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Disclaimer Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Mitsubishi Electric Australia reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Diamond Digital is a registered
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Contents Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2 1.3 Features ............................................................................. 1-3 1.3.1 Top view ................................................................. 1-3 1.3.2 Bottom view ........................................................... 1-3 1.3.3 Rear vie
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Safeguards Contents 3.2 Wireless Settings................................................................ 3-4 3.2.1 Status ..................................................................... 3-4 3.2.2 Configuration ......................................................... 3-7 3.2.3 Site Survey ............................................................ 3-9 3.2.4 About Wireless Settings ....................................... 3-10 3.2.5 Link State ..............................................
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure your A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. How this guide is organised This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. This section also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter provides information on how to install the A10
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A101 specification summary* Standard IEEE 802.11g Interface USB 2.0 Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data transfer rate 802.11g: 54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps 802.11b: 11Mbps with auto-fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps Network types Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks Frequency band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz Security 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP & WPA encryption Operating distance Indoors @ 11Mbps
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. Product Introduction
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor! The A101 is an easy-to-install wireless LAN adaptor. Conforming to the IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless local area networks (WLAN), the A101 is capable of up to 54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technologies. The A101 also comes with the latest wireless technology to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing. 1.2 Package
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1.3 Features 1.3.1 Top view LEDs: The A101 Wireless USB Adaptor comes with three LED LEDs indicators. Refer to section 1.4 “LED indicators” for details. 1.3.2 Bottom view Mounting hole: Use the mounting hole to install the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw. Mounting hole Air vents: These vents provide ideal ventilation to the device. Air vents Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor 1-3
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1.3.3 Rear view USB port. This USB port connects the device to a computer via the supplied USB cable. USB port 1.4 LED Indicators The device comes with Power, Activity, and Link LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. LED Status Indication Power On The adaptor is receiving power from the USB port. Off The adaptor is not receiving power from the USB port. The USB cable may be disconnected or the computer is off. Activity Blinking The adaptor is transmitting or receiving data
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1.5 Network setup The A101 Wireless USB Adaptor may be used in both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types. The following sections decribe the device functions in these network types. Determine your network settings before installing the device to make all its features available. The following network settings are recommended. 1.5.1 Ad-hoc network In an Ad-hoc network type, the device connects to another wireless LAN adaptor in a wireless network. No access point (AP) is present in this wirele
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Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation
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2.1 System requirements Before installing the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor, make sure that your system meets the following requirements: ® ® • Intel Pentium 4 or AMD K7/K8 system • Minimum 64MB system memory ® • Windows 2000 (SP4)/XP (SP1) operating system • Optical drive (for software installation) • An available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) 2.2 Installation procedures Follow these instructions to install the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor in your computer. 1. Install the device drivers and utilit
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2.2.2 Installing the device To install the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor in your computer: 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. ® 3. Windows automatically detects the device and displays the Found New Hardware dialogue 2 box. Follow the on-screen 1 instructions to proceed. 4. After completing installation, configure the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor using the Wireless Settings utility. Refer to th
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2.3.1 Wall mounting Aside from desktop placement, you may install the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor vertically on a concrete or wooden wall using the mounting hook at the bottom of the device and a mounting screw. Mounting hook To mount the device on a concrete or wooden wall: 1. Locate the mounting hook on the bottom of the device. 2. Select an ideal location for the device following the considerations mentioned previously. 3. Tighten a round head screw on the concrete or wooden wall until only 1/4
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Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on the software and utilities supplied on the Driver CD Softw Softw Software Suppor are Suppor are Support t t Softw Software Suppor are Support t
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3.1 Control Center The Control Center utility is management software that launches applications and configures network settings. Clicking the A101 Control Center on the desktop starts the program and displays a Control ® Center icon in the Windows taskbar. The Control Center icon serves as an application launcher and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection. 3.1.1 Control Center icons The Control Center icon indicates the quality of link to the access point and connection to the Inter
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3.1.2 Control Center right-click menu Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays the software and utilities for the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. Refer to the following sections for details on these utilities and software programs. 3.1.3 Control Center left-click menu Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click menu. Search & Connect – View available wireless networks within range. Wireless Option – Sets your ® Windows XP wireless networking environment. The Wireless Option
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3.2 Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings is the main interface that allows you to control the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the Wireless USB adaptor configuration. The Wireless Settings window is composed of the property window and tabbed property sheets. Click the icons in the property window to display their tabbed property sheets. 3.2.1 Status Status tab The Status tab provides general information on the wi
