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WebSTAR Model DPW939 USB
Wireless LAN Adapter
User’s Guide
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WebSTAR™ Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide Introduction Thank you for choosing the WebSTAR™ Model DPW939™ USB Wireless local area network (LAN) Adapter (DPW939)! The WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter allows you to experience the speed and convenience of wireless networking. The WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter is a compact easy-to- install and use USB wireless LAN adapter. Implementing the new IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless local area network (WLAN), the
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide In This Guide What’s In the Carton?....................................................................................................................................3 About the WebSTAR Model DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter..............................................................4 Recommended Network Settings..................................................................................................................5
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What’s in the Carton? What’s In The Carton? When you receive your WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter, you should inspect the equipment and accessories to verify that each item is in the carton and that each item is undamaged. The carton contains the following items: Package Contents Verify that the following items are in your WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter package. • WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter • USB 2.0 extension cable with base • Support CD Note: Unl
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide About the WebSTAR Model DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter This section describes the physical features of the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter and presents a detailed description of the LED indicators. LED Indicators The WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter has Activity (ACT) and Power (PWR) LED indicators. Refer to the following illustration and table for LED function and indications. LED Status Indication
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Recommended Network Settings Recommended Network Settings The WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network modes. The following sections describe how the device functions in these network modes. The WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter connects to one of the following: • A wireless device (Ad-hoc network mode) • An access point (Infrastructure network mode) Ad-hoc network mode When in an Ad-hoc network, the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide Site Survey A site survey utility provided with the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter analyzes the installation environment and provides users with recommendations for equipment and its placement. The optimum placement differs depending on the device design and specifications. Refer to Locating Available Wireless Networks, later in this guide for detailed procedures on using the site survey utility. Roaming Informatio
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Software and Hardware Installation Software and Hardware Installation This section provides information on how to install the software and hardware for the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter. System Requirements Before installing the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter, make sure that your system’s network equipment meets the following requirements: • Intel Pentium or AMD system • Minimum 64MB system memory • Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP operating system • CD-ROM drive (for s
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide To install the device drivers and utilities 1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC or laptop. The CD automatically loads and the 802.11b/g WebSTAR Wireless LAN installation window opens displaying three device installation options. 2. Select DPW939 – Wireless USB Adapter. The DPW939 Wireless USB Adapter installation window opens. 3. Click Install Utility. Note: If Autorun is NOT enabled in yo
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802.11G Wireless Adapter-USB Stick Software and Hardware Installation Important: If the Wireless Option window opens, select Only use our WLAN utilities and disable Windows wireless function. Then, click OK. To install the device After you have installed the Utility, insert the DPW939 into any USB port. Notebook PC: Insert the device into any USB port using the correct orientation. Desktop PC: A USB 2.0 extension cable with base is provided. Plug the extension cable into a USB port
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide 2. If you select Connect to an existing wireless LAN (Station), the following window opens. Click Next, then go to step 3. If you select Create a new wireless LAN (AP), go to To create a new wireless LAN, next in this section. 3. The following window opens. Click Next. 10
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Software and Hardware Installation 4. The following window opens. Verify that BOTH Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected. If they are not selected, select each option. Then, click Finish. 5. After completing the installation, you must configure the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter using the Wireless Settings option from the Control Center right-click menu. Go to Control Center Right-Click Menu, later in this guide. 11
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide To create a new wireless LAN 1. To create a new wireless LAN, select Create a new wireless LAN (AP) in the One Touch Wizard window. Click Next. 2. Verify that the SSID shown is correct, or type the correct SSID in the SSID field. Also select Data encryption, if desired, and then click Next. 12
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Software and Hardware Installation 3. The following screen opens. If your setup is complete, click Finish. If you want to configure Internet Connection Sharing, click Next. 4. The following screen opens when your setup is complete. 13
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide Additional support CD options The following options are also available on the support CD: • Uninstall Utility—Click this option to uninstall the WebSTAR DPW939 Wireless USB Adapter WLAN Card utilities from your system. • View the DPW939 User’s Guide—Click this option to view the DPW939 User’s Guide. The User’s Guide is in Adobe PDF format. An Adobe Reader utility is included on the CD for your convenience. You can als
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Monitoring and Configuring the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter Monitoring and Configuring the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter This section provides information on how to monitor and configure the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter using the Control Center utility. Launching the Control Center The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. The Control Center starts automatically when the system boots and
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide Control Center Left-Click Menu Left clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click menu for the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter. The following illustration and list describes the options available from the Control Center left-click menu. The left click menu shows if the wireless radio state is on (enabled) or off (disabled). Search & Connect opens the Site Survey window that allows you to view avail
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Monitoring and Configuring the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter Preferences opens the Control Center Preference window that allows you to customize the Control Center Utility settings. About Control Center opens the About Control Center window that displays the Control Center software version and copyright information. 17
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® WebSTAR Model DPW939™ USB Wireless LAN Adapter User’s Guide Viewing or Modifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings selection allows you to control the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN adapter. Use Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status or to modify the wireless LAN adapter configuration. To view or modify wireless settings Right-click the Control Center icon and select Wireless Settings to display the WLAN Card Settings window. The WLAN Card Settings
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Monitoring and Configuring the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN Adapter To display general information The Status icon provides general information about the WebSTAR DPW939 USB Wireless LAN adapter. The following illustration and list describes the fields that display on the Status tab when you select the Status icon on the WLAN Card Settings window. Association State – This field displays the connection status and MAC address of the network where the system is connected. SSID (Servic
