User manual TRENDNET TEW-644UB

[. . . ] -- Federal Communication Commission 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ] This manual contains detailed instructions regarding the operation of this product. With the Wireless N USB 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 N USB Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, at a speed of up to 54 megabits per second. The Wireless N USB Adapter provides users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. The mobility of the Wireless N USB Adapter provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. The Wireless N USB Adapter can easily adapt 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. Overview of this User's Guide Introduction. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Wireless N USB Adapter. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the Wireless N USB Adapter. 1 UNPACKING AND SETUP This section provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless N USB Adapter. Unpacking The box should contain the following items: One TEW-624UB/TEW-644UB Wireless N USB Adapter One Driver & Utility CD-ROM One Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide One USB 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 is USB 2. 0 port The operating system on your computer must be the following: Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4), XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista A draft 802. 11n or 802. 11b/g access point. Make sure the environment has minimal interference and obstructions. Connecting the USB Extension Cable The USB extension cradle that comes with the Adapter has Type A connectors on both ends. One end of the cradle is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC's USB port. The other end of the cradle is a female Type A connector that plugs into the Adapter. This USB extension cradle can be adjusted to improve the wireless connection. SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all clients in a wireless network. Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection Infrastructure ­ to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other wireless clients through the use of Access Points. Ad-Hoc ­ to establish point-to-point wireless communication directly with other wireless client devices. 6 Authentication: The following options are available: Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA EAP-TLS, WPA2 EPA-TLS. Open System and Shared Key Open 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. The following will be activated when Open, Shared Key or Auto is enabled: Default Key: select one of the 4 keys to use. Network Key: choose the encryption way, either in HEX or ASCII formats, and enter the password in the blank space. Key Length: select 64 or 128 bits as the length of the keys Key Format: ASCII or HEX 7 WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS If using the WPA/WPA2 EAP-TLS authentication method, please select the Encryption type for TKIP or AES then select the WPA/WPA2 Certificate from drop down list. 8 WPA/WPA2-PSK If using the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication method, please select the Encryption type for TKIP or AES then enter the Passphrase key. 9 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. Select any one of the wireless networks by double-clicking on it or clicking on the "Connect" button. Click the "Refresh" button to scan for available networks. 10 Profile The user can create and manage the created profiles for home, work or public areas. [. . . ] WPS WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an optional certification program from the Wi-Fi Alliance that is designed to ease the task of setting up and configuring security on a wireless network. There are two methods used in the WPS as below instruction. 30 Using the WPS configuration with the "PBC" method, the configuration steps as below: 1. Push the WPS configuration button on your wireless access point or router. If the WPS configuration was successful, the follow window will show on. 4. [. . . ]