Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and recommendations.
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter. This manual contains detailed instructions regarding the operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. With the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter, a desktop or laptop computer can communicate with another computer wirelessly.
UNPACKING AND SETUP This section provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter. Unpacking The box should contain the following items: One Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter One Driver & Utility CD-ROM One Quick Installation Guide One Type-A USB male to female extension cable If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS The LED blinks green when the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter is successfully connected to a wireless network. The LED is steady green when the Wireless USB Adapter is not connected to a wireless network.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the driver and utility for the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter. Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Utility Installation 1) Insert the Utility and Driver CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive and then click Install Utility. 2) Follow the InstallShield Wizard Instructions 3) Click Yes (Windows 2000) or Continue Anyways (Windows XP)
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4) Click Finish. 5) Plug the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter into an available USB slot on your computer Windows XP 6) Select No, not this time and then click Next.
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7) Click Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. 8) Click Continue Anyways. 9) Select the appropriate country domain and then click ok. Warning: Selecting the incorrect country domain may result in violation of applicable law.
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10) Click Yes. 11) Click Finish. Windows 2000 12) The drivers will install automatically. 13) Click Yes.
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14) Select the appropriate country domain and then click ok. Warning: Selecting the incorrect country domain may result in violation of applicable law. 15) Click Yes. Windows 98SE/ME 16) The drivers will install automatically. 17) Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click OK. 18) Select the appropriate country domain and then click ok.
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Warning: Selecting the incorrect country domain may result in violation of applicable law. 19) Click Yes.
Wireless Utility Setting The user can configure the wireless settings using the Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the taskbar. The Wireless Adapter Configuration Utility is divided into five sections: Link Info, Configuration, Advanced, Site Survey and About. I.
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Signal Strength: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter with the Access Point. Data Rate: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the number of packets transmitted and received. II.
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●Maximum Power Save – the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter consumes the least power. This mode only operates when there is wireless network activity. ●Power Save – the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter consumes moderate level of power. Preamble: Select Long or Short & Long Preamble type. Preamble is a sequence of bits transmitted at 1Mbps that allows the PHY circuitry to reach steady-state demodulation and synchronization of bit clock and frame start.
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Auto, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto for WEP data encryption feature. O pen System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. Auto automatically selects the proper authentication mode.
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IV. Site Survey This screen allows the user to scan for available wireless networks (wireless clients and Access Points). It also allows the user to establish wireless communications with an available wireless network. Available Network – displays the wireless networks (wireless clients and access points) that are within range.
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Add: Adds a profile. The following screen will appear. The user can enter the necessary information required for accessing Access Points or Wireless Router. V. About This screen displays information about the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter, such as the Driver and Utility version. When a new version of the utility becomes available for upgrade, users will be able to identify by version numbers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Interface USB 2.0, 1.1, 1.0 Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g Antenna 2dBi Integrated Printed Antenna LED Indicator Link Power Receive Mode: 280mA Consumption Transmit Mode: 410 mA Supported OS Windows 98(SE), ME, 2000, XP Dimensions 80 x 30 x 12 mm (3.1 x 1.2 x 0.5 inches) (LxWxH) Weight...
Three years If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or deliver to customer an equivalent product to replace the defective item. All products that are replaced will become the property of TRENDnet.
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