Airlink101 AWLL5166HP User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Wireless N 150 High Power USB Adapter
With 5dBi High Gain Antenna
Model # AWLL5166HP
Install the Wireless USB Adapter
This Quick Installation Guide only provides the basic installation instructions.
For detailed instructions of other advanced features, please refer to the User’s
Manual that can be found on the provided CD.
For Macintosh users, please install the driver before plugging in the USB
adapter. You can find the drivers and installation instruction for MAC 10.4, 10.5,
10.6 under the MAC folder on the provided CD.
Step 1.1 Fasten the provided 5dBi antenna to the USB adapter.
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Package Contents:
•Wireless N 150 High Power
USB Adapter
•5dBi High Gain Antenna
•Driver & Utility CD
•Quick Installation Guide

Step 1.2 Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer.
Step 1.3 Click Cancel when you see the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Windows XP/2000 Users:
Windows Vista Users:

Step 1.4 Insert the Installation CD in the CD drive. The Autorun screen will pop
up. Select Install Utility and Driver from the menu.
Note: If the Autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically, go to to My
Computer →Explore the CD Drive →go to Utility folder, then run Setup.exe.
Windows 7/Vista Users:When you get warning message(s), make sure that
you give permission to continue with the installation of the driver software.
Step 1.5 Click Next to start the installation.

Step 1.6 Please wait when Windows is installing the driver for Airlink101
Wireless Adapter.
Step 1.7 Windows XP Users: click on Continue Anyway.
Windows 7/Vista Users: click on Install this driver software anyway.

Step 1.8 Select Yes, I will restart my computer now. Click Finish to
complete the installation.
The driver and utility have been installed. Please continue to Section 2.
Connect to Wireless Network
Step 2.1 Open the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor utility by double clicking on the
icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
Or you can double click on the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor icon on the desktop.
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The Airlink101 Wireless Monitor will come up:
Step 2.2 (Optional)
The Easy Setup Button (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a new and easy way to
configure the encryption for your wireless network clients. In order to use it, you
need to have a router that supports this feature.
Note: If your router doesn’t support Easy Setup Button function (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup), please go to Step 2.3.
1. Push the Easy Setup Button of the Adapter until you see the following
window pops up on your computer monitor.

This window pops up to acknowledge you the wireless adapter is starting to
establish a connection with the Router/AP.
2. Within the following 2 minutes, push the Easy Setup Button (WPS Button)
on the back of the Router. The picture shows Airlink101 AR570W Wireless N
150 Router.
3. The router will now start to synchronize the encryption settings with the
wireless adapter. The connection will be established in few seconds.
Continue to Step 2.5.
If the connection is unable to establish, continue to Step 2.3.

Step 2.3 Click the Available Network tab of the Wireless Monitor, select the
wireless network that you wish to connect to, and click Add to Profile.
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 2.5.

Step 2.4 Enter the wireless security key into the Network Key and Confirm
Network Key boxes. Click OK.
The wireless adapter will automatically detect the type of Network
Authentication and the Data encryption. All you need to do is to enter the
Network Key in the appropriate boxes according to the settings of the wireless
router and click OK to connect.

Step 2.5 The connection should be now established. Under the utility
Airlink101 Wireless Monitor, go to General tab to check the status of the
connection. Verify that IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway have valid
numbers assigned to them (instead of all 0’s). The Status should be Associated,
and there should be green bars next to Signal Strength and Link Quality.
Congratulations! You have now connected to the wireless network
successfully.

1. If you cannot open the wireless monitor utility, make sure that the USB
adapter is inserted firmly into the USB port.
2. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, you may want to double check
the wireless security settings on the router. The network key you entered in
Step 2.4 must match with the settings on the wireless router.
3. If you are experiencing problems with the connection such as low signal
strength, slow connection speed, or unstable wireless connection, you can try
to tune your router’s signal by changing the channels on the router and/or by
adjusting the direction of the antenna(s). You do not need to change the
channel on the Adapter; it will automatically pick up the new channel after you
reboot the router. Your router has 11 different channels to choose from. Keep
going through the channels until you find one that gives you a stable connection.
For instructions on changing channels, refer to the documentation that comes
with the router.
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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. Compatibility with draft 802.11n
devices from other manufactures is not guaranteed. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Photo of
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Troubleshooting