User manual INTELLINET 520607

[. . . ] Wireless USB Adapter provides LAN users with an access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. The Wireless USB Adapter configuration is easy to change from peer-to-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad area. Please read this manual to get familiar with the Wireless USB Adapter. [. . . ] Accept the default directory or if you wish, enter an alternate location, then click Next to proceed. 8 5. The Select Program Folder dialog box allows you to accept the default application program folder name or to assign a name of your preference. 6. Once the installation is complete, a dialog box will appear asking if you want to restart the system. Click Finish to accept. 3. 3 Wireless LAN Monitor Utility Wireless USB Adapter has its own management software. Users can control all functions provided by the application named Wireless LAN Monitor Utility. The Utility icon will appear in the taskbar by clicking the Wireless LAN Monitor Utility shortcut on your desktop. The monitor Utility includes six tabs: Monitor, Statistics, Site Survey, Encryption, Advanced, and Version. In AdHoc mode, the Channel and SSID must be the same among stations so that the computers can communicate within the local LAN properly. Moreover, all connected computers should have the same netid and subnetid, you can follow the procedure below to check whether you have the same netid and subnetid among stations: 1. Right-click on the Network Neighborhood on your desktop and then click on "Properties". In Configuration, click on "TCP/IP -> Wireless USB Adapter" and then click on "Properties". Click on "Specify an IP Address" and make sure having the same netid and subnetid of all the connected computers. 3. 3. 1 Setting l Operating Mode: If you want to connect with Access Point, please set the mode as" Infrastructure". If you have more stations and just want to set them as local network, please set the Mode as " Ad Hoc". l Channel: It shows radio channel numbers that used for networking. The Channel number must be the same among stations, so that computers can communicate within the local LAN. If the Mode is Infrastructure, this parameter will not be active. l SSID: SSID is the group name that will be shared by every member of your wireless network . You will only be able to connect with an Access Point (AP), which has the same SSID. Please note that when you are in the Ad-hoc mode, the SSID must be the same among stations so that computers can communicate within the local LAN properly. l Tx Rate: You can choose one of the transmission rates as follows, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5. 5Mbps, 11Mbps, and Fully Auto. l Power Save Mode: You can set this mode as Power Save to set your USB adapter as power saving mode. l MAC Address: It shows the MAC address of your Wireless USB Adapter device, and the parameter can't be changed. l Other information: The Signal Strength and Link Quality will be shown in the screen below under the Status of your USB adapter, l Status: The Status will show the "OK" if you select "Ad Hoc mode" in the Operating Mode. Besides, the Status will show BSSID of AP that you associated if you select the "Infrastructure " in the "Operating Mode". 10 There are three processes once you want to change the parameter in the "Setting": 1. Click the "Change" button first if you want to change any of the parameter. After changing the parameter, please click on the "Submit" button to finish. 3. 3. 2 Statistics The following screen shows various statistics including the Data Packets, Management Packets and Rejected Packets in transmitting and receiving status. You can click the Clear button to reset Statistics Tab. 11 3. 3. 3 Site Survey The screen shows all the messages of Access Point around your Wireless USB Adapter device. The messages of Access Point include BSSID, SSID, Signal, the Channel used by AP, and enabled the Encryption AP or not. You can double-click the BSSID to choose the AP that you want to connect with. 12 3. 3. 4 Encryption You may desire an additional measure of security in your wireless network, which can be achieved by using the Encryption function. WEP Key to use: You can choose one of the four Keys you typed (Key1~Key4) as the WEP Key. WEP Mode: If you set the Mode to Optional, your device can communicate with the stations with disabled WEP. Otherwise, if you set Mode to Mandatory, then your device cannot communicate with the stations with disabled WEP. Authentication Type: Open System Authentication algorithm is mostly used. Please click OK. 15 3. 5 Uninstall the Wireless USB Adapter Utility / Driver If you do not need the wireless connectivity of your Wireless USB Adapter, 1. [. . . ] Enter "System Properties" and click "Device Manager" on upper menu. Select "Driver" on the upper menu of Wireless USB Adapter properties, and then click on " Update Driver" button. Follow the Update Device Driver Wizard to complete the driver installation. 22 5. 2 Microsoft Networking Checklist In order to the Wireless USB Adapter can run properly, some network items must be presented in the Microsoft " Network Neighborhood " setup. To check and activate the network setup, right-click the "Network Neighborhood" and select "Properties". [. . . ]