WLAN Stick N150 „Micro“
Version 07/10
Item-No. 97 39 83
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Intended Use
The WLAN stick is intended for connection to a USB port on a computer (or a USB Hub connected
to the computer) in order to establish a radio connection with other appropriate devices (e.g.
WLAN-Router).
This product complies with the applicable National and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Package Contents
• WLAN stick
• CD with driver/software
• Operating instructions
Features
• USB connection, USB2.0
• WLAN-Standard 802.11b/g/n
Installation of the driver/software; Connecting the WLAN Stick
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Install the software provided first, before connecting the WLAN stick to the
computer.
Otherwise, Windows will not find the driver on the enclosed CD.
• Insert the CD provided in the appropriate drive on your computer. If the installation does
not start automatically, open the CD’s content e.g. with Windows file manager and start
the installation program manually (e.g. „Autoloader.exe“). Follow all of the instructions.
• After the installation is completed, the WLAN stick can be connected to the PC.
Windows recognises the new hardware and completes the driver installation.
• Before the WLAN stick can function correctly, it might be necessary to restart the
computer.
Tips & Notes
• USB does not function when DOS or Windows are in safe mode (or only restricted to USB
keyboard/mouse). The WLAN stick cannot be operated.
• If there is a network or system administrator who is responsible for your network (for example
in a larger company) let him set up the connection and the configuration, do not install the
device yourself.
• The indicated maximum data transfer rate (e.g. 54MBit for 802.11b/g, which means about
6.5MByte/s) is never acquired in reality. This is due to the transmission technology used,
transfer errors, the distance between the WLAN stations and so on. The same applies to
802.11n (with this WLAN stick theoretically max. 150MBit).
• With Windows, it might take some time until the PCs appear on the network.
Normally, you cannot access another PC immediately after you have switched on the PCs and
Windows has loaded on all the PCs. When you double-click on the „network environment“
button, you may get a message saying e.g. „...the network cannot be searched...“.
If you still do not have access after a few minutes, you need to check the firewall or the virus
scan settings.
Naturally, access permissions also have to be set accordingly, if you are using an operating
system that offer such features.
There are numerous causes for why a network connection does not succeed. Please refer to the
appropriate specialised literature or to a specialised technician.
• If you are not using a DHCP server (e.g. integrated in all WLAN DSL routers), you should
assign a fixed IP address to each PC (and of course to all other devices in the network, e.g. to
the router, network printer or the like).
For example, set the first computer to 192.168.1.1, the second to 192.168.1.2, etc. The first
three numbers must be the same for all the computers, the last number can range from 1 to
254.
The „subnet mask“ has to be set to 255.255.255.0 on all computers.
Please note, an IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.1) must not be assigned twice on the same
network.
• You should always encrypt your network connections, to prevent unauthorized access, i.e. to
your WLAN DSL router. You should preferably use „WPA2“ encryption type.
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• The WLAN stick can be easily logged on to WLAN routers that are accordingly equipped, by
using the WPS button on the WLAN stick. Please consult the router’s operating manual.
• The wireless coverage depends on the ambient conditions, and can be restricted by:
- High-frequency interference of all types (computers, monitors, mobile phones)
- Any kind of housing and vegetation
- Conductive metal parts that are close to the devices or inside or close to the transmission
path e.g. cables, radiators, metallised insulated glass windows, reinforced concrete ceilings,
etc. and also the computer housing itself.
- Influences on the aerial’s transmission characteristics, due to the distance of the transmitter
or receiver from conductive areas or objects (including the human body or floor).
- Broadband interference in urban areas that reduces the signal-to-noise ratio; the signal is
not recognised because of the „noise“
- Irradiation from insufficiently shielded electronic devices, e.g. computers operated openly, or
similar.
- Movements of the receiver/transmitter
- Too short/long distance from the receiver/transmitter
Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
We, Conrad Electronic, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau, hereby declare that this
product conforms to the fundamental requirements and the other relevant regulations of the
directive 1999/5/EC.
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You can find the Declaration of Conformity for this product at www.conrad.com.
Disposal
Electrical and electronic products do not belong in the household waste!
Please dispose of the device when it is no longer of use, according to the current
statutory requirements.
These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240
Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or
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Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in
technology and equipment reserved.
© Copyright 2010 by Conrad Electronic SE.
