access point or router then click the  Start PIN button, the wireless access point or router will start the WPS configuration process.
17  3) Selected  a  wireless  access  point  or  router  which  one  will  be  connecting  then click the Next button start the WPS configuration. If the “Automatically select the network” was checked, the setup step will be skip.
18 4) If the WPS configuration was successful, the follow window will show on.  5) If the WPS configuration was failed, the follow window will show on.
19 About  This screen displays information about the Wireless N USB Adapter, such as the Driver and Utility version.  When a new version of the utility becomes available for upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  Hardware Interface  USB 2.0 Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)  LED Indicator Activity  Power Consumption Receive mode: 250mA (max) ; Transmit mode : 320mA (max) Supported OS  Windows 2000/XP(32/64-bit)/Vista (32/64-bit) Dimensions (LxWxH) 80 x  27 x 12mm (3.1 x 1 x 0.5in) Weight 20g (0.7oz) Temperature Operating: 0° ~ 40° C (32° ~ 104° F); Storage: -10° ~ 70° C (14° ~ 158° F) Humidity 10% ~ 90% max (non-condensing) Certification FCC, CE Wireless Module Technique DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK/OFDM (BPSK/WPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM) Antenna Built-in 2 on board antennas  Frequency 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz   Data  Rate  (auto fallback)  802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps 802.11g: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 9Mbps and 6Mbps 802.11n: up to 300Mbps (RX)/150Mbps(TX) Output Power  17.5 dBm Receiving Sensitivity  802.11b: -89dBm (typical) at 11mpbs 802.11g: -73dBm (typical) at 54Mbps 802.11n: -63dBm at 150Mbps Encryption  64/128-bit WEP (Hex & ASCII), WPA/WPA2 (TKIP/AES), WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Channel  1~11 (FCC), 1~13 (ETSI)
  Limited Warranty  TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase.    TEW-644UB Wireless N USB Adapter Three years  If a product  does  not  operate  as warranted  above  during  the  applicable warranty  period,  TRENDnet  shall,  at  its  option  and  expense,  repair  the defective product or deliver to customer an equivalent product to replace the defective item.  All products that are replaced will become the property of TRENDnet.  Replacement products may be new or reconditioned.  TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty.  There are no user serviceable parts inside the product.  Do not remove or attempt to service the product through any unauthorized service center.  This warranty is voided if (i) the product has been modified or repaired by any unauthorized service center, (ii) the product was subject to accident, abuse, or improper use (iii) the product was subject to conditions more severe than those specified in the manual.  Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDnet office within the applicable warranty period for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, accompanied by a copy of the dated proof of the purchase.  Products returned to TRENDnet must be pre-authorized by TRENDnet with RMA number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment.    WARRANTIES  EXCLUSIVE:  IF  THE  TRENDNET  PRODUCT  DOES  NOT  OPERATE  AS  WARRANTED  ABOVE,  THE  CUSTOMER’S  SOLE REMEDY  SHALL  BE,  AT  TRENDNET’S  OPTION,  REPAIR  OR  REPLACEMENT.  THE  FOREGOING  WARRANTIES  AND  REMEDIES  ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY  OR  OTHERWISE,  INCLUDING  WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY  AND  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR  PURPOSE. TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF TRENDNET’S PRODUCTS.  TRENDNET  SHALL  NOT  BE  LIABLE  UNDER  THIS  WARRANTY  IF  ITS  TESTING  AND  EXAMINATION  DISCLOSE  THAT  THE  ALLEGED DEFECT  IN  THE  PRODUCT  DOES  NOT  EXIST  OR  WAS  CAUSED  BY  CUSTOMER’S  OR  ANY  THIRD  PERSON’S  MISUSE,  NEGLECT, IMPROPER  INSTALLATION  OR  TESTING,  UNAUTHORIZED  ATTEMPTS TO  REPAIR  OR  MODIFY,  OR  ANY  OTHER  CAUSE  BEYOND  THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDNET ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY,  WHETHER  BASED  IN  CONTRACT  OR  TORT  (INCLUDING  NEGLIGENCE),  FOR  INCIDENTAL,  CONSEQUENTIAL,  INDIRECT, SPECIAL,  OR  PUNITIVE  DAMAGES  OF  ANY  KIND,  OR  FOR  LOSS  OF  REVENUE  OR  PROFITS,  LOSS  OF  BUSINESS,  LOSS  OF INFORMATION  OR  DATE,  OR  OTHER  FINANCIAL  LOSS  ARISING  OUT  OF  OR  IN  CONNECTION  WITH  THE  SALE,  INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,  USE,  PERFORMANCE,  FAILURE,  OR  INTERRUPTION  OF  THE  POSSIBILITY  OF  SUCH  DAMAGES,  AND  LIMITS  ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDNET’S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.  Governing Law:  This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California. Note: AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, Cables and Power Supply carry 1-Year Warranty

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