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Super USB WiFi Antenna

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WiFi Tips

1.

Disable your internal WiFi Antenna:

Laptop Users:

There should be a button of switch

that disables the internal WiFi antenna

Windows XP:

Access “Network Connections” from

the “Control Panel”, then right click on the “Wireless

Connection” icon and choose “Disable”.

Window Vista:

From the Start menu right-click on

“Network” and choose “Properties”. From the sidebar

click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click on

the “Wireless Connection” icon and choose “Dis-

able”.

Mac Users:

From the desktop click the wireless icon

found at the top of the screen and choose “Turn

Airport Off”.

2.

Receiving an outside signal in a building:

For best performance place the Super USB WiFi

Antenna oriented vertically in the center of a window

that is facing the WiFi source. Obstructions between

the source of the WiFi signal and the antenna will

greatly reduce the effective WiFi range.

3.

Receiving an inside signal from within the same
building:

If the WiFi source is located on the same floor, orient

the Super USB WiFi Antenna vertically. If the WiFi

source is located on a floor above or below, it may

be necessary to adjust the angle of the antenna to

receive in the direction of WiFi source.

4.

Weatherproofing the Super USB WiFi Antenna:

It is possible to weatherproof the Super USB WiFi

Antenna using some inexpensive and commonly

found parts. For more information, see the web at:

http://www.ccrane.com/instruction-manuals/super-
usb-wifi-antenna-weatherproofing.pdf

5.

Stabilize a weak signal when using Windows XP:

Positioned the Super USB WiFi Antenna vertically in

the center of the window, if the WiFi source is out-

side your location. If you are using Windows XP,

select “More Settings” then select change and adjust

the “TX Rate” to 1 Mbps or 5 Mbps. Doing this will

increase that stability and usability of the WiFi signal

while still supplying enough speed for browsing the

internet and streaming media.

Summary of Contents for Super USB WiFi Antenna II

Page 1: ...PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Super USB WiFi Antenna II...

Page 2: ...13 FAQs and WiFi Troubleshooting 14 FCC Interference Statement and Safety Instructions 15 Warranty Information 16 Included Contents USB Antenna Software CD 15 USB cable Suction Cups 2 Velcro Strips 2...

Page 3: ...dows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Windows Vista is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countr...

Page 4: ...up software should start automatically after a few seconds 2 When the Welcome screen appears click Next 3 When the Choose Destination screen appears click Next 4 Click Finish to exit 5 Connect the USB...

Page 5: ...mation box If the Encrypt detail shows as None then a security key is not required before connecting to the site 2 A window titled Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus will be displayed Click the Refr...

Page 6: ...equired secu rity key When finished click Apply then exit the screen 6 When Connected to Access Point is displayed in Link Status you will be able to access the internet using your default web browser...

Page 7: ...uld not be forced in 2 When connected a window titled Found New Hard ware will display offering three choices Click on Locate and install driver software recom mended 3 When prompted insert the suppli...

Page 8: ...3 After scanning select the network of your choice and click Connect If the network displays unse cure network it will be possible to connect without a security key If the network displays security en...

Page 9: ...ation 1 Insert the supplied CD into your computer s disk drive 2 Double click on the CD icon 3 Double click on the Mac folder 4 Double click on your Mac OS version 5 When the Introduction screen appea...

Page 10: ...Installation Type screen appears click Install 10 When the Summery screen appears click Restart 11 When the computer is fully powered on connect the USB cable between the Super WiFi USB Antenna and yo...

Page 11: ...tem Preferences panel and then click Network A message displays New Port Detected Click OK and then click Apply to activate the antenna Connecting to a WiFi Site 1 From the dock click the ZD icon to a...

Page 12: ...would like to use your previously entered security key Click No if this is your first time connecting to the selected WiFi network with the Super USB WiFi Antenna 6 Enter the required security key th...

Page 13: ...atly reduce the effective WiFi range 3 Receiving an inside signal from within the same building If the WiFi source is located on the same floor orient the Super USB WiFi Antenna vertically If the WiFi...

Page 14: ...a better line of sight view to the WiFi source Q Is there a location on the web to download an other copy of the software CD A Yes see the C Crane web site at this address http www ccrane com antenna...

Page 15: ...ntee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion reception which can be determined by turning the equipment...

Page 16: ...and a note describing your specific problem 3 Ship the unit insured for full retail value via Parcel Post or a common carrier of your choice NOTE This warranty does not cover A Antennas that have bee...

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