Airlink101 AWLC6045 User manual

300N Draft 802.11n Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Model # AWLC6045
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................3
1.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................3
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................3
2. Installation...................................................................................................................4
2.1 Install Driver & Utility..............................................................................................4
2.2 Verify Driver Installation.........................................................................................8
3. Configure the Cardbus Adapter.................................................................................10
4. Configure the Wireless Utility ....................................................................................15
4.1 Link Information...................................................................................................15
4.2 AP List.................................................................................................................17
4.3 Configure Encryption Settings .............................................................................18
4.4 Profile Setting ......................................................................................................23
4.5 Static IP Setting...................................................................................................27
4.6 About...................................................................................................................28
Appendix A – Features..................................................................................................29
Appendix B – Information..............................................................................................30
Technical Support .........................................................................................................32

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the 300N Draft 802.11n Wireless Cardbus Adapter.
The 300N Cardbus Adapter provides wireless data rate of up to 300 Mbps* when used
with other AirLink101™ 300N wireless products. The high bandwidth combined with
extended wireless coverage delivers fast and reliable connection for all of your
networking applications.
A full range of security features such as WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK provide the
highest level of wireless network security. The bundled Wireless Utility allows you to set
up the adapter with an easy-to-use user interface. Best of all the 300N Cardbus Adapter
works with 802.11g and 802.11b network devices ensuring compatibility with your
existing wireless products.
1.1 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package
should include the following items:
•Cardbus Adapter
•Quick Installation Guide
•Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)
1.2 Features
•Industry’s highest wireless data rate of up to 300 Mbps* with IEEE 802.11n draft
specification version 1.0.
•Wider coverage and continuous connectivity eliminates dead spots
•64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption, Pre-shared Key (PSK), and Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA2) and WPA support provide full protection for your wireless
connection
•Higher data rate increases the reliability and stability of wireless connections
•Great for environments with higher wireless data traffic requirements
•Fully backward-compatible with 802.11b/g devices
•Works best with other AirLink101™ 300N wireless products

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2. Installation
2.1 Install Driver & Utility
This section provides instructions on how to install the 300N Draft 802.11n Wireless
Cardbus Adapter. The driver is installed along with the utility.
Note: Do not insert the Cardbus Adapter until you have reached the appointed step.
For Windows 98SE and ME users, you may be prompted to insert the Windows 98SE or
ME CD during the driver installation. Be sure to have your Windows 98SE or ME CD
ready.
Step 1 Insert the Installation CD into your CD drive and select Install Driver and Utility
from the menu.
Note: If the Autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type
D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.

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Step 2 Click Next at the welcome screen.
Step 3 Click Next to accept the default destination folder.

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Step 4 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen.
(For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature Not Found prompt).
Step 5 Verify Yes, I want to restart my computer now is selected and click Finish to
restart your computer.
Step 6 After your computer is restarted, insert the Cardbus Adapter.
Step 7 Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
For Windows 98SE and ME, select Search for the best driver for your device and
click Next. Verify all the check boxes are checked and click Next.

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Step 8 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen.
(For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature Not Found prompt).
Step 9 Click Finish. (Restart the computer for Windows 98SE and ME).

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2.2 Verify Driver Installation
To verify if the driver has been installed successfully, please perform the following steps.
Step 1 Right-click on My Computer from your desktop and select Properties.
Step 2 Select the Device Manager tab. (For Windows 2000/XP, select the Hardware
tab first then click on Device Manager).

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Step 3 Expand Network adapters from the list and verify that AirLink101 300N
Wireless Cardbus Adapter is listed and no yellow question mark is beside it.
If AirLink101 300N Wireless Cardbus Adapter is not listed, or you see a yellow
question mark beside it, please re-install the driver again.

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3. Configure the Cardbus Adapter
This section describes how to connect your 300N Wireless Cardbus Adapter to a
wireless network.
Note to Windows XP Users:
You must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility in order to use the bundled
Wireless Utility. Please follow the steps below to disable XP’s wireless utility.
Step 1 Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection Icon in the system tray and
then click on Properties or Advanced.
Step 2 Go to the Wireless Networks tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to configure
my wireless network settings” check box and click OK.

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To open the Cardbus Adapter’s utility go to Start > (All) Programs > AirLink101 300N
Wireless Cardbus Adapter > AirLink101 300N Wireless Cardbus Adapter
Step 1 Go to the AP List tab, select the SSID (Network Name) of the wireless network
you wish to connect to, and click Connect.

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Step 2 If encryption is not enabled for the selected access point / router, skip to step 6.
Otherwise, enter a Profile Name for your wireless setting and click Next.
Step 3 Verify that the Network Name matches the SSID of your wireless network and
click Next.

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Step 4 The utility will detect the encryption settings of your wireless router or access
point and show it in the boxes below automatically. If you do not have any encryption
settings, you will not see this window. After selecting the proper encryption settings from
the drop-down menu, click Next.
Step 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the encryption settings. Click
Complete when finished.
Step 6 You should see a blue circle around the antenna icon indicating a valid
connection.

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Step 7 Go to the Link Information tab and click on the More button.
Step 8 Verify that you are receiving adequate Signal Strength and Link Quality and that
you have been assigned a valid IP address (instead of all 0’s).
If you do not have adequate Signal Strength, try re-orienting the Access Point and/or
the Cardbus Adapter to get a better reception.

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4. Configure the Wireless Utility
This section describes the various functions of the Wireless Utility that you can
configure, including the settings of wireless encryption.
4.1 Link Information
The Link Information tab shows the current profile in use as well as details of the
current network connection.
Click on the More button to see the details of the current network connection.

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The Wireless Information displays the current wireless network you are connected to as
well as various other statuses such as the Signal Strength and your assigned IP
address.

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4.2 AP List
The AP List tab displays all the available Access Points detected by the Cardbus
Adapter. Simply select the desired Access Point you wish to connect to and click
Connect.
The Site Information displays a list of status for the selected AP, including the Channel
number and the Encryption status.

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4.3 Configure Encryption Settings
This section describes how to configure encryption settings for the Cardbus Adapter.
Note: The encryption settings you set for the Adapter must match the same settings of
the Access Point/Wireless Router; otherwise, the encryption will not work properly.
Step 1 From the AP List tab, select the Access Point/Wireless Router you want to
connect to and click Connect.
Step 2 Verify the Profile Name is correct and click Next.

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Step 3 Verify the Network Name (SSID) is correct and click Next.
For WEP Settings:
WEP Step 4 Select the appropriate Authentication Mode and Encryption settings and
click Next.

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WEP Step 5 Select the appropriate Input Method, Key (password), Key Index, and
click Next.
WEP Step 6 Click Complete to finish the settings.