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Chapter2:Installation

This chapter describes the procedure for installing the

ValetConnector.

Installation

ToinstalltheValetConnector:
1. InserttheValetConnectorintoanavailableUSBport

onyourcomputer.

valet

connector

CISCO

InsertValetConnector

2. Click

Set up your Cisco Valet Connector

(E:) Cisco Valet Connecter Setup

AutoPlay

Always do this for software and games:

Install or run program

General options

Set up your Cisco Valet Connector

Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC

View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel

Open folder to view files

using Windows Explorer

DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys
Router Setup

Always do this for software and games:

Install or run program

General options

Set up your Cisco Valet Connector

Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC

Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel

Open folder to view files

using Windows Explorer

Speed up my system

using Windows ReadyBoost

SetUpYourCiscoValetConnector

If you do not see this, access setup on the Valet

Connector directly. To do so, perform the following

stepsforyourspecificoperatingsystem:

Windows 7

a. Go to

Start > Computer

and double-click

Cisco

Valet Connector Setup

b. Double-click

Setup

Windows Vista

a. Go to

Start > Computer

and double-click

Cisco

Valet Connector Setup

b. Double-click

Setup

Windows XP

a. Goto

Start > My Computer

andclick

Cisco Valet

Connector Setup

b. Double-click

Setup.exe

3. Read the Software End User License Agreement. To

accepttheagreementandcontinue,click

Next

LicenseAgreement

4. Pleasewaitwhilethesetupsoftwareissettingupyour

ValetConnector.

PleaseWait

5. AnEasySetupKeyhelpsyouquicklyconnecttoyour

wirelesshotspotorrouter.IfyoudonothaveanEasy

SetupKey,select

No, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key

If you have an Easy Setup Key, select

Yes, I have an

Easy Setup Key

.Click

Next

NOTE:

CiscoValetwirelesshotspotscomewith

anEasySetupKey.CiscoValetwirelesshotspots

andsomeLinksysroutersalsoletyoucreateone

fromyourownUSBflashdrive.(Youdonotneed

anEasySetupKeytocompleteinstallation.)

DoyouhaveanEasySetupKey?

If you do not have an Easy Setup Key, go to step 6.

IfyouhaveanEasySetupKey,gotostep8.

Summary of Contents for Valet Connector AM10

Page 1: ...user guide ...

Page 2: ...apter 2 Installation 2 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Configuration 4 Appendix A Troubleshooting 8 Appendix B Specifications 9 Appendix C Warranty Information 10 Appendix D Regulatory Information 12 Appendix E Software End User License Agreement 15 ...

Page 3: ...en the Valet Connector is plugged into the USB Extension Base or your laptop computer s USB port you can store the cap by attaching it to the Valet Connector Tostorethecap pushitontothetopoftheValetConnector until it fits snugly USB Extension Base The Valet Connector comes attached to its USB Extension Base Using the Valet Connector in its Base may often improve wireless signal performance especia...

Page 4: ...tup on the Valet Connector directly To do so perform the following steps for your specific operating system Windows 7 a Go to Start Computer and double click Cisco Valet Connector Setup b Double click Setup Windows Vista a Go to Start Computer and double click Cisco Valet Connector Setup b Double click Setup Windows XP a Go to Start My Computer and click Cisco Valet Connector Setup b Double click ...

Page 5: ...y Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 Enter the passphrase also known as a pre shared key Click Next Go to step 9 Enter the Wireless Password 8 Follow the on screen prompts to use your Easy Setup Key Click Next Insert your Easy Setup Key 9 The installation is complete Click Close You are Now Connected to Your Wireless Network NOTE If you have any problems during the installation process refer to the F...

Page 6: ...ouse pointer hovers over the icon the status information of your wireless connection appears Wireless Connection Status New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network 1 Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon A list of available wireless networks appears Available Wireless Networks 2 Select your network and then click Connect Select Network 3 If your network does ...

Page 7: ...o a different wireless network 1 Right click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon 2 Click Connect to a network Utility Menu 3 Select your network and then click Connect Select Network 4 If your network uses wireless security go to step 5 If your network does not use wireless security this screenappears Toconnecttoyourunsecurednetwork click Connect Anyway and go to step 7 Unsecured Netwo...

Page 8: ...o save your settings Click Close Connected to Network 8 The Set Network Location screen may appear This screen helps apply the correct settings for your type of location Select Home Work or Public location Select Network Location 9 This screen varies according to the selected location Click Close Network Settings Saved NOTE For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility refer to Help and...

Page 9: ...able Wireless Network 3 Click Connect Anyway to connect theValet Connector to your network and then go to step 5 No Wireless Security 4 If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP wireless security enter the WEP key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields If your network uses Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 wireless security enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm netwo...

Page 10: ...ert it into the computer s USB slot Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers on your wireless network 1 Make sure that the computers are powered on 2 Make sure that the Valet Connector is configured with the same Wireless Network Name also called the SSID or Service Set Identifier and wireless security settings as the other computers on your wireless network WEB If your questions ...

Page 11: ...0 20 MHz 92 dBm Typical MCS15 40 MHz 69 dBm Typical MCS0 40 MHz 90 dBm Typical Antenna Gain in dBi Antenna 1 0 33 dBi Antenna 2 1 4 dBi Security Features WEP WPA WPA2 Security Key Bits Up to 128 Bit Encryption Environmental Dimensions 3 15 x 1 00 x 0 49 79 9 x 25 4 x 12 4 mm Weight 0 39 oz 11 g Certification FCC UL CB CE Operating Temp 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage Temp 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Opera...

Page 12: ...d Limitations This limited warranty does not apply if a the product assembly seal has been removed or damaged b the product has been altered or modified except by Cisco c the product damage was caused by use with non Cisco products d the product has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Cisco e the product has been subjected to abnormal phys...

Page 13: ...and effect Obtaining Warranty Service If you have a question about your product or experience a problem with it please go to www myciscohome com support where you will find a variety of online support tools and information to assist you with your product If the product proves defective during the Warranty Period contact Cisco Technical Support or if you purchased your product from a service provid...

Page 14: ...evicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user FCC Radiation Expo...

Page 15: ... conforme aux limites d exposition aux radiofréquences établies pour un environnement non contrôlé Pour assurer le maintien de cette conformité l utilisateur doit suivre les consignes d utilisation décrites dans le présent manuel Wireless Disclaimer The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual performance can vary including lower wireless network ...

Page 16: ... separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación Es responsabilidad suya desechar este y cualesquiera otros aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a través de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y lasautoridadeslocales Aldesecharyreciclarcorrectamenteestos aparatos estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el medio amb...

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Page 18: ...sed and not sold to You by Cisco and the relevant third parties set forth in Schedule 2 Cisco its suppliers and its licensors respectively retain all right title and interest including all copyright and intellectual property rights in and to the Technology and Documentation and all copies derivatives and portions thereof All rights not specifically granted to You in this Agreement are reserved by ...

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Page 20: ...ure to comply with any term of this Agreement Technical Support This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support contract Information about Cisco s current technical support offerings and policies including any fees for support services can be found at www myciscohome com support Export Software including technical data may be subject to U S export control laws and regulations and or expor...

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