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WUS-B12
2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter
Manual
Rev. 042003
Building Networks for People

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  • Page 1 WUS-B12 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter Manual Rev. 042003 Building Networks for People...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ............ 3 Introduction............... 4 Wireless Basics ............6 Getting Started ............8 Installation .............. 14 Using the Configuration Utility for Windows 2000, 98, or ME Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP..28 Networking Basics ..........36 Troubleshooting ............

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: • WUS-B12 2.4 GHz Wireless USB Adapter • Manual, Quick Installation Guide, and Drivers on CD If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: • A laptop computer with an available USB port •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Getting Started section in this manual. You will see several options for setting up a network using the WUS- B12. The WUS-B12 comes with software drivers for the most popular Microsoft Windows operating systems and can be integrated into a larger network running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE, in either Ad Hoc mode (without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (with an Access Point.)
  • Page 5 LEDs POWER POWER – The LED lights steady to indicate when power on LINK –The LED lights steady to indicate a proper connection to the network. LINK...

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    11 Mbps. Installation Considerations The WUS-B12 lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere you want. Keep in mind, however, that the number and thickness of walls, ceilings or other objects that the wireless signals must pass thru may limit range.
  • Page 7 Wireless Basics (continued) 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the Access Point and your receiving device to a minimum – each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) For some businesses or for a large residential home deployment, it may be beneficial to have more than one access point with overlapping coverage.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started To begin, select the type of wireless network you will be building. We will discuss the following types of networks in this section: 1. A Home Internet Network with A Residential Gateway/Router 2. A Home Internet Network with Multiple IP Addresses 3.
  • Page 9 2. Connect the 802.11b Access Point (WAP-B11) to the router. 3. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into a laptop computer on your wireless network. 4. Check the Device Manager to confirm that the wireless adapter is installed correctly. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter.
  • Page 10 3. An Ad Hoc Network (continued) To complete this installation, please follow these steps: 1. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into your desktop computers. 2. Set the Static IP Address of the wireless adapters. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Assigning an IP Address.
  • Page 12 If the Internet Sharing Software will be installed on a computer other than the one in which you are installing the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter, then follow these steps: 1. Install the WUS-B12 Wireless USB Adapter into the computer (please refer to the Quick Install Guide.)
  • Page 13 2. Check the IP Address for the wireless adapter. Please make certain that all the computers on your network are in the same IP Address range. Please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual entitled: Checking your IP Address. Note: By default, the wireless adapter is set to obtain a Dynamic IP Address, automatically.

  • Page 14: Installation

    This section shows you how to install the Utility if you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT operating systems. Follow the instructions given below on how to install the hardware (WUS-B12 USB Adapter) and then the software (driver and utility). For those using Windows XP, the installation procedure will be the same until the utility installation.
  • Page 15 • Continue with the installation and the screen below should appear. Click on Next to proceed with the installation. Click Next The Install Hardware Device Drivers window will • Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. appear. Click Next Click Next The installation will continue with the following screen.
  • Page 16 The following screen will appear. • The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Next. • Click Next • The installation will continue with the following screen. Click Yes.
  • Page 17 The installation will finish with the following screen. Click Finish. • Click Finish 3. Installing the Configuration Utility Look for the file named “Setup.exe” on the installation CD-Rom. Double-click on it to start the installation for the configuration utility. Setup.exe When this screen appears click Next.
  • Page 18 To install to the folder C:\Program Files\NonBrand click Next. Otherwise click on Browse to choose an alternate location. Or Click Browse Click Next Click Next to proceed with the utility installation.
  • Page 19 Click Next The Setup Status screen will appear like the one below: After the Utility has been successfully installed, InstallShield Wizard will prompt you to restart your computer. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” and click on Finish. This completes the Utility installation.
  • Page 20 Click Finish 3. Uninstalling the Configuration Utility To uninstall the configuration utility simply click Uninstall under Programs WLAN Monitor Uninstall. To uninstall the driver, right-click on My Computer.
  • Page 21 Left-click on Properties to bring up the System Properties screen. Click on the Hardware tab.
  • Page 22 Click on Device Manager. Click on Network adapters.
  • Page 23 Right-click on the “Wireless LAN Card (RTL8180)” icon. Click on Uninstall. You will then receive a Confirm Device Removal screen. Click OK to complete the uninstallation.

  • Page 24: Using The Configuration Utility For Windows 2000, 98, Or Me

    Windows 2000, 98, or ME If you are using Windows 2000, 98, ME, or NT, the Configuration Utility program for the WUS-B12 is called WLAN Monitor. Once you have installed WLAN Monitor (the configuration utility), you can read this section of the manual to find out how to monitor and configure your WUS-B12 adapter using WLAN Monitor.
  • Page 25 In the Wireless Network Properties screen you may change the name of the WLAN. You may also enter wireless network encryption keys by checking Network Authentication (Shared mode) or Data encryption. You may enter up to four keys of length 10 or 25 hexadecimal digits. You may also set one of the four keys as a default key.
  • Page 26 Information given under Connected State are the Connection status (connected or disconnected), SSID, Network type (infrastructure or adhoc), Wep Status (enabled or disabled), Speed (of the wireless connection), and Signal Strength (a colored bar shows the intensity of the radio signals in the network). Under Hardware Information the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the hardware (WLAN USB adapter) is given.
  • Page 27 restored. Check “Disable Radio” to disconnect the network connection without removing the WLAN USB adapter. You may select the Current Chanel (1, 2, or 3) and Power Save Mode (Disable, Max Save, Fast Save). You may enter the Fragmentation Threshold and RTS Threshold. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows 2000, 98, or ME...
  • Page 28 Using the Configuration Utility for Windows XP The WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility supports Windows XP; however, Windows XP has its own utility for wireless devices. In order to use the WLAN Monitor Configuration Utility as described in the last section you must disable the utility built into Windows XP by unchecking the box below.
  • Page 29 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Left-click on Properties to obtain the Network Connections screen.
  • Page 30 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Right-click on the “Wireless Network Connection” icon to produce another drop-down menu with item Properties. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Left-click on Properties to bring up the screen below.
  • Page 31 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Click on the Wireless Networks tab.
  • Page 32 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Click on the Access Point under Available Networks with which you wish to establish a connection.
  • Page 33 • Click on Configure to establish a connection with the chosen access point “D-Link.” A screen such as the following called Wireless Network Properties will then appear. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP Enter the appropriate settings and click OK.
  • Page 34 Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP The access point “D-Link” has been added to the network under Preferred networks. Using the Configuration Utility (continued) for Windows XP The Network Connections window now shows the wireless network connection as “Enabled”.

  • Page 36: Networking Basics

    Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME, or 98.
  • Page 37 Click Next. In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown and Click Next. Networking Basics • Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional) and Click Next. •...
  • Page 38 Networking Basics • Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, Click Next. • Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. Networking Basics...
  • Page 39 • In the window below, select the best option. In this example, “Create a Network Setup Disk” has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. • Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive “A:” Format the disk if you wish, and Click Next.
  • Page 40 Networking Basics • Please read the information on this screen, then Click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. • The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 41 Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions: In Windows XP: • Click START (in the lower left corner of the screen) • Right-click on My Computer • Select Properties and Click • Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 42 Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Go to Start • Right-click on My Computer • Click Properties Networking Basics Checking the Installation of the Drivers for the Wireless Adapter • Select the Hardware Tab • Click Device Manager Networking Basics •...
  • Page 43 • Double-click on the Networking Icon in the taskbar. In this window you will see the Signal Strength and the Status of the WUS-B12. In this case the Status and the Signal Strength are fine. For more information: • Click Properties...
  • Page 44 • Select Settings This screen shows the wireless configuration. • Click Modify to check on the configuration. Networking Basics Checking the Wireless Configuration • The Network Name (SSID) should be set to Default. • The Network Connection should be set to the correct mode (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc.)