AirLive WN-370USB User manual

Live WN-370USB Manual
Long Range Wireless-B/G/N
USB Dongle with Detachable
Antenna
User’s Manual
W
N-370USB

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FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment.
This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to
take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility,
EN 55022/A1 Class B.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE
Please include the 20cm separation distance warning in the User Manual.
“Separation Distance” between the User and the EUT：“To maintain compliance with FCC’s
RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use only the supplied antenna(s).”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................1
2. SPECIFICATION .........................................................................................3
3. INSTALLATION/ UN-INSTALLATION .........................................................5
3.1 Installation........................................................................................... 5
3.2 Un-Installation..................................................................................... 8
4. WLAN: WIRELESS LAN MANAGEMENT GUI ........................................11
4.1 Introduction of Main Window..............................................................11
4.2 Station Mode..................................................................................... 18
4.3 Access Point Mode ........................................................................... 25
5. APPENDIX.................................................................................................31
5.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 31
5.2 Glossary............................................................................................ 32

1. Introduction
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1 1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Wireless LAN USB Adapter. Wireless LAN USB Adapter is a
perfect combination of both performance and cost-effective product introduced. It is
sincerely hoped that you can enjoy the wireless world through this solidly profiled wireless
adapter.
It provides a full solution of all the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n protocols, which pass the WiFi tests
and are compatible with all the wireless products with WiFi logo. If you have a Wireless LAN
USB Adapter on hand, it means you can connect to the wireless world without any difficulty.

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It also provides all the data rates in the IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards, with both short and
long preambles to ensure the compatibility of legacy wireless products and new ones,
saving the panic works for end users to find compatible products.
Since the security issue has become one of the most important one in the wireless society,
it provides you with the full security coverage from the 64/128bits WEP encryptions, second
generation WPA-PSK encryption, to the most advanced WPA2-AES encryption. WPA2 is
the latest security standard currently approved by WiFi standards.
Saving mode, Ad-hoc wireless LAN, Wake on LAN (WOL) and other exciting features are
also included in this Wireless LAN USB Adapter. This user manual will guide you through
these exciting features in the following chapters and we is believed that you will be greatly
satisfied with its performance and ease of use.

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Standards IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards compliant
Antenna 5dBi
Frequency Range 2.400GHz~2.4835GHz
Operating Frequency /
Channel
- 2.412~2.462GHz (Canada, FCC) / 11 Channels
- 2.412~2.484GHz (Japan, TELEC) / 14 Channels
- 2.412~2.472GHz (Euro, ETSI) / 13 Channels
Security - WEP 64/128
- WPA, WPA2
Access Protocol CSMA/CA
Output Power (HIGH-POWER)
- 11n: 19dBm (Typical) ± 1
- 11g: 20dBm (Typical) ±1
- 11b: 25dBm (Typical) ±1
Data Rate
- 11n (40MHz): up to 150Mbps
- 11n (20MHz): up to 72Mbps
- 11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps
- 11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps with auto-rate fall back
Sensitivity
- 11n: 90dBm
- 11g: 92dBm
- 11b: 95dBm
Host Interface A-Type USB 2.0 connector
Operation Voltage 5V DC
Environment Specifications
- Operating Temp : 0℃to 60℃
- Storage Temp : -20℃to 70℃
- Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing
Physical Specifications 49(L) x 26(W) x 10(H) (not including antenna)
Operating System Support - Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/VISTA/, Win 7, Mac and
Linux
Approval
- FCC Part 15
- CE
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows System: Windows, 2000, XP 32/64 bit, Vista 32/64 bit, and Win 7 32/64bit
PCs must have a device driver installed. It allows you to communicate with WLAN Mini USB
Adapter.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. Wireless LAN USB Adapter x 1
2. Installation Software CD x 1
3. Quick Setup Guide x 1
4. Antenna x 1

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3 3. Installation/
Un-installation
Warning! Do not cover or block the airflow to the adapter. The adapter will reach a high
temperature during use.
3.1 Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, please notice the following descriptions.
Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows Vista. (Procedures are
similar for Windows /2000/XP.)
Note2: If you have installed the WLAN USB driver & utility before, please uninstall the old
version first.
1. Do not plug the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port before installing
the software program. Insert the software program CD, then auto installation window pops
up on following:
2. While the following screen pops out, click Install Driver & Utility

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3. Choose a set up language. Click Next to process the installation.
4. Click Next

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5. Click Install
6. Click Finish to complete the installation

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7. After click Finish to complete the installation, under Windows Vista <ALL Programs>
menu, AirLive USB wireless LAN Utility program installed.
8. Please connect the detachable antenna.
9. Insert the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port, the computer detect
and drive the wireless LAN USB adapter automatically.
Warning! For avoid damage the device, please connect the detachable antenna before
connect to the power (or USB).
3.2 Un-Installation
From “Wireless Network Driver and Utility”, “Control Panel” ”Change or Remove Programs”.
A. Uninstall the WLAN USB Adapter Driver from “Start”, “All Programs”, Click “Uninstall” (or
“Change/Remove”) to remove Wireless LAN USB Adapter driver.

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B. Click “Yes” if you want to remove Wireless LAN USB Adapter Driver.
Click “Finish” to complete the Un-installation.

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4 4. WLAN: Wireless LAN
Management GUI
4.1 Introduction of Main Window
A. Main Menu
C. Properties Area
B. Adapter List
D. Global Control
E. Status Bar
A. Main Menu
The main menu includes five submenus.
1. Refresh(R)
When clicking the refresh menu, you can update and re-enumerate the contents of
adapter list area.

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2. Set Wizard(S)
2.1 Wizard-1
Click Set Wizard(S) menu to enter operation wizard. Click AP: Setup a wireless
network.
To configure Access Point parameters—

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2.2 Wizard-2
User defines wireless network Name [SSID](less than 32 characters). User may
skip wireless security. Strongly recommend user to setup wireless security to
avoid invalid users.
2.3 Wizard-3
This page shows SSID & Security settings.
2.4 Wizard-4
Show all settings under AP mode. Click Finish to complete wizard setup.

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3. Mode (M)
Wireless configuration is quickly switched to either [Station] or [AP].
4. View (V)
Enable/disable the presence of E. Status Bar. Without the check mark (v) the E.
Status Bar will be hidden.
5. About (A)
Click the “About” to show the utility information dialog. The application version and
license information are shown in utility information dialog.

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B. Adapter List Area
All connected adapters on this system with multiple adapter installations are displayed in
this area. It is easy for users to change the selected adapter by one click. The contents of
properties area are dependant on wireless configuration that the selected adapter is set up.
If only single adapter is installed on the system, only one adapter is always selected.

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C. Properties Area
The contents of this area are dependent on current wireless configuration. The current
configuration is determined on previous explanation of submenu “Mode”. The more detailed
contents are described in the following wireless configuration sections for both Station and
AP mode.
D. Global Control Bar
Each control item on this bar affects the adapter or management GUI directly.
Show Tray Icon
Checking "Show Tray Icon" and clicking “Close” button, the management GUI will be
minimized and stay on the tray icon which is located at the right bottom corner of Windows.
If not, management GUI will shut down while clicking "Close" button with unchecked
condition