X-Micro Tech. 11b mini manuale d’uso

WLAN 1 1b mini USB Adapter User ’ s Manual[...]

1 IEEE 802.11b X-Micro WLAN 1 1b mini USB Adapter User’s Manual V ersion1.2[...]

2 INFORMA TION TO USER Product Name: X-Micro WLAN 1 1b mini USB Adapter Model Name: XWL-1 1BUSX Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection again[...]

3 REGULA TOR Y INFORMA TION X-Micro WLAN 1 1b mini USB Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Ru les. Operation is subject to t[...]

4 T able of Content s 1 Introduction………………………………………... 5 2 Wireless LAN basics……………………………… 6 3 Windows Installation……………………………… 7 3.1 Install Driv er/Utility ……………………………….. 8 3.2 Configuration Utility…………………………………………[...]

5 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing X-Micro WLAN 11b mini USB Adapter. You are about to install a networking system that is not only fast and powerful, but also easy to set up and simple to maintain. In a short time you and those in your network will be able to share a local printer and files, access the Internet, and roam about the office w[...]

6 2. Wireless LAN basics Wireless LAN network defined by IEEE 80 2.1 1b standard committee could be configured as: • Ad Hoc wireless LAN, or • Infrastructure wireless LAN. Ad Hoc network is a group of notebooks wit h wireless LAN PC card called a BSS (Basic Service Set). These notebooks use their wireless LAN PC cards to communicate with each o[...]

7 3. Windows Inst allation Before Y ou St art T o use the X-Micro WLAN 1 1b mini U SB Adapter with a comp uting device, the X-Micro WLAN 1 1b mini USB Adapter mu st be equipped with an USB 1.1 or 2.0 Interface. All drivers and supporting soft ware for the X-Micro WLAN 1 1b mini USB Adapter must be l oaded and configured. Ask your system administrat[...]

8 3.1 Inst all Driver/Utility S tep 1. Please insert the Device CD Windows XP/2000 was automatically running autorun. The Welcome dialog as below , please click Next S tep 2. Setup WLAN Driver and Utility , please click Next[...]

9 S tep 3. S tarting Copy . S tep 4. Click Finish to complete installation. S tep 5 After you inst all Utility , Hold the X-Micro WLAN 1 1b mini USB Adapter with the logo facing up, and insert the Adapter into the USB receptacle, applying just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated. Windows XP/2000 automatically detects the X-Mi cro WLAN 1[...]

10 3.2 Configuration Utility There are two different utility to confi gure you wireless setting on XP , although we provide another choice, but in functi onal, both of them are similar . Y ou can choose any one of them, which you more like or convenience to use. 3.2.1 Configured at “ Wi ndows XP configuration ” 1. After finished inst all driver[...]

11 3.2.2 Configured at “SiS advanced configuration ” We provide another wireless setting utilit y for Windows (2000/me/98SE) use. Of course, XP version already prepar ed. Every function is the same like Windows 2k version. The Configuration T ab contains several fields where operating p a rameters of the driver can be viewed or changed. Changes[...]

12 wireless network settings that will change to Windows XP configuration to set the Wireless link function. Fig 3.2-2 4. Select the St atistics ta b (Fig3.2-3), you will see the Link S tatus, Signal strength, and transmit/receive statistics. If check the T urn Radio OFF , the radio interface will be turn off.[...]

13 Fig 3.2-3 5. If there are several wireless network coexist, we must consider with data encryption. It depend on your Access Point security setting, one of them not match, them the conn ection will be failed. Select the Encryption t ab (Fig3.2-4). If you want to enable the function, please set the Dat a Encr yption to WEP . WEP encrypts each fram[...]

14 Fig 3.2-5 7. The Profile t ab (Fig3.2-6) allows you to sa ve the information associated with a specific, so you can quickly and easily connect to your network when you are in that location. The Profiles page allo ws you to new , delete and edit your profiles. Fig 3.2-6[...]

15 4. T echnical Specifications of X-Micro WLAN 1 1b mini USB Adapter St andard IEEE802.1 1b Frequency Band 2.400GHz ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band Spread S pectrum DSSS (Direct Sequence S pread S pectrum) Modulation method DQPSK/DBPSK/CCK Dat a Rate 1Mbps, 2Mbp s, 5.5Mbps, 1 1Mbps Operation mode Ad hoc Infrastructure (Access Points is needed) T r[...]

16 FA Q Symptom: The LED is off. Possible Remedy: Make sure the WLAN adapter is inserted properly . Otherwise contact your vendor . Symptom: The LED is always on not blinking. Possible Remedy: Make sure that you have installed the driver from attached CD. Ot herwise contact your vendor . Symptom: The LED is blinking but t he WLAN adapter icon does [...]

17 Glossary IEEE 802.1 1 S t andard The IEEE 802.1 1 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry . Access Point An internetworking device that seamle ssly 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 indepen[...]

18 Ethernet Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/of fice wiring. Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access. Gateway A gateway is a hardware and sof tware devic e that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a LAN and a mainframe. In Internet terminology , a gateway is another name for a router . Gener[...]

19 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 ne wly connected access point. Throughout the network environment wher e access point is deployed, PCs can always be connected regardless of w here they are located or roam. SSID A Network ID unique to a [...]

20 commonly used types of wireless transmi ssion. Most wireless LANs use spread spectrum technology . It offers limit ed bandwid th, usually under 1 1Mbps, and users share the bandwidth with other devices in the spectrum; however , users can operate a spread spectrum device without licens ing from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).[...]

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