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802.11g Wireless Gaming Adapter
and Ethernet Bridge
User Guide
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Model USR5430
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 1 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM 802.11g Wireless Gaming Adapter and Ethernet Bridge Thank you for purchasing the U.S. Robotics 802.11g Wireless Gaming Adapter and Ethernet Bridge (Model USR5430). You can use your USR5430 to online game through the Internet so you can play anyone in the world. Or, you can use the USR5430 as an Ethernet bridge to connect any Ethernet device such as a computer, network printer, or digital video recorder (DVR) to
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 2 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Restoring to Default Settings You may use the reset button to restore your USR5430 to factory defaults. To restore your USR5430 to factory default settings, insert a pin or paperclip to press the reset button for more than 5 seconds. Note: To reboot the USR5430, simply unplug the AC power adapter from the 12VDC jack. Using the reset button to enable Configuration Mode To access the USR5430’s Web User Interfac
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 3 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Windows NT, 2000, or XP Users: Click Windows Start and then Run. Type cmd and click OK. At the DOS prompt, type ipconfig /all. Check the IP address (default is 192.168.1.202), Subnet Mask (default is 255.255.255.0), and Default Gateway (default is 192.168.1.201), to make sure they are cor- rect. If the information is not correct, type ipconfig /release and press Enter. Then, type ipconfig /renew and press Enter.
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 4 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM 2. Select the Tools tab. Click Site Survey. A separate window will appear displaying the SSID (the network names) of each wireless router and access point within range. Select your wireless network SSID and click Select. 3. Wait about 15 seconds in order for the device to reboot and click Continue. The Status page will appear. Your USR5430 should now be associated to your wireless network. If your USR543
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 5 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Wireless Antenna Range Performance If your USR5430 is not maintaining a wireless connection to your network, you might be encoun- tering interference from walls or other structures that is lowering your link quality. Try placing your USR5430 at a higher location, such as a higher shelf, or repositioning it in a different area of your room or office. You may also be experiencing interference from other wireless dev
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 6 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Wireless Menu Options Use the Wireless menu to change your mode from Client to Ad Hoc Mode and enter a Network Name (SSID) or select a unique channel for Ad Hoc Mode. If you are not sure of the SSID of your network, use the Site Survey feature under Tools to locate a network near the USR5430. Security: Using a secure wireless network A wireless network offers you the freedom to roam without the burden of cables
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 7 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM U.S. Robotics recommends any one or both of the following two methods: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Your USR5430 supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP security. If available on your wireless router, we recommend you enable the higher bit security. When you enable WEP, it uses a key to encrypt the data and this specifically formatted data can only be understood by another wireless device that knows of this key. Sinc
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 8 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Advance Menu Options 8
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 9 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Radio Use the Radio menu to enable and disable wireless signal transmission. If you want to shut down the signal of your unit (disconnect from the wireless network), select Radio Off. Channel 802.11b and 802.11g use channels to limit interference from other devices. If you are experienc- ing interference with another 2.4Ghz device such as a baby monitor, security alarm, or cordless phone, change the channel on
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 10 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM DTIM Interval The DTIM Interval sets the Wake-up interval for clients in power-saving mode. Beacon Interval A beacon is a packet of information that is sent from a connected device to all other devices where it announces its availability and readiness. A beacon interval is a period of time (sent with the beacon) before sending the beacon again. The beacon interval may be adjusted in millisec- onds (ms). Prea
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 11 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Changing Between Client and Ad Hoc Modes To change between Client and Ad Hoc Modes, simply access the Web User Interface, select Setup, and follow the on-screen instructions as demonstrated in the graphics below: Or, you can also switch between modes by selecting the Wireless tab, selecting the appropriate mode from the Wireless Mode field, and selecting Apply. Upgrading Your Adapter Download and place the fir
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 12 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Tools Menu Options Site Survey will search for all networks (SSID) in range of the adapter and allow you to select one for association. In case the selected network uses encryption, you first need to setup encryption on your USR5430 using the Security tab (refer to your wireless router or access point documenta- tion for specific networking security information). Use the Tools menu to change the USR5430 login
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 13 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Troubleshooting If at any time you are asked to access your Web User Interface in any of the Troubleshooting solutions, follow the steps below to do so: 1. Attach the antenna to the back of the USR5430. 2. Plug the AC power adapter into the 12VDC jack on the back of the USR5430. 3. Insert a pin or paperclip to press the reset button momentarily (less than 2 seconds). The reset button is located on the back of the
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 14 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM I am unable to access the USR5430’s Web User Interface pages. Possible Solution: Verify your Power LED and Ethernet LED are illuminated. If the power light is not illuminated, ver- ify your AC power adapter is properly connected and that your Ethernet cable is properly con- nected as well. Possible Solution: To access the Web User Interface pages, you must put the USR5430 in Configuration Mode. To do so, insert
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 15 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM The network you are associated to will display its SSID name. The MAC address will display the MAC address of the wireless router or access point. If you cannot associate with your wireless router or access point, you will receive a “Device is not associated” message. How do I change my network association? Possible Solution: To change your network association, follow the steps below: 1. Access the Web User
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 16 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Possible Solution: You may need to have an online gaming kit for your gaming console. Be sure to check your gam- ing console documentation for the necessary hardware and network set up. Or, you may need to register with an online gaming provider. Possible Solution: Once you have configured your USR5430, you still need to configure your gaming console. Refer to your gaming console’s documentation for specific
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 17 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM should type command and click OK. Windows 2000 and XP users should type cmd and click OK. 2 At the command prompt, type Ping 127.0.0.1. This is your local host address and this will ensure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed and functioning properly. If you cannot com- plete this ping, reinstall the TCP/IP protocol on your computer. Refer to your operating system’s documentation for instructions. 3Type Ping fo
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R24.0459.00 5430 US Fr Can .book Page 18 Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:43 PM Regulatory Approvals FCC Declaration of Conformity These devices comply with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: These devices may not cause harmful interference. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant t
