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Installing Hardware 2-1

Installing Hardware

Creative Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 is equipped with a USB

port that allows you to connect it to a computer. This chapter guides you through

the process of setting up your Wireless LAN USB Adapter to the USB port of a

desktop computer.

About Rear View
of Wireless LAN
USB Adapter

The USB port is located at the rear of the adapter (see Figure 2-1).

Figure 2-1: Rear view of the Network Blaster Wireless LAN

USB Adapter

USB PORT

Summary of Contents for Blaster 2030

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Page 2: ...of the license agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes Copyright 2002 by Creative Technology Ltd All rights reserved Version 1 1 May 2002 Network Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd Broadxent Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of ...

Page 3: ...ontents xi Recording Model and Serial Numbers xi Minimum System Requirements xi Document Conventions xii 1 About Wireless LAN Wireless LAN 1 1 Installation 1 1 Cost 1 1 Speed 1 1 Mobility 1 1 Scalability 1 1 Ad hoc mode 1 2 Infrastructure mode 1 2 Flexibility 1 2 2 Installing Hardware About Rear View of Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2 1 ...

Page 4: ...onfiguring Settings 4 2 Configuration Settings 4 3 Site Survey Settings 4 4 Encryption Settings 4 5 Advanced Settings 4 6 Utility Information 4 7 Configuring Settings In Windows XP 4 8 Using the Wireless Network Connection 4 8 Encryption settings 4 9 Network Status 4 11 Using the Configuration Utility 4 12 Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration 4 13 5 Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings Netw...

Page 5: ... 1 Output Power A 1 Coverage Area outdoor A 1 Power Supply A 1 Indicator LEDs A 2 Safety and Regulatory A 2 Physical Dimensions A 2 Weight A 2 B Troubleshooting Problems with Wireless LAN USB Adapter B 1 In Windows 98SE Me 2000 B 1 In Windows XP B 2 Problems with Software B 2 If the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box does not appear B 4 ...

Page 6: ... Service and Warranty Information The Americas E 1 Product Return E 1 Tech Support E 2 Warranty Information E 3 Asia E 4 Helpline Information E 6 For South Africa E 6 For Malaysia E 6 For Hong Kong Macau E 7 For the rest of the Asia Pacific region E 7 ...

Page 7: ...Safety Precautions ...

Page 8: ... bath tub sink wash bowl laundry tub swimming pool or a wet or humid wall Never clean the Wireless LAN USB Adapter with a damp cloth or liquid cleaner Do not press or bend the electrical power cord do not place any weight on it In the event of a gas leak do not use an electrical switch or any telephone equipment connected to a power outlet found in the vicinity of the leak Do not use any electric ...

Page 9: ...nt This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm 8 inches between the in built antennas and your body ...

Page 10: ...Introduction ...

Page 11: ...mputer and your computer becomes a wireless networking station Using radio frequency RF signals your computer will be able to share network resources and access other stations within a wired or wireless Local Area Network using Ad hoc peer to peer and Infrastructure network modes Communication with a wired network is through an access point ...

Page 12: ...nd a serial number located on the bottom side After removing the Wireless LAN USB Adapter from its packaging write down its model and serial numbers for future reference You will need to quote these numbers when contacting our Technical Support office Minimum System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements Intel Pentium II 233 MHz processor or equivalent 20 MB of free hard di...

Page 13: ...Text Element Use This notepad icon indicates information that is of particular importance and should be considered before continuing This alarm clock icon indicates that failure to adhere to directions may result in loss of data or damage to your system The warning sign indicates that failure to adhere to directions may result in bodily harm or life threatening situations ...

Page 14: ...1About Wireless LAN ...

Page 15: ...u do not have to install cables into your walls and floors Multiple Internet users can share a single IP address Speed A WLAN provides data speeds of up to 11 Mbps which increases the access rate to shared resources Mobility Unlike wired networks a WLAN allows you to move around on a floor or building or even across buildings and still remain connected to the network Scalability You can choose to ...

Page 16: ... In an Infrastructure network wireless clients connect to an access point that is connected to a wired LAN as shown in Figure 1 2 The access point allows a user on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network to connect to the Internet E mail transfer files and to share a printer Moreover the access point manages the bandwidth to maximize bandwidth utilization Flexibility Adding new users an...

Page 17: ...2Installing Hardware ...

Page 18: ...u to connect it to a computer This chapter guides you through the process of setting up your Wireless LAN USB Adapter to the USB port of a desktop computer About Rear View of Wireless LAN USB Adapter The USB port is located at the rear of the adapter see Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Rear view of the Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter USB PORT ...

Page 19: ...tor of the USB cable is the most common connector that fits into a USB port of a desktop computer The type B connector of the USB cable connects to the USB port of your Wireless LAN USB Adapter Figure 2 2 Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter Link LED Indicates link status The LED turns on when the adapter is active Power LED Indicates power status The LED turns on when Wireless LAN USB Adapter...

Page 20: ...3 Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility ...

Page 21: ...hey are enabled as there are some motherboards with disabled USB ports In addition some motherboards have USB interface with the USB ports extension but no ports which means that you should purchase your own USB port and plug it to your computer s motherboard s USB interface For more information on how to enable or install the USB port extension with USB interface only consult your motherboard use...

Page 22: ...lity In Windows 98SE 1 Turn on your computer 2 With the USB cable provided connect Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer Windows automatically detects the USB device The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3 1 appears 3 Click the Next button Figure 3 1 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box ...

Page 23: ...the best driver for your device Recommended option and click the Next button 5 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 3 click the CD ROM drive check box to select it Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click the Next button Figure 3 2 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Figure 3 3 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box ...

Page 24: ... Figure 3 5 appears insert the Windows 98SE CD into the CD ROM drive then click the OK button The Copying Files dialog box appears see Figure 3 5 8 In the Copy files from box type E Win98 where E represents your CD ROM drive and then click the OK button Figure 3 4 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Figure 3 5 Insert Disk message box and Copying Files dialog box ...

Page 25: ...M drive 11 After restarting your computer the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box similar to Figure 3 7 appears 12 Click the Next button Figure 3 6 Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box Figure 3 7 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box If the installation CD is not inserted into the CD ROM drive the Wireless Utility Setup message appears after the system restarts Insert the installation CD and...

Page 26: ...ty 3 6 13 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 8 appears click the Next button 14 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 9 appears click the Next button Figure 3 8 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Figure 3 9 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 27: ...3 7 15 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 10 appears click the Next button 16 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 11 appears click the Finish button Figure 3 10 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Figure 3 11 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 28: ...Exit In Windows 2000 1 Turn on your computer 2 With the USB cable provided connect Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer Windows automatically detects the USB device The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3 13 appears 3 Click the Next button Figure 3 12 Configuration Utility icon After you have installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers you must configure the Wireless...

Page 29: ... suitable driver for your device recommended option and click the Next button 5 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 15 click the CD ROM drives check box to select it Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click the Next button Figure 3 14 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Figure 3 15 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box ...

Page 30: ...on Utility 3 10 6 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 16 click the Next button 7 If the dialog box similar to Figure 3 17 appears click the Yes button Figure 3 16 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Figure 3 17 Digital Signature Not Found dialog box ...

Page 31: ...11 8 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 18 click the Finish button 9 In the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box similar to Figure 3 19 click the Next button Figure 3 18 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box Figure 3 19 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 32: ... 3 12 10 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 20 appears click the Next button 11 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 21 appears click the Next button Figure 3 20 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Figure 3 21 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 33: ...3 13 12 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 22 appears click the Next button 13 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 23 appears click the Finish button Figure 3 22 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Figure 3 23 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 34: ...cable provided connect Wireless LAN USB Adapter to your computer Windows automatically detects the USB device The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3 25 appears 3 Click the Automatic search for a better driver Recommended option Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click the Next button Figure 3 24 Configuration Utility icon After you have installed the Wireless ...

Page 35: ...ration Utility 3 15 4 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 26 click the Finish button 5 When prompted restart your computer Make sure the installation CD is in the CD ROM drive Figure 3 26 BritePort Wireless LAN USB Adapter Setup Program dialog box ...

Page 36: ...t button 8 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 28 appears click the Next button Figure 3 27 BritePort Wireless LAN USB Adapter Setup Program dialog box If the installation CD is not inserted into the CD ROM drive the Wireless Utility Setup message appears after the system restarts Insert the installation CD and click the Retry button Figure 3 28 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 37: ... 3 17 9 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 29 appears click the Next button 10 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 30 appears click the Next button Figure 3 29 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Figure 3 30 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 38: ...nd Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility icon appears on the taskbar near the clock see Figure 3 32 To close Configuration Utility right click its icon and select Exit Figure 3 31 BritePort Wireless LAN USB Adapter Setup Program dialog box Figure 3 32 Configuration Utility icon After you have installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers you must configure the Wireless LAN USB Adapter...

Page 39: ...eless LAN USB Adapter to your computer Windows automatically detects the USB device The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box similar to Figure 3 33 appears 3 Insert the installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click the Install the software automatically Recommended option 4 Click the Next button Figure 3 33 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box ...

Page 40: ...g and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 20 5 In the dialog box similar to Figure 3 34 click the Finish button Figure 3 34 Microsoft warning message Figure 3 34 Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box ...

Page 41: ... to Figure 3 36 appears click the Next button Figure 3 35 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box If the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box does not appear go to the Start menu and click Run In the Run dialog box type in E wlsetup exe where E can be replaced by the actual letter assigned to your CD ROM drive and click the OK button Figure 3 36 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 42: ... 3 22 8 After the dialog box similar to Figure 3 37 appears click the Next button 9 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 38 appears click the Next button Figure 3 37 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box Figure 3 38 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 43: ...Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility 3 23 10 When the dialog box similar to Figure 3 39 appears click the Finish button Figure 3 39 Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box ...

Page 44: ...lity The Configuration Utility icon see Figure 3 40 appears on the taskbar near the clock To close Configuration Utility right click its icon and select Exit Figure 3 40 Configuration Utility icon After you have installed the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s drivers you must configure the Wireless LAN USB Adapter s settings See Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter on page 4 1 ...

Page 45: ...or make version upgrades The following instructions tell you how to uninstall the applications in all Windows operating systems 1 Close all applications 2 Click Start Programs or All Programs Network Blaster 2030 01 Uninstall The Confirmation Uninstallation dialog box appears 3 Click the OK button If the Shared File Detected dialog boxes appear click the No button 4 If prompted restart your comput...

Page 46: ...4 Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter ...

Page 47: ...Utility Icon The Configuration Utility icon Figure 4 1 appears on your computer taskbar after you have installed the drivers and Configuration Utility It does not appear if the Wireless LAN USB Adapter is not connected to your computer The color of the Configuration Utility icon tells you the status of the Wireless LAN USB Adapter Green In the Infrastructure mode you are connected to an access poi...

Page 48: ...e 4 2 appears 3 Click the Link Info tab The status of your wireless connection is displayed 4 Click the Re Scan button to locate and re connect the network The Link Quality and Signal Strength information appear only in the default Infrastructure mode and not in Ad hoc mode Figure 4 2 Link Info tab State box Displays the MAC Address of the network device which is currently connected to your Wirele...

Page 49: ...u are connecting to a network through an access point click Infrastructure If you are connecting to a network without an access point click Ad hoc 9 Click the Service Set Identifier SSID box In Infrastructure mode set the SSID to the SSID of the access point In Ad hoc mode set the SSID to the SSID of the Ad hoc station you want to connect 10 Click the Transfer Rate box and then click the transfer ...

Page 50: ...ings 1 Click the Site Survey tab see Figure 4 4 2 Click the Search button to display or refresh the list of available Access Points or ad hoc stations 3 Click the Access Point or a wireless network device you want to link with 4 Click the Connect button Your computer automatically connects to the selected Access Point or wireless network device Figure 4 4 Site Survey tab The entries in the Link In...

Page 51: ...II code for the encryption keys click the ASCII check box to select it and then complete the key table with random ASCII characters Initially you may need to fill in all the key entries These keys serve as passwords that encrypt your data before transmission 5 Click the Default Tx Key box and then click the key that you want to use to encrypt your data with 6 Click the Apply Changes button to save...

Page 52: ...hen WEP is enabled Click the Authentication Type box and then click the option that matches your access point 4 Click the Preamble Type box and then click the preamble type that you want 5 Click the Apply Changes button to save the settings Figure 4 6 Advanced tab You are advised to use the manufacturer s default values If you have changed the original settings and would like to return to the defa...

Page 53: ...uring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4 7 Utility Information 1 Click the About tab see Figure 4 7 This displays the driver configuration utility and firmware versions 2 Click the OK button Figure 4 7 About tab ...

Page 54: ...uration Utility go to Using the Configuration Utility on page 4 12 Using the Wireless Network Connection 1 After you install the drivers the Wireless Network Connection icon appears on the taskbar 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon Figure 4 8 on the taskbar and then click View Available Wireless Networks 3 When the Connect to Wireless Network dialog box similar to Figure 4 9 appear...

Page 55: ...ies dialog box similar to Figure 4 10 will pop up If your Access Point or ad hoc server appears in the Preferred Networks section click on it and click the Properties button If your Access Point or ad hoc server does not appear in the Preferred networks section then click the Refresh button the click the network that you want from the list of available networks then click the Configure button Figu...

Page 56: ...ds that encrypt your data before transmission 7 Click the OK button Figure 4 11 Wireless Network Properties dialog box For Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP you have three options Disabled 64 Bits 40 bits and 128 Bits 104 bits All wireless network devices in a Local Area Network LAN must have the same WEP settings and WEP key entry for this feature to work If WEP is disabled the data is not encrypted b...

Page 57: ...connection status duration speed and signal strength 3 Click the Support tab A dialog box similar to Figure 4 13 that displays the address type IP address subnet mask and default gateway appears Figure 4 12 Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box Figure 4 13 Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box The Wireless Network Connection status dialog box will not appear if the Wireless LAN USB...

Page 58: ...ars click the Advanced button 4 When the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box similar to Figure 4 10 appears click the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box to clear it If you want to use the Wireless Network Connection later be sure to click this check box to select it 5 Click the OK button For the remaining steps refer to Configuring Settings on page 4 2 Wh...

Page 59: ... each other and operating on the same channel can provide only one 11 Mbps per channel Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between two Access Points is not too large In most buildings WLAN cards operate within a range of 100 to 300 feet 30 to 91 meters depending on the thickness and structure of the walls Under normal conditions an Access Point provides a coverage of...

Page 60: ...5 Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings ...

Page 61: ...s a functioning Network Interface Card NIC If your computer is a wireless client of the Wireless LAN Access Point 2100 the Wireless LAN USB Adapter 2030 is your NIC Network Configuration in Windows 98 SE Me 1 Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon 3 When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 1 appears click the Configuration tab 4 Click your Ethernet card to highlight it for exa...

Page 62: ...OK button 8 When Windows prompts you to restart your computer click the Yes button to restart your computer This completes the Ethernet configuration therefore skip the remaining steps 9 Click the Specify an IP Address option to select it 10 Type the relevant information in the IP Address and Subnet Mask boxes and then click the Gateway tab 11 When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 3 appears type...

Page 63: ...n to select it 14 Type the relevant information in the Host Domain and DNS Server Search Order boxes and then click the Add button 15 Click the OK button 16 Click the OK button 17 When Windows prompts you to restart your computer click the Yes button to allow the settings to take effect and complete your configuration Figure 5 4 ...

Page 64: ...5 When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 6 appears click the Obtain an IP address automatically option and proceed to step 7 If you are using a Dynamic IP Address Continue with step 6 if you are using a static IP address 6 Click the Use the following IP Address option to select it and type the relevant information in the IP Address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternate DN...

Page 65: ...art Control Panel 2 Double click the Network Connections icon 3 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties from the list to select it 4 When the dialog box similar to Figure 5 7 appears select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click the Properties button Figure 5 7 ...

Page 66: ... Address Continue with step 6 if you are using a static IP address 6 Click the Use the following IP Address option to select it and type the relevant information in the IP Address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server boxes 7 Click the OK button 8 When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears click the OK button to complete the configuration Figur...

Page 67: ...A General Specifications ...

Page 68: ...y support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption USB Interface Compliant to 1 0 and 1 1 standards Antenna Built in antenna Frequency Range 2 4 2 4835 GHz ISM Band Modulation DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Channels 11 Channels Data Rate 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps Output Power 15 dBm typical Coverage Area outdoor Up to 390 meters 1287 feet Power Supply Derives power from the USB bus ...

Page 69: ...Specifications A 2 Indicator LEDs Power LED Link LED Safety and Regulatory FCC Part 15 Class B CE Physical Dimensions 4 6 inches 117 mm x 2 1 inches 82 mm x 1 0 inches 26 mm Weight 4 2 oz 120 g ...

Page 70: ...B Troubleshooting ...

Page 71: ...op and select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Click the View devices by type option and scroll down Be sure that you see Universal Serial Bus controllers If it s not there refer to your motherboard user guide and be sure that your motherboard supports USB 4 Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the plus sign next to it and you will see the name of the controller bus and U...

Page 72: ...dapter For more information see Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility on page 3 1 Problems with Software The Configuration Utility icon on the status bar is always red Do the following If you are in Infrastructure mode be sure that your computer and the access point have the same SSID and WEP settings The SSID is case sensitive See Configuring Settings on page 4 2 If you ar...

Page 73: ... settings for WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy If WEP is disabled on the Access Point it must be disabled on the computer If WEP is enabled the key tables must match The authentication type and the Access Point must have the same settings or make sure that Auto is selected in the Authentication Type box see Advanced Settings on page 4 6 Reset the Access Point Restart your computer My computer is unabl...

Page 74: ...ou get the best reception Keep the access point and wireless clients away from microwave ovens large metal objects and 2 4 GHz cordless phones If possible move the access point from its present location to another location until you get the best reception If the Network Blaster 2030 01 Setup dialog box does not appear Do the following Go to the Start menu Click on the Run command Type in E wlsetup...

Page 75: ...C Frequently Asked Questions FAQs ...

Page 76: ... a wireless LAN A wireless LAN links the network users to LAN services through radio frequency waves RF or wireless connection In most companies it is an extension of a wired network however in many small offices or hard to wire areas it may be the only LAN solution A wireless LAN allows workers to roam freely around a floor area building or multiple buildings and still remain continuously connect...

Page 77: ...nd such as microwave ovens and 2 4 GHz cordless phones can cause interference What are DSSS and FHSS DSSS and FHSS are two different digital modulation techniques that use spread spectrum transmission methods With FHSS the data rates are limited to 2 Mbps while DSSS provides data rates up to 11 Mbps In DSSS the large bandwidth is effectively split into frequency channels and the signal is then spr...

Page 78: ...transactions by using a secure browser Before typing your credit card and other important information online make sure that the web site is secure and trustworthy For computer folders that contain confidential and financial information disable the File Sharing option Whenever you are not using your computer for a long time turn off your computer or disconnect the wireless LAN USB adapter Use anti ...

Page 79: ...D Glossary ...

Page 80: ... to as the independent basic service set Antenna A device that intercepts radio frequency waves from the atmosphere and converts them to corresponding voltage signals Bandwidth A measure of the maximum rate of data transfer Greater bandwidth allows the transfer of more information in a given period of time For digital services the bandwidth is usually expressed in bits or bytes per second Basic Se...

Page 81: ...m allows you to specify a symbolic name a meaningful and easy to remember handle instead of an Internet Protocol IP address The DNS is the way Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses DNS Server A server that contains both the English and numerical addresses of all computers connected to the Internet When you specify an e mail or IP address using the English domain name t...

Page 82: ...ects to the network Dynamic IP address See DHCP Encryption A procedure to convert a file from its original form to one that can be read only by the intended recipient Ethernet A local area network LAN protocol that supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps It is one of the most widely implemented LAN standards that operates over the twisted pair or coaxial cable A version of Ethernet called 100 Base...

Page 83: ...and independent data transmission between two communicating computers in both directions Half duplex Data transmission in which both computers can send and receive data but the data transmission can occur in only one direction at a time Hexadecimal A number system with a base of 16 The 16 digits in the hexadecimal system are 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f Hub A device used for connecting nodes in...

Page 84: ...ard protocol within TCP IP that defines the basic unit of information by breaking down data messages into packets routing and transporting the packets over networks then reassembling the packets at their destination IP corresponds to the Network layer layer 3 in the ISP OSI model IP Address The address for a computer on a TCP IP network The IP address identifies a particular machine on a network T...

Page 85: ...ranslation NAT Network Address Translation An Internet standard that enables a local area network to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set of IP addresses for external traffic NAT provides a type of firewall security by hiding internal IP addresses Since they are used internally such IP addresses will not be in conflict with those used by other companies and organizatio...

Page 86: ... works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply PING is used primarily to troubleshoot network connections Preamble A preamble is a signal in the form of series of pulses used in network communication to synchronize the transmission timing between two or more systems There are two options Short and Long The Short option improves throughput performance Protocol A set of ...

Page 87: ... is transmitted directly to the wireless LAN Service Set Identifier SSID A group name shared by all members of an IEEE 802 11 standard wireless network Only wireless devices with the same SSID are allowed to establish connections Static IP address A permanent IP address assigned to a computer host connected on a specific network Subnet or Subnetwork Any network that is a part of a larger IP networ...

Page 88: ... USB Universal Serial Bus A plug and play interface that allows the user to attach a device without having to add an adapter card and turning off the computer Wide Area Network WAN A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area Typically a WAN consists of two or more local area networks LANs Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP A wireless security policy defined by the IEEE 802 11 work...

Page 89: ...E Service and Warranty Information ...

Page 90: ...Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning a product for factory service Shipment to Creative is at your expense and you assume all risk Ship the package through a carrier that provides proof of delivery insure the shipment at full product value Place the RMA number on the outside of the package Use proper materials for packing the product for shipment For free repair or replacement you m...

Page 91: ..._____ Hardware configuration information ________________________________________________ IRQ line if applicable __________________________________________________________ DMA channel used if applicable __________________________________________________ Computer type and speed _________________________________________________________ Type and version of your operating system Windows 95 98 Me NT 20...

Page 92: ...will it apply if the equipment has been used in a manner exceeding its specifications or if the serial number has been removed We do not assume any liability for consequential damages as a result from our products use and in any event our liability shall not exceed the original selling price of the equipment The equipment warranty of Creative Technology Ltd shall constitute the sole and exclusive ...

Page 93: ... 6 00 p m Singapore Time 4 Be at your computer when you call technical support Our technicians often need to ask you to perform certain functions while on the phone 5 In the event that you need to return a product you will need to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Equipment returned without a RMA number will not be accepted Please keep a record of your RMA number for future refe...

Page 94: ...packed equipment to Creative Technology Ltd 31 International Business Park Creative Resource Singapore 609921 Attn Asia Customer Service RMA your RMA number here Your equipment will be returned to you via United Parcel Service UPS ground service Depending on your location it could take two weeks to complete the return process ...

Page 95: ...m Mon Fri except for Public Holidays Hotline 27 11 805 0188 Fax 27 11 805 0190 E mail Form http asia creative com support lookup asp For Malaysia Creative Labs Sdn Bhd D 2 5 Megan Phileo Promenade Jalan Tun Razak 50400 KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA Operating Hours 9 00 a m 6 30 p m Mon Thurs 9 00 a m 6 00 p m Fri except for Public Holidays Hotline 60 3 2164 7199 Fax 60 3 2164 7198 E mail techsupport clsb ...

Page 96: ...ys Hotline 852 2148 6151 6152 Fax 852 2331 2151 Web Site http asia creative com hongkong E mail Form http asia creative com support lookup asp For the rest of the Asia Pacific region Creative Technology Ltd 31 International Business Park Creative Resource SINGAPORE 609921 Republic of SINGAPORE Operating Hours 9 00 a m 6 00 p m Mon Fri except for Public Holidays Hotline 65 6895 4100 Fax 65 6895 402...

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