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Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter
Model # AWLL7025
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................3 1.1 Package Contents ................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................ 3 2. Install Utility and Driver...................................................................
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Airlink101 Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter. The AWLL7025 Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter can operate on either 2.4 or 5 GHz radio band depending on the current frequency of the Wireless Router or AP it connects to, which allows more clean channels and less interference for your wireless network. A full range of security features such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, and WEP provide the highest level of wireless network security. The Wireless Monitor Utilit
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2. Install Utility and Driver This Quick Installation Guide only provides the basic installation instructions. For detailed installation instructions on advanced features, please refer to the User’s Manual that can be found on the provided CD. Step 1 Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer. Step 2 Windows will launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears differently depending on your computer operating system, click Cancel to
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Note: If the Autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK. Windows Vista Users: At this point, you may get a warning message like the one below. Make sure that you click Allow to continue with the installation. Step 4 The InstallShield Wizard will popup. Click Next at the screen. 5
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Step 5 Click Next to begin the installation. Step 6 Give Permission to Window to install the driver software For Windows Vista, click the Install this driver software anyway. For Windows XP click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen. For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature Not Found prompt. Step 7 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to complete the installation. Your computer will now be restarted. 6
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3. Configure the Adapter This section describes how to connect your Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter to a wireless network. Note to Windows XP Users: You must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility in order to use the bundled Wireless Utility. Please follow the steps below to disable XP’s wireless utility. Step 1 Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection Icon in the system tray and then click on Properties or Advanced. Step 2 Go to the Wireless Networks tab,
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Open the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor utility by double clicking on the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor Utility icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. Step 1 Click on AP List tab and select a Network Name (SSID) from the list you want to connect to and click Connect. 8
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Step 2 If encryption is not enabled for the selected access point / router, skip to step 7. Otherwise, enter a Profile Name for your wireless setting and click Next. Step 3 Verify that the Network Name matches the wireless network you selected to connect and click Next. 9
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Step 4 Verify that the Authentication Mode and Input Method match to your wireless router’s settings and click Next. Step 5 Input the encryption key for your wireless network and click Next. 10
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Step 6 Keep the default IP Setting and click Complete. Step 7 You should see a blue circle around the antenna icon indicating a valid connection. 11
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Step 8 Go to the Link Information tab and click on the More button. Step 9 Verify that you are receiving adequate Signal Strength and Link Quality and that you have been assigned a valid IP address (instead of all 0’s). 12
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If you do not have adequate Signal Strength, try re-orienting the Access Point and/or the USB Adapter by using the USB Extension Cable included in the package to get a better reception. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with the connection (unable to connect, low signal strength, slow connection speed, not working, unstable wireless connection) you may want to tune your router’s signal by changing the frequency (if your router supports 5 GHz) and channels on the router.
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4. Use Wireless Monitor Utility This section describes the various functions of the Wireless Monitor Utility that you can configure, including the settings of wireless encryption. 4.1 Link Information The Link Information tab shows the current profile in use as well as details of the current network connection. Click on the More button to see the details of the current network connection. 14
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The Wireless Information displays the current wireless network you are connected to as well as various other statuses such as the Signal Strength and your assigned IP address. 15
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4.2 AP List The AP List tab displays all the available wireless networks detected by the USB Adapter. Simply select the desired wireless network you wish to connect to and click Connect. The Site Information displays a list of status for the selected AP, including the Channel number and the Encryption status. 16
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4.3 Configure Encryption Settings This section describes how to configure encryption settings for the Dual Band Wireless N USB adapter. Note: The encryption settings you set for the Adapter must match the same settings of the Access Point / Wireless Router; otherwise, the adapter will not be able to connect wirelessly. Step 1 From the AP List tab, select the Access Point/Wireless Router you want to connect to and click Connect. 17
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Step 2 Verify the Profile Name is correct and click Next. Step 3 Verify the Network Name (SSID) is correct and click Next. 18
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For WEP Settings: WEP Step 4.1 Select the appropriate Authentication Mode and Encryption settings and click Next. WEP Step 4.2 Enter the appropriate Input Method, Key (password), Key Index, and click Next. 19
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For WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Settings: WPA Step 4.1 Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and the appropriate Input Method and click Next. WPA Step 4.2 Enter the Key and click Next. 20
