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1. as Easily and quickly receive and transmit files within your local network no problem for big files Access your email and surf the web with the same speed as that connected with network cables synchronize data between devices Take advantage of wireless printing send files directly from your laptop PC to a wireless printer over Wi Fi connection 6 Warning Wi Fi offers greater soeed and range than Bluetooth but it drains your portable device batteries a lot faster than Bluetooth does In fact if you use a WI Fi connection regularly on your laptop PC you ll undoubtedly notice that you need to recharge more often If you need to conserve battery life on a long trip for example turn off your Wi Fi connection when you don t actually need it 7 Security Because wireless networks rely on radio signals to transmit data they are not as secure as wire network Wireless networks are susceptible to viruses and breaches like eavesdropping and need to be protected in order to be secure There are many security measures to safeguard wireless networks protect the data and keep unauthorized users out Hotspots on the other hand are often free of standard security practices in an effort to make it easy for anyone to connect It may be found that some pay hotspots administered by service providers offer have some level of security however when using a hotspot it s always a good idea to be proactive and to employ securi2. 54M 150M 300Mbps USB WIRELESS ADAPTER User s Manual Version 2 0 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IEEE 802 11b g or 802 11n Wireless USB Adapter This Wireless Adapter is easy to use and easy to setup If you have been tired of dealing with all those messy wires to connect a laptop or PC to office or home network this Wireless adapter is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection A typical Internet access application for the USB wireless adapter is shown as the following figure B Internet o Access Point Hotpoint ik 802 11b g ys 802 11n y s i p C s ADSL Modem CONNECTION k Wireless Router g 802 11b g PC with LE Y 802 11n E Wireless adapter There are two different ways to access Internet 1 With a wireless adaptor receiving and transferring signal via a wireless router then passed to an ADSL modem then to local ISP Internet service supplier through a telephone line 2 With a wireless adaptor receiving and transferring signal via local AP Access Point or so called Hotpoint directly Tips An 802 11 LAN is based on a cellular architecture where the system is subdivided into cells where each cell called Basic Service Set or BSS is controlled by a Base Station called Access Point or in short AP 2 Package Contents One 54 Mbps 802 11b g or 150Mbps or 300Mbps 802 11n USB Wireless Adapter A
3. Network key and Confirm network key boxes and then click Connect Wireless Network Connection The network 232ballihoo 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 dick Connect Confirm network key Page 5 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Tips If there are free hotspots simply select the network you want from the list displayed then click Connecting It tries to launch your Internet browser you should be connected to the Internet If there is a pay hotspot signing in or up will require either to enter your login information if you re an existing customer or to enter your credit card information for payment it is just decided by you Then clicking the Connecting your default Internet browser will launch and take you to the service provider s login page Most providers have very simple and step by step instructions for you to sign up and then to be connected Another way to access the service provider s login page is to simply launch your Internet browser if there s a pay network available you ll be taken directly to the login page After the installation of Ralink utility the system shows a special wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray which locates in the bottom right corner of your computer screen When an USB wireless adapter is inserted in
4. alink has integrated all the 54Mbps 802 11b g 150Mbps or 300Mbps 802 11n driver into one file Click to run the Driver Installation Notes Because Ralink often updates software the drivers contained in the disc might be changed without prior notice 3 Follow the instructions and prompts of the InstallShield Wizard to finish the driver installation a Select the I accept the terms of the license agreements then click the Next Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully RALINK Wireless Utility for Windows 98 ME 2000 P vista Copyright C RALINK TECHNOLOGY CORP All Rights Reserved Thank you for purchasing RALINK 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 nstallation 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 ma
5. dapter Installation disc User s Manual Antenna optional Warranty The warrants for the end user Customer that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for twelve 12 months from the date of purchase from its authorized reseller Information in this document is subject to change without prior notice Page 1 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 3 Installation To install the driver of the USB adapter please use administrator user account to login before the following steps Tips the latest original drivers can be down loaded from the website of Ralink chipset manufacturer The current website is http www ralinktech com en 04_support support php sn 500 To find a correct driver please identity the chipset type applied in the adapter you have For Windows 7 Once the wireless USB adapter be plugged into an USB port the following message will appear on screen Ii Device driver software was not successfully installed Click here for details For Windows XP The system will detect a new hardware has been added and start the Found New Haerdware Wizard Click on Cancel 1 Please insert the disc into your CD ROM drive The disc should auto start dispaying the follwing window If it does not start due to the system setting open the browser window find the autorun exe file in your CD ROM folder click to run it 2 R
6. eless USB Adapter Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard Setup Status The InstallShield Wizard is installing Ralink Wireless LAN Installing C 4 Ralink Drives AT2870 Wireless LAN Card Driver Ralnst exe InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Ralink Wireless LAN Click Finish to exit the wizard InstallShield c 4 Wireless Connection 1 After finishing driver installation insert the USB adapter to Notebook or PC that supports USB 2 0 1 1 interface Remarks Make sure to connect the adapter to an USB port on your computer directly rather than an USB hub Although it might work when connecting with an USB hub the likelihood of configuration problems will be higher 2 The system shows a wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray which locates in the bottom right corner of your computer screen and pops up a message that indicates a new hardware is found and installed something like this Wireless networks detected x one or more wireless networks are n range of this computer To see the list and connect dick this message Page 4 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 1 Double click the utility icon or right click the icon and then select View Available Wireless Networks to launch the utility the Wireless Network Connection window appears and displays your wireless network listed with the SSID
7. midity 5 95 non condensing It supports Windows XP Vista 7 RT3x7x chipset supports Windows 2000 Operating System Win CE driver to be offered upon special requirement Mac OS X Linux Android Soft_AP WPS driver need to be specially applied for Page 9
8. selected the Station mode and AP mode lt Station mode client Mode It is the default access way the USB wireless adapter servers as a client to access Internet through other router or AP lt AP mode It sets the USB wireless adapter as an AP which allows the other users can connect to Internet through your computer Before using the mode it must be available that an existed Internet connection via wire Ethernet connection or by 3G wireless connection Tips Point thecursor to the Ralink icon located on bottom right corner of your computer screen right click the mouse from the pop up list you can select the station mode or AP mode For more details about the RaUl utility please read the help information of the utility by clicking the tap EE a m nat to mag i 7 ee ee oe Ro eae Ralink Wireless Utility Raul or Windows Zero Configuration WZ Fi Senco Fh endows AP ecludes a werckess i zaho ubih named Windows Zero configuration OVC whch prowdet bate configunrhon eon F aay a ti io the F Wines ni s ublty Rall agddionaiy praedes WPA functionality Tomake n easier for ie wrer bo palagi one i ip Biar aq peor AT ees Page 7 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 5 Tips for Wi Fi users With a Wi Fi connection you can roam about 150 m around the access point depends on different environment so find a spot where you can work without any interruption Then see how much work you can do such
9. to an USB 2 0 1 1 port of Notebook or PC the icon changes colors according to the wireless signal quality 1 Double click the icon or right click the icon and then select Launch Config Utility to launch the utility the RaUl window appears like The Ralink wireless utility starts in compact mode as shown above provides profile management the available networks listing a statistical counter display Wi Fi multimedia WMM protected Wi Fi setup Cisco compatible extensions CCX call admission control CAC radio controls Ralink driver utility information and helo p 7 1 i i F m m j functions Clicking the expanding icon So can change to the full mode as shown below Page 6 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Site Survey D 2 BOQ sm pp 2 b 7 10 SoftAP 33333 uw a2 bee En 70 dlink 111 ym 3 n al 001601031484 G 5 b 50 WXX 6 Ag DH 2 E erem g ExRegNW3135D0B W 6 Bagh 7 Re Baron_Test 6 bE EN 96 k baldwin 6 7 55 wen 6 bE Bn 39 Status AP1 lt gt 00 0E 2E 1 98 20 RT305x_AP wm 6 b n g4 Extra Info Linkis Up Tx Power 100 Stitch 6 Bap o Authentication WPA2 PSK ISTAF 6 AODH som Encryption AES _5M5 192 P 6 bE EN 0 Network Type Infrastructure BS D 6 h n T vs AP Information Central Channel 5 ty SSID 118 Authentication WPA2PSK Q D MAC Address 00 21 931 F7 A9 96 Encryption AES kj In this utility there are two applications can be
10. ty measures of your own 8 Key terms Wi Fi Short for wireless fidelity a generic label that refers to wireless networks or networking Hotspot A specific geographic location in which an access point provides public wireless broadband network services to mobile visitors through a WLAN Throughput The amount of data transmitted in a set amount of time Bandwidth the amount of data that can be carried from one point to another ina given time period usually a second Chipset A group of microchips that execute various functions like memory to support the CPU Page 8 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 9 Specifications Typical Protocol and Standards Data Rate IEEE 802 11b g or 802 11n For 802 11n 1T1R Peak rate 150Mbps Peak throughput 9OMbps 1T2R Peak rate 300Mbps Peak throughput Rx 160Mbps 212R Peak rate 300Mbps Peak throughput Rx 260Mbps Typical 802 11b 19dBm 802 119 16dBm 802 11n 15dBm Data Security WEP 64 128 WPA WPA2 802 1X It depends on different adapter models there are two typical values Power Consumption 330mA and 110mA in full Transmit TX 290mA and 95mA in full Receive RX Transmission Indoor up to 100m outdoor up to 300m Standard transmission Distance distance it is affected depending on different environment Operating Temperature 10 C 60 C Ee Ruirenneni Storage Temperature 20 80 C Operating Humidity 10 90 non condensing Storage Hu
11. y be distributed as a standalone product or included with your own product accept the terms of the license agreement do not accept the terms of the license agreement lt Back Next gt b There shows a setup type window you can select Install driver only or Install driver and Ralink WLAN utility and then click the Next Page 2 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Ralink Wireless LAN istallShield Wizard Setup Type Select the setup type that best suits your needs Choose to install Install driver and Ralink WLAN Utility Install driver only install ie lt Back Newty Cae Tips 1 The Windows XP utilizes a Wireless Zero Configuration WZC Service built into the operating system Many wireless network adapter cards utilize this service 2 Ralink the chipset manufacturer has developed a utility for setting up wireless connection If you select this item you can switch between the Windows XP s WZC service and the Ralink WLAN utility service later c Click the Install to confirm the installation there shows the installation progress ink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizare 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 InstallShield Page 3 User s Manual Wir
12. you chose Change Windows Firewall settings y Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks ei 5 02 PM Notes Before configuring your WiFi access you need to have your network s SSID service set identifier security key and authentication type handy Check the documentation coming with your router ask your network administrator to get the information 2 If you don t see your network click Refresh network list in the upper left corner If you are locating within the valid range of hotspots or wireless routers all available networks will be recognized and listed automatically Click your preferred network and then click Connect in the lower right corner i Wireless Network Connection Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network lst Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more lt 4 Set up a wireless network te 232ballihoo for a home or small office ai iO Sequrity enabled wireless network This network requines a network key IF you want to connect to this network Related Tasks dick Connect 1 Leam about wireless meteorking ve Change the order of O petered networks ye Change advanced settings 3 Ifthe network security key hasn t been inputted before Windows XP prompts you to enter the network s security key to access the wanted SSID Type the encryption key that you wrote down earlier in both the
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