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H-WU300
IEEE 802.11b
Mini Wireless USB Adapter
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Trademarks & Copyright Windows 95/98/ME and Windows NT/2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative (such as translation, transformation or adaptation) without the express written consent of the manufacturer as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. FCC Warning This equipment has
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LIMITED WARRANTY Hawking Technology guarantees that every H-WU300 Mini Wireless USB 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 PURCHA
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Table of Contents Regulatory Information _________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined. 1. Welcome __________________________________________________________4 1.1 Kit Contents______________________________________________________5 1.2 Main Features of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter ________________________6 1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios ______________________________________7 1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network_______________________________9 2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking___
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1. Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Hawking Technologies 802.11b Mini WLAN USB Adapter. This user’s guide will instruct you how to install your device and configure it for your specific application. The manual will also teach you about the IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN standard and how it works. This manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. 4
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1.1 Kit Contents The 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter kit should include the following items: One 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, one CD and one Quick Start Guide. a. One 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter b. One Software CD including: 1. Utility & Driver Installation Software 2. Acrobat Reader 3. User Manual PDF File c. Quick Start Guide If any of the items mentioned above are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. 5
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1.2 Main Features of 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter USB Connection Status LED Off: Power Off. Blinking: The USB adapter is powered on but no wireless connection is found. Steady Green: Wireless connection is linked. 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter features: 1. High-speed wireless connection, up to 11 Mbps 2. IEEE802.11b (DSSS) standard for 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN 3. Plug-and-Play installation 4. Solid design with an integrated antenna 5. Full mobility and seamless cell-to-cell roaming 6. Automatic s
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1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios As our 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE 802.11b compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the most freedom to establish your ideal wireless network. Therefore, after installing 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter, you can connect your computer to: a. A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of IEEE802.11b compliant wireless devices. b. A LAN (Local Area Network) constructed by Access Point(s) or other IEEE802.11b compliant s
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A. Peer-to-Peer Networking: An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and this 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter or our other WLAN devices. Therefore, it is very suitable to build a network for temporary use, such as for demonstration in exhibition, for new sales point/branch use and alike. B. Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking): With some 802.11b WLAN USB Adapters and Access Points, it is easy to construct a LAN with access to the Internet for corporate/business use. The construc
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1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network The Mini WLAN USB Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the need for wired connections, at speeds up to eleven megabits per second. With the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter you can locate computers on your network anywhere without wires and cables. The 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter provides LAN users with access to real-time information anywhere in their organization. The versatility of wireless devices provides freedom and productivity
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2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking 2.1 Installation 1. Insert the installation CD. It automatically starts the setup program for WLAN Utility and Driver. 2. Follow the installation wizard to complete the software installation process. 3. Connect the Mini Wireless USB Adapter to the USB port of your computer or laptop . 10
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4. Your Operating System will detect new device and verify the driver automatically. You may check it in “Device Manager”. See details of verifying the driver in User’s Guide Chapter 3.2. Note! During installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options: Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the installation process. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your computer. Windows Me: Please restart your comp
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2.2 Connecting to an Existing Network 1. Double click the shortcut icon. The IEEE 802.11b WLAN Utility window appears. You can also see a small red icon in Windows System Tray. Disconnected 2. Select “Site Survey” tab. From the list, you can check the informations of each network, and then choose one network to join. 12
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3. Select “Setting” tab. Enter the chosen SSID, select a proper Network Type and then click “Apply”. Click “OK” button when appears. 4. In the “LAN Status” tab, you can check the Access Point SSID, Access Point MAC, Signal Strength and Signal Quality of the connected network. Once connected, the Status Icon in the Windows System Tray will then change the color accordingly. 5. For details of each tab in IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility, please read User’s Guide Chapter 4. 13
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3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide This section will lead you through the installation of the Mini WLAN USB Adapter and IEEE802.11b WLAN software in detail. People who are familiar with the installation and settings of wireless device may refer to quick start guide to establish a network in a snap. To establish your wireless network connection, the following steps should be executed: 1. Install the software by using the installation CD. 2. Install the 802.11b WLAN USB Adapter. 3. Inst
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3.1 Install the IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver / Utility Note! Please install the IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver & Utility before inserting the Mini WLAN USB Adapter. 1. Insert the installation CD. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The setup program automatically starts. 2. Click “Next”. Select “Install IEEE802.11b WLAN Driver and Utility” and then click “Next” to go on the installation. 3. Click “Next”. 15
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4. Click “Yes”. 5. Read the destination folder and click “Next”. The default destination folder is displayed in the setup dialog box. Click “Next” to go on to Step 7. You may change the default folder by clicking “Browse” to select the destination folder you prefer (go on to Step 6). Click “ Next” to go to the next screen. 16
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6. Select the Program Folder and click “Next”. 7. Click “Next”. 8. Click “Yes”. You are asked whether to add an IEEE802.11b WLAN Utility shortcut to your desktop. Click “Yes” to create one. 17
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9. The user manual is published in Portable Document Format (PDF). If Acrobat Reader does not exist in your system, the following message will be prompted to automatically enter the Acrobat Reader installation screen. Please follow the instructions to complete the Acrobat Reader installation. 10. Click “Finish”. The installation is complete. 11. After the software installation, connect the Mini Wireless USB Adapter to your PC/notebook PC. 18
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3.1.1 Additional Setup Processes During the software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific options. Mostly, you will be asked to add some necessary protocols and to edit some networking settings: 1. Windows 98SE: The system may request the original Windows CD during the installation process. Please check with the network administrator for the values of the settings. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your computer. 2. Window
