Windows 95/98 and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Pentium is trademark of Intel. All copyright is reserved. 1 Table of Contents 1. Welcome……………………………………………………………4 1.1 Kit Contents................................................................................ 5 1.2 Main Feature of WLAN USB Adapter.......................................7 1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios.................................................. 9 1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network.................................. 12 2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking……………….……………14 3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide…………………………………18 3.1 Install the IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility / Driver ............. 19 3.2 Install the USB Adapter............................................................ 24 3.3 IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility ........................................... 26 3.3.1 Setting ................................................................................ 27 3.3.2 Statistics.............................................................................29 3.3.3 Site Survey ......................................................................... 30 3.3.4 Encryption ......................................................................... 31 3.3.5 Advanced ........................................................................... 34 3.3.6 Version...............................................................................36 3.4 Remove your USB Adapter......................................................37 3.5 Uninstall the IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility / Driver......... 38 4. Network Application…………………………………………….40 4.1 Surveying the Network Neighborhood ..................................... 41 4.2 File Sharing in Microsoft Windows 98..................................... 43 4.3 Printer Sharing in Windows 98................................................. 46 4.4 Using the Shared Folder ........................................................... 48 4.5 Using the Shared Network printer ............................................ 49 2 5. Specifications……………………………………………………..50 5.1 Physical Specifications.............................................................50 5.2 Available Channels in Each Country........................................51 5.3 Networking Compliant Standards............................................. 52 5.4 Operating Specifications........................................................... 53 6. Troubleshooting………………………………………………….56 6.1 Check the Various Properties of the Card ................................ 57 6.2 Microsoft Networking Checklist .............................................. 59 6.3 Others ....................................................................................... 64 Regulatory Information……………………………………………65 3 1. Welcome Thank you for purchasing our IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN USB Adapter, and welcome to Wireless LAN—the easy way to wireless networking. This user guide introduces to you the IEEE802.11b USB Adapter and describes the most common configurations, which will help you connect to your network easily. Please read this manual to get familiar with the IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. As this product is designed to run under Microsoft Windows, it is recommended to be installed by people who are familiar with the installation procedures for network operating systems under Microsoft Windows. 4 1.1 Kit Contents The IEEE802.11b USB Wireless LAN kit should include the following items: a. 1 USB Adapter b. 1 USB Cable. 5 c. 1 CD including: 1. IEEE802.11b USB WLAN Utility & Driver software 2. Acrobat Reader 4.05 3. User Manual PDF file d. Quick Start Guide e. The User’s Manual (this document) If any of the items mentioned above are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 6 1.2 Main Feature of WLAN USB Adapter A. Power ON/OFF LED B. Status LED !• Off: No wireless activity !• Blinking: Sensing/transmitting wireless data !• Solid Yellow Green: Standard operational mode C. USB Connector 7 USB WLAN Adapter features: 1. High-speed wireless connection, up to 11 Mbps 2. IEEE802.11b (DSSS) standard for 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN 3. Plug-and-Play installation 4. Solid design with an integrated antenna 5. Full mobility and seamless cell-to-cell roaming 6. Automatic scale back at per packet level USB WLAN Adapter supports: 1. Automatic load balancing for optimized bandwidth 2. Advanced power management 3. Supports Windows98/2000/Me,CE 8 1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios As our IEEE802.11b USB Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE 802.11b compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the most freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after installing IEEE802.11b USB Wireless LAN, you can connect your computer to: a. A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of IEEE802.11b compliant wireless devices. b. A LAN (Local Area Network) constructed...