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Wireless

 

USB

 

Adaptor

 

MODEL

 

USB

ADG

2

 

 

 

 

 

WINDOWS

 

USER

 

GUIDE

 

Version

 

1.0

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Linux USB?ADG?2

Page 1: ...Wireless USB Adaptor MODEL USB ADG 2 WINDOWS USER GUIDE Version 1 0...

Page 2: ...as been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf...

Page 3: ...nstall Driver Windows Vista 14 Chapter 5 Configuration Station Mode 17 Understanding the Utility Information 17 More Settings Advanced 19 WEP Encryption Key Setting 20 WPA Encryption Setting 22 Profil...

Page 4: ...f using alternative antennas The compact design makes it easy for you to travel with the adaptor It draws its power from the USB port so you do not need an external power supply This adaptor supports...

Page 5: ...ed for an access point or router device Computers in Ad Hoc mode cannot communicate with computers on a wired network or connect to the Internet In our configuration software it is referred to as AP m...

Page 6: ...al cable depending on the type and size could cause some strain on the adapter in an USB port In this case the use of a USB extension cable would be useful There are two types of USB connectors Type A...

Page 7: ...ults than an indoor antenna of the same gain To install an antenna remote of the USB adapter you will need to purchase a special AIR802 antenna cable asssembly The cable assembly will require a RP SMA...

Page 8: ...ng the existing router antenna for a model with higher gain will resolve the issue While in some circumstances this may help often the problem is that the internal wireless card in the computer produc...

Page 9: ...r may frequently encounter a weak signal or connectivity Your connection can depend upon how well the public hot spot was engineered and installed However the connectivity can be greatly improved upon...

Page 10: ...local park or in your home the USB adapter with an external antenna is the key to improved experience Some users particularly if away from the outside wall of their home may require an outdoor antenn...

Page 11: ...nectivity between each other The USB adapter can easily be the solution For best results an external antenna generally a yagi antenna should be installed on the outside of each building pointed at eac...

Page 12: ...embly CA195 is the most popular antenna cable assembly in use by yacht owners It is chosen for its small outside diameter 0 195 However for minimum signal loss AIR802 recommends CA400 cable assemblies...

Page 13: ...allations users may have insufficient signal This is almost always due to a combination of a weak internal wireless card in the computer and metal walls of a recreational vehicle The use of an externa...

Page 14: ...ically activate the autorun installation program after you insert the disk into your CD drive Step 1 Insert the installation driver CD into your CD ROM drive Step 2 Click Next to continue Step 3 Click...

Page 15: ...utomatically detect the USB Adapter Notes On Windows Zero Configuration Service Microsoft Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service which is used to configure your wireless client After click...

Page 16: ...pen the Services configuration window Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service and click apply The default St...

Page 17: ...install Step 1 Select Locate and install the driver software Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device Step 2 Insert the installation disc into the CD RO...

Page 18: ...ion right click the network icon on the Windows Vista System Tray and click Connect to a network Step 5 Select a network to connect to and click Connect Step 6 Click Connect Anyway if the network is a...

Page 19: ...uccessfully connected to the network click Close Note In Win98SE Win2000 ME XP XP x64 the Device name is AIR802 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter In Windows Vista the Device name is Atheros AR5007UG Wireless...

Page 20: ...con is in red it means that USB adapter configurations is invalid or incomplete Double click on that icon and the configuration window maybe referred to as the Utility Screen will pop up as shown belo...

Page 21: ...about the link status is shown on the bottom one third of the utility screen The BSSID of the associated access point or wireless router is displayed in the Link Status field The Signal Strength and...

Page 22: ...g parameter choices can be made Transmit TX rate Auto 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 802 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps SSID Can enter specific SSID or click Any Network Type Infrastructure or Ad Hoc Authent...

Page 23: ...er authenticate each other Data frame is also encrypted by the WEP key Auto The Access Point Wireless Router takes control of network security setting and station PC will follow the setting required f...

Page 24: ...een as shown above the option to click The key is provided via 802 1x authentication exists If you click this press the button then Apply the following window will open Press Yes if you wish to use th...

Page 25: ...There are three protocols choices drop down choices under Protocol TLS Transport Layer Security TLS authenticates peers by exchanging digital certificates Applicable Fields User Name Password Validate...

Page 26: ...erver Certificate Pre shared Key Passphrase PROFILE STATION MODE Profiles permit saving of different connection and authentication settings for different network setups For example you may have one co...

Page 27: ...Two languages are currently available English Traditional Chinese Power Consumption Setting Continous Access Mode CAM This is the default mode Maximum Power Saving Mode Provides the lowest power savi...

Page 28: ...ent countries have different settings for wireless adapters Two options are available World mode is the default setting Adapter will adapt to associated access point router User Select User may choose...

Page 29: ...into a USB port a new icon should appear in the Windows System Tray automatically such as shown below If the icon is in red it means that USB adapter configurations is invalid or incomplete Double cl...

Page 30: ...o access the Access Point Setting Window GENERAL CONNECTION SETTING AP MODE After clicking More Settings from the Utility main settings window a new window titled Access Point Setting will appear as s...

Page 31: ...Point Wireless Router authenticate each other Data frame is also encrypted by the WEP key WEP Select either to Disable default or Enable WEP encryption Click the Setting button The WEP Key Setting sc...

Page 32: ...reamble The Preamble can be set for long or short The default setting is long MAC Address Filter Click on the Settings button as indicated below on the left A table will appear as shown below on the r...

Page 33: ...ion Service to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service The default value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic How can I improve the signal levels even further If your USB adapter...

Page 34: ...peration BSS Basic Service Set is an 802 11 interworking framework that includes an Access Point Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSSID CTS Clear to Send An RS 232 signal sent from...

Page 35: ...the only unlicensed band approved worldwide LAN A group of computers and other peripheral devices connected to share resources through wired or wireless technology within a small geographic area Proto...

Page 36: ...ce as a data encryption method for 802 11 wireless LANs WPA is an industry supported pre standard version of 802 11i utilizing TKIP WLAN Wireless Local Area Network is a group of computers and associa...

Page 37: ...12 9 6 Mbps Operation Mode Infrastructure Use of Access Point or Router or Ad hoc RF Transmit Power 17 2 dBm 11b 14 2 dBm 11g RF Receiver Sensitivity 802 11b 82dBm 8 FER 802 11g 70dBm 8 FER Security...

Page 38: ...OT OFFER ANY REFUNDS FOR THE USB ADG 2 PRODUCT UNLESS IT WAS PURCHASED VIA THE AIR8O2 ONLINE STORE AND THEN THE STORE POLICIES SHALL APPLY AIR802 PAYS FOR GROUND SERVICES ONLY ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OU...

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