IOGear GWU623 Network Card User Manual
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1. Installation ee Wireless N USB adapter GWU623 PART NO M1209 Table of Contents System Requirements Package contents How does it work Windows XP software installation Windows Vista software installation Software Un installation Windows XP Software Un installation Windows Vista Connecting to a Wireless Network XP Connecting to a Wireless Network Vista Connecting to a Non Broadcasting Network Vista Windows XP Add New Profile Windows XP Using WEP Encryption Windows XP Using WPA Security N OO A 2 23 24 27 31 35 37 39 Windows XP Import and Export Profiles Windows XP Disable Enable Wi Fi Windows XP Profile Selection Windows XP Wireless Client Selection WPS configuration Specifications Glossary Technical support Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement CE Statement Limited Warranty Contact 42 45 46 47 48 58 59 68 69 71 T2 73 System requirements e Available USB 2 0 port e Windows 2000 XP and Vista e Minimum of 20 MB of free hard disk space e Minimum of 128 MB of RAM or higher Package contents 1 x Wireless LAN adapter 1 x Driver CD 1 x QSG 1 x Ethernet Cable How does it work Wireless N USB adapter GWU623 Wireless router Easily enjoy the Wireless N USB adapter GWU623 up to 100 meters 828 feet Windows XP Software Installation Before you start the installation GWUS73 SOFTWARE INSTALLATI2. A wireless LAN does not use cable to transmit signals but rather uses radio or infrared to transmit packets through the air Radio Frequency RF and infrared are the commonly used types of wireless transmission Most wireless LANs use spread spectrum technology It offers limited bandwidth usually under 11Mbps and users share the bandwidth with other devices in the spectrum however users can operate a spread spectrum device without licensing from the Federal Communications Commission FCC 67 Technical support If you need technical support please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library T l L at www iogear com support for the latest tips tricks and troubleshooting The IOGEAR T I L was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products Most of the answers to your questions can be found here so please try it out before contacting technical support Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm PST and can be reached at 949 453 8782 and 866 946 4327 or by email support iogear com 68 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 15 21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 15 105 b 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 Th
3. Please click the software button on the client to start the WPS process Cancel 53 4 The wizard will configure the wireless 5 Click Finish to complete the setup network ez JumpStart for Wireless ra JumpStart for Wireless Wireless Configuration Completed Configuring the wireless network Your computer has successfully joined the NTGR_WGMk4mysf0OfgDchJLLnD network Selected network NTGR_WGMk4mysf0OfgDchJLLnD8xaeew Running the communication protocol 54 WPS Configuration PIN Access Part Il 1 If you would like to setup WPS by entering the PIN from your WPS enabled access point Router select Enter the PIN from my access point re JumpStart for Wireless Join a Wireless Network JumpStart is preparing to join your computer to a wireless network Which setup method do you want to use Push the button on my access poi Enter the PIN from your access point below and click Next to continue Access Pome Automatically select the network v 55 2 Your WPS enabled access point Router will come with a specific PIN that will to be used with the Jumstart application Please check with your access point Router user manual if you can not locate the access point Router PIN Example Below is the screen shot on setting up the WPS on Netgear WNR843B router Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Router Settings V Enable Wireless Router Radio 7 Enable 8SID
4. User Poe tor Q Use Temporary User Name and Password _ Automatically Prompt for User Name and Password J Manually Prompt for User Name and Password Use Sayed User Name and Password User Name Password Confirm Password Domain _ Include Windows Logon Domain with User Name J No Network Connection Unless User Is Logged In Authentication Timeout Value n seconds 30 EL n C 41 Utility Configuration Import and Export Profiles Windows XP Atheros Client Utility Current Profile test Action Options Help 1 If you would like to import a profile that has Curent Status Profle Management Diagnostic already been created click on Import Browse to the directory where the profile is located Infrastructure Pre Shared Key Network Name 1 SSID1 CA TEST Network Name 2 SSID2 empty Network Name 3 SSID3 empty Auto Select F rohle C Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected 42 2 Browse to the directory where the profile is located Highlight the profile name then Click Open Import Profile Look in CJ Atheros manual test File name test Files of type Config files prf v 43 3 If you would like to export a profile highlight the profile then click on Export to continue Atheros Client Utility Current Profile test Action Options Help I Re
5. Yes to continue re The station program atl he driver automaticaly nhen the ent depts werd ete adapter nov fitis not yet inserted cancel he proceed to continue Cx Found New Hardware Wizerd if it eppeers end Atheros Client Installation Program YD The option you have selected requires the system to be rebooted at the end of the operation Do you wish to continue CD 14 12 You will need to restart your computer once the installation has been completed Click Finish to complete installation and restart your computer Atheros Client Installation Program InstallShield Wizard Complete The installation program has successfully performed the selected operations but the driver installation is not yet complete Click Finish to reboot the system then use the Found New Hardware Wizard to complete the driver installation OO No I will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup c lt Back Finish Cancel 15 13 After the software installation has been completed and you have restarted your computer insert the wireless USB adapter into your computer Windows Vista Software Installation Windows Vista A Before you start the installation make sure your GWU623 Wireless N USB adapter is not plugged into the USB port of your computer Please plug in the adapter after the software installation is completed 1 Insert the driver CD
6. g Wireless LAN 3 Click on the Atheros Client Installation Hor Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 Program and click on Uninstall on the top nee Tl UniChrome 1GP Driver and Utilities VideoLAN VLC media player 08 6 Mumenimeini ur n 4 When the un installation is completed restart your computer 23 Connecting to a Wireless Network XP Windows XP 1 After the software installation has been Help Exit completed you will see the Atheros icon on the task bar Right click on the icon and Preferences select Open Atheros Client Utility Disable Radio Manual Login Reauthenticate Select Profile Select Client Software Show Connection Status Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected 2 B 24 2 Click on Profile Management tab and click on the Scan button to search for wireless netowrks 25 Atheros Client Utility Current Profile test a Current Statu Profile Management DJsano Details Network Type Security Mode Network Name 1 SSID1 Network Name 2 SSID2 Network Name 3 SSID3 Auto Select Profiles C Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected 3 The scan will return a list of all available networks and the details of these networks Select the wireless network that you would like to connect and click Activate After you are successfully connected to the network you will see the network shows a different icon as indicated below ca rEsT 26 A
7. generically to refer to the entire suite of related protocols Transmit Receive The wireless throughput in Bytes per second averaged over two seconds Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi Alliance is a nonprofit international association formed in 1999 to certify interoperability of wireless Local Area Network products based on IEEE 802 11 specification The goal of the Wi Fi Alliance s members is to enhance the user experience through product interoperability The organization is formerly known as WECA 65 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA The Wi Fi Alliance put together WPA as a data encryption method for 802 11 wireless LANs WPA is an industry supported pre standard version of 802 111 utilizing the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP which fixes the problems of WEP including using dynamic keys Wide Area Network WAN A WAN consists of multiple LANs that are tied together via telephone services and or fiber optic cabling WANs may span a city a state a country or even the world Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Now widely recognized as flawed WEP was a data encryption method used to protect the transmission between 802 11 wireless clients and APs However it used the same key among all communicating devices WEP s problems are well known including an insufficient key length and no automated method for distributing the keys WEP can be easily cracked in a couple of hours with off the shelf tools 66 Wireless LAN WLAN
8. into the CD ROM drive The AutoPlay window will appear click Run autorun exe Note Windows Vista may ask you for permission to run the installation software To run the software you will need to allow permission 16 x DVD CD RW Drive D IOGEAR d E Always do this for software and games General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer AutoPl in Control 2 On the IOGEAR auto run screen menu click WUE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Version 10 on the Install button then select Windows Vista to Continue see fg use 2 0 Adapter GWU623 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Version 1 0 7 User Manual S Exit 7 2008 IOGEAR INC AB Papis Reserved Tf 3 To begin the installation choose a setup 4 Click Next to continue language and click Next Atheros Client Installa rogram Installshie zar Atheros Client Installation Program Choose Setup Language Select the language for the installation from the choices below This program installs the driver and client utilities for your Atheros Wireless LAN Client Adapter Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Czech Finnish French Standard German nstallShield P ee i Geo Care ee eT 18 5 Select accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next Ins License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Atheros Communications Inc Software License Agree
9. the installation then use the Found New Hardware Wizard to complete the driver installation 21 10 After the software installation is completed insert the wireless USB adapter into your computer Windows will automatically install the wireless USB adapter driver Installing device driver software Click here for status Once driver installation has been completed you will receive the following message L Atheros 11n Wireless Network Adapter Device driver software installed successfully Software Un installation XP Windows XP 1 Go to Control Panel Click on Start gt Set tings gt Control Panel 2 Click on Add or Remove Programs 3 Click on Atheros Client Installation Program and click on Remove 22 BB IOGEAR USB 2 0 External Video Card 1OGEAR USB Server 3 Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 and amp UBBi2Rn 6 wipcorm amp uetooth Software 4 Windows Installer 3 1 KB899803 Sl worar archiver 4 When the un installation is completed restart your computer Software Un installation Vista Windows Vista Uninstall or change a program To uninstall a program select it from the list and then click Uninstall Change or Repair 1 Go to Control Panel Start Control Panel Organize jj Views 2 Click on Uninstall a program under Programs Eun C May or click on Programs and Features control vere Panel Classic View TIOGEAR 802 11 b
10. 2 11b g n 1 2 5 5 6 11 12 18 22 24 30 36 48 54 60 90 120 180 240 270 and maximum of 300Mbps BPSK QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM 2 4GHz ISM Band IEEE 802 11b DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum IEEE 802 11g n OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing lt 14dBm 11n lt 17dBm 11b lt 14dBm 11g Indoor Up to 100 meters Outdoor Up to 280 meters Power Win 2000 XP Vista 64 bit 128 bit WEP TKIP AES Transmit around 380 mA Receive around 250 mA O 50 C ambient temperature 5 to 9096 maximum non condensing 3 5x1x0 37 inches 58 IEEE 802 11 Standard The IEEE 802 11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee which is formulating a standard for the industry Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with a WLAN adapter connected as an independent wireless LAN Ad Hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation BSSID A specific Ad Hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set BSS Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSSID 59 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol a method in which IP addresses are assigned by server dynamically to clients on the network DHCP is used for Dynamic IP Addressing and requires a dedicated DHCP server on the network Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum This is the method the wireless cards use to transmit data o
11. Broadcast Fragmentation Threshold 256 2346 CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 Preamble Mode WPS Settings Router s PIN C Disable Router s PIN V Keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List 2346 234 Long Preamble v 37252137 Setup Access List 56 3 Enter the PIN on the Jumpstart setup wizard and click Next to continue es JumpStart for Wireless Join a Wireless Network JumpStart is preparing to join your computer to a wireless network Which setup method do you want to use Push the button on my access point Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar Enter the PIN from my access point Enter the PIN from your access point below and click Next to continue Access Point PIN 37252137 Automatically select the network v G lt Back i Nes 4 The wizard will configure the wireless 5 Click Finish to complete the setup network ez JumpStart for Wireless re JumpStart for Wireless Configuring the wireless network Your computer has successfully joined the NTGR WGMk4mysf OfgDchJLLnD network Selected network NTGR wGMk4mysf OfgDchJLLnD8xaeew Running the communication protocol of Specifications Model Standard Data Transfer Rate Modulation Method Frequency Band Spread Spectrum RF Output Power Operation Range LED OS Support Security Power Consumption Operating Temperature Humidity Dimension GWU623 80
12. ON Version 1 0 make sure your GWU623 Wireless N USB adapter is NOT plugged into the deed use 2 0 adapter USB port of your computer Please MUR plug in the adapter after the software installation is completed A 1 Insert the installation CD into your CD ROM it will automatically bring up the auto run menu Click Install to begin the software installation 2 Select a language preference and click Next Atheros Client Installation Program InstallShield Wizard to continue Choose Setup Language Select the language for the installation from the choices below 3 Click Next to continue Atheros Client Installation Program Atheros Client Installation Program This program installs the driver and client utilities for your Atheros Wireless LAN Client Adapter 4 This screen shows the software License Agreement please choose I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next to continue 10 Atheros Client Installation Program License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Atheros Communications Inc Software License Agreement PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE ATHEROS SOFTWARE BY USING THE ATHEROS oE ANEA AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE YOU MAY RETURN
13. THE ATHEROS SOFTWARE TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT FOR A REFUND IF THE ATHEROS SOFTWARE WAS ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY CLICK DISAGREE DECLINE FOR ATHEROS SOFTWARE v O I do not accept the terms of the license agreement InstallShield P A C nea J 5 It is recommended to choose Install Client Utilities and Driver so you will be able to enjoy all features and functions of the product Click Next to continue Atheros Client Installation Program Setup Type Select the setup type that best suits your needs Click the type of setup you prefer install Client Utilities and Dr Description Install Driver Only Choose this option to install the Make Driver Installation Diskette s driver and client utilities This is the recommended option 11 6 Do NOT plug the wireless adapter into the USB port of your computer click OK to continue Atheros 802 11a b g Wireless Adapter A The Device may not be present or could have been ejected unplugged from the system Insert or Reinsert Now Cx y 7 Click Next to install the driver in the designated folder Or you may choose to click Browse to select a different installation folder Atheros Client Installation Program Choose Destination Location Select the folder where the installation program wall install the files The installation program will install the client utilities in the following location Destination Folder C Pr
14. anced Set Security Options O WPA VPA2 WPAAWPA2EAP Type fo O WPA WPA2 Passphrase 8021x 8021x EAP Type LEAP O None C Allow Association to Mixed Cells Profile Lockex Limit Time for Finding Domain Controller To C 36 Utility Configuration Using WEP Encryption Windows XP 2 Select the Security tab in the Profile 1 To use WEP Passphrase security in the Athe Management window and choose the ros Client Utility select the network profile Pre Shared Key Static WEP radio button that you would like to configure and click on then click on Configure to continue Modify on the right Profile Management Atheros Client Utility Current Profile test wd x General Security Advanced Action Options Help Set Security Options Current Status Profle Management Diagnostics O WPA WPA2 WPAAWPA2 EAP Typa LEAP y 1 O WPAAVPA2 Passphrase 11N Network pu 8021x 8021x EAP Type LEAP CN C Allow Association to Mixed Cells Details Profile Locked Network Type Infrastructure Lin Security Mode Pre Shared Key Network Name 1 SSID1 CA TEST Network Name 2 SSID2 lt empty gt Network Name 3 SSID3 emply Auto Select Profile C Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected 37 3 Fill in the WEP Passphrase click OK when finished You may choose the WEP Key Size as you wish and the length of your WEP key will depends on the WEP Key Size that you select Configure Pre S
15. e available L Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center ce a 31 2 Click Set up a connection or network w Y Connectto a network Select a network to connect to I gt Dy NETGEAR Unsecured network E E Mi zaTensaLes Security enabled network E Mi uczMaN Security enabled network 3 Select Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next o X Connectto a network Choose a connection option Connect to the Internet Set up a wireless broadband or dial up connection to the Internet Set up a wireless router or access point Set up a new wireless network for your home or small business Set up a wireless ad hoc computer to computer network x Set up a temporary network for sharing files or an Internet connection 4 Set up a dial up connection Connect through a dial up connection to the Internet 32 4 Click Next to continue re WP Manually connect to a wireless network Choose a wireless adapter Wireless Network Connection 1 5 Enter the information for the wireless network you want to add and check the box Connect even if the network is not broadcasting Click Next to continue o v Manually connect to a wireless network Enter information for the wireless network you want to add 39 Note The Network name is the SSID and it is broadcasted by your router You
16. elect Join a wireless network and click Next ea JumpStart for Wireless Welcome to JumpStart ral is oce with Wi Fi Protected Setup will guide you through configuring your wireless network Note There are two ways to setup WPS One is by pushing the integrated WPS button on your router and the other is by entering the access PIN from your USB adapter to establish the WPS encryption with your router 3 If your router has an integrated WPS button then select the Push Button selection to continue Add WPS Client Select a setup method Push Button recommended OPIN Number 50 4 Your router will prompt you to click the integrated WPS button on your USB adapter or the WPS button on your access point Router setup interface Connecting to New Wireless Client Please click the software or hardware button on the clientto start the WPS process BULL LAU 5 Following the Jumpstart application and select Push the button on my access point click Next to continue re JumpStart for Wireless Join a Wireless Network JumpStart is preparing to join your computer to a wireless network Which setup method do you want to use d Bush the button on my access point Enter a PIN into my access point or a registrar Enter the PIN from my access point Push the button on your access point and click Next to continue QE Automatically select the network v C eBoek Neo 6 The w
17. ent Protocol SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is the network management protocol of TCP IP In SNMP agents which can be hardware as well as software monitor the activity in the various devices on the network and report to the network console workstation Control information about each device is maintained in a structure Known as a management information block Static IP Addressing A method of assigning IP addresses to clients on the network In networks with Static IP address the network administrator manually assigns an IP address to each computer Once a Static IP address is assigned a computer uses the same IP address every time it reboots and logs on to the network unless it is manually changed Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP The Temporal Key Integrity Protocol pronounced tee kip is part of the IEEE 802 1 1i encryption standard for wireless LANs TKIP is the next generation of WEP the Wired Equivalency Protocol which is used to secure 802 11 wireless LANs TKIP provides per packet key mixing a message integrity check and a re keying mechanism thus fixing the flaws of WEP 64 Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP TCP IP is the protocol suite developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency ARPA It is widely used in corporate Internet works because of its superior design for WANs TCP governs how packet is sequenced for transmission the network The term TCP IP is often used
18. ese 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 Heorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 69 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any o
19. hared Keys Static WEP Key Entry Transmit Key WEP Key 1 S eeccccccceccce 9900000900909 WEP Key 2 WEP Key 3 WEP Key 4 38 Utility Configuration Using WPA Security Windows XP Profile Management 1 To use WPA Passphrase security in the Athe pote ros Client Utility select the network profile WPAMPA2 EAP Type LEES that you would like to configure and click on i T Modify on the right Select the Security tab O Pre Shared Key Static WEP in the Profile Management window On the Security tab choose the WPA WPA2 Pass phrase radio button then click on Configure to continue 39 2 Fill in the Passphrase of your choice then click OK when finished Configure WPA WPA2 Passphrase Enter a WPAAWPA2 passphrase 8 to 63 ASCII or 64 hexadecimal characters l Moi 40 3 To use the WPA WPA2 security click on the WPA WPA2 radio button then click on Configure to continue Profile Management General Secuily Advanced Set Security Options WPAAVPA2 WPA WPA2 EAP Type LEAP O WPAAVPA2 Passphrase 8021 8021x EAP Type LEAP Pre Shared Key Static WEP O None Allow Associabon to Mixed Cells Profle Locked C Limit Time for Finding Domain Controller To sec Group Policy Delay 60 gt sec 4 Input the information of your choice then click OK to finish onfigure LEAP 7 Always Resume the Secure Session
20. izard will configure the wireless network ea JumpStart for Wireless Configuring the wireless network Selected network NTGR_WGMk4mysf00fgDchJLLnD Bxaeew Running the communication protocol 7 Once completed click finish to close the window ez JumpStart for Wireless Wireless Configuration Completed Your computer has successfully joined the NTGR_WGMk4mysf0OfgDchJLLnD network 52 WPS Configuration PIN Access 1 To setup WPS by entering PIN you will need 2 Locate the WPS configuration setup on your to select Enter a PIN into my access WPS enabled access point Router and point or a registrar select PIN number as the setup method 3 Enter the PIN number that is given on the FE Jumpstart for Wireless a Jumpstart Window into your WPS enabled Join a Wireless Network access point Router and click Next to JumpStart is preparing to join your computer to a wireless network continue Which setup method do you want to use Add WPS Client Select a setup method Enter the PIN 19615448 into your access point or external registrar O Push Button recommended and click Next to continue PIN Number If your Adapter supports WPS please click on Generate a client Security Pin to input on the AP Router Gateway and put the generated client PIN number here Enter Client s PIN 19615448 Automatically select the network v Connecting to New Wireless Client The client s PIN is 19615448
21. lect the network that you would like to connect Please see page 10 to setup a new network profile 46 Help Exit Open Atheros Client Utility Preferences Disable Radio Manual Login Reg apticate Select Prof Sele Ent Software Show Connection Status Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected Utility Configuration Wireless Client Selection Windows XP If you would like to use the Windows wireless client instead of the Atheros software you may do so by selecting Select Client software from the Atheros menu 47 Help Exit Open Atheros Client Utility Preferences Disable Radio Manual Login Reauthenticate Select Profile Select Client Software Show Connection Status Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected w Atheros Client Utility Windows WPS Installation The Jumpstart application will allow you to setup Wi Fi Protected setup WPS on your wireless network Using WPS will automatically configure a wireless network SSID and setup WPA encryption and authentication for your network Please remember that your router must also support WPS On the IOGEAR installation CD open the JSW_Install_CD folder and double click on the setup exe icon Follow the installation wizard once completed you will find the Jumpstart icon on your desktop 48 WPS Configuration Push Button 1 Double click on the Jumpstart icon Jumpstart 49 2 S
22. may look up the SSID information by visiting your router s setup page 6 Click Close once the network has been successfully added 1S Manually connect to a wireless network Successfully added CA TEST Connect to Open the Connect to a network dialog so I can connect gt Change connection settings Open the connection properties so that I can change the settings 34 Utility Configuration Add New Profile Windows XP 2 Enter the name for the new profile and the SSID of the network The SSID is broadcasted by your router You may look up that information by visiting your router s setup page 1 To add a new configuration profile click on New on the Profile Management tab Atheros Client Utility Current Profile test Action Options Help Current Status Profile Management Diagnostics General Security Advanced Profile Settings Profle Name E Client Name COMPUTER A8626C Details Network Type Security Mode Network Name 1 SSID1 Network Names SSIDt CATEST SSID2 Network Name 2 SSID2 Network Name 3 SSID3 ssiD3 Auto Select Profile C Disable WLAN f LAN is Connected 35 3 If your network requires you to enter a security code please select the appropriate security option and the passkey phrase Click OK to complete the setup Profile Management General Security Adv
23. ment PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT LICENSE CAREFULLY E BEFORE USING THE ATHEROS SOFTWARE BY USING THE ATHEROS fore ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE YOU MAY RETURN THE ATHEROS SOFTWARE TO THE PLACE WHERE YOU OBTAINED IT FOR A REFUND IF THE ATHEROS SOFTWARE WAS ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY CLICK DISAGREE DECLINE FOR ATHEROS SOFTWARE do not accept the terms of the license agreement allShield cis Hea ces 19 6 Click Yes to install the driver 4 For this 32 bit OS the installer will install only the Driver Do you wish to continue 7 Do NOT insert the wireless USB adapter 8 Click OK to continue click OK to continue The installation program installs the driver automatically when the client adapter is inserted Insert the adapter now if it is not yet inserted The Device may not be present or could have been ejected unplugged cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard if it appears and proceed with from the system the installation Click OK to continue Insert or Reinsert Now 20 9 The driver installation has been completed Click Finish to close the window InstallShield Wizard Complete The installation program has successfully performed the selected operations but the driver installation is not yet complete Click Finish to exit
24. moye Activate Details Network Type Infrastructure Security Mode Pre Shared Key Network Name 1 SSID1 CA TEST Network Name 2 SSID2 empty Network Name 3 SSID3 empty Auto Select Profiles C Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected 4 Browse to the directory to export the profile to then Click Save to confirm The profile is now exported to the specified location Export Profile Save in O Atheros Nj Qo 3 E o manual Save as type Config files pif a cma 44 Utility Configuration Disable Enable Wi Fi Windows XP 2 You may re establish the Wi Fi connection at 1 If you would like to disable a Wi Fi anyume eos Mi Enable Radio connection temporary you may do so by right clicking on the Atheros icon in the Help system tray and selecting Disable Radio Exit Open Atheros Client Utility Preferences nable Radig Manual Login Reauthenticate Select Profile Select Client Software Help Exit Open Atheros Client Utility Preferences Show Connection Status Reauthenticate Select Profile Select Client Software Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected xX 4 15 PM Show Connection Status Disable WLAN if LAN is Connected 45 Utility Configuration Profile Selection Windows XP To switch to a different network you will need to right click on the Atheros icon and select profile Make sure that you se
25. ndustrial Scientific and Medical band Spectrum in the vicinity of 2 4 GHz in particular is being made available worldwide This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place convenient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the globe Local Area Network LAN A LAN is a group of computers each equipped with the appropriate network adapter card connected by cable air that share applications data and peripherals All connections are made via cable or wireless media but a LAN does not use telephone services It typically spans a single building or campus Network A network is a system of computers that is connected Data files and messages can be transmitted over this network Networks may be local or wide area networks 62 Protocol A protocol is a standardized set of rules that specify how a conversation is to take place including the format timing Sequencing and or error checking Roaming In an infrastructure network this is when a wireless PC moves out of range of the previously connected access point and connects to a newly connected access point Throughout the network environment where access point is deployed PCs can always be connected regardless of where they are located or roam SSID A Network ID unique to a network Only clients and Access Points that share the same SSID are able to communicate with each other This string is case sensitive 63 Simple Network Managem
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27. ogram Files Atheros InstallShield 12 8 Click Next to continue Atheros Client Installation Program Select Program Folder Select a program folder The installation program will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may enter new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list Folder PAtheros arra Felden Adninstaive Tools IOGEAR Microsoft Office Seri Comm Startup WinRAR InstallShield 9 Click Next to continue 10 Select Atheros Client Utility ACU and supplicant and click Next to continue Atheros Client Installation Program Atheros Client Installation Program Atheros Client Installation Program Choose Configuration Tool IMPORTANT Please Read that you ACU Please note that a patch from Microsoft might be required to use the Microsoft tool with WPA security On the next screen select whether you want to use the ACU or a third party tool to configure your client adapter NOTE If you select a third party tool some of the ACU features will not be available To the ACU activate those features you must install Back CNet 7 78e O Third Paty Supplicant InstallShield InstallShield 13 11 The Atheros client will ask you for permis 12 Do NOT insert the adapter now click OK to sion to reboot your computer once the close the window Atheros software has been installed Click
28. phrase E Display characters eae you have a USB flash drive with network settings for NETGEAR insert it now 29 5 Click Close once you have successfully connected to the network Successfully connected to NETGEAR m Start this connection automatically 6 Select the connection location that this network will be used on Select a location for the NETGEAR network Windows will automatically apply the correct network settings for the location Home Choose this for a home or similar location Your computer is discoverable and you can see other computers and devices Work Choose this for a workplace or similar location Your computer is discoverable and you can see other computers and devices Public location R Choose this for airports coffee shops and other public places or if you are directly connected to the Internet Discovery of other computers and devices is Customize the name location and icon for the network Help me choose 30 7 Verify the settings and click Close to exit the window Successfully set network settings Network name Location type NETGEAR Private This allows you to see other computers and devices while making your computer discoverable Connecting to a Non Broadcasting Network Windows Vista 1 Click the network icon on the task bar and select Connect to a network Not Connected w i Wireless networks ar
29. ther antenna or transmitter 70 CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC 71 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or updates For further inquires please contact your direct vendor 72 Contact IOGEAR INC 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 P 949 453 8782 F 949 453 8785 Visit us a WWW ilogear com 2008 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M1209 IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty
30. vailable Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks Network Name SSID 23ATENSALES 3 4 CA TEST se ciscoAP2 23 LK 23MAIN i NETGEAR lin Super XR Signal Strenath 39 dB 33 dB al 34 a8 al 31 a8 all 7648 4 You are now connected to the network Click OK to close the window Connecting to a Wireless Network Vista Windows Vista 1 Click the network icon on the task bar and Not Connected select Connect to a network Ai Wireless L Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center Wal D Ws 5 26 PM 2f 2 The next window will display a list of all wireless networks around your area Select the network that you would like to connect and click on the Connect button Y Connectto a network Select a network to connect to Show All yy NETGEAR Unsecured network E p a 23ATENSALES Security enabled network E Mi Lc23MAIN lt L mcus Set up a connection or network 3 Select Connect Anyway to continue Y Connect to a network Select a network to connect to Set up a connection or network 28 4 f the network you are connecitng has a netowrk security key or passphrase enter it on the field box below and Click Connect to continue Type the network security key or passphrase for NETGEAR The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or pass
31. ver the frequency spectrum The other method is frequency hopping Direct sequence spreads the data over one frequency range channel while frequency hopping jumps from one narrow frequency band to another many times per second ESSID An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability for mobile workers More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set ESS Users within an ESS could roam freely between BSSs while served as a continuous connection to the network wireless stations and Access Points within an ESS must be configured with the same ESSID and the same radio channel 60 Ethernet Ethernet is a 10 100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home office wiring Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access Gateway A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems such as a LAN and a mainframe In Internet terminology a gateway is another name for a router Generally a gateway is used as a funnel for all traffic to the Internet IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Infrastructure An integrated 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 61 ISM Band The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U S have set aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the so called ISM I
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