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4. 37 No forwarding among wireless clients This feature isolates the communications among the wireless clients that are connected to the wireless adapter in AP mode TX power To adjust the transmit power for the wireless adapter 4 2 3 Access Control List Access Control is based on the wireless adapter MAC addresses to allow or reject a specified client s access to this wireless network di Access Control List p Access Policy Disable v Mac Address Add Delete Remove All Apply Bl Access Policy Disable To disable the filter function Allow All To permit all hosts whose wireless MAC addresses are included in the list to access the wireless network other hosts whose wireless MAC addresses have not been added to the list will be prohibited by default Reject All To prohibit all hosts whose wireless MAC addresses are included in 38 the list from accessing the wireless network other hosts whose wireless MAC addresses have not been added to the list will be permitted by default MAC Address To input the client s wireless MAC address you want to filter in the physical address field Add to add the entered wireless client MAC address to the list Delete to delete an existing MAC address in the list Remove All to delete all clients wireless MAC addresses in the list Add the MAC address of the client s wireless network adapter to the list and select All Allow in the
5. Change settings of this connection hternekConnection Sharing 7 Allow dher network users to connect through this citer Places computer s Internet connection Control Panel GJ My Network Places d MyDocuments Learn mor about Internet Connection 4 My Computer Sharing Allow other network users to control or disable the shared Ihternet connection Settings Details Local Area Connection LAN or High Speed Internet Connected Shared Realtek RTL8102 8103 8136 If you re not sure how to set these properties use the Network Setup Wizard instead Manually enable or cancel ISC 50 Q3 Failed to enable ICS A3 Microsoft ICS service can only combine one group of WAN and LAN This message indicates ICS may have been enabled by other network adapters 1 Please manually cancel or restart and cancel ICS then re switch to AP mode 2 This dialogue box appears because virtual wi fi miniport adapter can only be used by one wireless network adapter at a time Please disable any other non LevelOne wireless network adapters and re switch to AP mode Q4 Under Windows 7 when I switch from station mode to AP mode the screen flashes Disabling ICS gt please wait and immediately return to station screen A4 This is because you have disabled Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter please re enable it and then switch to AP mode Q5 Client cannot obtain IP when connected to soft AP of the wirel
6. WADE OT Tis risa te Wizard License Agreement LevelOne Wireless Utility for Windows 2000 P AistaAwin 7 Digital Data Communications GmbH Germany All Rights Reserved Thank you for purchasing LevelOne Wireless product SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This End User License Agreement grants you the following rights Installation and Use You may install and use an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT Reproduction and Distribution You may reproduce and distribute an unlimited number of copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT provided that each copy shall be a true and complete copy including all copyright and trademark notices and shall be accompanied by a copy of this EULA Copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be distributed as a standalone product or included with your own product a accept the terms of the license agreement do not accept the terms of the license agreement Instead lt Back IE Nest gt Cancel 2 5 Two set up types are provided one is Install driver and LevelOne WLAN Config Tool the other is Install driver only We recommend you to use the default installation method click Next WEOE Linstallsjela Wizard Setup Type Select the se
7. based utility to enable the PBC mode in WPS settings screen For detailed settings please refer to your router s user guide 1 2 Perform PBC connection on the Ul of the wireless adapter 1 On the main interface of LevelOne s Ul click Profile Add WPS Profile 42 Profile List BED Add NPS Profile CProfile Information Profile Name Authentication SSID Encryption 2 On the Profile screen select Push Button Configuration PBC and then click the Next button select Start PBC two minutes after the router enables the WPS function The connection is established when the negotiating process finishes Profile x E WPS AP List gt Auto PIN numeric code 43 Start PBC Profile x EG gt 0 WPS status is not used Negotiating process Profile xX gt 10 Pec Scanning AF Finish A profile forms automatically after the connection is successfully established Profile Information Profile Name PROFI Authentication Open 1 SSID LevelOne Encryption None 44 1 3 Using the wireless adapter s WPS button to perform PBC connection If your wireless adapter provides a WPS button you may use the button to perform PBC connection a Run the adapter s UI and switch to STATION mode b Two minutes after the router s WPS PBC is enabled press the adapter s WPS button to connect in PBC
8. can disconnect it view its status or modify the wireless network properties by right click the wireless network Currently connected to LevelOne No Internet access Wireless Network Connection 3 A LevelOne Connected M LevelOne oul Open Network and Sharing Center AG Chapter 4 Client Wireless Utility When you are installing the driver select Install driver and WLAN Config Tool and the adapter driver and client utility will be installed All functions of this adapter can be configured via LevelOne s utility interface in the following text it is abbreviated as Ul Select Start All Programs LevelOne WNC 0601 or click the WNC 0601 shortcut on your PC s desktop to start Ul 4 1 Station mode Client Mode Station mode Client Mode Overview Internet Vireless PCI Adapter Wireless Router It is a common solution to use the wireless network adapter as a client to receive signals 18 Main interface for station mode a The function buttons on the top From L to R Jare respectively Site Survey Link Information Profile Advanced About and MiniSize While the left column displays Turn On Off RF Security No security and Signal status 4 1 1 Site Survey a eee _ ii levelone Ee D 2 x The Site Survey screen displays currently scanned wireless signals and you can click one to connect the signal Select one and you may view
9. network connection Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless Networks as shown below Wireless Network Connection 4 Ad f Disable view Available Wireless Networks Status Repair Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 3 On the right of the screen displayed are the currently scanned wireless networks If the one you want to connect has not been scanned click Refresh Network List to update the network list Select the wireless network you want to connect and click Connect or double click this wireless network Input the key in the key dialogue box the key input is case sensitive then click Connect H Wireless Network Connection 6 x Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 2 Set up a wireless network LevelOne For home or small office y enabled Related Tasks nt to connect to this JJ Learn about wireless networking we kuk Wireless Network Connection gt Change advanced settings The network LevelOne requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Confirm network key NOTE If the wireless device you are connecting to is no
10. the key After entering the key click Connect i Wireless Network Connection 4 Naso tl Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Wireless Network Connection The network LevelOne requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network 2 Set up wireless network for home or small office Type the key and then click Connect Related Tasks Network key TT RV Learn about wireless Confirm network key eeccceceee networking Eoee preferred networks SJ Change advanced LevelOne settings rity enabled computer t nputer network retwork requires a network key IF you want to connect to this ork click Connect Connect When the highlighted part shows Connected it indicates the connection is successful i Wireless Network Connection 4 imo Fulle Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information 3 Set up a wireless network _ LevelOne Connected yr for a home or small office Related Tasks Learn about wireless networking s g Change the order of preferred networks Change advanced settings 296 4 1 4 Advanced O a iilevelone OS DOO x This section is used to set the channel range Please follow the laws and regulations in your count
11. this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 d Default gateway 7 z Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server I Alternate DNS server 2 Create a new Ad hoc profile Click the Add button and enter the network name in the SSID field to identify the wireless network and select Ad hoc as the network type and then select the channel Profile x Profile Name PROF2 SSID Level One 2 v Network Type Infrastructure Connect to AP Channel 30 Click the Next button to select the authentication type and encryption type and then input the correct key and click Next Profile Authentication WPA NONE Encryption Tar v Profile WPA Preshared Key nn Show Password After a profile is successfully added the profile can be seen on the profile list select it and click the Active icon on the lower right corner Profile List e qe FROFI LevelOne 4 FROFZ Level One 2 3 3 eS rofile Information Authentication vWPA2 P5K Profile Name PROFI TKIP S510 LevelOne Encryption oe And then search for the wireless network on other clients Double click the wireless network you have configured and you ll be prompted for
12. B flash drive with network settings for Tenda insert it now 4 The following screen will appear after successfully connected to the wireless network Successfully connected to LevelOne Save this network Start this connection automatically 14 5 If you want to change the wireless network key just right click the wireless network s SSID and then select Properties Security enabled network Unsecured network Security type Encryption type Network security key seeeeeee E Show characters Disconnect Status Properties 15 Diagnose 3 3 Wireless Network Connection under Windows 7 1 Click the wireless connection in the lower right corner of the computer s desktop to view the available wireless networks Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect or double click the wireless network to connect If you don t find the specified one please click the refresh icon in the upper right corner to update the list Not connected mil Connections are available Wireless Network Connection 3 LevelOne LevelOne Open Network and Sharing Center 2 If the wireless network you are connecting is encrypted you ll be prompted to enter the key Click Ok after you enter the correct key sa UIST BAD 42 YN SE Type the network security key Security key seeeeece 7 Hide characters 3 It shows Connected after successfully connected You
13. Local Area Network 802 11 A family of specifications developed by the IEEE for WLAN technology 802 11a An extension to 802 11 WLAN standards that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in the 5 GHz UNI radio band 802 11b An extension to 802 11 WLAN standard that provides up to 11 Mbps transmission in the 2 4 GHz ISM radio band 802 11b uses DSSS modulation 802 11g An extension to 802 11 WLAN standard that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission in the 2 4 GHz ISM radio band 802 11b uses OFDM modulation and is backwards compatible with 802 11b 802 11n higher transmission rate supports Multi Input Multi Output MIMO technology WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A security protocol for WLANs defined in the IEEE 802 11 standard WPA Wireless Protected Access gt adopts rotating keys RSN Robust Security Network gt A substitute for WPA and it adopts 802 1x standard and advanced encryption ICS Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing enables multi computer to share access to Internet via one PC JA Appendix 2 How to Set WPS WPS setting supports two modes PBC and PIN The detailed setting steps are as follows 1 Wireless Connection in PBC Mode 1 1 Enable the router s WPS PBC feature If your router provides WPS button just press and hold it for about 1 second then the WPS LED will be flashing for about 2 minutes which indicates the router s WPS feature has been enabled Otherwise you can also log on to the router s web
14. NC 0601 gt Quick Installation Guide gt CD Manual Driver Utility The above list is for your reference only the actual contents may differ according to the product you purchase 1 2 LED Indicator Description There is one status LED indicator on the side of the wireless network adapter It lights up and stays ON when working correctly and flashes when _ transferring data 1 3 Product Features Supports soft AP feature Detects wireless network and adjusts transmitting rate automatically Provides two working modes Client Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Y v V WV Supports WEP data encryption and WPA PSK WPA2 PSK encryption methods gt Supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup encryption to secure your wireless network gt Complies with Windows 7 XP 2000 Vista 1 4 Product Usage The WNC 0601 Wireless PCI card offers a fast reliable and extendable solution for wireless access It is mostly used in the following circumstances 1 Enables staff members who require greater mobility in the office to have access to wireless networks anywhere inside their company 2 Enables wireless communication for companies or places which are not suitable for wired LAN installation because of budget or building environment restrictions such as historical buildings rentals or places for short term usage 3 Suits businesses or individual who often changes network topology 4 Suits company or individual who would like to avoid usin
15. Network Bridge Disabled MAC Bridge Miniport Virtual Private Network vpn Disconnected 2 WAN Miniport PPTP 7 wireless Network Connection 41 Disable View Available Wireless Networks Status Repair Add to Bridge Create Shortcut Delete Rename c Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Wireless Network Connection 41 Properties BIK General Wireless Networks Advanced Connect using E 0021 in USB Wireless LAN Card This connection uses the following items 3F Network Monitor Driver ro Internet Protocol TCP IP 3 AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1 v3 5 3 0 a h LL Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Propgties 29 d Please enter the IP address and subnet mask and make sure this IP address is not used by other devices in the network For example if your wireless adapter s IP address is 192 168 0 1 then set other wireless adapters IP addresses within the range of 192 168 0 2 192 168 0 254 Click Ok to save the settings Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General 7 fou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports
16. access policy drop down list computers whose wireless MAC addresses are not included in the list will be rejected by default Select All reject and only the host computers whose wireless MAC addresses are included in the list can not access the AP wireless network 4 2 4 Associate List When there s client connected to this AP and has successfully obtained the IP address then the client s MAC address AID and Status can be seen on the list Associate List x MAC Address Power 5 Status 4 2 5 AP Mode under Windows 7 1 Under Windows 7 wireless adapters are allowed to work in both STA and AP modes Here the wireless adapter acts not only as a client but also an AP to send wireless signal which equals to an amplifier Right click the Ul icon on the lower right corner of the computer desktop and select Switch to STA AP Mode Launch Contig Utility Switch to STA AP Mode Exit 2 You can change the SSID on the Config AP screen and control the number of the connected clients by modifying the max number of peers AP mode has only one encryption method which is WPA2 AES by default and cannot be modified bilevelone DOCO x Advanced SSID Softap AB Authentication V PA2 PSK x Encryption AES WPA2 Pre Shared Key 1234567890 Max Number of Peers f20 lv Show Password IP Address 192 165 123 1 Apply 40 Appendix 1 Acronyms and Terms WLAN Wireless
17. d Wireless USB Adapter Internet A Wireless PCI Adapter In this mode the client utility differs from that in station mode and the main interface is as shown below 5 35 When it is switched to AP mode the wireless adapter will automatically set its IP address as 192 168 123 1 and other clients that connected to this AP will automatically obtain the IP addresses of 192 168 123 X X is any integer from 2 to 254 The function buttons on the top From L to R Jare respectively Config AP Advanced Access Control List Associate List About and MiniSize while the left column displays Turn On Off RF Security No security and AP mode icon 4 2 1 Config AP This screen is used to set the AP s general parameters including SSID wireless mode channel authentication type and encryption type as shown in the picture below zt ilevelone Config AF Levelone F3 Hide 5510 Wireless Mode 2 46Hz Here the authentication type is set as Open and the encryption type Not n Use 36 Config P WPA PSK Key I Group Rekey Interval f Kpackets T Show Password 4 2 2 Advanced This screen is used to set the advanced parameters of the wireless adapter when working in AP mode such as No forwarding among wireless clients and TX power ilevelone aoe 8 G x Advanced Beacon Intervalims 100 Ts Power 100 Yo Idle timets0 360095 300 Apply
18. eorient 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices _54 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body 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 This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CE Marking Warning Digital Data Communications declares that this product Model no WNC 0601 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The CE Declaration of Conformity ca
19. ess network adapter A5 Manually set an IP address at the same net segment as that of the AP and the gateway and DNS at the IP address of AP Thus communication can be achieved Q6 The SSID is not fully displayed on the wireless network list what should do A6 Keep the mouse on the displayed SSID for about 2 seconds as the below picture shows and you ll see the full SSID on the appearing box 51 Q7 Under Windows 2000 system IP address can not be obtained when it is switched to AP Mode A7 Under Windows 2000 system you have to manually configure sharing and then switch to AP And an IP address of 192 168 0 1 will be obtained If you still have any problem please contact our customer service or visit our website http www levelone eu support php Q8 Sometimes the UI can not be moved by the mouse and also can not be minisized why A8 When you are performing some configurations or connections the UI only activates the currently operating window other windows are locked and can not be operated but it will restore to normal when you close or finish the current configuration and connection Q9 How to exit the UI A9 Right click the system tray icon and click Exit on the appearing dialog Launch Config Utility Use Zero Configuration as Configuration Utility Switch to AP Mode Q10 Now that the LevelOne WNC 0601 wireless adapter s driver can be installed without the Software CD why it still prov
20. etwork key This network requires a key for the following Network Authentication WPA PSK Data encryption AES Network key ese00000 ontirm network key 20000000 ime provided tor me automatically 3 computer to cormputer ad hac network wireless ints are not used 12 3 2 Wireless Network Connection under VISTA 1 Click the Wireless Connection icon in the lower right corner of your desktop and select Connect to a network as shown below Not Connected Ais Wireless networks are available Connect fo a network alll by 10 J AM 2 Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect or double click the wireless network to connect Click the Refresh icon in the upper right corner to update the network list if you don t find the specified wireless network 4 3 Connec ctto a network Select a network to connect to pr LevelOne Unsecured network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 13 3 If the wireless network that you are connecting has enabled security mode you ll be prompted to enter the network key Click Connect after you enter the correct key Type the network security key or passphrase for LevelOne The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase vesener Display characters If you have a US
21. g expensive cables or renting lines etc 1 5 Before Installation 1 Please peruse this user guide before you install and use the product 2 Please close or uninstall the configuration programs of other manufacturers before you install the configuration programs of WNC 0601 to avoid possible UI conflict 3 In order to avoid possible network conflict between this LevelOne network adapter and those of other manufactures we recommend you to first disable the network adapters of other manufacturer when installaing the driver 1 6 Disable other manufacturers wireless network adapters 1 Right click My Computer and select Manage Open Explore Search renege Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 2 On the Computer Management screen select Device Manager Network adapters and right click the network adapter you want to disable and click Disable Computer Management EEK a Fie Action View Window Help e Am S amp ARA i Computer Management Local AH PC9 i System Tools bg Computer amp f Event viewer Fl Disk drives E3 Shared Folders a Display adapters ies Local Users and Groups DVD CD ROM drives E3 gil Performance Logs and Alerts IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 2 Device Manager Ga Keyboards x Storage F Mice and other pointing devices Removable Storage Monitors Disk Defragmente
22. ide the CD A10 Some functions are missing for the drive integrated in the WNC 0601 adapter and also the drive does not support the WPS button and AP mode however by installing the drive on the CD the UI can be installed to fulfill these advanced features 52 Q11 Why I can not normally use the Drive integrated in WNC 0601 under MAC operating system A11 WNC 0601 can only integrates the drive under Windows system to use WNC 0601 under MAC system please insert the WNC 0601 to the computer with MAC OS the system will identify the adapter as a CD pop this CD out and then install the MAC drive included in the CD 53 Appendix 4 Safety FCC WARNING 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 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 to correct the interference by one of the following measures e R
23. ist of numbers 079 and letters a f ASCII characters consist of any Arabic digitals letters and characters Fi 4 1 2 Link Information r iri levelone After successfully connected to one wireless network you can view its detailed information by clicking the Link Information on the main interface 1 Link Status screen displays the detailed information of the connected AP including its SSID MAC address authentication type encryption type network type and channel Link Information Status Broadcom lt gt 00 90 4C 09 00 29 Extra Info Linkis Up Tx Power 100 Authentication Open Encryption None Network Type Infrastructure Central Channel 11 22 2 Throughput screen displays the signal strength of each of the wireless adapter s antennas and the link quality D Link Information x Link Quality EEE 59 Yo Signal Strength 1 GE 51 dBm Transmit eceive Link Speed 6 5 Mbps Link Speed 5 5 Mbps Throughput 0 000 Kbps Throughput 28 132 Kbps 3 Statistics screen is used to count the total Rx and Tx data packets including transmitted retransmitted and fail to receive ACK after all retries You can click the Reset Counter button to clear the count Link Information X AAE f Transmit Receive Reset Counter Transmitted Successfully 637 Retransmitted Successfully 632 Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries s 6 we
24. mode c You may view the PBC connection process on the Ul s PBC screen 2 Wireless Connections in PIN Mode On the Add WPS Profile screen select PIN as the WPS Method You may select the wireless AP to be connected in WPS mode on the WPS AP drop down List or select Auto and then click the next button Profile x WPS AP List fiT v Auto WPS Method 0 Push Button Configuration PBC Kannnsnnnabenanansnnnannnansnnnennnenensnanert SC aA__LlcES ____ _ 2 1 Enrollee Mode The PIN code field lists the adapter s current PIN code when you select Enrollee as the Config Mode you need to copy this PIN code and input it in the PIN code field of the router s WPS setting screen 45 Profile x ee Pin Code Renew Config Mode enrollee VPS Profile First enter its WPS configuration screen enable WPS settings and select PIN for WPS mode and then input 18686791 in the PIN code field and then click the Save button When the WPS indicator of the Router starts flashing it indicates that WPS feature is enabled WPS Config You could setup security easily by choosing PIN or PBC method to do Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Settings Disable Enable WPS mode OPBC PIN 18686791 WPS Summary WPS Current Status WPS Configured WPS SSID WPS Auth Mode WPS Encryp Type WPS Default Key Index WPS Key ASCI apen Click the
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26. next button on the Profile screen and click Start PIN to start the PIN code negotiation 46 Profile x wps status is mot used Start PIN 2 2 Registrar Mode On the Add WPS Profile screen select the SSID of the AP that need to negotiate in WPS mode instead of selecting Auto Then select PIN as the WPS method and click the next button to display the folowing screen rT Profile x E Pin Code 52962964 Renew Config Mode Enrolee WES Profile Select Registrar as the config mode and enter the router s PIN code such as 35475088 that displays on the router s WPS screen in section 2 1 in the PIN code field here _47 Profile x Now you can view the SSID authenticaiton type and encrytion type that need to be negotiated by the WPS in registrar mode These values can be modified but we recommend using the default Here we use the defaut setting and then click the next buton P Profile x E gt _ gt SSID ExRegnWCOFFFS B55SID 00 34 35 11 90 08 Authentication WPAZ PSK ca Encryption AES P You can view the negotiation key on the screen below but you are not recommended to modify it just click the next buton 48 Profile x une WPA Preshared key frest IT Show Password Profile O wrs status is nok used Start FIM NOTE 1 Under the WPS connection mode when multi
27. ple routers simultaneously enable the WPS function it may cause connection failure 2 1f the router connect to the adapter using the WPS only one client can be connected at one time and so if the router need to connect to multiple clients through WPS you should repeat the WPS operation 49 Appendix 3 FAQ Q1 Microsoft ICS service is pending A1 If ICS service cannot be enabled after a long time please re switch from Station Mode to AP Mode if not successful please restart the computer Q2 ICS is already bound by another network device A2 Microsoft ICS service can only combine one group of WAN and LAN This message indicates ICS may have been enabled by other network adapters Please manually cancel ICS and re switch to AP mode Address e Network Connections A LAN or High Speed Internet a Local Area Connection Wireless Network Connection 6 Create a new Connected Shared Not connected connection Pol A Realtek RTL8102 8103 8136F TI 802 11 USB Wireless LAN Card Setup a home or small office network Change Windows Firewall settings Disable this network evice Network Tasks 4 Local Area Connection Properties General I Authentication Advanced Windows Firewall Protect my computer and network by limiting Settings or preventing access to this computer from the Internet Q Repair this connection mi Rename this connection View status of this connection 2
28. r HW Network adapters Z Disk Management 28 biele apd Be Services and Applications BB Realte Update Driver FE NIC 4 other dv 9 Ports CO Uninstall S R Processor 19 Sound vic sa Storage vi Properties System deviee Universal Serial Bus controllers Scan for hardware changes l Disables the selected device 3 Click the Yes button on the dialogue box to disable the network adapter 802 11n USB Wireless LAN Card A Disabling this device will cause it to stop Functioning Do you really want to disable it 1 7 Product Maintenance 1 Please keep the product away from water and humid environment to guarantee its normal performance 2 Protect it against hazardous substances such as acids alkalis etc 3 Please don t directly expose the adapter to the sunlight or excessive heat 4 Please contact LevelOne tech support if any problems occur Chapter 2 Installation Guide This chapter will guide you through the process of installing the network adapter software package with the included software CD The package integrates driver and configuration software Thus when you are installing the driver the configuration software will be installed automatically as well The software installation steps and operating guide in this user guide are explained under Windows XP Installation steps for other operating systems are similar 2 1 Hardware Installation 2 1 1 Install the PCI ca
29. rd Please insert the Wireless PCI card into the PCI slot of your computer when it is turned off and then start it Please make sure the PCI adapter s gold fingers are clean If the PCI adapter can not be identified after being inserted into the mainboard slot or the adapter can not scan signals after the driver being installed please shut down your computer and clean the adapter gt and then re install a ry x a F ee a p r 2 2 When The Found New Hardware Wizard system dialogue pops up we recommend that you select Cancel and use the included Setup Wizard software CD for fast installation Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows wall search for curent and updated soltware by looking on your computer on the hardware installabon CO of on the Windows Update Web site with pour permission Fead ov privacy pokes Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for soltwace Yes this time only Yee now and every time cormect a device O No not this time 2 3 Insert the included CD into the CD drive of your computer to auto run the program If it doesn t auto run please double click Setup exe in the CD When the below screen appears click Utility button LevelOne WNC 0601 t evel 1 on WNC 0601 300Mbps Wireless PCI Card 2 4 Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next
30. ry to setup the wireless channel range i amp levelone OD P Advanced Wireless Mode 2 45H2 elect Your Country Region Code 2 HaHz fi CH1 13 228 4 1 5 About 7 This screen mainly displays the version information of the Ul s different dili programs as well as Level one s copyright statement About x Version Lilit Date 2011 01 13 Driver Date 2010 05 27 SDK Date 2010 06 14 Firmware EEPROM 1 1 ee Actress 00 1 6BCOFFFS Digital Data Communications GmbH Germany kilevelone All rights reserved 4 2 AP mode When you want to use the wireless adapter s AP function please right click the Ul icon on the taskbar of your computer desktop and select Switch to AP Mode Launch Contig Utility Use Zero Configuration as Configuration Utility Switch to AP Mode In this mode the wireless adapter acts as an AP to transmit wireless signal and create a wireless network while allowing other wireless clients to access this network As shown in the diagram below The PC in the left has already accessed to the Ad Internet by using a wired network adapter meanwhile you install a LevelOne wireless adapter take a PCI wireless adapter as an example and its Ul on this computer and set the adapter to AP mode By using the wireless adapters to scan the AP S SSID to connect the computers in the right can also access to the Internet after successfully connecte
31. s successfully added the profile name can be seen on the profile list you can edit import or export the profile click Active to finish the connection now you can also view the detailed connection status on the Link Information screen Profile List p BED rofile Information Profile Mame PROFI Authentication WPA2 P5K SSID LevelOne Encryption TEIP 37 NOTE If the SSID broadcast function of the wireless router or AP you wish to connect is disabled then the wireless adapter can not scan the SSID thus you need to connect by creating the corresponding profile 2 Ad Hoc Profile management Using the Ad hoc mode to establish a wireless network requires that each computer should be equipped with a wireless network adapter By connecting these wireless adapters computers are able to share the resources The detailed setting steps are as follows 1 Firstly you ll have to allocate a static IP to each wireless adapter to be connected in Ad hoc mode a Right click My Network Places on your computer s desktop and select Properties Open Explore Search for Computers Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 28 b Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties LAN or High Speed Internet Local 4rea Connection Network cable unplugged L d Realtek RTL8102 8103 8136 F Network Bridge
32. structure Connect to AP AdHoc Connect to other computers Infrastructure is an application mode that integrates the wired and wireless LAN architectures It is different from Ad Hoc in that in this mode the computer installed with the wireless network adapter has to fulfill the wireless communication via AP or wireless router It can be devided into two modes wireless AP wireless network adapter and wireless router wireless network adapter Ad Hoc is a special wireless mobile network application mode All nodes in the network are equal Usually it is used to share resources by connecting the opposing computer s wireless adapter 25 1 Infrastructure Profile Management When you are connecting the wireless adapter to an AP or a wireless router please select the Infrastructure mode Click the Add button and select the network type as Infrastructure and enter the profile name and SSID or you can find the SSID you wish to connect from the drop down list ii levelone Profile x E gt Profile Mame PROF SSID Network Type f Infrastructure Connect ta AP AdHoc Connect to other computers al Click the next button to select the authentication type and encryption type such as WPA PSK and AES and then input the key and click next 6 Profile x Authentication Encryption Profile WPA Preshared Key fen I Show Password After a profile i
33. t encrypted the key dialogue box will not pop up 10 4 When it shows Connected as the picture below then you can enjoy wireless access to Internet now Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Refresh network list Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks SD Learn about wireless networking Ye Change the order of preferred networks P Change advanced settings Wireless Network Connection 6 Network Tasks Refresh network list 2 Set up wireless network velOne for a home or small office Security enabled wir Related Tasks JD Learn about wireless networking 11 6 Select Wireless Networks and choose the one you want to modify and then click Properties Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties EIET General Wireless Networks Advanced Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to disconnect from or find out more information about wireless networks in range click the button below View Wireless Networks Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below q LevelOne Automatic Move up Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 7 Modify the key in the appearing dialogue box Tenda properties Association Authentication Connection Network name SSID LevelOne Wireless n
34. the AP s MAC address wireless mode B G N authentication type and encryption type or WPS authentication and signal strength 19 Before you connect to a wireless network please click the Rescan button to update the wireless network list and select the one you wish to connect then click the Connect icon ess Site Survey Broadcom IT ape 55IDO 55ID1 AF Information SSID boss Authentication WPA PSK MAC Address O00 BO 0C 4D 2C 98 Encryption TEIP 4ES For the networks that are not encrypted you can directly click Connect However for the encrypted wireless networks a Profile dialog will pop up and you must select the corresponding authentication type and encryption type and then click the Next button to input the correct key Please note that this type of connection will not create a profile thus next time connect to this network you still need to select it manually 20 Profile x Authentication WRA2 PSK T Encryption AES Profile p WPA Preshared Key p M Show Password The detailed explanations about the authentication and encryption are as follows WEP Supports 10 26 bit Hex characters and 5 13 bit ASCII WPA PSK Supports 8 63 bit ASCII and 8 64 bit Hex characters WPA2 PSK Supports 8 63 bit ASCII and 8 64 bit Hex characters WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Supports 8 63 bit ASCII and 8 64 bit hex characters N NOTE The Hex characters cons
35. tup type that best suits your needs Choose to install Install driver and LevelOne WLAN Utility l Install driver only inboard lt Back Next gt Cancel 2 6 Click Install to install the driver and configuration software Wile ose naas med Wizard ed Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Cancel inbeda lt Back 2 7 Click Finish to complete the installation MEDA Sa Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has su illy installed WNC D601 Click Finish to exit the wizard Meets eine je Chapter 3 How to use the Windows Built in Wireless Configuration This chapter explains to users who don t install LevelOne configuration program how to use Windows Built in Wireless Configuration to connect to the wireless network Use of the Windows Built in Wireless Configuration requires enabling Windows Wireless Configuration service the default is enabled 3 1 Wireless Network Connection under Windows XP 1 Right click My Network Places on the desktop and select Properties Explore Search For Computers Map Network Drive Disconnect Network Drive Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 9 2 Open the
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