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User’s Manual    

 Wireless USB Adapte

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  In this utility, there are two applications can be selected: the Station mode and AP mode.   

 

Station mode (Client mode) :

 It is the default access way, the USB wireless adapter 

servers as a client to access Internet through other router or AP. 

 

AP mode: 

It sets the USB wireless adapter as an AP, which allows the other users 

can connect to Internet through your computer. Before using the mode, it must be 
available that an existed Internet connection via wire Ethernet connection or by 3G 
wireless connection.

 

Tips: 

Point the cursor to the Ralink icon located on bottom-right corner of your computer 

screen, right click the mouse, from the pop up list, you can select the station mode or AP 
mode.

 

 

4)  Below are the steps to connect to a wireless network using the Ralink Utility. 

    i. Open the Ralink Utility by double-clicking on the Ralink Utility icon in the taskbar. 

ii. The Ralink Utility appears, by default connected to an available open wireless network. 
Check the name of the network to which you are connected. If this is the correct network, 
no further steps are required. 

                

 

                            

   iii. To connect to an alternative network, click the Available Networks button.   

Summary of Contents for WF53721CT

Page 1: ...54M 150M 300Mbps USB WIRELESS ADAPTER User s Manual Ver 2 3...

Page 2: ...vice must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli...

Page 3: ...11b g or 150Mbps or 300Mbps 802 11n USB Wireless Adapter Adapter Installation disc User s Manual Antenna optional Warranty The warrants for the end user Customer that this hardware product will be fre...

Page 4: ...ver into one file Click to run the Driver Installation Notes Because Ralink often updates software the drivers contained in the disc might be changed without prior notice 3 Follow the instructions and...

Page 5: ...tility for setting up wireless connection If you select this item you can switch between the Windows XP s WZC service and the Ralink WLAN utility service later c Click the Install to confirm the insta...

Page 6: ...Although it might work when connecting with an USB hub the likelihood of configuration problems will be higher 2 The system shows a wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray which locates in th...

Page 7: ...get the information 3 If you don t see your network click Refresh network list in the upper left corner If you are locating within the valid range of hotspots or wireless routers all available network...

Page 8: ...he login page 1 After the installation of Ralink utility the system shows a special wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray which locates in the bottom right corner of your computer screen 2...

Page 9: ...re Ethernet connection or by 3G wireless connection Tips Point the cursor to the Ralink icon located on bottom right corner of your computer screen right click the mouse from the pop up list you can s...

Page 10: ...detects and displays the security settings of the network to which you are connecting in the Profile Settings screens If the Utility shows that WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK security is detected as shown below...

Page 11: ...For Windows 7 Notes Windows Zero Configuration WZC is not necessary in Windows Vista Windows 7 or higher version OS you can use WZC and the Ralink Utility to manage the adapter simultaneously 1 Click...

Page 12: ...button to connect to the selected network 3 If your network has wireless security configured enter the required settings The following is an example only your network settings may differ 4 The success...

Page 13: ...t AP of the adapter the adapter client mode with internal ICS sharing connect to other AP or router Internet This mode lets you use the adapter both as a Soft AP and client at the same time Switching...

Page 14: ...and need to be protected in order to be secure There are many security measures to safeguard wireless networks protect the data and keep unauthorized users out Hotspots on the other hand are often fr...

Page 15: ...Data Security WEP 64 128 WPA WPA2 802 1X Power Consumption It depends on different adapter models there are two typical values 330mA and 110mA in full Transmit TX 290mA and 95mA in full Receive RX Tra...

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