User manual TRENDNET TEW-509UB

[. . . ] This device was tested for typical by stander conditions that may occur during use. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 1. 5cm must be maintained between the user's body and the device, including the antenna. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2 Table of Contents Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference statement CE Mark Warning Chapter 1 ­ Wireless LAN Networking Transmission Rate Type of Wireless Networks Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Network Infrastructure (BSS) Network Wireless LAN Security Data Encryption with WEP Chapter 2 - Getting Started About Your 802. 11b/g Wireless USB2. 0 Adapter Package Content System Requirement Wireless Utility and Adapter Hardware Installation Using the Utility to Configure Your Network Link Information Site Survey Profile Chapter 3 ­ HotSpot Features Charging the TEW-509UB Identifying Components LCD Display Finding a HotSpot Accessing a HotSpot Chapter 4 ­ Maintenance Uninstalling the Driver Uninstall the Client Utility Upgrading the Wireless Utility Glossary 2 2 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 8 9 12 13 14 15 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 23 Rev. [. . . ] Click Install to start the installation. 10 STEP 7 Click Finish to complete the client utility installation. STEP 8 At this moment please insert your USB Adapter to your Laptop, Choose Install the software automatically and click Next. STEP 9 Click Finish to complete the installation. 11 2. 6 Using the Utility to Configure Your Network The following are explanations on how to configure and use the Utility program. After completing the installation procedure, a new icon will automatically appear in the lower right task bar. Hold your mouse pointer over the icon, and press the right mouse button to open the Wireless Client Utility. The Wireless Client Utility window as shown below will appear. The user can now use any of the management functions available in the IEEE 802. 11 Wireless Client Utility. 12 2. 6. 1 Link Information Click the Link Information tab to see general information about the program and its operations. The Link Information tab does not require any configuration. The following table describes the items found on the Link Information screen. Wireless Network Status Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network. Network Type Infrastructure (access point) Ad Hoc Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. 802. 11a or 11b or 11g Channel Shows the currently connected channel. Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit rate in Mbps. AP MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the access point the wireless adapter is associated to. Security Status Security Shows the security type ­ Disable, WEP, WPA/WPA2, WAP-PSK/WAP2-PSK or 802. 1X Authentication Displays the authentication mode. Subnet Mask Gateway Displays subnet mask Displays gateway address DNS Server Display DNS server address 13 2. 6. 2 Site Survey Click the Site Survey tab to see available infrastructure and ad hoc networks. On this screen, click Refresh to refresh the list at any time. Connecting to a different network Hold your mouse pointer over the network icon, and click the right mouse button to select the network. Click the Connect button to connect the available network. If no configuration profile exists for that network, the Profile Settings window opens to ask to create a profile for the network. LEAP is designed to address all the technical requirements of the wireless data communications industry, and is oriented towards providing the greatest benefit to the industry and the consumer WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Enables WPA/WPA2 Passphrase security. The options include: TLS / PEAP /TTLS / LEAP 17 Advanced Settings After Security Settings finished, the Advanced Settings screen will be shown as following. The following table describes the items found on the Advanced Settings screen. The options include: Continuous Access Mode Maximum Power Saving Fast Power Saving 802. 11b Preamble Displays the 802. 11b preamble format. The options include: Long Short Auto RTS Threshold Value from 0 ~ 2347 FRAG Threshold Value from 256 ~ 2346 Wireless Mode Include: 802. 11a 802. 11b 802. 11g 18 After advance settings are finished, the following screen showed as below. You can activate the profile now or later. 19 Chapter 3 ­ HotSpot This section explains the hardware section of the TEW-509UB. 3. 1 Charging the TEW-509UB The TEW-509UB is powered by a rechargeable battery. If the USB connector on your computer is vertical, connect the TEW-509UB carefully to avoid damaging the connectors. CAUTION 1. With the display facing up, insert the TEW-509UB into a USB connector on your computer. The icon on the LCD screen indicating the battery is charging. 3. 2 Identifying Components The illustration below shows the buttons and LEDs on the TEW-509UB. Seek Next Seek LED Power Power LED 20 3. 3 LCD Display The illustration below shows the icons in the LCD. All the icons will not necessarily appear together as shown here. 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 1 SSID: 2 Channel: 3 Found: 4 Power: 5 Scan mode: 6 Security 7 Signal Strength Displays the SSID of the current connection. [. . . ] Products returned to TRENDware must be pre-authorized by TRENDware with RMA number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDWARE PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDWARE'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. 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