Chapter 1: Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of your ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter. This USB Adapter supports both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks. Package Contents ViewSonic WUSB100 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter NOTE: Insert the WUSB100 first. Networking Companion CD...
Blinking green Link LED Meaning of Code Wireless LAN is ready. Data transfer in process. Wireless LAN is ready. Attempting to connect to network’s AP (Access point). If blinking continues, a connection was not made. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
USB port on your PC (USB 2.0 recommended for best • performance) 300MHz processor or higher • Minimum 5MB free disk space • Minimum 32MB RAM • CD-ROM drive • Wireless Network Overview Internet Wireless Router/ Modem Gateway ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter Notebook Wireless Adapter...
2000 are noted where applicable, and configuration instructions for these three operating systems are located in the Appendix. To install your ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter to use with your PC, do the following: With your PC powered on, insert the WUSB100 USB Adapter into an available USB port on your PC (shown below).
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From the home page of the ViewSonic Networking Setup Wizard (shown below), click Wireless USB Adapter. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
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On the next screen (shown below), click WUSB100 Driver Installation. Complete the InstallShield Wizard instructions starting with the screen shown below. After completing the on-screen instructions, restart your PC. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
To configure your WUSB100 with Windows XP, do the following: From the Windows XP desktop, right-click the Networking icon on the Windows status bar (shown below), then select View Available Wireless Networks. The Wireless Network Connection screen displays (see the next page). ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter Networking icon...
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See the Wireless Network Connection screen shown on the next page. IMPORTANT: Be sure to un-check Enable IEEE 802.1x • authentication for this network. An access point (SSID) that does not have a network key (WEP or WPA) ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
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SSID or network key, change the configuration settings on your wireless router or gateway, repeat the WUSB100’s installation procedure using the new settings. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter An access point (SSID) that does have a network key...
Uninstalling the Drivers To uninstall the driver and wireless utility software, do the following: Click Start on the Windows desktop. Select: Programs > ViewSonic > WUSB100 > WUSB100 USB Adapter Uninstall. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
To configure your WUSB100 with Windows 98SE, ME, or 2000, do the following: Right-click the Wireless Settings utility icon on the Windows status bar, then select Advanced Configuration. The Wireless Settings utility screen displays (see the next page). ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter Wireless Settings utility icon...
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If your router or gateway has security settings, click the Encryption tab, enter those security settings, then click Apply. NOTE: Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000 only supports WEP, not WPA. When you have completed entering the wireless settings, click OK. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
Troubleshooting For the fastest solution to an installation problem, please refer to the solutions below before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support for assistance. The setup wizard does not launch after I insert the Networking Companion CD. If the CD does not auto-start, right-click Start, select •...
If you are still not satisfied with your connection speed, you might want to inquire about upgrading to a faster connection. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
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(SSID) and wireless security (WEP and/or WPA) information as your router or gateway. Reset your broadband modem. Turn off the modem for 5 • to 10 seconds. Restart the modem, and wait for it to ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
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10 seconds, then turn it back on again. When the status lights indicate that the router or gateway is functioning, try accessing the Internet from your PC connected to your wireless network. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
Customer Support Before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to any setup problems you have. NOTE: For Customer Support or product service you will need to provide the product’s serial number (on the back of the unit).
Wireless Network Adapter products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a ViewSonic Wireless Network Adapter product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product.
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(e) the serial number of the product. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. Limitation of implied warranties:...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician • for help. FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
(d)(2). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. ViewSonic Corporation declares that VS10260 FCC ID: QDWWN250GC) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in the U.S.A. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
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This device has been tested for compliance with the RF exposure (SAR) limits for humans, as specified in Health Canada's Safety Code 6. Health Canada’s address is:775 Brookfield Road, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 1C1; Tel: (613) 954-6699 / Fax: (613) 941-1734; e-mail: alice_mackinnon@hc-sc.gc.ca. ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...
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CE Conformity for Europe The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility, and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard to “Safety." ViewSonic Wireless USB Adapter...