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Super G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Model # AWLL4030

User’s Manual

Ver. 1A

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Features ................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................... 3

1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................... 4

2 Installation ................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Installation for Windows 98SE/ME ........................................................... 5

2.2 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ............................................................ 7

3. Configure USB Adapter ............................................................................. 12

4. Configure Client Utility ............................................................................... 15

4.1 Current Status ...................................................................................... 15

4.2 Profile Management .............................................................................. 16

4.3 Modifying Profiles ................................................................................. 17

4.3.1 General tab ..................................................................................... 17

4.3.2 Security........................................................................................... 18

4.3.3 Advanced ........................................................................................ 22

4.4 Diagnostics ........................................................................................... 23

5. Verify Driver Installation............................................................................. 24

Technical Support ......................................................................................... 26

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Super G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. This USB

Adapter is designed to comply with IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standard and is easy to carry with its minimal size. It is suitable for any laptop or desktop computer.

This Adapter supports 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption that protects your wireless network from eavesdropping. It also supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected

Access) feature that combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity

Protocol) technologies. Client users are required to authorize before accessing the APs or AP Routers, and the data transmitted in the network is encrypted/decrypted by a dynamically changing secret key.

The Adapter supports the Super G mode feature which enhances the data rate to 108Mbps when it is connected to a Super G compatible device.

1.1 Features

Complies with IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz standards.

Up to 54Mbps high data transfer rate (108Mbps in Super G mode).

Supports 64/128/152-bit WEP, WPA, and IEEE 802.1x high-level security.

Complies with IEEE 802.11d country roaming standard.

Supports the most popular operating system: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP.

Supports USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 interface.

Portable and mini-size design.

Suitable for any notebook or desktop PC.

1.2 Specifications

Standard: IEEE 802.11g/b

Bus Type: USB 2.0 Type A

Frequency Band: 2.4000~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)

Modulation: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (11g)

BPSK, QPSK, CCK (11b)

Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback (108Mbps:

Super G enabled)

Security: 64/128/152-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA , IEEE 802.1x

Antenna: Internal Antenna

Drivers: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

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LED: Link/Activity

Transmit Power: 16dBm (Typical)

Dimension: 9(H) x 27(W) x 87(D)

Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)

Humidity: 0-95% (Non-Condensing)

Certification: FCC, CE

1.3 Package Contents

Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items:

One Super G Wireless USB Adapter

One USB 2.0 Extension Cable (100 cm)

One Quick Installation Guide

One Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)

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2 Installation

2.1 Installation for Windows 98SE/ME

The following steps are for Windows 98SE/ME

Note: Do not insert the USB Adatper into the computer until you’ve reached the appointed step.

Step 1 Insert the Installation CD into the CD drive and wait for the autorun screen to appear.

Note: If the autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.

Step 2 Click Install Driver (Windows 98SE/ME).

Step 3 Click Next at the welcome screen.

Step 4 Click Next to accept the License Agreement.

Step 5 Verify Install Client Utilities and Driver is selected and click Next.

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Step 6 Click Yes to acknowledge the need for a reboot after the installation.

Step 7 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder.

Step 8 Click OK to acknowledge the prompt.

Step 9 Click OK to reboot your computer.

Step 10 After your computer is restarted, insert the USB Adapter into the computer.

Step 11 Click Next at the Add New Hardware Wizard.

Step 12 Verify Search for the best driver for your device is selected and click

Next.

Step 13 Click Next to install the driver.

Step 14 Click Finish to exit the wizard.

Step 15 Restart the computer to complete the driver installation.

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2.2 Installation for Windows 2000/XP

The following steps are for Windows 2000/XP.

For Windows 2000/XP, you must update your USB driver to USB 2.0

For Windows XP you must install Service Pack 2 prior to installing the USB

Adapter.

Note: Whenever the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel to quit the wizard and continue with the installation.

Step 1 Insert the Wireless USB Adapter to the computer’s USB port.

Step 2 Insert the Installation CD into the CD drive and wait for the autorun screen to appear.

Note: If the autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.

Step 3 Click Install Driver (Windows 2000/XP).

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Step 4 Click Next at the welcome screen.

Step 5 Click Next to accept the License Agreement.

Step 6 Verify Install Client Utilities and Driver is selected and click Next.

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Step 7 Click Yes to acknowledge the need for a reboot after the installation.

Step 8 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder.

Step 9 Click Next to accept the default Program Folder.

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Step 10 Read the notes carefully and click Next.

Step 11 Verify Atheros Client Utlity and Supplicant is selected and click Next.

Step 12 Click OK to acknowledge the prompt.

Step 13 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo prompt for the

Bootloader Download. (Click Yes for Windows 2000).

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Step 14 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo prompt for the Wireless

Network Adapter (Click Yes for Windows 2000).

Step 15 Click OK to reboot your computer.

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3. Configure USB Adapter

The following steps are for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP.

If you already have signal strength and valid IP address, you do not need to

perform the following steps.

Step 1 Start the Atheros Client Utility by double-clicking on it from your desktop.

Step 2 If there is no Signal Strength and/or the IP Address is all 0’s, select the

Profile Managment tab.

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Step 3 Select the Default profile and click Modify.

Step 4 Enter the SSID (Network Name) that your wireless router/access point is using in the SSID field and click OK.

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Step 5 Return to the Current Status tab and verify that you have signal strength and valid IP address.

If your wireless router/access point has encryption enabled, you’ll need to apply the same encryption settings to the Adapter as well.

For information on how to configure encryption, please refer to

Section 4.3.2 of this manual for more detail.

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4. Configure Client Utility

The Client Utility is a user-friendly utility designed to configure the wireless settings of the USB Adapter as well as to display its network status.

4.1 Current Status

When you open the Client Utility, the system will scan all the channels to find all the access points/stations within the accessible range of your Adapter and automatically connect to the wireless device with the highest signal strength.

From this tab, you can see all the infomration about the wireless connection.

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4.2 Profile Management

The Profile Managment tab allows you to add and edit profiles for your USB

Adapter. Profiles are used to save various settings so you can easily choose between them without having to manually set the settings each time.

Parameter Description

New To add a new profile, click New on the Profile

Management tab.

Modify

To modify an existing profile, select the desired profile from

Remove

Import the list and click Modify. For more information, see 4.3.

To remove a profile, select the desired profile from the list and click Remove.

You can import an existing profile if you have previously saved it as a file in your hard drive.

Export

You can export a profile and save it as a file in your hard drive.

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Order Profiles

Including a profile in the auto selection list allows the

Adapter to automatically select that profile from the list and use it to connect to the network.

4.3 Modifying Profiles

4.3.1 General tab

The General tab allows you to set up to three SSIDs for each profile. Enter the

SSID of your wireless network in the applicable fields.

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4.3.2 Security

By default, wireless security is turned off. To enable encryption, select the appropriate security option from the list. You must use the same encryption settings as your wireless router/access point.

It is recommended to use WPA Passphrase if your wireless router/access point is capable of using WPA security.

To access the Security tab, first select a profile from the Profile Management tab and click Modify, then click on the Security tab.

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To enable WPA encryption, select WPA Passphrase from the list and click

Configure.

Enter a Passphrase between 8 and 64 characters long and click OK. The

Passphrase must be the same as your wireless router/access point is using.

The Adapter will rescan the network and connect to the wireless router/access point using the provided Passphrase.

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To enable WEP encryption, select Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) from the list and click Configure.

Enter the appropriate WEP key values in the applicable fields. The key values, key size, and key entry must be exactly the same as your wireless router/access point is using. Click OK when done.

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Key Button Description

Key Entry Determines the entry method for an encryption key: hexadecimal (0-9, A-F), or ASCII text (all keyboard characters except spaces).

Encryption

Keys

Selects the default encryption keys to be used. The

Key number must match that of the wireless router/access point.

WEP Keys (1-

4)

Click on the radio button to set the key as the default encryption key.

WEP Key Size Defines the size for each encryption key. The options include:

64-bit (enter 10 digits for hexadecimal, 5 ASCII characters)

128-bit (enter 26 digits for hexadecimal, 13 digits for

ASCII)

152-bit (enter 32 digits hexadecimal, 16 digits for

ASCII)

The Adapter will rescan the network and connect to the wireless router/access point using the provided WEP key.

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4.3.3 Advanced

The Advanced tab allows you to fine-tune the Adapter’s wireless settings.

Transmit Power Level: Use the drop-down menu to select the desired transmit power level for the Adapter.

Wireless Mode: By default, all modes are enabled. To disable a mode, uncheck the corresponding check box.

Power Save Mode: Select the desired power save mode.

Network Type: Choose between Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc.

Note: You will not be able to access the Internet if you set the Adapter to Ad-

Hoc mode. To allow other wireless clients to access the Internet through the

Adapter in Ad-Hoc mode, you will need to configure your computer as a router and a DHCP server. The vendor will not provide any technical support in regards to the USB adapter functioning as an access point.

802.11b Preamble: Choose between Short & Long or Long Only.

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4.4 Diagnostics

The Diagnostics tab provides a list of the Adapters statistics.

Parameter Description

Adapter Information

Advanced Statistics

The Adapter Information contains general information about the network interface card (the wireless network adapter) and the network driver interface specification

(NDIS) driver.

Displays even more advanced statistics about the

Adapter.

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5. Verify Driver Installation

To verify if the driver has been installed successfully, please perform the following steps.

Step 1 Right-click on My Computer from your desktop and select Properties.

Step 2 Select the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager.

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Step 3 Expand Network adapters from the list and verify that Atheros USB 2.0

Wireless Network Adapter is listed and no yellow question mark is beside it.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Super G

Wireless Network Adapter.

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Technical Support

E-mail: [email protected]

Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238

Web Site: www.airlink101.com

*Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

Copyright © 2005 AirLink101. All rights reserved. AirLink101, the stylized AirLink101 logo, specific product designations, and all other words and logos that are identified as trademarks and/or service marks are, unless noted otherwise, the trademarks and service marks of AirLink101. All other product or service names are the property of their respective holders. AirLink101 products are protected under numerous U.S. and foreign patents and pending applications, mask work rights, and copyrights.

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