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USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter

Model RF802USB

User Guide

Summary of Contents for RouteFinder RF802USB

Page 1: ...USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Model RF802USB User Guide...

Page 2: ...1 01 Initial Release Patents This Product is covered by one or more of the following U S Patent Numbers 6 151 333 5 757 801 5 682 386 Other patents pending Trademarks Trademark of Multi Tech Systems I...

Page 3: ...G DRIVER INSTALLATION 24 CHECKING THE WIRELESS ADAPTER CONFIGURATION 27 CHAPTER 5 NETWORKING BASICS 30 COMPUTER IDENTIFICATION 30 SHARING FILES 32 SETTING SHARING LEVELS OF ACCESS 34 TYPES OF ACCESS 3...

Page 4: ...Chapter 1 Introduction Multi Tech Systems Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 4 Chapter 1 Introduction...

Page 5: ...Area Network Note If anything is missing please contact your vendor Wireless Network Basics A wireless network system offers a great number of advantages over a traditional wired system Wireless netwo...

Page 6: ...afe use of the equipment Achieving Optimal Performance Minimize the Number of Barriers The number of walls ceilings and other objects that the wireless signal must pass through limit the range of wire...

Page 7: ...Network Setup 2 The Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Setup 3 The Home Network with Multiple IPs Setup 4 The Home Network with a Residential Gateway Firewall or Router Setup 1 The Ad Hoc Network U...

Page 8: ...ess network adapter follow these steps 1 Install the Wireless Network Adapter See the Installation section of this guide or the Quick Start Guide 2 Set Static IP Address for the Wireless Network Adapt...

Page 9: ...ator can give you a static IP address for each computer You will also have to setup your Access Point Consult Access Point documentation its installation procedures Steps 1 Using the Ethernet cable pr...

Page 10: ...give you a dynamic IP address for each computer You will also have to setup your Access Point Consult Access Point documentation its installation procedures Steps 1 Using the Ethernet cable provided...

Page 11: ...Chapter 2 Installation Multi Tech Systems Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 11 Chapter 2 Installation...

Page 12: ...re using the installation CD ROM included with your package 2 Connect the RF802USB to your PC 3 Configure your RF802USB 4 Set the network protocol s required to communicate on your network In most ins...

Page 13: ...Network dialog box displays and presents three main tabs Configuration Identification and Access Control 3 Click the Configuration tab 4 Click the Add button 5 The Select Network Component Type dialog...

Page 14: ...ess for your computer 4 You can select either Obtain an IP address automatically or Set your own IP address To obtain an IP address automatically select this option and the address is automatically se...

Page 15: ...Chapter 3 Configuration Utility Multi Tech Systems Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 15 Chapter 3 Configuration Utility...

Page 16: ...he icon is red the Wireless Network Adapter configuration is invalid or incomplete In this case re check your configuration by following the same steps you will use in this chapter to set the initial...

Page 17: ...antaneous wireless Receive and Transmit throughput displayed in bytes per second These values are updated every two seconds Signal Strength The Signal Strength sliding bar displays the quality of the...

Page 18: ...ave to reboot the PC when changes on this screen are made Configuration Utility Screen with Configuration Tab Selected Change Configuration To change the current configuration check the Change Configu...

Page 19: ...s are available The default is Long Long Preamble The mandatory supported Long Preamble inter operates with the current 1 Mbit s and 2 Mbit s DSSS specification as described in IEEE Std 802 11 Short P...

Page 20: ...of the Keys entered from this panel When an encrypted frame is received it will be accepted only if it decrypts correctly and this will happen only if the receiver has the same WEP Key used by the tr...

Page 21: ...ate with other stations that may or may not use WEP encryption Authentication Type There are two options The default is Open System Open System If the Access Point is using Open System authentication...

Page 22: ...etwork Adapter User Guide 22 About Tab The About Tab shows the driver version number the product version number and the application version number You must use this version number when reporting probl...

Page 23: ...Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Multi Tech Systems Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...

Page 24: ...Network Adapter User Guide 24 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Verifying Driver Installation To check that the wireless network adapter drivers are loaded properly 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel 2 Dou...

Page 25: ...Network Adapter User Guide 25 3 Click on the Device Manager Tab 4 Click on the symbol in front of Network Adapters which changes to a after it is clicked 5 Highlight USB 11MBps Wireless Network Adapt...

Page 26: ...ing Multi Tech Systems Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 26 6 The USB 11MBps Wireless Network Adapter Properties screen displays Check the Device Status to see if the Wireless Network USB Adapte...

Page 27: ...pter 4 Troubleshooting Multi Tech Systems Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 27 Checking the Wireless Adapter Configuration 1 Select Start Programs USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Wireless configurat...

Page 28: ...e the setting of Network Mode It should be set to Infrastructure mode when there is an Access Point in the network Otherwise it should set to Ad Hoc 4 To change any settings check the box labeled Chan...

Page 29: ...Chapter Networking Basics Multi Tech Systems Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 29 Chapter 5 Networking Basics...

Page 30: ...mputers for easy network identification you may need to verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgroup name in order to share files and printers The following directions are for Wind...

Page 31: ...l result The name can be up to 15 characters with no spaces 4 Type a name the Workgroup box that you would like to assign to the workgroup sharing files and printers All of the computers on your netwo...

Page 32: ...hare and even password protect them The steps below show you how to share specific files and folders with other computers on your network 1 On your Desktop right click the icon Network Neighborhood an...

Page 33: ...to be able to give others access to my files 5 Click OK on the File and Print Sharing dialog box 6 Click OK on the Network dialog box Note Your system may prompt you to provide the Windows 98 installa...

Page 34: ...have access 6 Access Type sets the level of access allowed full read only or depend on password 7 The Passwords field allows you to apply a level of security to your shared drives and folders Other us...

Page 35: ...to be shared by all other computers on your network If you have more than one printer they can all be shared These steps below will enable you to print using other computers on your network 1 Right cl...

Page 36: ...prompt you to provide the Windows 98 installation CD or to direct Windows to the proper location of the installation files It may also prompt you to reboot Follow any of these directions that may app...

Page 37: ...fy the printer to other computers on the network Comment and Password are optional Then click OK 4 For a computer to access a Network Printer the device driver or software for that printer must be ins...

Page 38: ...k Printer If you know the name of the computer and the Share Name of the printer you can type it into the Network path or queue name box However it is easier to click the Browse button and navigate to...

Page 39: ...ms Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 39 How to Install TCP IP By default Windows 98 ME will install TCP IP automatically To install it manually follow these steps 1 Select Start Settings Control...

Page 40: ...ess Network Adapter User Guide 40 3 The Network Configuration dialog box displays Highlight the USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Click the Add button 4 The Select Network Component Type dialog box...

Page 41: ...twork Adapter User Guide 41 5 The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays Select Microsoft from the column on the left side of the screen and then select TCP IP from the column on the right side o...

Page 42: ...was set to obtain IP dynamically through a DHCP server If you need to check or change the settings complete the following steps 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Network 3 The N...

Page 43: ...er User Guide 43 4 The TCP IP Properties dialog box displays Choose the IP Address tab Then select Obtain an IP address automatically and then click OK 5 The Network Properties dialog box displays aga...

Page 44: ...work Adapter User Guide 44 7 The TCP IP dialog box displays Choose the IP Address tab 8 Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically and click OK 9 When the Network Properties dialog box comes back up cl...

Page 45: ...pter User Guide 45 Configuring a Static IP Address 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Network 3 Highlight TCP IP for USB 11Mbps Wireless Network and click the Properties button No...

Page 46: ...5 Enter an IP Address in the IP Address field The suggested IP Range is 192 168 0 2 to 192 168 0 254 Note IP Addresses must be assigned sequentially to each computer Enter a Subnet Mask number is the...

Page 47: ...ress of the Wireless Adapter 1 Click the Start button and then click Run 2 The Run dialog box displays Type winipcfg in the Open box and click OK 3 The IP Configuration dialog box displays The IP addr...

Page 48: ...e Start button and then click Run 1 The Run dialog box displays Type command in the Open box Then click OK 1 This takes you to the Run dialog box which is now set to receive a DOS prompt 3 Type ping 1...

Page 49: ...Multi Tech Systems Inc Wireless Network Adapter User Guide 49 Appendixes...

Page 50: ...m min Receive Sensitivity Nominal Temp Rate 1 Mbps 10 5 BER 87 dBm minimum 5 5 Mbps 10 5 BER 84 dBm minimum 11 Mbps 10 5 BER 81 dBm minimum Extended Temp Rate 1 Mbps 10 5 BER 84 dBm minimum 5 5 Mbps 1...

Page 51: ...or faster processor USB port Supported Operating Systems Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Data Rate 11 CCK 5 5 CCK 2 DQPSK 1 DBSK Key Management Automatic Dynamic Key Allocation ADKA through public...

Page 52: ...set services Class Net remove USB file related to the RF802USB 5 Click the Start button Settings Taskbar Start Menu Start Menu Program remove choose Wireless USB related to the RF802USB remove 6 Impo...

Page 53: ...p Properties click the Hardware tab Device Manager 2 Click Network adapter Then remove Wireless USB adapter RF802USB 3 Click Windows Explorer C Program Files Remove Wireless USB adapter RF802USB 4 Sta...

Page 54: ...CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ITS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS Repair Procedures for U S and Canadian Customers In the event that service is required products may be shipped freight prepaid...

Page 55: ...ny International shipments to the U S A Please include inside the shipping box a description of the problem a return shipping address must have street address not P O Box your telephone number and if...

Page 56: ...ween 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 for he...

Page 57: ...Tab 18 Configuration Utility 16 Configuring a Dynamic IP Address 42 Configuring a Static IP Address 45 Connecting the RF802USB to Your PC or Laptop 13 E Encryption Tab 20 F Federal Communication Commi...

Page 58: ...le IPs 9 Setup 4 The Home Internet Network with a Residential Gateway Firewall or Router 10 Shared Key 21 Sharing Files 32 Sharing Printers 35 Short Preamble 19 Signal Strength 17 Software Installatio...

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