Airlink101 AWLL4030 User manual

Super G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
Model # AWLL4030
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................3
1.1 Features................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Specifications .........................................................................................3
1.3 Package Contents...................................................................................4
2 Installation ...................................................................................................5
2.1 Installation for Windows 98SE/ME ........................................................... 5
2.2 Installation for Windows 2000/XP ............................................................7
3. Configure USB Adapter ............................................................................. 12
4. Configure Client Utility............................................................................... 15
4.1 Current Status ...................................................................................... 15
4.2 Profile Management.............................................................................. 16
4.3 Modifying Profiles ................................................................................. 17
4.3.1 General tab ..................................................................................... 17
4.3.2 Security........................................................................................... 18
4.3.3 Advanced........................................................................................ 22
4.4 Diagnostics........................................................................................... 23
5. Verify Driver Installation............................................................................. 24
Technical Support ......................................................................................... 26

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Super G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. This USB
Adapter is designed to comply with IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN standard and is
easy to carry with its minimal size. It is suitable for any laptop or desktop
computer.
This Adapter supports 64/128/152-bit WEP data encryption that protects your
wireless network from eavesdropping. It also supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access) feature that combines IEEE 802.1x and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol) technologies. Client users are required to authorize before accessing
the APs or AP Routers, and the data transmitted in the network is
encrypted/decrypted by a dynamically changing secret key.
The Adapter supports the Super G mode feature which enhances the data rate
to 108Mbps when it is connected to a Super G compatible device.
1.1 Features
•Complies with IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g 2.4GHz standards.
•Up to 54Mbps high data transfer rate (108Mbps in Super G mode).
•Supports 64/128/152-bit WEP, WPA, and IEEE 802.1x high-level security.
•Complies with IEEE 802.11d country roaming standard.
•Supports the most popular operating system: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP.
•Supports USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 interface.
•Portable and mini-size design.
•Suitable for any notebook or desktop PC.
1.2 Specifications
•Standard: IEEE 802.11g/b
•Bus Type: USB 2.0 Type A
•Frequency Band: 2.4000~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
•Modulation: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM (11g)
BPSK, QPSK, CCK (11b)
•Data Rate: 54/48/36/24/18/12/11/9/6/5.5/2/1Mbps auto fallback (108Mbps:
Super G enabled)
•Security: 64/128/152-bit WEP Data Encryption, WPA , IEEE 802.1x
•Antenna: Internal Antenna
•Drivers: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

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•LED: Link/Activity
•Transmit Power: 16dBm (Typical)
•Dimension: 9(H) x 27(W) x 87(D)
•Temperature: 32~131°F (0 ~55°C)
•Humidity: 0-95% (Non-Condensing)
•Certification: FCC, CE
1.3 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The
package should include the following items:
•One Super G Wireless USB Adapter
•One USB 2.0 Extension Cable (100 cm)
•One Quick Installation Guide
•One Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)

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2 Installation
2.1 Installation for Windows 98SE/ME
The following steps are for Windows 98SE/ME
Note: Do not insert the USB Adatper into the computer until you’ve reached the
appointed step.
Step 1 Insert the Installation CD into the CD drive and wait for the autorun screen to
appear.
Note: If the autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and
type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
Step 2 Click Install Driver (Windows 98SE/ME).
Step 3 Click Next at the welcome screen.
Step 4 Click Next to accept the License Agreement.
Step 5 Verify Install Client Utilities and Driver is selected and click Next.

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Step 6 Click Yes to acknowledge the need for a reboot after the installation.
Step 7 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder.
Step 8 Click OK to acknowledge the prompt.
Step 9 Click OK to reboot your computer.
Step 10 After your computer is restarted, insert the USB Adapter into the
computer.
Step 11 Click Next at the Add New Hardware Wizard.
Step 12 Verify Search for the best driver for your device is selected and click
Next.
Step 13 Click Next to install the driver.
Step 14 Click Finish to exit the wizard.
Step 15 Restart the computer to complete the driver installation.

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2.2 Installation for Windows 2000/XP
The following steps are for Windows 2000/XP.
For Windows 2000/XP, you must update your USB driver to USB 2.0
For Windows XP you must install Service Pack 2 prior to installing the USB
Adapter.
Note: Whenever the Found New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel to quit the
wizard and continue with the installation.
Step 1 Insert the Wireless USB Adapter to the computer’s USB port.
Step 2 Insert the Installation CD into the CD drive and wait for the autorun screen to
appear.
Note: If the autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and
type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
Step 3 Click Install Driver (Windows 2000/XP).

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Step 4 Click Next at the welcome screen.
Step 5 Click Next to accept the License Agreement.
Step 6 Verify Install Client Utilities and Driver is selected and click Next.

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Step 7 Click Yes to acknowledge the need for a reboot after the installation.
Step 8 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder.
Step 9 Click Next to accept the default Program Folder.

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Step 10 Read the notes carefully and click Next.
Step 11 Verify Atheros Client Utlity and Supplicant is selected and click Next.
Step 12 Click OK to acknowledge the prompt.
Step 13 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo prompt for the
Bootloader Download. (Click Yes for Windows 2000).