Abocom WU5502S User manual

802.11 b/g/n 1T1R
Wireless USB Adapter
User’s Manual
Abocom
WU5502S

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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult 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
PHYSICAL DETAILS.....................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION.............................................................2
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP...........................................................................2
Install Software.................................................................................................................2
Install Hardware................................................................................................................4
Verification.........................................................................................................................4
FOR WINDOWS VISTA................................................................................5
Install Software.................................................................................................................5
Install Hardware................................................................................................................8
Verification.........................................................................................................................8
FOR WINDOWS 7......................................................................................9
Install Software.................................................................................................................9
Install Hardware..............................................................................................................11
Verification.......................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 3: NETWORK CONNECTION .......................................12
HOW TO MAKE A CONNECTION ..................................................................12
HOW TO ADD A PROFILE...........................................................................14
CHAPTER 4: UTILITY CONFIGURATION....................................15
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.........................................................................15
Station Mode ...................................................................................................................15
Switch to AP Mode..........................................................................................................24
Soft AP mode...................................................................................................................25
FOR WINDOWS VISTA..............................................................................30
Station Mode ...................................................................................................................30
Switch to AP Mode..........................................................................................................39
Soft AP mode...................................................................................................................40
FOR WINDOWS 7....................................................................................45
Station Mode ...................................................................................................................45
Switch to AP Mode..........................................................................................................54
Soft AP mode...................................................................................................................55

CHAPTER 5: UNINSTALL..................................................................60
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.........................................................................60
FOR WINDOWS VISTA..............................................................................62
FOR WINDOWS 7....................................................................................64

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Chapter 1:
Introduction
WU5502S measures just around 15 mm long and 15mm wide that make it hold the distinction of being
the smallest USB dongle in the world at present. WU5502S give mobile workers the freedom of
staying connected to the network while roaming around a building or multiple buildings maintaining
access to the Internet, e-mail, networked applications with the best convenience in narrow or crowded
space for it’s ultra micro size.WU5502S is expected to be able to reach 150Mbps, which is relatively
lower than normal, but still far more than sufficient to receive media streaming to the from access
point.
Features
1T1R Mode with 150Mbps PHY Rate
Complies with IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11 b/g standards
Supports WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2
Supports USB 2.0 interface

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Chapter 2: Installation
For Windows 2000/XP
Install Software
Note:
Do not insert the Wireless 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. Please click Next to process the installation.

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

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Install Hardware
Note:
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation.
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically
detect the new hardware.
Verification
To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start > Control Panel > System > Hardware>
Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm 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 Software
Note:
Do not insert the Wireless 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. Please click Next to process the installation.

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2. When prompt to the following message, please click Install to begin the installation.

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3. When the following screen appears, click Finish to restart the computer to complete the software
installation.

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Install Hardware
Note:
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation.
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically
detect the new hardware.
Verification
To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start >Control Panel > Hardware and
Sound > Device Manager. Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm
Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and
enabled.

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For Windows 7
Install Software
Note:
Do not insert the Wireless 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. Please click Next to process the installation.

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

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Install Hardware
Note:
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter when finished software installation.
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB Port of the computer. The system will automatically
detect the new hardware.
Verification
To verify the device is active in the computer. Go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager.
Expand the Network adapters category. If the 802.11n/b/g 2cm Wireless LAN USB2.0 Adapter is
listed here, it means that the device is properly installed and enabled.

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Chapter 3:
Network Connection
How to Make a Connection
To make a connection with an access point, please follow below steps. Here takes Windows XP OS for
example.
Step 1: After set up the Wireless USB Adapter successfully, please launch the Configuration
Utility. There are two ways to launch the utility by:
(1) Double clicking the Intelligent Wireless LAN Utility icon on the desktop.
(2) Or go to Start All Programs Intelligent Wireless Utility Intelligent Wireless LAN
Utility.

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Step 2: Please go to the Available Network tab, the system will automatically scan access points
nearby, or click Refresh button to site survey again.
Step 3: Then, double click preferred access point or click Add to Profile button to make a
connection (if the access point has been set up security, please enter passwords and then click OK.)

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How to Add a Profile
After launched Wireless LAN Utility and selected preferred access point, please click Add to Profile
button to enter Wireless Network Properties windows. If the access point has been set up security,
please enter passwords, and then click OK to save profile settings.
After finished above settings, please go to Profile tab to check the profile list (Available Profile(s)).

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Chapter 4:
Utility Configuration
For Windows 2000/XP
Station Mode
Show Tray Icon: Check to show the wireless adapter icon at the tray.
Disable Adapter: Check this to disable the wireless adapter.
Radio off: Check this to turn OFF radio function.
Close: Click to leave the Intelligent 11n USB Wireless LAN Utility.

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General
The General page displays the detail information of current connection.
General Tab
Status Shows the current connected status. If there is no connection, it will show
Not Associated. If been connected, the system will show Associated.
When connecting, the system will show checking Status.
Speed Shows the current transmitting rate and receiving rate.
Type Network type in use, Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc.
Encryption Shows the encryption type currently in use. Valid value includes WEP,
TKIP, AES, and Not Use.
SSID Shows the connected access point network name.
Signal Strength Shows the receiving signal strength.
Link Quality Shows the connection quality based on signal strength.
MAC Address The physical address of the Wireless USB Adapter.
IP Address Shows the IP address information.
Subnet Mask Shows the Subnet Mask information.
Gateway Shows the default gateway IP address.
Renew IP Click the Renew IP button to obtain IP address form the connected
gateway.