Airlink101 AWLL7025 User manual

Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter
Model # AWLL7025
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................3
1.1 Package Contents ................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................ 3
2. Install Utility and Driver................................................................................................ 4
3. Configure the Adapter ................................................................................................. 7
4. Use Wireless Monitor Utility ...................................................................................... 14
4.1 Link Information ................................................................................................... 14
4.2 AP List ................................................................................................................. 16
4.3 Configure Encryption Settings ............................................................................. 17
4.4 Profile Setting.......................................................................................................... 22
4.5 Configure IP Setting............................................................................................. 25
4.6 WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)................................................................................... 26
4.6.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) ..................................................................... 26
4.6.2 PIN (Personal Identifier Number)...................................................................... 27
4.7 About....................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A – Specifications.......................................................................................... 31
Appendix B – Information.............................................................................................. 32
Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 36

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Airlink101 Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter. The
AWLL7025 Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter can operate on either 2.4 or 5 GHz
radio band depending on the current frequency of the Wireless Router or AP it connects
to, which allows more clean channels and less interference for your wireless network. A
full range of security features such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, and WEP provide the
highest level of wireless network security. The Wireless Monitor Utility let you set up the
USB Adapter with an easy-to-use user interface.
You will be able to enjoy home entertainment with HD video streaming, VoIP and online
gaming with the high wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps* when used with Airlink101®
Dual Band Wireless N Router.
1.1 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package
should include the following items:
•Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter
•USB Extension Cable
•Quick Installation Guide
•Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual)
1.2 Features
•Highest wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps with 802.11n draft 2.0
•Works with both 5 and 2.4GHz radio bands
•Less interference, stronger signal and wider coverage
•Enhanced security, WiFi Protected Setup (WPA2, WPA) provide full protection
for your wireless connection
•WPS button for easy connection to the existing wireless network
•Great for environments with the need for higher wireless data traffic
•Supports Windows Vista / XP / 2000
•Fully backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g
•RoHS compliant
•Works best with Airlink101 Dual Band Wireless N Router AR725W

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2. Install Utility and Driver
This Quick Installation Guide only provides the basic installation instructions. For
detailed installation instructions on advanced features, please refer to the User’s
Manual that can be found on the provided CD.
Step 1 Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer.
Step 2 Windows will launch the Found New Hardware Wizard. The Found New
Hardware Wizard appears differently depending on your computer operating system,
click Cancel to quit the wizard and insert the Installation CD in the CD drive. Continue
to Step 3.
Step 3 The Autorun screen will pop up. Click Install Utility and Driver from the menu.

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Note: If the Autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and
type D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
Windows Vista Users:At this point, you may get a warning message like the one
below. Make sure that you click Allow to continue with the installation.
Step 4 The InstallShield Wizard will popup. Click Next at the screen.

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Step 5 Click Next to begin the installation.
Step 6 Give Permission to Window to install the driver software
For Windows Vista, click the Install this driver software anyway.
For Windows XP click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen.
For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature Not Found prompt.
Step 7 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to complete
the installation. Your computer will now be restarted.

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3. Configure the Adapter
This section describes how to connect your Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter to a
wireless network.
Note to Windows XP Users:
You must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility in order to use the bundled
Wireless Utility. Please follow the steps below to disable XP’s wireless utility.
Step 1 Double-click on the Wireless Network Connection Icon in the system tray and
then click on Properties or Advanced.
Step 2 Go to the Wireless Networks tab, uncheck the “Use Windows to configure
my wireless network settings” check box and click OK. If the Wireless Networks tab
is not available, it means that Wireless Zero Configuration has been disabled. You can
ignore this step.

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Open the Airlink101 Wireless Monitor utility by double clicking on the Airlink101
Wireless Monitor Utility icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of your
screen.
Step 1 Click on AP List tab and select a Network Name (SSID) from the list you want to
connect to and click Connect.

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Step 2 If encryption is not enabled for the selected access point / router, skip to step 7.
Otherwise, enter a Profile Name for your wireless setting and click Next.
Step 3 Verify that the Network Name matches the wireless network you selected to
connect and click Next.

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Step 4 Verify that the Authentication Mode and Input Method match to your wireless
router’s settings and click Next.
Step 5 Input the encryption key for your wireless network and click Next.

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Step 6 Keep the default IP Setting and click Complete.
Step 7 You should see a blue circle around the antenna icon indicating a valid
connection.

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Step 8 Go to the Link Information tab and click on the More button.
Step 9 Verify that you are receiving adequate Signal Strength and Link Quality and that
you have been assigned a valid IP address (instead of all 0’s).

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If you do not have adequate Signal Strength, try re-orienting the Access Point and/or
the USB Adapter by using the USB Extension Cable included in the package to get a
better reception.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems with the connection (unable to connect, low signal
strength, slow connection speed, not working, unstable wireless connection) you may
want to tune your router’s signal by changing the frequency (if your router supports 5
GHz) and channels on the router. You do not need to change the frequency or channel
on the Adapter; it will automatically pick up the new settings after you reboot the router.
For instructions on changing channels, refer to the documentation that comes with the
router.

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4. Use Wireless Monitor Utility
This section describes the various functions of the Wireless Monitor Utility that you can
configure, including the settings of wireless encryption.
4.1 Link Information
The Link Information tab shows the current profile in use as well as details of the
current network connection.
Click on the More button to see the details of the current network connection.

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The Wireless Information displays the current wireless network you are connected to as
well as various other statuses such as the Signal Strength and your assigned IP
address.

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4.2 AP List
The AP List tab displays all the available wireless networks detected by the USB
Adapter. Simply select the desired wireless network you wish to connect to and click
Connect.
The Site Information displays a list of status for the selected AP, including the Channel
number and the Encryption status.

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4.3 Configure Encryption Settings
This section describes how to configure encryption settings for the Dual Band Wireless
N USB adapter.
Note: The encryption settings you set for the Adapter must match the same settings of
the Access Point / Wireless Router; otherwise, the adapter will not be able to connect
wirelessly.
Step 1 From the AP List tab, select the Access Point/Wireless Router you want to
connect to and click Connect.

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Step 2 Verify the Profile Name is correct and click Next.
Step 3 Verify the Network Name (SSID) is correct and click Next.

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For WEP Settings:
WEP Step 4.1 Select the appropriate Authentication Mode and Encryption settings
and click Next.
WEP Step 4.2 Enter the appropriate Input Method, Key (password), Key Index, and
click Next.

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For WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Settings:
WPA Step 4.1 Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and the appropriate Input Method and
click Next.
WPA Step 4.2 Enter the Key and click Next.