Abocom 802.11 b/g/n Mini Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter... User manual

802.11 b/g/n
Mini Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 Adapter
User’s Manual

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Country Code Statement
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar
accessories that do not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not
satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be
avoided.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE
C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified
in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 2.5cm between the radiator & your body.
CE Statement:
Hereby, AboCom, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirement and other
relevant provisions of the R&TTE Driective 1999/5/EC.

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .....................................................1
FEATURES ..............................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION.......................................................2
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP .........................................................2
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE..........................................................................2
INSTALL THE HARDWARE .........................................................................4
FOR WINDOWS VISTA.............................................................6
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE..........................................................................6
INSTALL THE HARDWARE .........................................................................8
VERIFICATION .........................................................................................5
NETWORK CONNECTION.......................................................9
IP ADDRESS ...........................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3: UTILITY CONFIGURATION....................................9
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.......................................................10
STATION MODE.....................................................................................11
Profile...............................................................................................................................11
Network............................................................................................................................17
Link Status.......................................................................................................................19
Advanced.........................................................................................................................21
Statistics...........................................................................................................................22
WMM / QoS.....................................................................................................................23
WPS .................................................................................................................................24
Radio On/Off...................................................................................................................27
About................................................................................................................................28
UTILITY MENU LIST ...............................................................................28
SOFT AP MODE.....................................................................................29
Config...............................................................................................................................29
Access Control................................................................................................................31
MAC Table.......................................................................................................................32
Event Log.........................................................................................................................33

Statistics...........................................................................................................................34
About................................................................................................................................35
FOR WINDOWS VISTA...........................................................36
STATION MODE.....................................................................................37
Profile...............................................................................................................................37
Network............................................................................................................................42
Link Status.......................................................................................................................45
Advanced.........................................................................................................................46
Statistics...........................................................................................................................47
WMM / QoS.....................................................................................................................49
WPS .................................................................................................................................50
Radio On/Off...................................................................................................................53
About................................................................................................................................53
UTILITY MENU LIST ...............................................................................54
SOFT AP MODE.....................................................................................55
Config...............................................................................................................................55
Access Control................................................................................................................57
MAC Table.......................................................................................................................58
Event Log.........................................................................................................................59
Statistics...........................................................................................................................60
About................................................................................................................................61
CHAPTER 4: UNINSTALLATION ...............................................62
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.......................................................62
FOR WINDOWS VISTA..........................................................64

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Chapter 1:
Introduction
The 802.11 b/g/n Mini Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter (Wireless LAN USB Adapter) is an
IEEE802.11b/g/n USB adapter that connects your notebook to a wireless local area network. The
802.11 b/g/n Mini Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter fully complies with IEEE 802.11n draft 3.0 and
IEEE 802.11 b/g standards, delivers reliable, cost-effective, feature rich wireless connectivity at high
throughput from an extended distance.
The 802.11 b/g/n Mini Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter is a very small adapter that can connect
notebook, handheld or desktop computer equipped with USB interface for wireless network
applications. It allows you to take full advantage of your notebook’s mobility with access to real-time
information and online services anytime and anywhere.
Features
¾1T1R Mode with 150Mbps PHY Rate for both.
¾Complies with IEEE 802.11n draft 3.0 and IEEE 802.11 b/g standards.
¾Supports WEP 64/128 bits, WPA, WPA2.
¾Supports WMM and WMM-PS.
¾Supports WPS configuration.
¾Supports USB 2.0/1.1 interface.
¾Portable and mini-size design.
¾Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems.

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Chapter 2:
Installation
For Windows 2000/XP
Install the Software
Note:
Do not insert the Wireless LAN USB Adapter into the computer until the
InstallShield Wizard finished installing.
1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included Installation CD into the computer. The CD-ROM
will run automatically.
2. When the License Agreement screen appears, please read the contents and select “I accept the
terms of the license agreement “ then click Next to continue.

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3. Select the check box to choose a Configuration Tool from the listed two choices.
zConfiguration Tool: Choose to use the configuration utility.
zMicrosoft Zero Configuration Tool: Choose to use Windows XP’s built-in Zero
Configuration Utility (ZCU).
Click Next to continue.
5. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation.

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6. When the following screen appears, click Finish to complete the software installation.
Install the Hardware
Note:
Insert the Wireless LAN USB Adapter when finished software
installation.
Insert the Wireless LAN USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will
automatically detect the new hardware.

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Verification
To verify if the device is active in the computer. Go to Start > Setting > Control Panel > System
> Hardware > Device Manager. Expand the Network Adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g
Mini Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed
and enabled.

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For Windows Vista
Install the Software
Note:
Do not insert the Wireless LAN USB Adapter into the computer until the
InstallShield Wizard finished installing.
1. Exit all Windows programs. Insert the included Installation CD into the computer. The CD-ROM
will run automatically.
2. When the License Agreement screen appears, please read the contents and select “I accept the
terms of the license agreement “ then click Next to continue.

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3. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation.
4. When the following screen appears, click Finish to complete the software installation.

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Install the Hardware
Note:
Insert the Wireless LAN USB Adapter when finished software
installation.
Insert the Wireless LAN USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will
automatically detect the new hardware.
Verification
To verify if the device is active in the computer. Go to Start > Setting > Control Panel > System
> Hardware > Device Manager. Expand the Network Adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g
Mini Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed
and enabled.

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Network Connection
IP Address
Note:
When assigning IP address(es) to computers on the network, remember
to have IP address for each computer set on the same subnet mask. If
the Broadband Router has been enabled DHCP server function, it won’t
be necessary to assign static IP address for PC.
1. To configure a dynamic IP address (i.e. if the broadband Router is enabled the DHCP server), check
the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
2. To configure a fixed IP address (if DHCP server is not enabled in Broadband Router, or when PC
needs to be assigned a static IP address), check the Use the following IP address option. Then,
enter an IP address into the empty field; for example, enter 192.168.1.1 in the IP address field,
255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask, and 192.168.1.254 for the default gateway.

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Chapter 3: Utility
Configuration
For Windows 2000/XP
After the Wireless LAN USB Adapter has been successfully installed, users can use the included
Configuration Utility to set the preference.
Go to StartJ(All) ProgramJIntelligent WirelessJIntelligent Wireless Utility.
Users can also open the Configuration Utility by double clicking or right clicking the icon in the tray to
select Launch Config Utility.

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Station Mode
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Under screen resolution 800 x 600 pixels, if users click the triangle
button at the right down corner of the utility windows to expand the
station linking information that will NOT be displayed completely.
Profile
Profile can let users book keeping the favorite wireless setting among home, office, and other public
hot-spot. Users may save multiple profiles, and activate the correct one at preference. The Profile
manager enables users to Add, Edit, Delete, and Activate profiles.
Click this button to show the information of Status Section.
Click this button to hide the information of Status Section.
Profile Tab
Profile Name Here shows a distinctive name of profile in this column. The default is
PROF# (#1, #2, #3....)
SSID The SSID is the unique name shared among all wireless access points in
the wireless network.
Network Type Shows the network type of the device, including Infrastructure and
Ad-hoc.
Authentication Shows the authentication mode.

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Encryption Shows the encryption type.
Use 802.1x Whether or not use 802.1x feature.
Tx Power Transmit power, the amount of power used by a radio transceiver to send
the signal out.
Channel Shows the selected channel that is currently in use.
Power Save Mode Choose from CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) or PSM (Power Saving
Mode.)
RTS Threshold Shows the RTS Threshold of the device.
Fragment Threshold Shows the Fragment Threshold of the device.
Add Click to add a profile from the drop-down screen.
System Configuration tab:
Profile Name: Users can enter profile name, or use default name defined
by system. The default is PROF# (#1, #2, #3....).
SSID: The SSID is the unique name shared among all wireless access
points in the wireless network. The name must be identical for all devices
and wireless access points attempting to connect to the same network.
Users can use pull-down menu to select from available access points.
Network Type: There are two types, Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes.
Under Ad-hoc mode users can also choose the preamble type, the
available preamble type includes Auto and Long. In addition to that, the
channel field will be available for setup in Ad-hoc mode.
•The Infrastructure is intended for the connection between wireless
network cards and an access point. With the Wireless LAN USB
Adapter, users can connect wireless LAN to a wired global network
via an access point.

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•The Ad-hoc lets users set a small wireless workgroup easily and
quickly. Equipped with the Wireless LAN USB Adapter, users can
share files and printers between each PC and laptop.
Tx Power: Transmit power, the amount of power used by a radio
transceiver to send the signal out. Select the Tx power percentage from
the pull-down list including Auto, 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, 10% and
Lowest.
Preamble: This function will show up when Ad-hoc network type be
selected. A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to
synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start
frame delimiter. Select from the pull-down menu to change the Preamble
type into Auto or Long.
Power Save Mode:
•CAM (Constantly Awake Mode): When this mode is selected, the
power supply will be normally provided even when there is no
throughput. (Default power save mode is CAM.)
•PSM (Power Saving Mode): When this mode is selected, this device
will stay in power saving mode even when there is high volume of
throughput.
RTS Threshold: Users can adjust the RTS threshold number by sliding
the bar or key in the value directly. (The default value is 2347.) RTS/CTS
Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node”
problem. If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, users have to specify
the packet size. The RTS/CTS mechanism will be activated if the data size
exceeds the values that have been set.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Should users
encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value
are recommended.
Fragment Threshold: Users can adjust the Fragment threshold number
by sliding the bar or key in the value directly. (The default value is 2346.)
The mechanism of Fragmentation Threshold is used to improve the
efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the
Wireless LAN USB Adapter often transmits large files in wireless
network, users can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the
packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346.
Authentication and Security tab:
Authentication Type: There are several types of authentication modes
including Open, Shared, Leap, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2 and
WPA2-PSK.
•Open: If the access point or wireless router is using "Open”
authentication, then the Wireless LAN USB Adapter will need to be set
to the same authentication type.

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•Shared: Shared key is when both the sender and the recipient share a
secret key.
•LEAP: Light Extensible Authentication Protocol. It is an EAP
authentication type used primarily in Cisco Aironet WLANs. It
encrypts data transmissions using dynamically generated WEP keys,
and supports mutual authentication (only with CCX mode enabled.)
•WPA/ WPA-PSK/ WPA2/ WPA2-PSK: WPA or WPA-PSK
authentications offer two encryption methods, TKIP and AES. For
WPA-PSK, select the type of algorithm TKIP or AES and then enter a
WPA Shared Key of 8-64 characters in the WPA Pre-shared Key field.
Encryption Type: For Open and Shared authentication mode, the
selection of encryption type are None and WEP. For WPA, WPA2,
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK authentication mode, the encryption type
supports both TKIP and AES.
WPA Pre-shared Key: This is the shared secret key between AP and
STA. For WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK authentication mode, this field
must be filled with character longer than 8 and less than 64 lengths.
WEP Key: Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. The key
must match with the AP’s key. There are four formats to enter the keys.
•ASCII (64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case sensitivity).
•ASCII (128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case sensitivity).
•Hexadecimal (64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
•Hexadecimal (128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
Show Password: Check this box to show the passwords that have been
entered.
802.1x Setting: When users use radius server to authenticate client
certificate for WPA authentication mode (WPA authentication do not
support EAP Method- MD5-Challenge).
802.1x tab:

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EAP Method:
•PEAP: Protect Extensible Authentication Protocol. PEAP transport
securely authentication data by using tunnelling between PEAP
clients and an authentication server. PEAP can authenticate wireless
LAN clients using only server-side certificates, thus simplifying the
implementation and administration of a secure wireless LAN.
•TLS / Smart Card: Transport Layer Security. Provides for
certificate-based and mutual authentication of the client and the
network. It relies on client-side and server-side certificates to perform
authentication and can be used to dynamically generate user-based
and session-based WEP keys to secure subsequent communications
between the WLAN client and the access point.
•TTLS: Tunnelled Transport Layer Security. This security method
provides for certificate-based, mutual authentication of the client and
network through an encrypted channel. Unlike EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS
requires only server-side certificates.
•EAP-FAST: Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunnelling. It was
developed by Cisco. Instead of using a certificate, mutual
authentication is achieved by means of a PAC (Protected Access
Credential) which can be managed dynamically by the authentication
server. The PAC can be provisioned (distributed one time) to the
client either manually or automatically. Manual provisioning is
delivery to the client via disk or a secured network distribution
method. Automatic provisioning is an in-band, over the air,
distribution. For tunnel authentication, only support "Generic Token
Card" authentication now.
•MD5-Challenge: Message Digest Challenge. Challenge is an EAP
authentication type that provides base-level EAP support. It provides
for only one-way authentication - there is no mutual authentication of
wireless client and the network. (Only Open and Shared
authentication mode can use this function.)
Tunnel Authentication:
•Protocol: Tunnel protocol, List information including
EAP-MSCHAP v2, EAP-TLS/ Smart Card, and Generic Token
Card.
•Tunnel Identity: Identity for tunnel.
•Tunnel Password: Password for tunnel.
Session Resumption: Reconnect the signal while broken up, to reduce
the packet and improve the transmitting speed. Users can click the box to
enable or disable this function.
ID\PASSWORD tab:

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ID/ PASSWORD: Identity and password for server.
•Authentication ID / Password: Identity, password and domain name
for server. Only "EAP-FAST" EAP method and "LEAP"
authentication can key in domain name. Domain name can be keyed
in blank space.
•Tunnel ID / Password: Identity and Password for server.
Show Password: Check this box to show the passwords that have been
entered.
OK: Click to save settings and exit this page.
Cancel: Click to call off the settings and exit.
Client Certification tab:
Use Client certificate: Choose to enable server authentication.
OK: Click to save settings and exit this page.
Cancel: Click to call off the settings and exit.
Server Certification tab:
Use certificate chain: Choose use server that issuer of certificates.
Allow intimidate certificates: It must be in the server certificate chain
between the server certificate and the server specified in the certificate
issuer must be field.
Server name: Enter an authentication sever.
Server name must match: Click to enable or disable this function.
Domain name must end in specified name: Click to enable or disable
this function.
OK: Click to save settings and exit this page.
Cancel: Click call off the settings and exit.