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Contents

WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter

Introduction 1
System Requirements

Package Checklist

Applications 2

Hardware Description

LED Indicator

Multi-choice Mounting Clip

Hardware Installation

Attaching the Clip (Optional)

Attaching the Magnets (Optional)

Attaching the Velcro (Optional)

Attaching the USB Cable

Driver Installation

Windows 98/Me Driver Installation

Setting Wireless Properties

Windows 2000 Driver Installation

Windows XP Driver Installation

Configuration and Diagnostics

Installing the Utility in Windows 98, Me, and 2000

Using the Wireless LAN Utility in Windows 98, Me, and 2000

Monitor 23
Statistics 24
Site Survey

Encryption 25
Advanced 27
Version 27

Using the Windows XP Configuration Tool

Basic Settings

Advanced Settings

Network Configuration and Planning

Network Topologies

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

Infrastructure Wireless LAN

Setting the Communication Domain

Troubleshooting 33

USB Adapter Installation Problems

Summary of Contents for WN3501C

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Page 3: ...Quick Installation Guide Wireless USB Adapter 11 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter...

Page 4: ...6556 Fax 65 238 6466 Internet www acctontech com USA Headquarters 6 Hughes Irvine CA 92618 Phone Numbers Sales 800 926 9288 Support 888 398 4101 or 949 707 4847 RMA 800 762 4968 Fax 949 707 2460 Copyr...

Page 5: ...on 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...

Page 6: ...low voltage supply system according to EN 61000 3 3 1995 Immunity Product family standard according to EN 55024 1998 Electrostatic Discharge according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 Contact Discharge 4 kV Air D...

Page 7: ...eless Properties 7 Windows 2000 Driver Installation 16 Windows XP Driver Installation 19 Configuration and Diagnostics 22 Installing the Utility in Windows 98 Me and 2000 22 Using the Wireless LAN Uti...

Page 8: ...Contents viii Network Connection Problems 33 WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distance Table 35 Specifications 36 Terminology 38 Warranty 40...

Page 9: ...ving or exanding your network is as easy as moving or installing additional Wireless AP Bridges no wires System Requirements Before you install the Wireless USB Adapter check your system meets the fol...

Page 10: ...ons and open areas where wiring is difficult to employ Frequently changing environments Retailers manufacturers and banks who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location Temporary LANs for...

Page 11: ...p with a USB port Support is provided for Windows 98 Me 2000 XP LED Indicator The Wireless USB adapter includes an LED indicator as described in the following table Multi choice Mounting Clip The WN35...

Page 12: ...ts to a notebook screen will damage the screen Attaching the Velcro Optional 1 Peel the protective paper off the Velcro circles and firmly press the circles into the circular holes at the rear of the...

Page 13: ...ect the original from accidental damage New or updated drivers can be downloaded from Accton s web site at http www acctontech com For installation in Windows 98 Me see the following page For Windows...

Page 14: ...indows 98 CD ROM If so insert the disk and click OK 5 Click Finish to complete the driver installation You may be asked to restart the computer Click Yes The configuration utility allows you to make v...

Page 15: ...Quick Installation Guide 7 Setting Wireless Properties 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click the Network icon 2 On the Configuration tab double click the WN3501C adapter...

Page 16: ...s devices set the Authentication Type to Shared Key Products from some other vendors may use the setting Open System Use the same setting as the other devices in your network 5 Set the Channel to the...

Page 17: ...he access point 6 Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is implemented in the adapter to prevent unauthorized access For more secure data transmissions set encryption to 128 bit or 64 bit The 128 bit setting g...

Page 18: ...t used by the ad hoc workgroup or access point to which you want to connect the WN3501C Access Point default is WLAN If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSS IDs a value...

Page 19: ...11 Ad Hoc or Infrastructure depending on the type of network to which you want to connect see Terminology on page 38 10 Preamble Type offers a dropdown list with three options Auto Long or Short see...

Page 20: ...rk support the Short RF preamble then leave this setting on Auto Default 11 Rate Mbps is the data transmission reception rate setting It can be set to Auto 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 11 Mbps Usually this...

Page 21: ...r devices in your network the default 2 347 means Disabled see Terminology on page 38 for a description of RTS Threshold The WEP encryption implemented in Accton s Wireless USB adapter is based on the...

Page 22: ...etting WEP must be set in the configuration utility and all changes can be made there see Using the Wireless LAN Utility in Windows 98 Me and 2000 on page 22 or see Using the Windows XP Configuration...

Page 23: ...ying required files to your system Click Finish and restart your computer 17 If you want to add more protocols after installation go to the control panel and double click Network 18 On the Configurati...

Page 24: ...lick on the Identification tab in the Network dialog box and specify your computer name and network workgroup Click OK in the Network dialog box and the system will restart your computer Windows 2000...

Page 25: ...Quick Installation Guide 17 install the driver Click Next to find the driver 2 Insert the floppy disk labeled Driver diskette check Floppy disk drives and click Next...

Page 26: ...The Digital Signature Not Found screen will open Though our software is compatible with Windows 2000 it has not been tested by Microsoft Click Yes to continue with the installation 5 Click Finish to c...

Page 27: ...detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the driver Check Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click Next 2 Check Don t search I will choose the driver to install The Select...

Page 28: ...11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter 20 3 Type A xp and click OK 4 Windows XP will find the WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter Click Next...

Page 29: ...e software is fully compatible with Windows XP it has not yet been Logo tested by Microsoft On the Hardware Installation screen click Continue Anyway 6 After the software has been installed click Fini...

Page 30: ...the utility software 1 Insert the Utility diskette in your PC s floppy drive A 2 Click Start Run from the Windows Start menu bar 3 Enter A Setup exe and click OK 4 Follow the on screen instructions to...

Page 31: ...dow for the WN3501C is shown as in the figure below The Monitor page shows the network status of the wireless adapter Click Modify to configure the Operating Mode Channel SSID and Tx Rate After config...

Page 32: ...the default setting If you will be roaming among multiple access points with different BSSIDs a value of ANY will allow connection to any SSID Tx Rate Indicates the data transmission rate Default Full...

Page 33: ...e adapter to prevent unauthorized access For more secure data transmissions set encryption to 128 bit or 64 bit The 128 bit setting gives a higher level of security The setting must be the same for al...

Page 34: ...tion string you prefer If you are using a key generated from a passphrase you must use the same passphrase and key on each station To use the WEP function complete the following steps 1 Select 128 bit...

Page 35: ...eans Disabled and RTS CTS Threshold Default 2347 means Disabled see Terminology on page 38 for a description of these terms Version This screen displays the driver firmware and utility version numbers...

Page 36: ...3 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties box will open Click the Wireless Networks tab 4 In the lower section of the screen click Learn about setting up wireless network configur...

Page 37: ...erminology on page 38 for an explanation of Preamble Type If you aren t sure whether all the Clients and Access point radios in your wireless network support the Short RF preamble then leave this sett...

Page 38: ...Ad hoc for small departmental or SOHO LANs Infrastructure for enterprise LANs Network Topologies Ad Hoc Wireless LAN An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers each equipped with a wirel...

Page 39: ...used for access to a central database or for connection between mobile workers as shown in the following figure Setting the Communication Domain Stationary Wireless PCs The Basic Service Set BSS is th...

Page 40: ...or the access points that maximizes performance refer to see Using the Wireless LAN Utility in Windows 98 Me and 2000 on page 22 for information on using the Monitor and Site Survey tools File Server...

Page 41: ...windows system in Windows 98 Me c winnt system32 drivers in Windows 2000 c windows system32 drivers in Windows XP Click Start Settings Control Panel Delete the adapter from the network configuration...

Page 42: ...associated with is powered on Check that the wireless settings i e WEP SSID Channel match the access point or other stations to which you are attempting to connect If you still cannot connect change...

Page 43: ...tech com or call us toll free at xxx Accton Technology stands behind every product sold with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty WN3501C Wireless USB Adapter Maximum Distan...

Page 44: ...Intersil Driver NDIS for Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Linux Radio Signal Signal Type Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Operating Frequency USA Canada Europe ETSI 2400 2483 5 GHz Japan 2400 2497 GHz Sensi...

Page 45: ...ass B ETSI 300 328 300 826 ARIB STD33 T66 EN60601 EN61000 3 2 3 EN 61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 CISPR 22 Class B Software NDIS Driver Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP NDIS Utility Windows 98 Wi...

Page 46: ...on rate using shielded coaxial cable or twisted pair cable Fragmentation Threshold In the 802 11 Standard the MAC Layer may fragment and reassemble directed MSDUs or MMPDUs The fragmentation and defra...

Page 47: ...Threshold size the RTS CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled USB The Universal Serial Bus allows complete Plug and Play connection of peripheral devices to a computer WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is base...

Page 48: ...onsumable components such as fuses power transformers and mechanical cooling devices The warranty does not cover the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed Accton recommends that y...

Page 49: ...it different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interfa...

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