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USB 11 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter
Model RF802USB
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Model RF802USB PN S0000231 Revision A Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2001, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof, and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability
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Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1 What’s in Your Wireless USB Package.................................................................. 1 Safety........................................................................................................................ 1 Wireless LAN Basics ............................................................................................... 2 Installation Ov
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Introduction Introduction The Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. wireless USB adapter provides an ideal way to connect your PC to a wireless network or as part of a wired LAN (Local Area Network) with a wireless network segment. With the wireless USB, you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for work and play! The USB adapter comes with drivers for most popular operating systems and can be integrated into
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Wireless Basics Wireless LAN Basics Wireless LAN (Local Area Networks) systems offer a great number of advantages over a traditional, wired system. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are more flexible, easier to setup and manage, and are often more cost effective than their wired equivalent. Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data over the air, minimizing the need for wired connections. Thus, WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility, and, through simplified configurat
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Installation Installation Overview A Pre-Installation Note: Make sure that the router, the RF802EW, to which you will be “connected” is in place. How the RF802EW Works With Your RF802USB: The RF802EW connects with cables to the Internet and your local area network (LAN). It is the wireless access point for your RF802USB. Your RF802USB “connects” wirelessly to the RE802EW. Installation: Here are some steps you will perform in establishing your wireless network connection: 1. Install the RF802USB
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Installation Connecting the RF802USB to Your PC 1. Plug a USB cable into the RF802USB and your PC. 2. A wizard will locate the new hardware (your RF802USB). Choose Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver. Then click Next. 3. Select Hardware Types, and then click Next. 4. Click Wireless USB. 5. Click Have Disk. 6. Then enter the path name E:\ (where E is the CD-ROM drive of your Notebook or PC). The driver files will be copied to this location. C
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Installation Setting Network Properties in Windows 98/Me These steps provide a quick summary of the setting Network Properties process. For detailed installation steps with screen shots, see the chapter entitled Network Basics. Note: See the steps for Windows 2000 Network Properties below. 1. Right-click Network Neighborhood from the desktop. 2. Select Properties from the context menu. The Network dialog box displays and presents three main tabs: Configuration, Identification, and Access Control
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Installation Setting Network Properties in Windows 2000 These steps provide a quick summary of the setting Network Properties process. For detailed installation steps with screen shots, see the chapter entitled Network Basics. 1. Right-click My Network Places from the desktop, and select Properties from the context menu. 2. The Network dialog box displays. Click Local Area Connection Properties. 3. Click the TCP/IP option for setting the IP address for your computer. 4. You can select either O
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Configuration Configuration Utility The Wireless USB uses its own management software. All functions you can control are provided by the Configuration Utility. Usually, this application starts automatically. To start the utility manually, click the Start button, > Programs, > UBS 11 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter. A new icon should appear in your Icon tray. If the icon is green, the Wireless USB adapter is configured right. If the icon is red, the Wireless USB adapter configuration is invalid or
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Configuration Status Tab Link Status Group When Associated fields are listed, the normal flow of operation is Infrastructure Mode, the PC is connected to its access point, and networking is available. BSSID is shown in the form of hex digits. Tx/Rx Rate Information Group The Tx Packets and Rx Packets display the instantaneous wireless Receive and Transmit throughput displayed in bytes per second. These values are updated every two seconds. Signal Strength The Signal Strength sliding bar displays
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Configuration Configuration Tab The fields on the Configuration Tab display the operating parameters of the driver. Changes to any of the parameters can be made on this screen. You do not have to reboot the PC when changes on this screen are made. Configuration Utility Screen with Configuration Tab Selected Change Configuration To change the current configuration, check the Change Configuration box. Station ESS ID Extended Service Set Identifier (Wireless Network Identifier) is the group name th
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Configuration Network Mode Two modes are available. The default is Infrastructure. Ad Hoc - This is the 802.11 peer-to-peer mode of operation. In 802.11Ad Hoc only one wireless cell is supported for each different SSID. Communication is Client-to-Client without the use of an Access Point. 802.11 Ad Hoc networking uses the same SSID for establishing the wireless connection. Infrastructure - This mode of operation requires an 802.11 Access Point. All communication is done via the Access Point, whi
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Configuration Encryption Tab You may desire an additional measure of security on your wireless network. Additional security can be set on the Encryption Tab. Configuration Utility with the Encryption Tab Selected This can be achieved by using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the Keys entered. When an encrypted frame is received, it will be accepted only if it decrypts correctly, and this will happen only if the receiver us
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Configuration WEP Key to Use Select a key and then enter the keys in the corresponding fields. Mode There are two options. The default is Mandatory. Mandatory Mode – This mode is the WEP encryption that should be used. The other station also needs to use WEP encryption in order to establish a communication with your station. This mode is required for compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard. Optional Mode - This mode allows your station to communicate with other stations that may or may not use
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Configuration About Tab The About Tab shows the driver version, the product version, and the application version numbers. Use this information when contacting Tech Support. Configuration Utility with About Tab Selected 13
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Technical Specifications Technical Specification of the Wireless USB Product Name USB 11 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Model Number RF802USB Hardware Compatibility IBM-compatible PC with USB port Host Interface USB B-type to PC Dimensions 4 x 2.8 x ¾ inches (10 x 7.2 x 2 mm) Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4825GHz (subject to local regulations) Number of Channels USA and Canada – 11 France – 4 Most European countries – 13 Japan – 13 (optional 14) Operating Voltage 5V Spreading DSSS (Direct Sequence Spr
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Technical Specifications Roaming Full mobility and seamless roaming from cell to cell and across access points (subject to access point) Network Protocol TCP/IP, IPX, NDIS3, NDIS4 Management Ability Link Config for network join and diagnosis EMC Certification FCC Part 15 Class in US, ETSI 300.328 and CE EMC-EEC in Europe, ARIB-Telec in Japan Packaging Generic, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., private labeling optional Data Encryption 64 bit and 128 Bit WEP Encryption Supported Bit Rates 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mb
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Uninstall Directions Uninstall RF802USB Software If you want to uninstall the Wireless USB software under the Windows operating system, complete the following steps: Uninstall RF802USB in Windows 98 1. Click the Start button Settings Control Panel Add/Remove Remove Wireless USB Adapter RF802USB. 2. Click the Start button Programs Windows Explorer Disk C Windows INF file Other Then remove the USB inf file related to the RF802USB. 3. Click the Start button Run type “regedi
