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802.11g Turbo WLAN USB Adapter
802.11g Turbo WLAN USB Adapter
w/ RP-SMA Connector
w/ RP-SMA Connector
User Manual
Version: 1.2
(May, 2007)
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with USB port on the side near the center, as tested in the application for Certification, and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Use in other devices such a PDAs or lappads is not authorized. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific
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CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 1 1.1 Features......................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Specifications................................................................................................................ 2 1.3 Package Contents......................................................................................................
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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 802.11g Turbo Wireless LAN USB Adapter with Reverse SMA Connector. This USB adapter is designed with a Reverse SMA connector to accommodate attachable antenna, providing user the flexibility to change with suitable antenna in different environments. It also designed to comply with IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standard and easy to carry with the Mini size. It is suitable for any Laptop or Desktop computers. This adapter supports higher data thr
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1.1 Features • Works with both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products. • High-speed transfer data rate – up to 54Mbps. • Supports Turbo Mode to enhance the data transfer speed within the specific wireless network. • Supports WMM (IEEE 802.11e QoS standard) function to meet the multi-media data bandwidth requirement. • Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x), WPA2 (AES with IEEE 802.1x) functions for high level of security. • Supports CCX 2.0 (Cisco Compatible Extensions)
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1.3 Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the following items: • One USB Adapter • One External Antenna • One USB 2.0 Extension Cable (100 cm) • One CD (Driver/Utility/User’s Manual) • One Quick Guide If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible. 3
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2 Installation Procedure Before you proceed with the installation, please notice following descriptions. Note1: Please do not connect the network adapter with your computer before installing the software program from the CD. Note2: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/2003/Vista.) Note3: If you have installed the Turbo Wireless LAN USB Adapter driver & utility before, please uninstall the old version first. Wi
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C. In Windows XP, there is a “Windows Zero Configuration Tool” for you to setup the wireless adapter. You can choose to configure the adapter through the Windows Zero Configuration Tool or the Ralink Configuration Tool for the adapter. It is recommended to choose the Ralink Configuration Tool since it provides more function. Click “Next” to continue. D. If you want to operate the adapter at higher speed, please choose the “Optimize for performance” to enable the Tx Burst mode. Or yo
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NOTE: In Windows Vista, the following window will appear when you insert network adapter into computer, please ignore it and wait. It will disappear after driver installation is complete. F. Please click “Finish” to complete the installation. 6
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3 Configuration Utility The Ralink Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the USB adapter and monitor the link status and the statistics during the communication process. When the adapter is installed, the configuration utility will be displayed automatically. This adapter will auto connect to wireless device which has better signal strength and no wireless security setting. The Ralink Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray o
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Second Way A. Right-click the icon and select “View Available Wireless Networks”. B. Click “Advanced”. C. Uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” to enable the utility for the adapter. 8
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Note: If “Wireless Zero Configuration” is enabled, you can only configure the advance setting or check the link status and statistics from the configuration utility of the adapter. 3.1 Site Survey When you open the Ralink Configuration 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 the “Site Survey”, all the networks n
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3.2 Profile The “Profiles List” is for you to manage the networks you connect to frequently. You are able to Add/Delete/Edit/Activate a profile. Parameter Description Profiles List The profiles list display all the profiles and the relative settings of the profiles including Profile Name, SSID, Channel, etc. This sign indicates the activated profile is been connecting. This sign indicates the activated profile is not been connecting. Add/Delete/Edit Button Click the
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3.2.1 Configure the Profile 3.2.1.1 Configuration Parameter Description Profile Name Define a recognizable profile name for you to identify the different networks. SSID The SSID (up to 32 printable ASCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. You may specify a SSID for the adapter and then only the device with the same SSID can interconnect to the adapter. If you want to add the network n
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Parameter Description Network Type Infrastructure – This operation mode requires the presence of an 802.11 Access Point. All communication is done via the Access Point or Router. Ad-Hoc – Select this mode if you want to connect to another wireless stations in the Wireless LAN network without through an Access Point or Router. TX Power If you want to lower the transmit power of the adapter for saving the power of the system, you can select the lower percentages from the list. Th
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3.2.1.2 Authentication and Security Parameter Description Authentication Type This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that the adapter intends to connect. Open – No authentication is needed among the wireless network. Shared – Only wireless devices using a shared key (WEP Key identified) are allowed to connecting each other. LEAP – LEAP is a pre-EAP, Cisco-proprietary protocol, with many of the features of EAP protocols. Cisco controls the ability of
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Parameter Description WPA-PSK – It is a special mode designed for home and small business users who do not have access to network authentication servers. In this mode, known as Pre-Shared Key, the user manually enters the starting password in their access point or gateway, as well as in each wireless station in the network. WPA-PSK takes over automatically from that point, keeping unauthorized users that don't have the matching password from joining the network, while encrypting the d
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Parameter Description AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the wireless network. Note: All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the communication. WPA Pre-Shared Key The WPA-PSK key can be from 8 to 64 characters and can be letters or numbers. This same key must be used on all of the wireless
