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User’s ManualVersion 1.1(For REALTEK chipset)802.11b/g/n 150MbpsUSB WLAN ADAPTER
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterIndex1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... ..12. Package Contents............................................................................................................................................. .. 13. Warranty............................................................................................................................................................ ... 24. Install the Driver and Utility................................................................................................................................ .. 25. Connect to Wireless Access Point (AP)........................................................................................................... .. 35.1. Use Windows Zero Configuration (For Windows XP)....................................................................... ... 35.2. Connect to AP under Windows 7.......................................................................................................... .. 45.3. Use the Wireless Configuration Utility.................................................................................................. ...65.3.1. Utility Overview............................................................................................................................ .. 65.3.1.1. General tab......................................................................................................................... .75.3.1.2. Available Network tab....................................................................................................... .85.3.1.3. Profile tab......................................................................................................................... ..105.3.1.4. Status tab........................................................................................................................ .105.3.1.5 Statistics tab...................................................................................................................... .115.3.1.6 WiFi Protect Setup (WPS) tab........................................................................................ .115.3.2. Software AP............................................................................................................................... ... 125.3.2.1 General tab..................................................................................................................... ...125.3.2.2 Soft_AP Advanced tab.................................................................................................... .. 135.3.2.3 Soft_AP Statistics tab.................................................................................................... ... 145.3.2.4 Soft_AP ICS tab................................................................................................................ .146. Tips for Wi-Fi users........................................................................................................................................... .157. Warning............................................................................................................................................................ .. 158. Security............................................................................................................................................................ ... 169. Key terms......................................................................................................................................................... .. 1610. Specifications (Typical).................................................................................................................................. .1611 Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................................... .17
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operate the equipment.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect 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 thereceiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
User’sManual WLAN USB Adapter1. IntroductionThank you for purchasing the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless USB Adapter. This wireless Adapteris easy to use and easy to setup. If you have been tired of dealing with all those messy wires toconnect a laptop or PC to office or home network, this Wireless adapter is an ideal accesssolution for wireless Internet connection.A typical Internet access application for the USB wireless adapter is shown as thefollowing figure:There are two different ways to access Internet:1. With a wireless adapter, receiving and transferring signal via a wireless router, thenpassed to an ADSL modem, then to local ISP (Internet service supplier) through atelephone line.2. With a wireless adapter, receiving and transferring signal via local AP (Access Point) or socalled Hotpoint directly.Tips: An 802.11 LAN is based on a cellular architecture where the system is subdivided intocells, where each cell (called Basic Service Set or BSS) is controlled by a Base Station (calledAccess Point, or in short AP).The WLAN ( Wireless Local Area Network) normally means the WiFi local network.2. Package Contents One 150Mbps 1T1R 802.11n USB Wireless Adapter.  Adapter Installation disc. User’s Manual. Antenna (optional for some models)1
User’sManual WLAN USB Adapter3. WarrantyThe warrants for the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free fromdefects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12)months from the date of purchase from its authorized reseller. Information in this document issubject to change without prior notice.4. Install the Driver and UtilityBefore you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions.Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows XP(Procedures are similar for Windows Vista/ 7).Note2: If you have installed the WLAN Adapter driver & utility before, please uninstallthe old version first.A. Insert the Installation CD to your CD-ROM Drive. Execute the “Setup.exe” program.It is shown as follows.B.. Click “Next” to go to the next step.C. Click “Finish” to complete the software installation.2
User’sManual WLAN USB Adapter5. Connect to Wireless Access Point (AP)After installation is completed, a wireless configurationutilitywillalsobeshownonthedesktopautomatically.Insert the WLAN adapter into an USB port, an icon should be shown in the lower rightcorner of your computer screen. The following procedures show how to do some settings toconnect a preferred network (to AP by its SSID).5.1. Use Windows Zero Configuration (For Windows XP)A. Left click the iconin the bottom-right corner so that the configuration utility can belaunched .Select "Windows Zero Config", and then pops up a prompt dialog box.B. Right click the icon(Wireless Network Connection) at the bottom-right corner on3
User’sManual WLAN USB Adapteryour screen and then select “View Available Wireless Networks”. Awindow pops up, and itlists all available network nearby your location. If you can’t find a wanted network (by theSSID of the AP), please click the "Refresh network list" in the upper-left corner to see if itcan be listed.C. Double-click the wanted network (by it SSID), input the right Network key to the networkand then click "Connect". After a while, you should be notified that your PC is wirelesslyconnected to the network.5.2. Connect to AP under Windows 7A. After the driver is installed, the icon of system tray appears, and left-click the icon, it should survey and list all the available networks nearby, the list looks like:4
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterB. Click the preferred network by its SSID, then click “Connect”.C. If the network is encryption protected, you have to input its Security key here, and then click“OK” to connect to the network.5
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterD. After a while, the system should show the connection information. The “Connected”means the network is accessible now.5.3. Use the Wireless Configuration Utility5.3.1. Utility OverviewThe Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the WLANAdapter, monitor the link status and the data statistics.Right click the icon in the system tray, there are some items for you to operate theconfiguration utility.Open Config Utility :Open the configuration utility.About : show the utility information.Hide: Hide the utility in the system tray.Quit: Quit the utility in the system tray.6
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterThere are several parts in the utility window. Please refer to the following description table formore information.Section DescriptionRefresh - Refresh adapter list in the “B” block.Mode - There are two modes: Station and Access Point. If “Station” is Aselected, the adapter works as a wireless adapter. If “Access Point” isselected, the adapter will works as a wireless AP.About - To check the version of the utility, select this item.B This is a list for you to configure several adapters in your PC from the utility.Show Tray Icon - To show the icon in the system tray, select the item.Disable Adapter -This function is for you to disable or enable the adapter.Windows Zero Config - To configure the adapter from Windows ZeroCConfiguration, check the item.Notes: For Windows 7, it shows “Virtual WiFi allowed” rather than “WindowsZero Config”.Radio Off - This function is for you to turn off or turn on the radio of theadapter. If the radio is turned off, the adapter will not work.There are several tabs for you to setup the function of the adapter. PleaseDreferto the description in the followingsections.5.3.1.1. General tabSelect “General” tab to check the connection status of the adapter. This screen shows theinformation of Link Speed, Network Type, Encryption Method, SSID, Signal Strength, LinkQuality and Network Address of the adapter.7
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterParameter DescriptionStatus It will show the connection status of the adapter.Speed It shows the current connected data rate.Infrastructure - This operation mode requires the presence of an802.11 Access Point. All communication is done via the Access PointType or Router.IBSS - Select this mode if you want to connect to other wirelessstations in the Wireless LAN network without through an Access Point orRouter.Encryption It displays the encryption setting of the current connection includingNone, WEP, TKIP or AES.SSID The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name toidentify an AP.Signal Strength It indicates the wireless signal strength.Link Quality It indicates the wireless link quality.Network Address It shows the MAC, IP address and other information of the adapter.5.3.1.2. Available Network tabClick on the “Available Network” tab. The configuration Utility should scan and list thesurround WLAN networks (by SSID of AP). Then it will connect to any unencrypted networkautomatically.IfyouwishtoconnecttoaspecificAP, select the SSID of the AP and double-click it. If theAPyou wish to connect is not displayed in the “Available Network” window, then please click‘Refresh’.Youcan also change the connection to another network.8
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterParameter DescriptionThis list shows all information of the available wireless networkswithin the range of your adapter. The information includes SSID,Available Network(s) Channel, Encryption, Network Authentication, Signal and etc. Ifyou want to connect to any network on the list, double-click thepreferred network.Refresh Click “Refresh” to update the available networks list. It isrecommended that you refresh the list for the latest information.Aprofile stores the settings of a network, so that you canAdd to Profile connect to the network quickly. To add the selected network to aprofile, click this button.Tips: If the preferred AP is too far away from you PC or there are too many obstaclesbetween the AP and your PC, or too much signal interference around your local area, the SSIDof AP might not be listed because of its weak or poor signal received.The system scans all the channels to find all the access points/stations within theaccessible range of your adapter and automatically connect to the wireless network with thehighest signal strength.9
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterDouble-click the wanted SSID,input the related security setting of the AP and click “OK” to startnetwork connection.5.3.1.3. Profile tabThe “Profiles List” is for you to manage the networks you connect to frequently. You are able toAdd/Remove/Edit/Duplicate/Set Default to manage a profile.Parameter DescriptionThis list shows the preferred networks for the wirelessAvailable Profile(s) connection. You can add, remove, edit, duplicate thepreferred networks or set one of the networks as the defaultconnection.Add/ Remove/ Edit Button Click these buttons to add/ delete/ edit the selected profiles.Duplicate If you like to build up the new profile with the same settings as thecurrent profile, then you can select this feature.Set DefaultTo designate a profile as the default network for theconnection from the available profiles list, click the button.5.3.1.4. Status tabThis screen shows the information of manufacturer, driver version, settings of the wirelessnetwork the adapter is connecting to, linking time and link status. If you don’t ensure thestatus of the adapter and the network you are connecting, please go to the screen for moredetails.10
User’sManual WLAN USB Adapter5.3.1.5 Statistics tabYou can get the real time information about the packet transmission and receiving statusduring wireless communication from the screen. If you want to recount the statistics value,please click “Reset”.5.3.1.6 WiFi Protect Setup (WPS) tabThe adapter doesn’t have a hardware WPS button to support WPS setup, but it supportssoftware WPS setup.Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the latest wireless network technology which makeswireless network setup become very simple. If you have WPS-enabled router/AP, and youwantto establish a secure connection to it, you don’t need to complexly configure theencryptionmode of the router/AP. The WPS setup page will let you easily and securelyconnect theadapter to a router/AP.Click the PIN button, and then press a WPS button or enter a set of 8-digit code on therouter/AP you wish to establish a secure connection.11
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterTips: For some router/AP, the WPS button might be named as QSS.5.3.2. Software APThe USB wireless adapter can run as a wireless AP. Open the USB Wireless LAN Utility,click on “Mode(M)” and select the option “Access Point”. It needs to wait a while to switchthe adapter from station mode to Software AP mode. There are several tabs for you tosetup.5.3.2.1 General tabThe “General” tab of the Soft_AP including SSID, config and so on are described asfollows.12
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterParameter DescriptionThe SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name toSSID identify an AP. The default SSID of the AP is full computer name plus“AP”. Wireless adapters connect to the AP should set up the sameSSID as the AP.BSSID Display the MAC address of the adapter.Association Table All the wireless adapters connected to the software AP will bedisplayed in the list.Config Click “Config” for setting more configuration of the AP.5.3.2.2 Soft_AP Advanced tab13
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterParameter DescriptionBeacon Interval specifies the duration between beacon packetsBeacon Interval (milliseconds). The range for the beacon period is between 20-1000milliseconds with a typical value of 100.DTIM Period Determines the interval that the Access Point will send its broadcasttraffic. Default value is 3 beacons.The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communicationPreamble Mode among the wireless stations. There are two mode including Long andShort. High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble typeSet Defaults Set the setting values to defaults.Apply Confirm the settings in the “Advanced”.5.3.2.3 Soft_AP Statistics tabYou can get the real time information about the packet transmission and receiving statusduring wireless communication from the screen. If you want to recount the statistics value,please click “Reset”.5.3.2.4 Soft_AP ICS tabInternet Connection Sharing (ICS) is the use of the 3G cellular service, broadband withInternet access broadband via Ethernet, or other Internet gateway as an access point forotherdevices. It was implemented by Microsoft as a feature of its Windows operatingsystem, forsharing a single Internet connection on one computer between other computers on the samelocal area network.If you want to connect to the internet through this Soft_AP, you will need to make a bridgebetween our Soft_AP and your internet connection. Select the internet connection andpress the “Apply” button.14
User’sManual WLAN USB AdapterThen your internet connection is internally shared with the Soft_AP. Other devices can beconnected to the access point (by its SSID assigned) and then access to internet.6. Tips for Wi-Fi usersWith a Wi-Fi connection, you can roam about 150m around the access point (depends ondifferent environment), so find a spot where you can work without any interruption. Then seehow much work you can do, such as:Easily and quickly receive and transmit files within your local network — no problem for bigfiles.Access your email and surf the web with the same speed as that connected with networkcables.Synchronize data between devices.Take advantage of wireless printing — send files directly from your laptop PC to a wirelessprinter over Wi-Fi connection.7. WarningWi-Fi offers greater speed and range than Bluetooth, but it drains your portable devicebatteries a lot faster than Bluetooth does. In fact, if you use a Wi-Fi connection regularly on yourlaptop PC, you'll undoubtedly notice that you need to recharge more often. If you need toconserve battery life — on a long trip for example — turn off your Wi-Fi connection when youdon't actually need it.15
User’sManual WLAN USB Adapter8. SecurityBecause wireless networks rely on radio signals to transmit data, they are not as secure aswire network. Wireless networks are susceptible to viruses and breaches likeeavesdropping and need to be protected in order to be secure.There are many security measures to safeguard wireless networks, protect the data, andkeep unauthorized users out. Hotspots, on the other hand, are often free of standardsecurity practices in an effort to make it easy for anyone to connect. It may be found that somepay hotspots administered by service providers offer have some level of security,however, when using a hotspot, it’s always a good idea to be proactive and to employsecurity measures of your own.9. Key termsWi-Fi: short for “wireless fidelity”, a generic label that refers to wireless networks ornetworking.Hotspot: a specific geographic location in which an access point provides public wirelessbroadband network services to mobile visitors through a WLAN.Throughput: the amount of data transmitted in a set amount of time.Bandwidth: the amount of data that can be carried from one point to another in a giventime period (usually a second).Chipset: a group of microchips that execute various functions (like memory) to support theCPU.10. Specifications (Typical)Protocol and Standards IEEE 802.11b/g or 802.11nInterface USB1.1, USB2.0Frequency Band 2.412~2.462GHz (Depends on different countries’regulation)802.11b: 1,2,5.5,11Mbps802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54MbpsData Rate 802.11n (20MHz)MCS0-7,upto 72.2Mbps(40MHz)MCS0-7,up to 150Mbps802.11b (CCK) 11Mbps: 16+/-1dBmTransmit Power 802.11g (OFDM) 54Mbps: 13+/-1dBm(Onboard Value) 802.11n (HT20@MCS7), 12+/-1dBm802.11n (HT40@MCS7), 12+/-1dBm16
User’sManual WLAN USB Adapter802.11b: -86+/-1dBmReceive Sensitivity802.11g: -74+/-1dBm(Onboard Value) 802.11n(HT20), -70+/-1dBm802.11n (HT40), -67+/-1dBmData Security WEP 64/128 , WPA, WPA2, WAPI, QoS(802.11e and WMM)Power Consumption 140+/-5mA @802.11g,54Mbps185+/-5mA @802.11b,11MbpsIndoor up to 100m, outdoor up to 300m (StandardTransmission Distance transmission distance, it is affected depending on differentenvironment)Operating Temperature: -10~60℃Environment Storage Temperature: -20~80℃Operating Humidity: 95% non-condensingStorage Humidity: 95% non-condensingOperating System It supports:Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X; Linux11 DisclaimerTHESE MATERIALS AND INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUTWARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED , INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.We use reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on thisdocument; it does not, however, make any representations as to its accuracy orcompleteness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within thesematerials. Your use of this Document is at your own risk.Its suppliers, and other partiesinvolved in creating and delivering this Document’s contents shall not be liable for anyspecial, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including without limitation, lostrevenues or lost profits.17

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