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1. AND MAXPower MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter User Manual Table of Contents Before You Start Introduction Package Contents Installation for Macintosh Software Installation Wireless Configuration Adding the Utility to Startup Items Installation for Windows Installation Troubleshooting FAQ Contacting Tech Support Before You Start For your convenience this is a short checklist of information re quired to set up your MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter You will also need this information prior to contacting Techni cal Support We recommend filling in the information into the spaces provided for easy reference If you don t know the infor mation you may need to consult your Router s manual your Internet Service Provider and or your System Administrator Network Information Router Mfg Model Router IP Router Username Router Password SSID e Channel Authentication Type Encryption Type Encryption Key Of Password Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Newer Technology MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter This guide will walk you through the setup process step by step and get you up and running with your new wireless device quickly Setup of the Newer Technology MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter is straightforward but you do need to follow this guide for proper setup We suggest reading through the whole manual befor2. Zi Disable v 1010 1010 04 41010 910 0 f 104 0 1 010400 f 10104 10 101 f 10 1 9 If you need to manually enter your IP address to access your network choose the Enable option from the drop down menu click Next and fill in the appropriate infor mation Otherwise set it to Disable and click Complete to finish the account setup Wireless Monitor Link Information Bay AP List Profile Setting About Profile Name Network Na Site Information k Modbook Modbook s Network Type Access Point Channel Encryption On IP Setting Off 10 To connect to the network click on the Profile Setting tab Select the profile you wish to use by clicking on the name then click the Connect button 11 Basic information about the wireless connection such as signal strength is located on the Link Information tab Troubleshooting FAQ PROBLEM After a restart the MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter is not seen SOLUTION Unplug and replug the MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter into a USB port or do a complete shut down and then reboot instead of just restarting PROBLEM Network connection frequently drops SOLUTION Some wireless frequencies and channels are more common than others resulting in interference Try changing your wireless router s channel 1 11 and or frequency Make sure these settings are matched in your wireless devices PROBLEM Can t
3. 5 Leopard Introduction Destination Sel This will take 2 3 MB of space on your computer Installatio Click Install to perform a standard installation of Installatid this software for all users of this computer Summ 6 Click Install aN Installer requires that you type your d password Name username gt Details C 7 You will be prompted for your user name and password please enter it and hit OK Note You must have Administrative privileges to install this software on your Mac Installing this software requires you to restart your computer when the installation is done Are you sure you want to install the software now Cancel Ga 8 When Prompted close any other open Applications and click Continue Installation 800 Install NewerTech Wireless Utility Installation completed successfully Install Succeeded Introduction Destination Sel Installation e Installation The software was successfully installed Click Restart to finish installing the software A Restart 9 Wait for the Installer to finish then click the Restart button Your computer will restart The Wireless Utility software may open at startup Quit the application and proceed with the installation AN Eventhoughthe Wireless Configuration configuration utility may open immediately Before configuring after installatio
4. PROBLEM I tried attaching the MAXPower 802 1 1n g b USB 2 0 Adapter to a game console PlayStation XBox Wii etc that has a USB port and I can t get it to connect to my network SOLUTION The MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter requires a soft ware driver specific to Mac OS and Windows to run No driver software is available for any game console PROBLEM am unable to configure the MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter using Apple s built in AirPort software SOLUTION This wireless adapter requires the use of the included software It will not work using Apple s native wireless software and drivers PROBLEM I need to save settings for multiple networks SOLUTION You can save multiple profiles for different networks by re peating the same steps for the first connection you created Once you have saved the profile you can click on the Profile Manager and select the profile you wish to connect with PROBLEM My current router is set for 5GHz and I am unable to connect SOLUTION The MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter only runs at 2 4GHz In order to use this card with your wireless network you will need to set your router and all other devices on this network to run at 2 4GHz Contacting Tech Support You can register your MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter at NewerTech s Web site http newertech com tech support ntwty php If you need support there are three ways to contact Technical Suppor
5. connect to wireless network with hidden SSID SOLUTION The MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter does work properly with SSID disabled When you first startup it will usually take 5 10 seconds for the MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter to automatically find and reconnect to the network that is using SSID disabled settings PROBLEM don t have a computer with USB 2 0 so I attached my MAX Power 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter to a USB 1 1 port and it seems to run slow SOLUTION The MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter will function via USB 1 1 However the speeds will be severely limited by the slower bus speed PROBLEM The MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter won t automati cally connect to the Internet on my Mac SOLUTION In OS X 10 4 x or earlier 1 Go to the Network Preference Pane 2 Click on the Show drop down menu and select Net work Port Configurations 3 In the list that shows find the option for your USB inter face and drag it to the top of the list 4 Click Apply and close the Preferences window In OS X 10 5 x 1 Go to the Network Preference Pane 2 Click on the Action menu it looks like a gear as shown below oe 3 Select Set Service Order from the menu that shows 4 Click Apply and close the Preferences window 5 Drag the PCI interface to the top of the list then click OK 6 Click Apply and close the Preferences window
6. utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden and the United Kingdom The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Swit zerland EU Countries prohibited for use None EU Countries where usage of the product as described below is limited to France The use of other channels than 10 through 13 is prohibited by law Health And Safety Precautions e Read this User s Guide carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device Do not open your wireless product or attempt to disassemble or modify it Never insert any metallic object into the device to avoid any risk of electrical shock fire short circuiting or dangerous emissions Your wireless product con tains no user serviceable parts If it appears to be malfunctioning have it inspected by a qualified Newer Technology Technical Support representative e Never expose your device to rain or u
7. ction 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 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation 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 undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an u
8. e hooking up the MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter Package Contents MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter USB Extension Cradle Installation amp Driver CD mi p 3 MAXPower ER Vireless N Series 11n Dra ft 2 0 Products MXP802NRTR MXP802NPCI MXP802NPCM MXP802NU2C N new Prewmercechmotagy CD Revision v1 5 Installation for Macintosh Software Installation 1 You can find the Mac OS X drivers either on the included CD or download them from the following URL http www newertech com downloads maxpower_ usb_n dmg After you put the CD in your computer and it loads or you double click on the dmg file you downloaded the disk volume should appear Open this to reveal folders with the different versions of the drivers Open the folder that corresponds to the Operating System you are running There will be two pkg files an installer and an uninstaller RT71W Leopard RT7 1W NewerTech Uninstall pkg Leopard pkg 4 Double click on the installer pkg file The installer will open BO Install NewerTech Wireless Utility Welcome to the NewerTech Wireless Utility Installer Introduction Welcome to the NewerTech Wireless Utility Installer After install and restart you have to configure this interface in Network Pane of System Preferences before you can use the Wireless adapter i Continue 5 Click Continue Standard Install on 10
9. ile Name is the name of the network you are connecting to If you wish to use a different name you can change it now Once the name is to your liking click Next Wireless Monitor Profile Setting Network Name Modbook s Computer Network Type Access Point v Transfer Rate gt Automatic v 6 Select the Network Type click on the drop down arrow and select the kind of network you re using A Peer to Peer network is one that connects two clients such as two computers to one another directly connecting to no other devices Under most circumstances though you will need to connect via an Access Point Leave the Transfer Rate set to Automatic unless your router requires you to choose a specific rate Once these options are set click Next As settings for Wireless Monitor wireless routers Profile Setting can vary you will Authentication Mode Bugsy want to check your por Method particular router s manual or technical support for information regarding security settings and wireless configuration 7 Select the Authentication Mode and Input Type to match the kind of Authentication Encryption used by your router access point Once set click Next Wireless Monitor Profile Setting Key maxpowerrocks 8 In the Key field enter your network password if required then click Next Wireless Monitor Profile Setting IP Setting
10. ms Parental Controls These items will open automatically when you bog bn bide item Kind I Bitunesteiper Application E Shargehooter Application A Dragster Event Monitor Application a Crodather CD Helper Application Te hide an ppbeaben when you lag in chick t Hide checkdom m 4 m Lg Login Options sk L si Click the lock to make changes 4 Click the sign at the bottom iTunes amp Mail W Photo Booth Preview 5 Select the Wireless Utility in your Applications folder 6 Close the System Preferences window Installation for Windows Installation AN DO NOT 1 Insert the included Install CD Navigate to the Windows connect the Driver folder and run the Installer MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter until you Wireless IAA x are instructed to do so Improper insertion may result in unsuccessful installation of the device Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Wireless 11n USB Adapter The InstallShield Wizard will install Wireless 11n USB Adapter on your computer To continue click Next 2 Follow the instructions on the Installer Wizard clicking Next when each step is completed InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Wireless 11n USB Adapter Click Finish to exit the wizard 3 After completing the Installer Wizard click Finish and insert the MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter into a
11. n you must perform these steps 1 Insert the MAXPower 802 11n g b USB 2 0 Adapter into an as listed in order for your open USB 2 0 port The Wireless Utility should open auto Ge LG matically You can just ignore it for the time being 2 Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences 3 Click on the Network preference pane icon 4 The Detected a new Network port dialog should pop up Click OK 5 Click Apply and close System Preferences Configuring for use 1 When you inserted the MAXPower 802 1 1n g b USB 2 0 Adapter into a USB 2 0 port the Wireless Utility should have opened automatically If it did not or you quit the program you can find it in your Applications folder As settings for wireless routers can vary you will want to check your A particular router s manual or technical support for information regarding security settings and wireless configuration 2 Once the Wireless Utility window is active click on the Site Survey tab You should see your wireless network listed here If you dont click Rescan If your network still doesn t appear consult your wireless router s manual or technical support 060 Wireless Utility Profile Link Status SiteSurvey Statistics Advanced About ssid BSSID Modbook s Computer Signal Channel Authen Enc 00 14 5S1 E0 76 11 Unknov WEP Disconnected Click on the wireless network
12. n open USB 2 0 port The software installation is now completed Wireless Configuration At this point you 1 In order to configure your wireless connection make sure should make that your MAXPower 802 1 1n g b USB 2 0 Adapter is securely sure that your wireless inserted into an empty USB port t t d d A ele See do 2 You can launch the Configuration Utility by clicking the left mouse button on the Configuration Utility icon and selecting Page 3 of this manual Advanced Configuration Once you have done this you can continue with the installation and configuration that you have all the information listed on If the Configuration Utility icon is not displayed in the Sys tem Tray you can restart the Configuration Utility from the Start Menu by selecting Programs gt Wireless Network Utility Configuration Wireless Monitor E Link Information y AP List P Profile Setting About Network Name Band Signal Site Information RMA Dept G 44 Network Type Access Point ig Modbook s N 100 ha Encryption On Surveyed at 00 1E C2 C1 08 15 3 The Configuration Utility consists of window with four tabs Link Information AP List Profile Setting and About 4 Click the name of the wireless network you wish to connect to highlight it and then click the Connect button to open the Connection Wizard Wireless Monitor Profile Setting Profile Name ee NE 5 By default the Prof
13. ncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 The MXP802NPCM MXP802GU2 MXP802NU2C MXP802NPCI MXP802NRTR FCC ID UNH MXP802 NPCM MXP802GU2 MXP802NU2C MXP802NPCI MXP802NRTR is limited in CH1 CH11 for 2 5GHz by specified firmware controlled in U S A R amp TTE Compliance Statement Product Article Code MXP802NPCM MXP802GU2 MXP802NU2C MXP802NPCI MXP802NRTR Product Description Wireless N Notebook Adapter Wireless N USB Dongle Wireless N PCI Adapter Wireless N Broadband AP Router Product Manufacturer Importer Newer Technology Inc This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999 5 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R amp TTE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 Safety This equipment is designed with the
14. rce on your wireless product If you detect a problem consult the Troubleshooting section in this manual e Protect your wireless product from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage Dust can build up inside the device increasing the risk of damage or malfunction Newer Technology recommends the use of normal glass cleaning products to keep the high lustre finish at it s finest with this product Be sure to not get any moisture inside the holes and if you do allow time to air dry before use Do not block the ventilation outlets on the rear of the wireless product These help to keep your device cool during operation Blocking the ventilation outlets may cause damage to your device and cause an increased risk of short circuiting or fire NWTMAN802NU2 2008 Newer Technology Inc All Rights Reserved Revision 2 12 08 MCS
15. se it near water orin damp or wet conditions Never place objects containing liq uids on the device as they may spill into its openings Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuiting fire or personal injury General Use Precautions Do not expose the wireless product to temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Doing so may damage the device or disfigure its casing Avoid placing your wireless product near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight even through a window Inversely placing your wireless product in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit Always unplug the wireless product from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock short circuiting or fire Use only the power supply shipped with the device Do not use the wireless product near other electrical appliances such as televisions radios or speakers Doing so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products Do not place the wireless product near sources of magnetic interference such as computer displays televisions or speakers Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of your wireless product Donot place heavy objects on top of the wireless product or use excessive force on it Never use excessive fo
16. t Customer Service email You can submit your email support request at http helpcenter newertech com Phone 815 308 7001 Option 2 8am 8pm CST Monday Friday 9am 4pm CST Saturday e LiveChat NewerTech s distributor OWC offers live technical assistance at http eshop macsales com 7am 10pm CST Monday Friday 10am 4pm CST Saturday 12pm 4pm CST Sunday Copyrights Copyright 2008 Newer Technology Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a re trieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Newer Technology Changes The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy Newer Technology assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein Newer Technology reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes FCC 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 prote
17. you want to connect so it is highlighted and click Add Profile In the System Configura jm me gt tion tab you can name the C profile and adjust any set MECS tings needed to connect to TE re the network den RTS Threshold mm ha ANGEL Click on Authentication amp Security to enter any se curity information needed to connect to your wireless memm network oom SSID Modbook s Compu System Configuration Authentication amp Security Profile Name PROFI Authentication Type WPA PSK Encryption Type TKIP an OK CANCEL Click OK and go to the Profiles tab Highlight the net work you just added and click Activate to use that profile pe PROF 1 oe You will notice the connection go from red to green when you are connected Your wireless connection is now set up and ready to be used Modbook s Auto PROF 1 Modbook s Auto Adding the Utility to Startup Items If the Wireless Utility does not automatically open upon inser tion of the wireless adapter you can set the Wireless Utility to open on startup by performing the following steps 1 Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences 2 Click on the Accounts Preference Pane 3 Highlight the account you want to add the utility as a startup item and click on the Login Items tab een AOCOU TS a Show All a I Password Picture login ite
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