Airlink101 AWLL5055 User manual

Wireless N 150 USB Adapter with
10dBi High Gain Antenna
Model #: AWLL5055
Quick Installation Guide for
MAC OS 10.4/10.5/10.6
Rev. 1.0

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1. Install Wireless USB Adapter
This section provides instructions on how to install the Airlink101 Wireless N USB
Adapter. The driver is installed along with the utility.
Step 1 Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of the computer. Insert the
provided CD into the CD drive.
Step 2 Explore the CD content, go to MAC > 10.4, 10.5 or 10.6 (depends on your MAC
OS version). Double click on Installer.pkg to start installing the driver & utility.

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Step 3 Introduction: The “Install Airlink101 Wireless N USB Adapter” window will pop
up. Click Continue.
Step 4 Read Me: Click Continue to begin the installation.

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Step 5 License: Click Continue.
Click Agree to install.

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Step 6 Select a Destination: select a destination volume to install the software, and
click Continue.
Step 7 Installation Type: click Install to perform a standard installation.

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Enter your password and click OK.
Click Continue Installation.
Step 8 Install: Wait while the software is being installed.
Step 9 Finish Up: Click Restart to restart your computer.

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2. Connect to Wireless Network
This section describes how to connect your wireless USB adapter to a wireless network.
Step 1 Go to System Preferences > Network, select Network Port Configurations
from Show.
Step 2 Check the Ethernet Adaptor (Airlink101 Wireless USB Adapter) and uncheck
AirPort. Click Apply Now.

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Step 3 Open the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor utility by double clicking on its icon in the
system tray at the bottom of your screen.

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Airlink101 Wireless Monitor will display on your monitor.
Step 4 Click the Available Network tab, select the SSID (Network Name) of the
wireless network you wish to connect to, and click Add to Profile.

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If the network that you are attempting to connect does not have encryption enabled, you
will receive a warning about connecting to an unsecured network. Click OK to complete
the connection. Go to Step 6.
Step 5 Enter the network security key of your wireless router or AP into Network key and
Confirm network key boxes.
The Adapter may automatically detect the type of Network Authentication and Data
Encryption. You need to enter the security settings in the Network key, Confirm
network key boxes according to the settings of the wireless router or AP then click OK
to connect.
Step 6 The connection is now established. You can check the status of your connection
under “Link Status” tab. The Connection should be Connected, and there should be a
blue bar displaying the Signal Strength.

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Congratulations! You have now successfully connected to the wireless network. You may
refer to the User Manual in this Installation CD for detailed instructions of other advanced
features of Airlink101 Wireless Monitor.

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*Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput
will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and
construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves)
as well as network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. This product is based on IEEE draft 802.11n
technology and is not guaranteed to be compatible with future versions of IEEE 802.11n specification. Compatibility
with draft 802.11n devices from other manufacturers is not guaranteed. Specifications are subject to change without
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