IOGear GUWA200 manual

1 GUWA200 P ART NO. M1070 Installation Installation Guide Wireless USB Host Adapter[...]

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2 3 T able of Contents System Requirements 4 Important Information 5 Package Contents 6 Device Overview 7 Installation 8 Software Installation 9 Connecting Wireless USB Host Adapter 12 Wireless USB Manager 14 Wireless USB Host Adapter Settings 16 Frequently Asked Questions 18 T echnical Specications 20 Limited W arranty 21 Federal Communications[...]

4 5 System Requirements - Microsoft Windows® XP 32-bit (Service Pack 2) - Microsoft Windows® Vista® 32/64-bit - USB 2.0 Compliant hardwar e and system[...]

4 5 Important Information Before you get started, please NOTE: Do not place Wireless USB adapter under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices; Do not place Wireless USB adapter near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place Wireless USB adapter on any moving or unstable surfaces.[...]

6 7 Package Contents 1 x Wireless USB Host Adapter (for PC) 1 x USB 2.0 Extension Cable (5 ft.) 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Registration / W arranty Card 1 x Installation CD (with User Manual)[...]

6 7 LINK PWR Device Overview 1. LINK: Data T ransfer Activity Indicator LED blinks when data is being transferred a. 2. PWR: Power LED is solid when powered by the PC a. 1 2 Wi re less USB Host Adapter[...]

8 9 Installation Please always check www .iogear .com for the latest drivers. IMPORT ANT NOTE: If you purchase the hub kit GUWH104KIT , please refer to Appendix “Compatibility with GUWH104KIT” of this User’ s Manual in the CD-ROM for important information regar ding steps to perform before the instal- lation of the Wireless USB Host Adapter .[...]

8 9 Software Installation Notes: If installing on Windows XP , Service Pack 2 (SP2) is required. Please V erify that SP2 has been 1. installed on your PC before pr oceeding with the UWB installation software. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is r equired by the driver software. Once you begin the 2. software installation, if .NET Framework 2.0 is not i[...]

10 11 Step 3 – The next screen will let you choose whether to install the latest software fr om the IOGEAR website or to install the software dir ectly from the installation CD. By choosing Option 2: Download latest software installer fr om the Web , a web browser window will launch directing you to the IOGEAR website where you’ll nd the mos[...]

10 11 Step 4 – If you previously installed the GUWH104KIT softwar e, then you will be prompted to remove the software fr om your computer . For more information, please see Appendix. Step 5 – For Windows XP users, if you do not have Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed, you will be prompted to have it installed. 1. Click “Y es” to install[...]

12 13 Connecting Wireless USB Host Adapter Once you connect the Wireless USB Host Adapter to your computer , its drivers will be installed automatically . There ar e 2 options to connect the W ireless USB Host Adapter to your computer . Option 1 V erify that the antenna on the Wireless USB Host Adapter is securely attached and pointed in a vertical[...]

12 13 LINK PWR Option 2 If using a Desktop PC, plug the Wireless USB Host Adapter into an available USB 2.0 port utilizing the pr ovided extens ion ca ble. Pl ace th e exte nsion c able on a at surface, preferably the top of the desk/ work area in or der to ensure a good line-of-sight signal with your “Certied Wireless USB device”. Once t[...]

14 15 Wireless USB Manager The Wireless USB Manager is a simple and easy- to-use interface that allows you to manage your Wireless USB devices and control your Wireless USB Host Adapter settings. The Wireless USB Manager can be accessed via the Wireless USB Manager icon located in the Windows system tray . T o launch the Wireless USB Manager , doub[...]

14 15 If your Wireless USB device is connected and working, then the icon will change and show the current signal str ength. Illustrator below is for your refer ence. The View menu will give the option of what type of devices you wish to display (All Devices, Connected Devices and Disconnected Devices). The Options menu will give the option to laun[...]

16 17 Wireless USB Host Adapter Settings T o manage the Wireless USB Host Adapter settings, either select “Host Settings” in the “ Option” menu of the Wireless USB Manager application or right click on the Wireless USB Manager icon in the Windows tray . • General Settings Enable the Wireless USB radio: turn on or off the 1. Wireless USB r[...]

16 17 • Advanced Settings Channel selection: this function allows you to manually set a radio channel (not recommended) for the wireless communication (combination of Band Group and Channel). For optimal performance, the automatic setting is recommended.[...]

18 19 Frequently Asked Questions For the latest F AQs, please go to IOGEAR website (www .iogear .com). 1. Why can’t I install .NET? Y ou may have an older version of .net, preventing the newer one from being installed. Using Add/Remove Programs or Pr ograms and Features on the Control Panel, uninstall any version of Microsoft .NET Framework older[...]

18 19 If you see an icon that is grayed out in the Wireless USB Manager , try resetting the Wireless USB device adapter by unplugging its power cord and plugging it back in. Y ou should see the icon in the Wireless USB Manager appear in color when it is connected. Illustrator below is for your refer ence. Still not connected? Double check that the [...]

20 21 Function GUWA200 Operating System Support Microsoft XP 32-bit; Micr osoft Vista 32/64-bit PHY Data Rate 53.3Mbps, 80Mbps, 106.6Mbps, 160Mbps, 200Mbps, 320Mbps, 400Mbps, 480Mbps Operating Range Up to 30 feet (10 meters) Frequency 3.1GHz to 4.8GHz (WiMedia Band Group 1) Number of Channels 7 channels (3 FFI + 4 TFI) RF Modulation T ype QPSK/DCM [...]

20 21 IN NO EVE NT SHA LL THE DI RECT VE NDO R’S LI ABIL ITY FO R D IRE CT , IN DIR ECT , SPEC IAL , I NCI DEN T AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENT A TION EXCEED THE PRICE P AID FOR THE PRODUCT . The direct vendor makes no warranty or r epresentation, expressed, implied, or statutory with re[...]

22 23 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 interfer ence received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. This device is authorized under 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and R[...]

22 23 IOGEAR 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 P 949.453.8782 F 949.453.8785 Visit us at: www .iogear .com Contact © 2008 IOGEAR ® Part No. M1070 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, are trademarks or register ed trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand and product names ar e trademarks or [...]

24 25 I. Compatibility with IOGEAR GUWH104KIT Important: T o retain the functionality of both the Wireless USB Host Adapter (GUWA200) and the GUWH104KIT , you MUST follow these steps: Uninstall the GUWH104KIT software by using Add/Remove Pr ograms or Programs and Features on 1. the Control Panel. Please select and r emove “Ultrasuite with W iCent[...]

24 25 II. Cable association with Wireless USB devices Association Concept: In order to establish a secur e wireless connection, between both the Wireless USB Host Adapter and the Wireless USB devices, you will need to go through the cable association process. The association pr ocess will allow the Wireless USB Host Adapter and the Wireless USB dev[...]

26 27 Cable association steps: Make sure that the Wireless USB Manager is 1. running. Check your Windows tray for the Wireless USB Manager icon. Power on your Wireless USB device. 2. Connect the USB cable between an available 3. USB port on your computer and your Wireless USB device. Complete cable association by pressing the 4. “Accept Associati[...]

26 27 Remove the USB cable from your Wireless USB 5. device and computer then follow instructions specic to your Wireless USB device for wireless operation. Associated Wireless USB devices will appear as icons in the Wireless USB Manager . When the Wireless USB device is connected to your computer , the icon will appear in color . Illustration o[...]

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