Airlink101 AWLL3055 User manual

Ver. 1A
PackageContents:
•USB2.0Adapter
•Driver&UtilityCD
•Quick Installation Guide
Note: Before installing the utility software, DO NOT insert the USB adapter into
your computer. If the adapter is inserted already, Windows will detect the adapter
andrequest fora driver.Click Cancel toquit thewizard andremove theadapter
fromyour computer.
Step 1 Insertthe providedDriver andUtility CDinto yourCDdrive.
Step 2 Click Install Driver and Utility from the autorun window.
Note: Ifthe autorunwindow doesn’tappear automaticallygo toStart, Run, and
type D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
Section 1
Install Driver & Utility
Quick Installation Guide
Model#AWLL3055
802.11g USB Adapter with +10dBi Antenna
Step 3 Click Next at the welcome screen.

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Step 4 Click Next to accept the default destination location for the driver to be
installed in or click Browse to select the desired location.
Step 5 For Windows XP, click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo
Compatibilityscreen.
For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature screen.
Step 6 Removethe Driver& UtilityCD fromyour CDdrive andthen restartyour
computer.
Section 2
Install Driver
Note: In most cases, Windows will automatically install the driver after the
computeris restarted.If theFound NewHardwareWizardappears,follow the
instructionsbelow. TheFoundNew HardwareWizard willlookdifferentdepending
on your operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation. For Windows 98SE and ME users, you may be prompted to insert the
Windows98SE or MECD duringthe driverinstallation. Besure tohave your
Windows 98SE or ME CD ready.
Step 1After the computer is restarted, insert the USB adapter into the USB port
of the computer. If there is not enough room to insert the adapter directly to the
USB port, you may use the supplied USB extension cable for more space.
Step 2 Select Install the software automatically and click Next.

Section 3
Step 1 Select the SSID of your wireless router/access point from theAvailable
Network list and click on the Connect this site button.
Step 3 For Windows XP, click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo
Compatibilityscreen.
For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature screen.
Step 4 Click Finish. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so.
For Windows 98SE or ME, insert the Windows 98SE or ME CD if prompted to do
so and click OK.
Section 3
Configuring the USB Adapter
To open the utility, go to Start, (All) Programs, IEEE 802.11g USB Wireless LAN
Adapter, IEEE 802.11g USB Wireless LAN Utility.
Ifyou encounterthe WirelessZero Configurationdialog box,clickYestoenable
the Wireless LAN Utility to configure your USB adapter.
Note to Windows XP Users:
Step 2 Verify that the adapter has adequate Signal Strength and Link Quality
andthen restartthe computer.
You have completed the configuration.

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Section 5
Technical Support
Section 4
Section 4
Troubleshooting
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andenvironmentalfactors,includingvolumeofnetworktraffic,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,mixofwirelessproductsused,radio
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AIf the utility cannot be opened or it reports that the adapter is not found,
uninstall the driver and utility and try installing again.You can also verify if the
driveris installedproperlyintheDevice Manager. Forinstructions onhow to
accessthe DeviceManager,pleaserefer tothe User’s Manualon theprovided CD.
CIf WEP is ON, it means that the wireless router/access point has encryption
enabled. Be sure to set the identical encryption settings on the USB adapter’s
utility as well. Please see the user manual for help on setting up the WEP
security.
DIf the adapter has adequate signal strength and link quality, but cannot access
theInternet, verify thatyou areable toobtain anIP addressfrom yourwireless
router/accesspoint.
BIf you do not see your wireless router/access point in theAvailable Network list,
reset your wireless router/access point and click on Refresh.
For Windows 2000/XP
Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type cmd and click OK.
Step 2At the command prompt, type ipconfig/release and press Enter.
Step 3 After the IP address is released, type ipconfig/renew and press
Enter. You should get an IP address like 192.168.x.y (where x and y are
uniquenumbers assignedby yourwireless router/accesspoint). Ifyou
don’t get an IP address, reset the wireless router/access point and then
try ipconfig/renew again.
Formore advanced featuresand additional details,please refer to
theUser’s Manualon the provided CD.
For Windows 98SE/ME
Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type winipcfg and click OK.
Step 2 Select the adapter from the drop-down menu and click Release.
Step 3After the IP address is released, click Renew.You should get an IP
address like 192.168.x.y (where x andy are unique numbersassigned by
your wireless router/access point). If you don’t get an IP address, reset the
wireless router/access point and then try Renew again.
E You must have USB 2.0 compatible hardware and install the latest USB 2.0
driverfrom Microsoftin orderto reachthe maximumpossible transferrate.