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Chapter 3 Configuration Utility 

The Configuration Utility is a powerful tool that helps you to configure WL-U356 easily and monitor 

the status of wireless communication. By double-clicking 

  in the system tray, the dialog box will 

appear as follows: 

 

Note:

 

It is highly recommended that you use PLANET utility tool to configure WL-U356 rather 

than  Windows  XP/  Server  2003  Wireless  Zero  Configuration  unless  you  prefer  the  latter. 

Windows Server 2003 Wireless Zero Configuration will take over the configuration of the USB 

adapter after installing the configuration utility and driver for the USB adapter. Make sure to 

disable  the  Wireless  Zero  Configuration  utility  provided  by  Windows  Server  2003  before 

launching  PLANET  utility.  To  complete  this,  firstly,  restart  your  computer,  and  click  the 

Windows  Server  2003  networking  icon  in  the  system  tray,  and  then  click 

Advanced

  in 

Wireless  Network  Connection

  window.  Uncheck 

Use  Windows  to  configure  my  wireless 

network  settings

  and  click 

OK

  to  exit  (If  your  operating  system  is  Windows 

98SE/ME/2000/XP, this step can be ignored). At last, double-click the utility icon 

  in the 

system  tray  to  use  the  configuration  utility.  About  the  details  please  refer  to  the  Quick 

Installation Guide. 

 

Right-click the icon, there are some items for you to use the configuration utility: 

Open Utility Window: It enables you to open the configuration utility tool. 

Exit PLANET WL-U356: Select this to close the configuration utility tool. 

3.1 Wireless Connection Status 

When you open the configuration utility, the system will scan all the channels to locate all the 

access points and wireless stations within the signal coverage. Then it will automatically connect 

to the access point or wireless station with the strongest signal strength. This screen displays all 

the information about the current wireless connection.                     

                                                                                                                                                                                             

Содержание WL-U356

Страница 1: ...802 11g Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WL U356 User s Manual...

Страница 2: ...limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipmen...

Страница 3: ...Equipment As of April 8 2000 Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric sh...

Страница 4: ...tion Considerations 5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 6 2 1 Configuration Utility Installation 6 2 2 Driver Installation 9 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION UTILITY 12 3 1 Wireless Connection Status 12 3 2 Mor...

Страница 5: ...ables or in constant need of wireless access 1 1 Features l 2 4GHz ISM band unlicensed operation l Wireless connectivity without the hassles and cost of running cables l IEEE 802 11b g standard compli...

Страница 6: ...ability choosing an available radio channel with less interference is highly recommended Proper Access Point positioning combined with a clear radio channel will greatly enhance performance Ad Hoc Sti...

Страница 7: ...E mail file transfer and terminal service 2 Difficult to wire environments Historical or old buildings public occasions venues and open area where it is difficult to wire 3 Frequently changing environ...

Страница 8: ...Built in utility or Windows XP Server 2003 Wireless Zero Configuration utility STANDARDS COMPLIANCE Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC CE 1 4 Package Contents Before installation please check the item...

Страница 9: ...ts and clients is minimized l Building materials make a difference A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on signal coverage range Try to properly position Access Points and c...

Страница 10: ...stallation operates under Window XP The procedure also applies to Windows 98SE ME 2000 Server 2003 Note If you had ever installed the other Wireless Cards before please uninstall the existed drivers a...

Страница 11: ...y WL U356 setup exe where E is your CD ROM drive C You may click Browse to specify the destination folder you prefer for the installation of utility Otherwise you can keep the default setting and clic...

Страница 12: ...operating system is Windows XP Server 2003 the below window will pop up Please select Continue Anyway to continue Note If your operating system is Windows 2000 the below window will pop up Please choo...

Страница 13: ...98SE Windows will automatically detect and install the device and ask you to insert the system installation CD to complete the entire procedure Just click Yes to continue A Insert WL U356 into a vacan...

Страница 14: ...e the card has been tested thoroughly to verify the compatibility Note If your operating system is Windows 2000 the below window will pop up Please click Yes to continue D When the driver is installed...

Страница 15: ...11...

Страница 16: ...g icon in the system tray and then click Advanced in Wireless Network Connection window Uncheck Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and click OK to exit If your operating system is W...

Страница 17: ...eless network which WL U356 is connected to The information includes Channel Type SSID TX Rate and Encryption settings Please refer to the section 3 2 for detailed descriptions of each item u More Set...

Страница 18: ...parameter is not configurable in the Infrastructure mode Tx Rate Shows the Data Transfer Rate There are Auto 1 2 5 5 11 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps for selection If the Auto Mode is selected the device...

Страница 19: ...ified settings u Encryption Setting You can enable disable WEP and WPA encryption within the wireless network Please refer to the Section 3 3 for detailed descriptions u Profile Profile Name You can s...

Страница 20: ...CII values as the encryption keys For example 01234567890123456789abcdef 256 bit Enter 58 digit Hex values or 29 digit ASCII values as the encryption keys u Change Apply Click Change enables you to co...

Страница 21: ...preconfigured by the network administrator User name It is the setting for PEAP protocol Password It is the setting for PEAP protocol u Pre shared key It is used for WPA PSK mode Enter 8 to 63 charact...

Страница 22: ...the associated AP automatically User Select Users can select the country where they are located The available channels will vary based on the selected country u Power Consumption Setting Continuous A...

Страница 23: ...your wireless network However its implementation will cause additional overhead to your wireless network 3 5 Information This screen shows the current driver and utility version and the MAC Address of...

Страница 24: ...frames of the AP 3 7 Access Point Setting You can enter this screen by clicking the More Setting button Here you can configure the AP connection settings such as Channel Basic Rate SSID Tx Power WEP A...

Страница 25: ...length 64 128 256 bit and ID 1 4 must be identical on the AP and client side The AP supports 64 128 256 bit Hex ASCII WEP encryption About detailed descriptions please refer to the Section 3 3 u Auth...

Страница 26: ...ifies only wireless stations with the MAC addresses preconfigured in the below list will be denied access After finishing the setting press the Apply button to make the new setting into effect Filter...

Страница 27: ...ile users What is BSS ID An Infrastructure network is called a Basic Service Set BSS All the wireless stations in a BSS must share the same BSS ID What is TKIP It is another encryption method to overc...

Страница 28: ...of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being b...

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