Hawking Technology HWU54D User's Manual
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1. Parameter Description User Interface Select the display language of the utility Two languages are 21 Country Roaming enabled English and Chinese IEEE 802 11d Country Roaming is a standard that enable the wireless devices work at the proper transmission power and radio channel regulated by the country where the user is located World Mode Enable the country roaming function the adapter will follow the setting of the connecting AP automatically User Select Disable the country roaming function users can select the country where they are located The channel setting differs depending on the country selected Parameter Description Power Consumption Setting Fragmentation Threshold RTS CTS Threshold Continuous Access Mode CAM The adapter will always be set in active mode Maximum Power Saving Mode The adapter will enter power save mode when idle Fast Power Saving Mode The adapter will enter power save mode however not all components will be idle When reactivated the revival time is more rapid than in Max Power Save Mode The power consumed will be slightly more than in Max Power Save Mode This value defines the maximum size of packets transferred to and from the adapter Any packet size larger than the value will be fragmented If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates you can increase it again but it will likely decrease2. Certificate list PEAP Input the User Name and Password and also select a certificate from the Certificate list User Name It is the setting for PEAP protocol Password It is the setting for PEAP protocol 20 Pre shared Key It is the setting for WPA PSK mode Input a key that is 8 to 63 digits in length using ASCII format as the password for the authentication within the network Certificate All the available certificates for TLS or PEAP will display in the list Please select a proper certificate for wireless authentication Parameter Description WEP Key If the AP uses WEP data encryption function please clcik WEP KEY SETTING to setup the WEP key WEP KEY Setup the four sets of WEP key by clicking the button SETTING Change Apply Clicking Change will enable you to setup the WPA setting In the meantime the button will change to Apply for you to confirm your settings 1 7 Advanced Setting The Advanced Setting allows user to enable disable country roaming and power consumption mode setup the fragmentation threshold and RTS CTS threshold of the adapter Advanced Setting User Interface Power Consumption Setting Language M Continuous Access Mode CAM C Maximum Power Saving Mode Country Roaming C Fast Power Saving Mode C World Mode User Select USA Fragmentation Threshold 256 lt 2346 Disable gt RTS CTS Threshold 0 lt 2347 Disable gt
3. intends to connect to To connect to the AP you should match the same settings with the AP and the client There are two kinds of WPA modes WPA and WPA PSK WPA mode is designed for enterprise working environments such as large corporations which require a RADIUS Server and Certificate Server for user authentication WPA PSK is a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers In this mode the user manually enters the starting password in their access point or gateway as well as in each wireless station in the network WPA takes over automatically from that point keeping unauthorized users that don t have the matching password from joining the network while encrypting the data traveling between authorized devices 19 WPA Setting Connect Infomation Protocol User Name Password Pre shared Key Passphrase ASCII format the length must be in 8 63 Certificate gt WEP Key WEP KEY SETTING Parameter Description Connect Information It is the setting for WPA mode Protocol This adapter supports two kind of protocol for authentication including TLS and PEAP TLS and PEAP requires a certificate which is provided by the Certificate Server PEAP requires a set of user name and password in addition To get the certificate and the personal user name and password please contact with your administrator TLS Select a certificate from the
4. 1 Key Format Hexdecimal C ASCII Key Value 1 AE BED k to teak teak teak 3 k EEE gq E ok ok k ok Parameter Description Key Length You may select the 64 bit 128 bit or 256 bit to encrypt transmitted data Larger key length will provide higher level of security but the throughput will be lower Default Key ID Select one of the keys 1 4 as the encryption key Key Format Hexdecimal Only characters in these ranges A F a f and 0 9 are allowed to be set as WEP key ASCII Numerical values characters or signs are allowed to be the WEP key It is more recognizable for user Parameter Description Key1 Key4 Change Apply The keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network Fill the text box by following the rules below 64 bit Input 10 digit Hex values or 5 digit ASCII values as the encryption keys For example 0123456aef or Guest 128 bit Input 26 digit Hex values or 13 digit ASCII values as the encryption keys For example 01234567890123456789abcdef or administrator 256 bit Input 58 digit Hex values or 29 digit ASCII values as the encryption keys Clicking Change will enable you to setup the WEP key In the meantime the button will change to Apply for you to confirm your settings 3 1 2 WPA Setting The adapter can automatically detect the WPA settings of the AP which the adapter
5. gt gt gt gt manual Hi Gain Wireless G USB 2 0 Network Adapter HWU54D HESPEED54G www hawkingtech com H AW KI N G techsupportehawkingtech com Copyri 2004 Hawking Technologies Inc All rights reserved LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every HWU54D Hi Gain Wireless G USB Network Adapter is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two 2 years from the date of purchase If the product proves defective during this two year warranty period call Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number Warranty is for repair or replacement only Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE When returning a product mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase IN NO EVEN SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY S LIABILTY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION Hawking Technology makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness
6. unauthorized users by MAC Address filtering Please refer to Section 3 5 3 Wireless adapters connect to the AP can access to the wired network through the bridge adapter You can select an Ethernet adapter in the list be the bridge between the wireless and wired networks 3 1 5 MAC Address Filter 26 Access Point Setting Filter Type pjcable Disable Reject 08 Filte 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Parameter Description Filter Type Filter MAC Address Disable Disable the MAC Address filter function Accept Only the wireless adapters with the MAC Address setup in the table can connect to the AP Reject The wireless adapters with the MAC Address setup in the table will be rejected to connect to the AP MAC Address is a unique identification for hardware devices in the network It is a 12 digit hexadecimal values There are fifty sets of MAC Address can setup in the table Fill the MAC Addresses of wireless adapters you want to accept or reject to access the AP in this table 27 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems usually encountered during the installation and operation of the adapter 1 What is the IEEE 802 119 standard 802 11g is the new IEEE standard for high speed wireless LAN communications that provides for up to 54 Mbps data rate in the 2 4 GHz band 802 11g is quickly becoming the next mainstream wireless LAN technolog
7. 2 11g Wireless LAN USB on your computer To continue click Next Cancel s If you want to install the software program in another location click Browser and select an alternative destination Then click Next InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location l Select folder where Setup will install files InstallShield InstallShield Wizard pastas ets aA _ pP om _ia l c Click Continue Anyway to finish the installation Software Installation The software you are installing has not passed Windows Lago testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing C Continue Anyway II Install the USB Adapter A Plug the USB Adapter into the USB port of your computer B The Found New Hardware Wizard is displayed select Install the software automatically Recommended and click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for 2D1211 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter If your hardware came with an installation CD QP or floppy disk insert it now Wha
8. ILITY eeeseeseesssssscssssoscoscsessoseososessoscosesose 13 3 1 Wireless Connection Status 13 3 2 General Connection Setting 15 3 3 WEP and WPA Encryption 18 33b WEP Setting moenia E E edad E E e R 18 32332 WPA Setting sn ea due a a a a E danas a vanes 19 3 4 Advanced Setting 21 3 5 Software AP Mode 23 3al AP Connection Status e a ies a E nan E E 23 3 5 2 AP General Connection Setting ses 24 3 53 MAC Address Filter eree ee E trente E devs coi hues 26 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ses ann ten ss diner enennaessssues sta 28 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Hi Gain 6dBi Directional USB Wireless G Network Adapter This Hi Gain Wireless G USB Adapter is designed to comply with the IEEE 802 11g Wireless LAN standard and has enough power to extend the reach of your wireless network The integration of Hawking s proven Hi Gain 6dBi Directional Antenna makes the HWU54D a very powerful wireless adapter capable of obtaining wireless distances up to 2 times that of normal Wireless G cards The HWU54D is also very versatile thanks to its USB 2 0 interface making it compatible with both laptops and desktops This adapter supports the highest security standards to maintain a secure wireless connection within your wireless network Along with the standard 64 128 256 bit WEP encryption the HWU54D also supports WPA Wi Fi Protected Access which combines IEEE 802 1x and TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol technologies WPA enab
9. an load the profile at a later time Load the setting values from the file in the Profile Name list The new settings will be activated immediately Input a file name and click Save Current to write the current setting values to be a profile in the Profile Name list Delete the profile you selected For more advanced setting please click it To know more of the setting please refer to Section 3 4 To view the version of the driver firmware and the MAC Address of the adapter click this button 1 6 WEP and WPA Encryption WEP is a data encryption algorithm which protects Wireless networks from outside intruders or eavesdropping The second generation of WEP is WPA Wi Fi Protected Access which combines IEEE 802 1x and TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol technologies WPA provides higher security standards as well as the ability to authenticate each individual user for a more controlled and secure wireless environment The shared security key is more secure than previous standards with WPA by using a method that enables the switching of security keys This adapter is equipped with a built in AES engine which ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802 111 organization for security within wireless networks 3 1 1 WEP Setting WEP Key Setting WEP Key Setting Key Length 64 bit 128 bit 256 bit Default Key ID
10. d Encryption settings Note Please refer to Section 3 2 for the description of each item More Setting For setting more functions including disable enable WEP and Power Saving Mode etc Please refer to Section 3 2 3 3 and 3 4 Link Status Displays the status of the wireless connection 14 BSSID Display the MAC Address of the network the adapter is connecting to Parameter Description Signal Strength This bar shows the signal strength level The higher percentage shown in the bar the more radio signal been received by the adapter This indicator helps to find the proper position of the wireless station for quality network operation Link Quality This bar indicates the quality of the link The higher the percentage the better the quality TX Frame It shows the number of data frames which are transmitted by the adapter successfully RX Frame It shows the number of data frames which are received by the adapter successfully 1 5 General Connection Setting Clicking More Settings allows users to setup more advanced features such as wireless connection settings Encryption Settings of the USB adapter and other functions More Setting General Connection Setting Channel Tx Rate Auto B SSID so any Network Type Infrastructure l Encryption Disable wep 4uthentication Mode auto i Encryption Setting WEP Encryption Key Setting WPA Encryption Setting Profile Profile name Loa
11. d Save Current Delete Other For more advanced setting information Advanced Setting Information Parameter Description General Connection Setting Channel Selects the radio channel to be used for wireless networking The channel setting of the wireless stations within a network should be the same Parameter Description Tx Rate SSID Any Network Type Change Apply Encryption Setting There are several options including Auto 1 2 5 5 11 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps for you to select When the Auto is selected the device will choose the most suitable transmission rate automatically The higher data rate you designated in the network the shorter distance is allowed between the adapter and the wireless stations When the adapter works in 11b mode the maximum data rate is 11Mbps so that there are only Auto 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps options you can select The SSID up to 32 printable ASCII characters is the unique name identified in a WLAN The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co located WLANs You may specify a SSID for the adapter and then only the device with the same SSID can interconnect to the adapter If Any check box is enabled the adapter will survey and connect to one of the available wireless stations without checking the consistency of channel and SSID with the wireless station Ad Hoc This mode enables wireless network adapters to connect without u
12. e USB adapter please follow one of the ways as below The Hawking Utility may provide more detailed features and options to adjust the adapter with LA SCAN 9 5 46 AM First Method Wireless Zero Configuration A Double click the utility icon in the system tray Wireless LAN is Controlled by the Windows Zero Configuration i M Do you want to use ZDWLan as the Wireless LAN configuration tool B Click Yes to use the utilitv of the USB Wireless Network Connection 2 The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks qs i i ee i GAME_ADP SURA Jy 5 46 AM Y ais fy 9 70 This wireless network is not secure Because a network key WEP is not used for authentication or for data encryption data sent over this network might be subject to unauthorized access C Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network even though it is not secure If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced 2 i Advanced Connect Cancel 3 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the Hawking Technologies 802 11g Wireless LAN Hi Gain USB Adapter and monitor the link status during the communication process The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of Windows while the card is running You can open it by double cl
13. for any particular purpose Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or updates its products software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity Please direct all inquiries to techsupport hawkingtech com Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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 or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help FCC Caution This device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction wit
14. h any other antenna or transmitter 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 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 2 5cm 1 inch during normal operation Federal Communications Commission FCC RF Exposure Requirements SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer s configurations with PCMCIA slot on the side near the center as tested in the application for Certification and can be used in laptop computer s with substantially similar physical dimensions construction and electrical and RF characteristics Use in other devices such a PDAs or lappads is not authorized This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna s tested in the application for Certification The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or t
15. icking the icon SORA Jy 5 52 AM Right click the icon there are some items for you to operate the configuration utility e Open Utility Window Select Open Utility Window to open the Configuration Utility tool e Exit ZDWlan Select Exit ZDWlan to close the Configuration Utility tool Before using the utility you have to know some restrictions of the utility 1 If you want to connect to an 11g up to 54Mbps network please ensure to install the adapter to a PC or laptop with an available USB 2 0 interface This adapter is backwards compatible with USB 1 1 or USB 1 0 interfaces however due to the performance limitations of legacy interfaces the adapter cannot perform at its optimal level 2 Under Ad Hoc mode the adapter works in 802 11b mode only This is a rule defined by the WiFi Organization If you want to enable the data rate up to 54Mbps 11g please follow the steps listed below Go to Network Connections Right Click the Wireless Network Connection and select Properties From the pop up screen click Configure Enter into Advanced page of the Properties screen Enable the setting of IBSS_G_ Mode MOOwW gt 1 4 Wireless Connection Status When you open the Configuration Utility the system will scan all channels to find the access points stations within the accessible range of your card and automatically connect to the wireless device with the highest sig
16. irm your settings Enable or disable WEP encryption function If the WEP function is enabled only wireless adapters with the same default key and WEP key setting can connect to the AP Click Setting to setup the WEP key Please refer to Section 3 3 for more description 25 Authentication Mode Open System No authentication is needed for connecting to the AP Shared Key Only wireless adapters using a shared key WEP Key identified are allowed to connect to the AP Parameter Description Fragment RTS CTS Preamble MAC Address Filter Bridge Adapter The value defines the maximum size of packets any packet size larger than the value will be fragmented If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates you can increase it again but it will likely decrease overall network performance Select a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes Minor change is recommended Minimum packet size required for an RTS CTS Request To Send Clear to Send For packets smaller than this threshold an RTS CTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the WLAN Select a setting within a range of 0 to 2347 bytes Minor change is recommended The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for communication among the wireless networks There are two modes including Long and Short High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type This AP can protect from the
17. iver DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected ignored by most narrowband receivers 13 What is Spread Spectrum Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable secure mission critical communication systems It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability integrity and security In other words more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission but the trade off produces a signal that is in effect louder and thus easier to detect provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread spectrum signal being broadcast If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency a spread spectrum signal looks like background noise There are two main alternatives Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS 30
18. les client authentication and key verification ensuring that your wireless environment is controlled and secured This adapter has a built in AES engine which ensures the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802 11i for WiFi security The Hawking HWU54D is a portable Hi Speed Hi Gain WiFi adapter that you can take with you anywhere you go 1 1 Features Complies with the IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 119 2 4GHz standards Up to 54Mbps data transfer rate Support 64 128 256 bit WEP WPA TKIP IEEE 802 1x and AES functions for high level of security Supports Software AP function which turns the wireless station into a wireless AP Complies with IEEE 802 11d country roaming standard Supports the most popular operating systems Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP Supports USB 2 0 1 1 1 0 interface e Integrated Hi Gain 6dBi Directional Antenna for Extended Distance Performance e Antenna output radius 80 degrees Vertical Horizontal e Suitable for Any Notebook or Desktop PC 1 2 Specifications e 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 1 3 Data Rate 54 48 36 24 18 12 1 1 9 6 5 5 2 1Mbps auto fallback Security 64 128 256 bit WEP Data Encryption WPA IEEE 802 1x with TKIP and AES Anten
19. n Wireless products support printer sharing Wireless products perform the same function as LAN products Therefore Wireless products can work with Netware Windows 2000 or other LAN operating systems to support printer or file sharing 11 Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air WLAN features two fold protection in security On the hardware side as with Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology it has the inherent security feature of scrambling On the software side WLAN series offer the encryption function WEP to enhance security and Access Control Users can set it up depending upon their needs 29 12 What is DSSS What is FHSS And what are their differences Frequency hopping spread spectrum FHSS uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver Properly synchronized the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel To an unintended receiver FHSS appears to be short duration impulse noise Direct sequence spread spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted This bit pattern is called a chip or chipping code The longer the chip is the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without the need for retransmission To an unintended rece
20. na Directional 6dBi Hi Gain Antenna Drivers Windows 98 SE Me 2000 XP 2003 Server LED Link Activity Transmit Power 22 23 dBm Typical Dimension 4 75 H x 3 W x 3 5 D Temperature 32 131 F 0 55 C Humidity 0 95 Non Condensing Certification FCC CE Package Contents Before you begin the installation please check the items of your package The package should include the following items One Hi Gain 54g WiFi USB Adapter One USB 2 0 Extension Cable 100 cm One Quick Installation Guide One CD Driver Install Wizard Manual If any of the above items is missing contact your supplier as soon as possible 2 Installation Procedure Before you proceed with the installation please notice following descriptions Note1 Please do not install the USB adapter into your computer before installing the software program from the CD Note2 The following installation was operated in Windows XP Procedures are similar for Windows 98SE Me 2000 2003 Server Note3 If you have previously installed a wireless adapter card or adapter please uninstall the driver and utility Please follow the instructions below to install the USB Adapter I Install the Configuration Utility a Insert the Installation CD to your CD ROM Drive Execute the setup program InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for ZyDAS IEEE 802 11g Wireless LAN USB The InstallShield Wizard will install ZyDAS IEEE 80
21. nal strength From this screen you can find details and information on the wireless networks in your environment Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus B Network Adapter Mode Station he ZD1211 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter X Available Network Strength 43 Channel 6 64 Current Network Information Type Infrastructure SSID SO Tx Rate 11 Mbps Encrypt None More Setting TEE Link Status Connected to Access Point BSSID 00 50 FC BA 18 C8 Signal Strength BRRRRERERERSRENERENER 58 Link Quality BRRRERERERERERERENENENE 68 Tx Frame 301 Rx Frame 134265 D Parameter Description Mode Station Set the USB adapter as a wireless client Access Point Allows the USB adapter to function as a wireless AP Please refer to Section 3 5 for the AP settings Network Adapter Displays the product information of the USB Adapter Available Network Display all the SSID and Signal Strength of wireless stations nearby To re survey the available wireless devices please click Refresh There are two ways to automatically make a connection between the USB Adapter and a wireless station on the list 1 Double click the wireless station on the list directly 2 Select the station you intend to connect to and then click Connect this site Current Network Information Display the information about the wireless network this adapter is connecting to The information includes Channel Type SSID TX Rate an
22. nected as an independent wireless LAN Ad hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation 28 What is Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration Infrastructure is applicable to enterprise scale for wireless access to central database or wireless application for mobile workers What is BSS ID A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set BSS Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID What is WEP WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm as described in the IEEE 802 11 standard What is TKIP TKIP is a quick fix method to quickly overcome the inherent weaknesses in WEP security especially the reuse of encryption keys TKIP is involved in the IEEE 802 111 WLAN security standard and the specification might be officially released by early 2003 What is AES AES Advanced Encryption Standard a chip based security has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information wherever and however communicated or stored while making more efficient use of hardware and or software than previous encryption standards It is also included in IEEE 802 11i standard Compare with AES TKIP is a temporary protocol for replacing WEP security until manufacturers implement AES at the hardware level 10 Ca
23. overall network performance Select a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes Minor change is recommended Minimum packet size required for an RTS CTS Request To Send Clear to Send For packets smaller than this threshold an RTS CTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the WLAN Select a setting within a range of 0 to 2347 bytes Minor change is recommended 22 1 8 Software AP Mode The HWU54D Hi Gain USB Wireless G adapter has a unique feature that allows it to function as a Wireless Access Point By changing the mode in the Configuration Utility the HWU54G can provide wireless access to surrounding clients Configuring the AP parameters such as channel SSID MAC Address Filtering WEP encryption and so on are described in the following 3 1 3 AP Connection Status Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus m Network Adapter Mode Access Point v 2D1211 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter Connect Station List Current Network Setting Station MAC Address 00 0E 2E 80 00 4B Channel 6 SSID WLAN_AP WEP Disable Tx Power Level 0 Tx Frame 393 Rx Frame 134756 Parameter Description Mode Station Set the USB adapter a wireless client Access Point Turns the USB adapter to function as a wireless AP Network Adapter Display the product information of the USB Adapter Connect Station List Current Network Setting More Setting TX Frame Display all the MAC Addre
24. ps and 1 2 5 5 11Mbps you can select 24 Parameter Description WEP Setting Tx Rate SSID Hide SSID Tx Power Change Apply There are several options including Auto 1 2 5 5 11 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps for you to select When Auto is selected the device will choose the most suitable transmission rate automatically The higher data rate you designate for the network the shorter the distance is allowed between the adapter and the wireless stations When the adapter works in 11b mode the maximum data rate is 11Mbps so the only selection will be Auto 1 2 5 5 11Mbps The SSID up to 32 printable ASCII characters is the unique name identified in a WLAN The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co located WLANs The default SSID of the AP is WLAN_AP Wireless adapters connect to the AP should set up the same SSID as the AP Ifthe Hide SSID check box is enabled the AP will not appear in the site survey list of any wireless adapters Wireless adapters will have to manual set their SSIDs to match that of the HWU54G in order to connect There are four levels for you to setup the transmission power of the AP The higher transmission power the larger transmission distance and wireless coverage Clicking Change will enable you to setup the parameters for General Connection Setting After you have adjusted your settings the button will change to Apply for you to conf
25. ransmitter R amp TTE Compliance Statement 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 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 Switzerland CONTENTS T INTRODUCTION sie Mdr am eesiaatieidananastaiatedi es 6 1 1 Features 6 1 2 Specifications 6 1 3 Package Contents 7 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ccccecsscecsccsccccscscsscscescscecs 8 3 CONFIGURATION UT
26. se of an AP or Router Select this mode if there is no AP or Router in the network Infrastructure This operation mode requires the presence of an 802 11 Access Point All communication is done via the Access Point or Router Clicking Change Apply will allow the configuration of the parameters in the General Connection Setting tab Clicking Apply will confirm and enable the adjusted settings In this block users may enable disable WEP and WPA encryption within the network Please refer to Section 3 3 for a more detailed description 16 Parameter Description Authentication Mode This setting must be consistent with the wireless networks that the adapter intends to connect with Open System No authentication is required Shared Key Only wireless stations using a shared key WEP Key identified are allowed to connect with each other Auto Auto switch the authentication algorithm depending on the wireless networks that the adapter is connecting to WEP Encryption Key Setting Click this button to setup the WEP key Please refer to WPA Encryption Setting Profile Profile Name Load Save Current Delete Other Advanced Setting Information Section 3 3 for details Click this button to setup the WPA function Please refer to Section 3 3 for details You can save the current network settings as a profile To connect to the network without making additional configuration you c
27. sses of the wireless adapters which are connecting to the AP Display the connection setting of the current network It includes Channel SSID WEP and TX Power Level For setting more functions including disable enable WEP MAC Address Filter and Bridge Adapter etc Please refer to Section 3 5 2 It shows the number of data frames which are transmitted by 23 the AP successfully RX Frame It shows the number of data frames which are received by the AP successfully 3 1 4 AP General Connection Setting Click More Setting users are allowed to setup the AP connection setting Encryption Setting and other advanced functions Access Point Setting General Connection Setting USB 1 1 Limited Channel le x Basic Rate 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps x Tx Rate Auto SSID wran AP st ss i i sSOSOSC C S D Hide SSID Tx Power CERECETMRLLLCER Apply WEP Disable v Setting Authentication Mode Open System v Fragment A Disable RTS CTS Preamble MAC Address Filter Bridge Adapter No bridge Parameter Description General Connection Setting Channel Select the number of the radio channel used by the AP The wireless adapters which connects to the AP should have the same channel to function correctly Basic Rate Select the basic data transmission speed supported by the AP When the AP works in 11b mode the maximum data rate is 11Mbps so that there are two options including 1 2 Mb
28. t do you want the wizard to do Oln Click Next to continue Back Ce D C Click Continue Anyway and the system will start to install the USB adapter Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware 2ZD1211 IEEE 802 11b g9 USB Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software EE ZD1211 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter ZD1211U sys To C A WINDOWS System32 DRIVERS Cancel 11 D Click Finish to complete the installation Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for aa ZD1211 IEEE 802 11b 9 USB Adapter Click Finish to close the wizard IN Using the Configuration Utility To setup the USB adapter double click the icon in the system tray oo g 7 ae gt Lee 2 5 52 AM For Windows XP there is a Windows Zero Configuration Tool by default for you to setup wireless clients If you want to use the Hawking Utility of th
29. y for the home office and public networks 802 119 defines the use of the same OFDM modulation technique specified in IEEE 802 11a for the 5 GHz frequency band and applies it in the same 2 4 GHz frequency band as IEEE 802 11b The 802 11g standard requires backward compatibility with 802 11b The standard specifically calls for A Anew physical layer for the 802 11 Medium Access Control MAC in the 2 4 GHz frequency band known as the extended rate PHY ERP The ERP adds OFDM as a mandatory new coding scheme for 6 12 and 24 Mbps mandatory speeds and 18 36 48 and 54 Mbps optional speeds The ERP includes the modulation schemes found in 802 11b including CCK for 11 and 5 5 Mbps and Barker code modulation for 2 and 1 Mbps B Aprotection mechanism called RTS CTS that governs how 802 11g devices and 802 11b devices interoperate 2 What is the IEEE 802 11b standard The IEEE 802 11b Wireless LAN standard subcommittee which formulates the standard for the industry The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufactures to communicate successfully and efficiently 3 What does IEEE 802 11 feature support The product supports the following IEEE 802 11 functions CSMA CA plus Acknowledge Protocol Multi Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS CTS Feature Fragmentation Power Management 4 What is Ad hoc An Ad hoc integrated wireless LAN is a group of computers each has a Wireless LAN adapter Con
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