User manual TRENDNET TEW-424UB

[. . . ] 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. FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] This manual contains detailed instructions regarding the operation of this product. With the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter, a desktop or laptop computer can communicate with another computer wirelessly. An easy-to-use utility is bundled with the Wireless USB Adapter for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostic purposes. The Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, at a speed of up to 54 megabits per second. The Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter provides users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. The mobility of the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. The Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter can easily adapt from peerto-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad area. Overview of this User's Guide Introduction. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter. 1 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. Setup Before installation, check the following: Make sure your computer is running at least a 300Mhz or above processor with 256MB RAM or above Make sure the USB ports are USB 1. 0, 1. 1 or 2. 0 The operating system on your computer must be the following: Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE Make sure the environment has minimal interference and obstructions. Connecting the USB Extension Cable The USB extension cable that comes with the Adapter has Type A connectors on both ends. One end of the cable is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC's USB port. The other end of the cable is a female Type A connector that plugs into the Adapter. This USB extension cable can be adjusted to improve the wireless connection. It is recommended that the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter is perpendicular to the ground. 2 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS LED 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. 3 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) 4 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. 5 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. 6 10) Click Yes. 11) Click Finish. Windows 2000 12) The drivers will install automatically. 13) Click Yes. 7 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. 8 Warning: Selecting the incorrect country domain may result in violation of applicable law. 19) Click Yes. 9 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. Link Information This is the default screen after launching the Utility program. Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless access point. SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and AP in order for communication to be established. Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication. [. . . ] Products returned to TRENDnet must be pre-authorized by TRENDnet with RMA number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET'S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF TRENDNET'S PRODUCTS. [. . . ]