Airlink101 AWLL5166HP User manual

Wireless N 150 High Power USB Adapter
Model #: AWLL5166HP
Quick Installation Guide for
MAC OS X
Rev. 1.0

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NOTE: DO NOT PLUG IN THE USB ADAPTER UNTIL THE DRIVER IS INSTALLED!
1. Install Driver and Utility
This section provides instructions on how to install the Wireless N 150 High Power USB
Adapter. The driver is installed along with the utility.
Step 1 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 Wireless N USB Adapter Driver” window will pop up.
Click Continue.
Step 4 Read Me: Read the instruction of installation. Click Continue to begin the
installation.

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Step 5 License: Click Continue.
Step 6 Click Agree to install.

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Step 7 Installation Type: click Install to perform a standard installation.
Step 8 Enter your password and click OK.

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Step 9 Click Continue Installation.
Step 10 Install: Wait while the software is being installed.
Step 11 Summary: Click Restart to restart your computer.
Go to Chapter 2 after the computer is restarted.

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2. Connect the Wireless USB Adapter
2.1 Enable the Wireless USB Adapter
This section describes how to enable your wireless USB adapter before you can connect
to a wireless network.
Step 1 After the computer is restarted, insert the Wireless USB Adapter into an available
USB port on your computer.
For 10.6 MAC users:
After the computer is restarted, you will see this notice popping up on your screen to
inform you to enable the wireless card.

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Step 2 Go to System Preferences > Network.
You should see RTL8188S WLAN Adapter in the list, if not, please click “+” to add a new
network interface.

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Step 3 Click on the Interface drop-down list and select RTL8188S WLAN Adapter and
click Create. Click Apply to save the settings.
Step 4 Click Apply to save the settings.

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For 10.4/10.5 MAC users:
Step 2 Go to System Preferences > Network, select Network Port Configurations
from Show.
Step 3 Check the Ethernet Adaptor (Wireless N USB Adapter) and uncheck
AirPort. Click Apply Now.

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2.2 Connect to Wireless Network
This section describes how to connect your wireless USB adapter to a wireless network.
Step 1 Wireless Network Utility should automatically pop up on your screen after
rebooting your computer; if not, open the Wireless Monitor utility by clicking on its icon in
the system tray.
The Wireless Network Utility will appear on your monitor.

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Step 2 Click the Available Network tab, select the SSID (Network Name) of the
wireless network 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 4.

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Step 3 Enter the network security key of your wireless router or AP into Network key and
Confirm network key boxes.

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Step 4 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.
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 Wireless N USB Adapter.

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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 802.11n devices from other
manufactures is not guaranteed. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Photo of product may not reflect
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