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User’s Manual
11n Wireless LAN USB Adapter
Model No.: SP907NL
http://www.micronet.info
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................. 1 1.1 Package Contents.......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Key Features ................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Safety Information ........................................................................................ 2 1.4 System Requirements
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4.6 Statistics ...................................................................................................... 40 4.7 About........................................................................................................... 41 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 43 Chapter 6 Glossary .................................................................................... 44
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Chapter 1 Introduction Micronet SP907NL, 11N Wireless LAN USB Adapter, delivers next generation high speed at a more economical and affordable price tag. It is easily implemented for medium-sized business to allow immediate access to high speed wireless experience. It is compliant with IEEE 802.11n and backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g. The USB adapter supports MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which uses 1T1R (1 transceiver, 1 receiver) to enhance data rate and wireless cove
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WPS configuration for easier connection between adapter and AP/router. Enable connection via pushing a button or entering an 8-digit code. Support the commonly available interface USB 2.0 to allow convenient installation. 1.3 Safety Information In order to keep the safety of users, please read through the following safety instructions: This USB Adapter is designed for indoor use only. Do not put this device at or near hot or humid places. Also, do not leave this device in the
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1.5 Specifications Standards IEEE802.11b/ 802.11g / 802.11n Interface USB 2.0/1.1 Frequency Band 2.4000 ~ 2.4835GHz Data Rate 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n (20MHz): MCS0-7 (up to 72Mbps) 11n (40MHz): MCS0-7 (up to 150Mbps) Output Power 11n: 14dBm ±1.5dBm 11g: 14dBm ±1.5dBm 11b: 17dBm ±1.5dBm Security WEP 64/128-bit WPA & WPA2 Cisco CCX Support LED Indicators Link /Activity Antenna Internal Antenna MIMO Technology 1T1R MIMO Technology Humidity 1
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Chapter 2 Tour of Product 2.1 USB Adapter 1. USB Connector: insert this side of the device into an available USB slot. 2. Connector Cab: for protecting device when not in use. 3. WPS button: located on the bottom side of the device for activating WPS pairing mode. 4. Link/Activity LED: indicate device is in use or traffic activity is evident. 2.1.1 LED Indication LED Status Operation Successful connection to AP On or Router Transmitting data to AP or Flashing Link/Ac
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Chapter 3 Configuration 3.1 Drivers Installation Step 1. Gently insert the USB adapter into an available USB slot. The following message will appear, please press . Step 2. Insert driver CD into the CD/DVD ROM drive of the computer, and execute ‘Setup.exe’ program in ‘Utility’ folder. Read through the License Agreement and select ‘I accept the terms of the license agreement’ then press to proceed. 5
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Step 3. It is recommended to select ‘Install driver and Ralink WALN Utility’ for first-time installation. Otherwise select second option to update existing drivers. Step 4. The following windows will appear, please press on ‘Install’ to start the process. 6
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Step 5. Click to complete the driver installation process. 3.2 Operating Configuration Utility After installation is complete, wireless configuration utility will be shown as an icon at the lower-right corner of the windows desktop. Click on the icon using right mouse key and select . 7
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Step 1. Configuration utility will scan for available wireless access points automatically. Please select an access point to connect, and click . If the AP you wish to connect is not in the list, please press to renew the interface. Some function includes more information, and can not be fitted in setup area. In this case, you can click ‘More / less’ button to expand the setup utility window, to display more information: 8
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3.2.1 Scan for Other Wireless Devices There are two kinds of wireless connection mode: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. Infrastructure mode is used by wireless access points, which is able to establish wireless connection for you and other wireless/wired network clients. Ad-Hoc mode is also know as ‘point-to-point’ mode, and in this mode, wireless devices such as computer or PDA will not be capable to establish wireless connection with more than one wireless device, and is suitable for est
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If the wireless device uses encryption, the user must know its encryption key in order to connect. Please launch utility and it will scan for wireless access points near by: Parameter Description The SSID of the wireless access point or wireless device selected by user will be displayed here. When the SSID of SSID access point or wireless device is not available, users have to input it here manually. If symbol appears in front of the name of wireless device, it means the us
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If users cannot see the access point, please click ‘Rescan’ button to scan for access point again, until the one preferred is displayed on the interface. Users may have to click ‘Rescan’ for more than two times before the access point wish to connect appears. If user still cannot see the access point after clicking ‘Rescan’ for more than five times, please move the computer closer to the wireless access point. If users wish to see detailed information for a specific access point, ple
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Step 1. Click the wireless access point or network device to connect, it will be highlighted, then click on ‘Connect’. If the access point selected does not use encryption, it will connect to this device within one minute. If the access point selected uses encryption, please proceed to step 3. Step 2. If the wireless access point does not have SSID, user will be prompted to input it in the field provided. Please ask the owner of wireless access point for the exact SSID to ente
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Step 4. Please ask the owner of the wireless access point for the security information, and input the correct key here and then click on ‘OK’. By checking ‘Show Password’ box, the encryption key inputted here will be displayed. Authentication type will be selected by the access point automatically, please do not change it. However, if the user connecting to an access point uses 802.1x authentication, they will be required to check ‘802.1x’ box and input related information. Ste
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3.2.3 Add Access Point to Profile If users connect to some specific wireless access point frequently, they can add their information to the profile. Just like the telephone directory, the profile saves all information of access points, and user can recall them anytime. User can add an access point in the ‘Network’ tab to profile, or input all information of an access point manually. To add an access point in the ‘Network’ tab to profile, please select an access point first (make it hi
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Parameter Description User can give this profile a name. Every profile needs a Profile Name unique name. Please input the SSID of this access point. If user selected an access point from the list, and SSID is not hidden, it will be SSID filled automatically. However, user can modify the SSID if necessary. Please select the network type: Ad hoc or Infrastructure. If user is connecting to an access point, please select ‘Infrastructure’. For point-to-point wireless connection (i.e.
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Parameter Description Select the authentication type of the wireless access point or wireless device in this field. When users are adding a profile Authentication from an existing access point or wireless device, authentication type will be selected automatically. Select the encryption type of the wireless access point or wireless device in this field. When users are adding a profile Encryption from an existing access point or wireless device, the encryption type will be selecte
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Parameter Description Select ‘802.1x EAP method’ from dropdown menu. Please ask the administrator of the access point for the correct EAP EAP Method method. Select 802.1x tunnel authentication type from dropdown menu. Please ask the administrator of the access point for correct tunnel authentication method. This pull down menu is only available when authentication type is 'PEAP', ‘TLS / Smart Card', or 'TTLS'. Tunnel Authentication When users use 'EAP-FAST' as authentication t
