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Super G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
Model # AWLL4030
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Features ................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................... 3 1.3 Package Contents................................................................................... 4 2 Installation ..............
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Super G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. This USB Adapter is designed to comply with IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standard and is easy to carry with its minimal size. It is suitable for any laptop or desktop computer. This Adapter supports 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption that protects your wireless network from eavesdropping. It also supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) feature that combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
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• LED: Link/Activity • Transmit Power: 16dBm (Typical) • Dimension: 9(H) x 27(W) x 87(D) • Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C) • Humidity: 0-95% (Non-Condensing) • Certification: FCC, CE 1.3 Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items: • One Super G Wireless USB Adapter • One USB 2.0 Extension Cable (100 cm) • One Quick Installation Guide • One Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)
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2 Installation 2.1 Installation for Windows 98SE/ME The following steps are for Windows 98SE/ME Note: Do not insert the USB Adatper into the computer until you’ve reached the appointed step. Step 1 Insert the Installation CD into the CD drive and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Note: If the autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK. Step 2 Click Install Driver (Windows 98
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Step 6 Click Yes to acknowledge the need for a reboot after the installation. Step 7 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 8 Click OK to acknowledge the prompt. Step 9 Click OK to reboot your computer. Step 10 After your computer is restarted, insert the USB Adapter into the computer. Step 11 Click Next at the Add New Hardware Wizard. Step 12 Verify Search for the best driver for your device is selected and click Next. Step 13 Click Next to install the
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2.2 Installation for Windows 2000/XP The following steps are for Windows 2000/XP. For Windows 2000/XP, you must update your USB driver to USB 2.0 For Windows XP you must install Service Pack 2 prior to installing the USB Adapter. Note: Whenever the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel to quit the wizard and continue with the installation. Step 1 Insert the Wireless USB Adapter to the computer’s USB port. Step 2 Insert the Installation CD into the CD drive and wait
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Step 4 Click Next at the welcome screen. Step 5 Click Next to accept the License Agreement. Step 6 Verify Install Client Utilities and Driver is selected and click Next. 8
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Step 7 Click Yes to acknowledge the need for a reboot after the installation. Step 8 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 9 Click Next to accept the default Program Folder. 9
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Step 10 Read the notes carefully and click Next. Step 11 Verify Atheros Client Utlity and Supplicant is selected and click Next. Step 12 Click OK to acknowledge the prompt. Step 13 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo prompt for the Bootloader Download. (Click Yes for Windows 2000). 10
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Step 14 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo prompt for the Wireless Network Adapter (Click Yes for Windows 2000). Step 15 Click OK to reboot your computer. 11
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3. Configure USB Adapter The following steps are for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. If you already have signal strength and valid IP address, you do not need to perform the following steps. Step 1 Start the Atheros Client Utility by double-clicking on it from your desktop. Step 2 If there is no Signal Strength and/or the IP Address is all 0’s, select the Profile Managment tab. 12
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Step 3 Select the Default profile and click Modify. Step 4 Enter the SSID (Network Name) that your wireless router/access point is using in the SSID field and click OK. 13
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Step 5 Return to the Current Status tab and verify that you have signal strength and valid IP address. If your wireless router/access point has encryption enabled, you’ll need to apply the same encryption settings to the Adapter as well. For information on how to configure encryption, please refer to Section 4.3.2 of this manual for more detail. 14
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4. Configure Client Utility The Client Utility is a user-friendly utility designed to configure the wireless settings of the USB Adapter as well as to display its network status. 4.1 Current Status When you open the Client Utility, the system will scan all the channels to find all the access points/stations within the accessible range of your Adapter and automatically connect to the wireless device with the highest signal strength. From this tab, you can see all the infomration a
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4.2 Profile Management The Profile Managment tab allows you to add and edit profiles for your USB Adapter. Profiles are used to save various settings so you can easily choose between them without having to manually set the settings each time. Parameter Description New To add a new profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. Modify To modify an existing profile, select the desired profile from the list and click Modify. For more informati
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Order Profiles Including a profile in the auto selection list allows the Adapter to automatically select that profile from the list and use it to connect to the network. 4.3 Modifying Profiles 4.3.1 General tab The General tab allows you to set up to three SSIDs for each profile. Enter the SSID of your wireless network in the applicable fields. 17
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4.3.2 Security By default, wireless security is turned off. To enable encryption, select the appropriate security option from the list. You must use the same encryption settings as your wireless router/access point. It is recommended to use WPA Passphrase if your wireless router/access point is capable of using WPA security. To access the Security tab, first select a profile from the Profile Management tab and click Modify, then click on the S
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To enable WPA encryption, select WPA Passphrase from the list and click Configure. Enter a Passphrase between 8 and 64 characters long and click OK. The Passphrase must be the same as your wireless router/access point is using. The Adapter will rescan the network and connect to the wireless router/access point using the provided Passphrase. 19
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To enable WEP encryption, select Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP) from the list and click Configure. Enter the appropriate WEP key values in the applicable fields. The key values, key size, and key entry must be exactly the same as your wireless router/access point is using. Click OK when done. 20
