TRENDNET TEW646UBH HIGH POWER 150MBPS WIRELESS N USB ADAPTER User Manual

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2High Power Wireless N USB AdapterUser’s Manual802.11b/g /n USB DongleHigh Power 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

41. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Kozumi’s K-500MWUN Wireless N USBAdapter. Its high bandwidth combined with extended wireless coverage delivers fast andreliable connection for allof your networking applications when used with other Wireless N products.A full range of security features such as WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK provide the highest level of wireless network security. The bundled Wireless Utility allows you to setup the adapter with an easy-to-use user interface. Best of all the Wireless N USB Adapter works with 802.11g and 802.11b network devices ensuring compatibility withyour existing wireless products.1.1 Package ContentsBefore you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items:•Wireless N USB Adapter•Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)1.2 Features•Industry’s highest wireless data rate with IEEE 802.11n draft specification 2.0•64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption, Pre-shared Key (PSK), and Wi-Fi ProtectedAccess (WPA2 and WPA) support provide full protection for your wireless connection•Higher data rate increases the reliability and stability of wireless connections•Great for environments with higher wireless data traffic requirements•Fully backward-compatible with 802.11b/g devices•Works best with other Wireless N products

52. InstallationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Wireless N USB Adapter.The driver is installed along with the utility.Step 1 Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port and turn on your computer.Step 2 After turning on the computer, Windows will launch the Found NewHardware Wizard. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears differently dependingon your operating system. Click Cancel to quit the wizard and insert the InstallationCD into your CD drive.

$6Step 3 Open Windows explorer and browse to the CD and open Driver\RTL8188SU.exe file.Note: Otherwise, go to Start,Run, and type D:\Driver\RTL8188SU.exe (where Dis the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.Windows Vista users:At this point, you may get a warning message like the one below. Make sure that you click Allow to continue with the installation.$

7Step 4 Select language and press Next at the welcome screen.Step 5 Click Next to continue.

8Step 6 Click Install to begin install.

10Step 7 Click Finish.

113. Configuring the AdapterThis section describes how to connect your wireless adapter to a wireless network.Note to Windows XP Users:You must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility in order to use the bundled Wireless Utility. Please follow the steps below to disable XP’s wireless utility. Windows Vista users can skip the following instructions and go to Step 1Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection Icon in the system tray and then click on Properties or Advanced.When the new wireless network connection properties window appears, go to theWireless Networks tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to configure my wirelessnetwork settings” check box and click OK.

12Step 1 To open the utility, double click on the Wireless Monitor icon in the system trayat the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.

14If the network you are attempting to connect to is configured for encryption, you will seean orange lock icon next to the network.

15When you click on it and click connect, a box will pop up requesting the wirelessencryption key for the router. Enter the encryption key into the box and click OK.

16Step 3 You should now be connected. You should see “Status” in the top, middle, and SSID, signal Strength, Link Quality..Troubleshooting:If you are experiencing problems with the connection (unable toconnect, low signal strength, slow connection speed, not working, unstable wireless connection) you will want to tune your router’s signal by changing channels on therouter.You do not need to change the channel on the card, it will automatically pick up the newchannel after you reboot. The only channel that you need to change is the router’s channel.Your router has 11 different channels to choose from. Start with channel 1 and work your way up. Each time you change the channel on the router, make sure that you restart the wireless computer before trying to connect again. Keep going through thechannels until you find one that gives you a stable connection.For instructions on changing channels, refer to the documentation that came with your router.

174. Wireless UtilityThis section describes the various functions of the Wireless Monitor that you can configure, including the settings of wireless encryption.4.1 GeneralThe General box, you with the status of the current connection, including status, speed, type, encryption, network name (SSID), signal, link quality, and Network Address (MAC Address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway).

22These three are meant for the home user:Disable: No encryption in useWEP: The most popular but least secure form of encryptionWPA/WPA2-PSK: The most secure and recommended level of encryptionThe remaining two are for use in a corporate environment that utilizes authentication servers. If you do not know if you have an authentication server, you probably don’t andwill want to stick with the three options above.

23Configuring WEP encryptionSelect WEP from the Data encryption box.Under Network Authentication, you will want to select Shared key or Open System,depending on the router settings.ASCII / PASSPHRASE will also be predetermined by the router. Refer to your routerssettings to find out what you should select here.Key Index is the key on the router that is currently in use. Refer to your routers settingsto find out what you should choose.Once you are done, click OK to save your settings.

24Configuring WPA/WPA2-PSK Encryption (for home users)Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the Network Authentication box.Under Data encryption select either TKIP or AES depending on the settings for yourrouter.Enter the encryption key into the KEY box.

25Configuring WPA/WPA2 Encryption (for corporate networks)Select WPA 802.1x / WPA2 802.1x from the Network Authentication box.Under Data encryption select either TKIP or AES depending on the settings for yourrouter.

26The adapter supports GTC,TLS, LEAP, TTLS, and PEAP authentication methods. Refer to your system administrator for information about what settings you should enter here.

304.6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) is a new and easy way to configure the encryption for your wireless network clients. In order to use it with your router, firstly, you will need tohave a router that supports this feature, like the AR670W Wireless N Router.Secondly, you must configure the wireless encryption on the router; you can findinstructions for configuring it in the User Manual located on the CD that came with your router. If your wireless router does not support WPS, you will need to set up thewireless security manually and you can skip this section.In the instructions below, we are going to use the utility, Wireless Monitor that comes with the Wireless N adapters and the Wireless router as the example.Step 1 Go to the computer with the Wireless N adapter and open the Wireless Monitor. Click on the Wi-Fi Protect Setup or push hardware push button.

31Step 2 Choose your configuration method, either Push Button or Pin Code and clickNext.Step 3a If you choose the Push Button method, make sure that you click on the Push Button Config button.

32Step 3b Push the WPS button on the router, and the blue LED will start blinking. Therouter will now start the handshake with the wireless adapter, then the connection willbe built up in couple minutes.Note: You will find the WPS button at the same place on Support WPS Wireless N Router.Step 4a If you choose the Pin Code method, write down the PIN and click Yes.Choice you want to connect AP then click Select

33Step 4b Log in to your router’s configuration page from the web browser and click onWireless. Then click Wireless security. Make sure that the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enable box is checked. Click the Add Wireless Device Wizard button.Step 4c Enter the Pin Code in the Pin Number box and click Connect.After a few moments both the router configuration screen and the adapter configuration screen should show a message telling you that you are connected.Step 4d Click Continue on the router configuration screen.Note: If you cannot connect successfully with WPS, you need to log in to your router’s configuration and click on Wireless. Then click Wireless security. Make sure that theWi-Fi Protected Setup Enable box is checked.

344.7 Access Point ModeAccess point mode allows you to set up your computer to act as a wireless router andshare its existing wired connection with other computers. In order to use this mode, thecomputer will need to be hard wired directly to the internet.To switch into access point mode click on Mode at the top of the utility window and clickon Access Point.The system tray icon will change:

35And the interface will change providing you with new options:SSID displays the current SSID setting of the adapter. The SSID is what othercomputers will need to look for when trying to connect to your adapter.BSSID is the physical address or MAC address of your wireless adapter.Association Table shows you the remote computers that are currently connected toyour wireless adapter.Clicking Config will take you to the following menu:In the Advanced tab, you can change settings like Beacon Interval,DTIM Period, andPreamble Mode to fine tune your adapter’s connection. Click apply after makingchanges so that they take effect. If you need to change the settings back to what theywere originally, click on Set Defaults, then click Apply.

36Here you can set all of the options for your adapter.Network Name(SSID) this is the name that your wireless adapter will be broadcasting.Channel allows you to select which channel you want the network to operate on. Youmay want to change this if you are having connectivity issues.Wireless Network Security can be set if you want to secure your network. Theprocess is the same as client mode and you can follow the instructions in Section 4.4 toconfigure the encryption.

37ICS or Internet Connection Sharing shows the device that the adapter is using toprovide an internet connection to wireless clients. This is automatically configuredduring the setup.

384.8 AboutThe About tab shows the Utility, Driver versions.

39Appendix A – FeaturesFrequency Band•2.4~2.5 GHzStandards•IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g•802.11n draft 2.0Interface•USB 2.0Security•WEP,TKIP,AES-CCMP,WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK,802.1x, , EAP-TLS,EAP-TTLS,PEAP(EAP-GTC),PEAP(EAP-MSCHAPv2), Jumpstar2.0Transmitted Power•802.11b: 18 dBm•802.11g: 14 dBm•Draft 11n: 14 dBmData Rate•Transmitting: Up to 300Mbps*•Receiving: Up to 300Mbps*System Requirements•300 MHz processor or better•512Byte RAM•Available USB portOS Compatibility•Windows 2000/XP/Vista•linux•MAC OS 10.4/10.5Dimensions•33 x 15 x 7mm (L x W x H)Temperature•Operating: 0ºC to 55ºC•Storage: -20ºC to 70ºCHumidity•Operating: 10% to 80% Non-Condensing•Storage: 5% to 90% Non-CondensingWarranty•Limited 1-year warrantySafety Approvals•FCC, CE, IC 802.11b:19dBm 802.11g:18dBm802.11n:18dBm

40Appendix B – InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable 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 ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser 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 thereceiver is connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited tochannels 1 through 11.IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RFexposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliancerequirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antennaor 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 withrelated RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.

41Industry Canada StatementThis device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions:1) this device may not cause interference and2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the deviceIMPORTANT NOTE:IC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RFexposure compliance. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.Technical SupportE-mail: support@kozumi-usa.comWeb Site: www.kozumi-usa.com*Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11g standard and IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 2.0.Actual data throughput will vary.Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildingmaterials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves)as well as network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.Specifications are subject to change without notice. All products andtrademarks arethe property of their respective owners.