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Chapter 2 - Getting Started 
 

This chapter introduces the Adapter and prepares you to use the Wireless Utility. 
 
 

2.1  About Your 802.11 n/b/g WLAN USB2.0 Adapter 

 

The Adapter is an 802.11n, 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the 
Adapter, you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment. 
 
The following lists the main features of your Adapter. 

 

Your Adapter can communicate with other IEEE 802.11n/b/g compliant wireless 
devices. 

 

Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere beyond the PC with any 
USB host interface. 

 

Support Infrastructure & Ad-Hoc mode 

 

Delivers receiving data rate up to 300 Mbps in 11n mode. 

 

For 802.11b/g, date rate dynamically shifts based on signal strength, for maximum 
availability and reliability of connection. 

 

Support both 20MHz & 40MHz bandwidth 

 

Support WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 encryption 

 

Support QoS – WMM 

 

Multi-path (1x2) design and two PCB antennas built-in design guarantee best 
transmitting / receiving quality. 

 

Support Windows-base wireless LAN GUI 

 

Support WPS enable on S/W utility 

 

 

2.2  Package Content 

 

 

802.11n/b/g WLAN USB2.0 Adapter 

 

USB Cradle 

 

Installation and Manual CD 

 

Quick Start Guide 

 

Warranty/Registration Card 

 
 

2.3  System Requirement 

 

 

Pentium class notebook computers with at least one available USB slot 

 

Microsoft Windows Vista, XP and 2K 

 

CD-ROM drive

 

 

 

2.4  Wireless Utility & Adapter Hardware Installation 

 

NOTE: If you have connected the USB Adapter to your computer, please 
remove it first. 

 

Follow the instructions below to install the USB Adapter and Utility. 

 

STEP 1 

Insert the Driver and Utility CD into CD drive 

Summary of Contents for WUB-375L

Page 1: ...802 11n g b Wireless USB Adapter Model WUB 375L User s Guide...

Page 2: ...eration is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesi...

Page 3: ...N Security 9 Data Encryption with WEP 10 Chapter 2 Getting Started About Your 802 11n b g WLAN USB2 0 Adapter 11 Package Content 11 System Requirement 11 LED Definition 11 Wireless Utility and Adapter...

Page 4: ...dually increases the transmission data rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate Types of Wireless Networks Wireless LAN networking works in either of the two modes ad hoc an...

Page 5: ...When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point you have a Basic Service Set BSS 6...

Page 6: ...communication is done through the access points which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network Wireless stations can then access resources such as a pri...

Page 7: ...able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection In the diagram below when the user moves from BSS 1 to BSS 2 the adapter automatically switches to the channel used in BSS 2...

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Page 9: ...pter starting with the most secure EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol is used for authentication and utilizes dynamic WEP key exchange EAP requires interaction with a RADIUS Remote Authentication...

Page 10: ...se sensitive You must use the same passphrase for all WLAN adapters with this feature in the same WLAN For WLAN adapters without the passphrase feature you can still take advantage of this feature by...

Page 11: ...ally shifts based on signal strength for maximum availability and reliability of connection Support both 20MHz 40MHz bandwidth Support WEP 64 128 WPA WPA2 encryption Support QoS WMM Multi path 1x2 des...

Page 12: ...tion procedures will be started Otherwise open your CD folder and double click on the setup exe file STEP 3 The InstallShield Wizard prepares for installation STEP 4 The InstallShield Wizard prompts y...

Page 13: ...reen you are asked to confirm the Destination Folder for the application software If you would like you may change the destination folder to another location Click Next STEP 6 The wizard is ready to b...

Page 14: ...14 STEP 7 The Install shield Wizard setup for installation STEP 8 Click Finish to complete the client utility installation...

Page 15: ...s moment please insert your USB Adapter to your Laptop through the cradle After the following window pop up click Next on the Fund New Hardware Wizard STEP 10 Choose Install the software automatically...

Page 16: ...16 STEP 11 Click Finish to complete the installation...

Page 17: ...procedure a new icon as shown below will automatically appear in the lower right tray bar Hold your mouse pointer over the icon and press the right mouse button to open the Wireless Client Utility The...

Page 18: ...figuration name on the Profile tab SSID Displays the wireless network name Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network Network Type The type of network the station is c...

Page 19: ...Displays the authentication mode TCP IP Status IP Address Displays the computer s IP address Subnet Mask Displays subnet mask Gateway Displays gateway address 2 6 2 Site Survey Click the Site Survey t...

Page 20: ...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 Follo...

Page 21: ...iguration from the Profile list and click the Edit button Scan Available Networks Click the Browse button on the Profile Settings screen to scan for available infrastructure and ad hoc networks On thi...

Page 22: ...22 To configure a profile for Ad Hoc or Infrastructure mode select the Network Type field on the Profile Settings Click Next to continue the profile setting...

Page 23: ...ients using only server side digital certificates by creating an encrypted SSL TLS tunnel between the client and the authentication server The tunnel then protects the subsequent user authentication e...

Page 24: ...on the Advanced Settings screen Power Save Mode Shows the power save mode Power management is disabled in ad hoc mode The options include Continuous Access Mode Maximum Power Saving Fast Power Saving...

Page 25: ...w You can activate the profile now or later WPS Setting The user obtains a device password PIN Code from the STA and enters the password into the Registrar Both the Enrollee and the Registrar use PIN...

Page 26: ...26 1 Click Refresh button to update available WPS APs...

Page 27: ...lect an AP SSID BSSID that STA will join to 3 Click PIN button to start PIN connection 4 Enter PIN Code of STA into the Registrar when prompted by the Registrar Allow of an exchange between Step 3 and...

Page 28: ...28 5 The result will look like the below figure 6 Then connect successfully The result will look like the below figure...

Page 29: ...d M4 Sending M5 Received M6 Sending M7 Received M8 Sending EAP Rsp Done Configured WPS status is disconnected WPS status is connected successfully SSID 2 WPS configuration doesn t complete after two m...

Page 30: ...g to uninstall the driver 3 2 Uninstall the Client Utility Follow the steps below to remove the Client Utility from your computer Step 1 To remove the utility from the OS go to Start Control Panel Ste...

Page 31: ...ntication By using EAP to interact with an EAP compatible RADIUS server an access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication ENCRYPTION The reversible transformation of...

Page 32: ...E 802 1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP to authenticate wireless clients using an external RADIUS database If you do not have an external RADIUS server use WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA Pre Shared...

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