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ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User Manual

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Model ACT-WF8000U
2 in 1 WLAN / FIR Combo Adapter
NOTICE:
1. Please install USB driver to active your USB port BEFORE plugging in
ACT-WF8000U
2. Please install the driver of the bundled CD first.
WF8000U and install the Windows native driver before, please remove it and
reinstall as Chapter 8, 9.
Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10
ACTiSYS Corporation
Fast, Secure, Easier Connection
Copyright (C) 2002-2004 ACTiSYS Corp.
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  • Page 1 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual User’s Manual ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U Model ACT-WF8000U 2 in 1 WLAN / FIR Combo Adapter Fast, Secure, Easier Connection NOTICE: 1. Please install USB driver to active your USB port BEFORE plugging in ACT-WF8000U 2. Please install the driver of the bundled CD first.
  • Page 2 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual FCC & VCCI Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 BIOS SETUP .....................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 ACT-WF8000U DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000/ME/98SE...錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 ACTISYS ACT-WF8000U DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP .....錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 ACTISYS ACT-WF8000U WINDOWS XP NATIVE DRIVER REMOVAL PROCEDURE......27 ACT-WF8000U DRIVER REMOVAL FOR WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98SE ........... 29 WLAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY ....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 2. INTRODUCTION ACTiSYS WF8000U is an advanced 2 in 1 USB interface dongle combining 4MbpsFast Infrared (ACT-IR4000US) and WLAN client that comply with the IRDA Standard and the IEEE 802.11b Standard. The Fast Infrared support reliable high speed data transmission securely. The IEEE 802.11b Ethernet standard allows you to connect computers and devices at speeds up to 11Mbps,...
  • Page 5 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 6. How do start using WiFIR ACT-WF8000U Choose whether you want to use WLAN or IrDA by shifting the switch. Shift the switch toward the USB connector for WLAN and away from the USB connector for IrDA. The LEDs located at both sides will indicate which functions are being used.

  • Page 6: Act-Wf8000U Driver Installation For Windows 2000/Me/98Se

    ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 7. ACT-WF8000U IrDA DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000/ME/98SE 7.1 Infrared Installation (IR-4000US Installation) : Following are the instructions to properly install the ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U under, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE. use the driver on this CD Important: use Windows’...
  • Page 7 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 4. To complete the IR installation, plug the Actisys ACT-WF8000U into the USB port. If the Actisys ACT-WF8000U Series is already plugged in, remove it then re-insert it. Click on Finish to continue. 5. Windows will now detect the ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U Series.
  • Page 8 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual of Microsoft Windows operating systems require administrator to install software. If this is the case for your operating system, be sure that you have such privileges before executing the Setup.exe file. To upgrade an existing driver, it is not necessary to remove your Octopus driver from your computer.
  • Page 9 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 2. Choose install folder Don’t care below to click "Yes" button to next step. 3. Confirm the adapter switch to WLAN position (close to the USB end). On afterwards plug the USB, the red LED lights on.
  • Page 10 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Don’t care below to click "Yes" button to next step. Found New Hardware and Installing. Please click “Start->All programs->ZyDAS Wireless LAN-USB->ZDConfig”. The TM icon will appear. The “WF8000U Configuration” screen will appear. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10...
  • Page 11 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 7.2.2 For Windows 98SE Install the Driver and Utility WF8000U Adapter Insert into CD-ROM device execute program " WS1U4108_WHQL_SWAP_CHANGE_BIN.exe" for your purchased WF8000U to select. The Install Shield Wizard box will appear, click "Next" to continue.
  • Page 12 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual After running the driver package, the Notebook (or PC) with Win98 OS shall be restarted 4. Confirm the adapter switch to WLAN position (close to the USB end). On afterwards plug the USB, the red LED lights on.
  • Page 13 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Please insert the disk labeled "Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM." To Choose Windows 98SE installing folder Copying Files Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 13 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 14 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Please click “Start->All programs->ZyDAS wireless LAN USB ->ZDConfig”. The WF8000U icon will appear. The “WF8000U Configuration” screen will appear. 7.2.3 For Windows ME (similar to 2000/98SE) Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 14 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 15 ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 8. ACTISYS ACT-WF8000U IrDA DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS XP 8.1 Infrared Installation (IR4000US Installation): Following are the instructions to properly install the ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U under Windows XP. Important: use Windows’ Native Driver. Please use the driver on this CD to assure a smooth installation.
  • Page 16 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual WinXP will detect the ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U Series. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). Please note you should take the CD out of the CD-ROM BEFORE clicking on Next. If you kept the CD in the CDROM, Windows XP will automatically search for all drivers compatible with WF8000U.
  • Page 17 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 3. 8. Click on Finish to complete the installation. and when the IR LED flashes every 3-second, Installation is completed. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 17 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 18 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 9. ACTISYS ACT-WF8000U WLAN INSTALLATION Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 18 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 19 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Install the Driver and Utility 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM device and execute the program of " WS1U4108_WHQL_SWAP_CHANGE_BIN.exe" for your purchased WF8000U to select. The Install Shield Wizard box will appear, click "Next" to continue.
  • Page 20 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 4. Insert the WF8000U adapter into the USB port of your computer, the system will automatically find the device and search for its software. Please wait while the wizard installs the software. Don’t care below to click "Continue Anyway" button to next step Release 1.0a 2004.
  • Page 21 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Please wait while the wizard installs the software. Completing the "WF8000U Adapter" installing the software. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 21 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 22 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 7.3 Using the Windows XP’s Utility To connect to your wireless network, please do the following: ◎Double-click the icon marked in red in the taskbar and you may start using the Windows XP’s wireless utility To click "Properties"...
  • Page 23 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual ◎ The “Connect to Wireless Network” window will contain a list of all the available Wireless Networks. Select the proper network for your needs. In this example, “TwinMOS-AP(TM-AP)” network was selected as shown. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10...
  • Page 24 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 7.4 Using the Utility of WF8000U adapter Note: If you don’t disable the XP’s Utility, you can not open the adapter’s utility. ◎ Get into Windows XP’s utility, click "Advanced" button. ◎In “Wireless Network Connection Properties“ screen, uncheck the setting “Use Release 1.0a 2004.
  • Page 25 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Windows to configure my wireless network settings“. Note that if you want to change back to the Windows XP built-in utility, check the item again. ◎ Please click “Start->All programs->ZyDAS wireless LAN USB ->ZDConfig”. Double-click on the icon shown below. The “TwinMOS WLAN Configuration” screen will appear.
  • Page 26 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 26 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...

  • Page 27: Actisys Act-Wf8000U Windows Xp Native Driver Removal Procedure

    1 ACTISYS ACT-WF8000U WINDOWS XP NATIVE DRIVER REMOVAL PROCEDURE Your ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U is shipped with the latest driver on the CD. If you had already installed the Windows XP Native Driver, the following steps will remove the Native Driver and then you can follow the ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U Installation Instruction to install the latest driver.
  • Page 28 Before the PC is restarting, you should un-plug your ACT-WF8000U USB connector from the PC’s USB port. Please refer to ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U Installation Instructions for Windows XP Home or Professional. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 28 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...

  • Page 29: Act-Wf8000U Driver Removal For Windows Xp/2000/Me/98Se

    ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 2 ACT-WF8000U DRIVER REMOVAL FOR WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98SE Following are the instructions to properly uninstall ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U (e.g. IR4000US, WLAN is similar) under Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows 98SE. Important: Please keep the ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U plugging into the computer until prompted to remove it.
  • Page 30 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 3. To continue, click the Yes button to uninstall the ACTiSYS ACTIR4000US Adapter. 4. To complete the removal process, click the Finish button. Unplug the ACTiSYS ACT-IR4000US from your USB jack. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10...

  • Page 31: Wlan Configuration Utility

    ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 3 WLAN CONFIGURATION UTILITY Note: The following Configuration Utility was operated under Windows 2000. (Procedures will be the same for Windows 98SE/XP.) Wf8000U uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.
  • Page 32 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual General Connection Setting Table Select the More Setting Page to access the Configuration menu, as shown below. You can make changes to any of the fields shown below, without the need to restart your computer.
  • Page 33 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Network Type The WF8000Uadapter can operate in one of two modes, which are specified in the Mode field of the Configuration menu. Clicking the down arrow at the right of the Mode field displays the available modes.
  • Page 34 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Authentication Mode This setting has to be consistent with the wireless devices, which the adapter intends to connect. Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless devices. Shared Key – Only wireless devices using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other.
  • Page 35 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Profile Table Profile name A profile is a named set of operating parameters for your WF8000U adapter. The Profile field lets you set values for all parameters by selecting a previously defined profile. Click the down arrow at the right of the Profile field to display the available profiles for your WF8000U adapter.
  • Page 36 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Fragmentation Threshold The value defines the maximum size of packets, any packet size larger than the value will be fragmented. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance.

  • Page 37: Wireless Bridge Mode For Windows Xp Only

    ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 4 WIRELESS BRIDGE MODE FOR WINDOWS XP ONLY Setup the WIRELESS BRIDGE Using the Windows XP’s Utility 1.Click ″Start->Connect To->Show all connections″. 3. Please click “Start->All programs->TwinMOS USB WLAN Adapter ->TMConfig”. The TM icon will appear.
  • Page 38 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 3.The adapter change to Access Point mode: Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 38 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 39 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 4.The Status of ″Wireless Network Connection ″ will be ″Enabled″: 5.Select a pair Network icon and click the right bottom of mouse. Then select ″Bridge Connections″ to create a network bridge Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10...
  • Page 40 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 6. The Network Bridge created in Network Connections panel. 7.Click right bottom of mouse and select ″Status″ to check the network bridge mode. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 40 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 41 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 8.For detail please get access to ″Support″ tab. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 41 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 42 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Configuration Utility of WF8000U AP WF8000U uses the Configuration Utility as the software AP. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the WF8000U AP. Clicking on the "Station" will start the Configuration Utility.
  • Page 43 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual This page as below will appear. Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 43 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...
  • Page 44 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Connect Station List This screen shows all Adapters nearby. General Connection Setting Table Select the More Setting Page to access the Configuration menu, as shown below. You can make changes to any of the fields shown below, without the need to restart your computer.
  • Page 45 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual SSID The name of the wireless network. This name cannot be longer than 32 characters. You may specify a SSID for the WF8000U AP and then only the device with the same SSID can interconnect to the AP.
  • Page 46 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual This page as below will appear. Authentication Mode This setting has to be consistent with the wireless devices, which the adapter intends to connect. Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless devices.
  • Page 47 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual Fragmentation Threshold The value defines the maximum size of packets, any packet size larger than the value will be fragmented. If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely decrease overall network performance.

  • Page 48: Trouble Shooting

    ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING For help on general and miscellaneous problems you may be experiencing with your printing, refer to the following pages for possible solutions. Look up your problem and try the solution. In Windows 2000: To check that the WF8000U is installed properly, please do the following: 1.

  • Page 49: Specification

    ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 6 SPECIFICATION • Product Name: ACT-WF8000U WiFi/FIR-USB Adapter • Compatibility: Fully compliant to USB specification 1.1 and IrDA specification 1.1 • Communication speed and Distance: IrDA-1.0 (9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2Kbps): 3-100cm; IrDA-1.1 (4Mbps): 3--100cm;...
  • Page 50 ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual RF Characteristics 2.400-2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency Range (DSSS) 1-11 United States (FCC) 1-11 Canada (DOC) Operating Channels 1-14 Japan (MKK) 1-13 Europe (Except Spain and France) (ETSI) 11 Mbps: CCK 5.5 Mbps: CCK...

  • Page 51: Precautions

    Never touch the pins of computer connection terminal. The internal circuits can be damaged by a static Electricity discharge. If this device requires any servicing, use only an ACTiSYS service dealer, an ACTiSYS approved service facility, or an ACTiSYS repair service.

  • Page 52: Warranty Information

    OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. ACTiSYS Corporation warrants to the first consumer purchaser, for a period of one year from the date of purchase, that this wireless interface (“the Product”) will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof at no charge to the purchaser for parts or for labor.

  • Page 53: Contact Information

    ACTiSYS ACTiSYS ACT-WF8000U User’s Manual 9 CONTACT INFORMATION ACTiSYS Corporation. 48511 Warm Springs Blvd, Suite 206 Fremont, CA 94539, USA TEL: (510) 490-8024, FAX: (510) 623-7268 E-Mail: irda-support@actisys.com Web: www.actisys.com Release 1.0a 2004. 4. 10 53 of 51 ACTiSYS Corporation...

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