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User Guide
WU830G
Wireless USB Adapter
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This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and c
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Canada - Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 210 and RSS 102 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003 (NMB-003). Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada Europe - European Declaration of Conformity All products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), and the R&TTE Directive
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Contents Section 1:Overview Features ................................................................................................................ 1-2 Understanding Your User Guide......................................................................... 1-3 Box Contents ........................................................................................................ 1-3 Simple Home Network Diagram .......................................................................... 1-4
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CONTENTS Section 4:Troubleshooting Contact Us ..........................................................................................................4-1 Register the WU830G.........................................................................................4-1 Hardware Solutions...............................................................................................4-1 My computer is experiencing difficulty connecting to the wireless network. ................................
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Section 1:Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola WU830G Wireless USB Adapter! With the WU830G, your laptop or desktop computer is free to join and enjoy all the benefits of an 802.11b/g wireless home or small office network. Once connected, accessing a single broadband connection with everyone else on the network is simple and fun. You can also share files, pictures, peripherals, printers, and more. Youll need one WU830G for each computer. Because your WU830G works wit
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SECTION 1 OVERVIEW After installing the USB adapter, youll have the ability to wirelessly connect to your network to send and receive emails, print documents, or game online from your computer. Wireless USB Adapter WU830G Features The WU830G has the following features: ! CD-ROM based Installation Wizard to provide easy installation ! Device Configuration and Status Utility ! Wireless security using WPA with TKIP encryption, 802.1X with EAP-type Authentication ! Compatibility with
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OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Understanding Your User Guide The User Guide is divided into the following sections: Overview Describes the WU830G and its functions, the technology used, and recommended practices for using it. Installation Provides instructions for installing the firmware and hardware and setting up the firmware to get your adapter up and running. Configuration Describes the Configuration Utility that manages your WU830G. Troubleshooting Provides a list of frequently asked
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SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Simple Home Network Diagram Your wireless USB adapter enables you to access files, printers, and an Internet connection on your network. A sample Local Area Network (LAN) is shown below: In the example above, the Internet communicates with the modem, which in turn communicates with the wireless router. The wireless router acts as the gateway to your network, sending information to whichever device asks for information. In this example, the USB adapter enables your
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OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Wireless Connections Your wireless USB adapter uses a radio transmission technology defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) called 802.11 Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). This standard is subdivided into distinct categories of speed and the frequency spectrum used, designated by the lower case letter after the standard. For example, your USB adapter can work with both the b and g specifications. The 802.11b specification transmits data r
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SECTION 1 OVERVIEW USB Adapter Physical Description Front of USB Adapter The following illustration shows the front of the WU830G: The WU830G has the following features: Feature Description 1 Power LED Indicates that the USB adapter is powered. 2 Link LED Indicates the activity of the wireless network traffic. 1-6 WU830G
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OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Back of USB Adapter The following illustration shows the back of the WU830G: MODEL WU830G PART NUMBER: 512761-001-00 S/N: FCC ID: ACQWU830G MODEL: WU830G Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE MADE IN TAIWAN USB connector Label under WU830G The following describes the features on the back and bottom of the WU830G: Feature Description USB Connector for one end of the USB 2.0 cable. Connector Label Includes the model number, part number, serial nu
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Section 2:Installation Before You Begin You need to collect information so that you can setup your WU830G correctly. Depending upon where you are connecting, the type of information required is divided between business (enterprise users) and home settings (small office/home office). Also, you need to consider the type of security to enable for your wireless connection. A discussion of the types of security available follows this section. Enterprise Business Users Obtain the followi
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Small Office/Home Office Users The access point that communicates with the WU830G has a pre-assigned network name (SSID) that the WU830G recognizes upon startup. ! If you are setting up a new wireless network and want to use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security, use any string of characters on the wireless router/access point for the network key. This will generate a HEX or ASCII key that you must match when setting up your WU830G. ! If you are connecting
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INSTALLATION SECTION 2 The following table lists the network authentication options and the data encryption options available for each type of authentication: Network Authentication Data Encryption Option Description Option Description Open With open authentication there is no Disabled No data encryption. encryption is used. Shared The network operates in Shared WEP 64-bit A network Key authentication mode when a or key is used. network key is used for data WEP 128-bit encryption.
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Security Example If you want to use a more secure protocol, the wireless network to which you are connecting must also support that protocol. For example, lets say you decide to enable WPA-PSK on your WU830G. However, the slightly older wireless network you want to connect to only supports WEP, which means that you cannot use WPA (and should use WEP) because the security protocols must match between the WU830G and the access point. For additional information ab
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INSTALLATION SECTION 2 Installing Your USB Adapter To install the software and hardware: 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The software automatically starts the Installation Wizard program. 2 If the software does not automatically start, from your desktop, select Start > Run > the name of your CD ROM directory:/setup.exe. 3 Follow the prompts to set up your USB adapter. If Windows 98SE prompts you for the original Windows CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM, and direct Win
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Section 3:Configuration You can use the information in this section to: ! Understand the antenna icons ! Start the Configuration Utility and view link status information ! Connect to an available wireless network ! Create network profiles ! Configure security settings ! Remove a network from the profile list ! View product information ! Remove the WU830G from your computer The screenshots shown may look slightly different from the ones in your version of the software. WU830G 3-1
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SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION Understanding the Antenna Icons The icon in you system tray (the area at the bottom right of the screen in your Task Bar) enables you to view the status of the wireless connection and access the Motorola Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Utility. System Tray Icon The following table describes the icons used by the utility. Antenna Icons There are no networks available. The signal strength is Very Low (0% to 20% signal strength). The signal strength is L
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CONFIGURATION SECTION 3 Starting the Configuration Utility and Viewing Link Status Information Windows XP users have the option of using the Wireless Zero Configuration utility to manage the wireless network configuration. Motorolas Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Utility provides more wireless information about the network. To start the Motorola Wireless USB Adapter Configuration Utility: 1 Right-click the antenna icon in the system tray. The Show Configuration Utility Menu is disp
