Alfa Network AWUS036ACM User manual

Wireless USB Adapter
User Guide

FCC 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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. SAR
measurements are based on 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that
distance.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Installation Guide ................................................................................. 2
1.1 Software Installation . ......................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 Overview. ............................................................................................................ 2
1.1.2 Installation Guide................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Uninstall Software............................................................................................. 6
2.3.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC.......................................................... 6
2.3.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC......................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Configuration........................................................................................ 8
2.1 Configuration of Utility . ...................................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Site Survey........................................................................................................ 9
2.1.2 Profile. ............................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Link Information ................................................................................................ 2 0
2.1.4 Advanced.......................................................................................................... 2 2
2.1.5 About. ................................................................................................................ 2 3
2.1.6 An example for application ............................................................................... 23
2.2 Configure with Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration.............................. 24
Chapter 3 AP Mode. ............................................................................................ 26
3.1 Config AP . ....................................................................................................... 26
3.2 Advanced........................................................................................................ 28
3.3 Access Control List ......................................................................................... 28
3.4 Associate List . ................................................................................................. 31
3.5 About . .............................................................................................................. 32
Appendix A: Glossary......................................................................................... 3 3

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Chapter 1 Installation Guide
1.1 Software Installation
1.1.1 Overview
The Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation of the Utility and drivers. Before you
install the software, please connect the ALFA WiFi USB Device with your computer by USB
cable. After that, you will be prompted “Found New Hardware Wizard”, click the Cancel button,
and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.
Note:
The Setup steps for Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ Win 8/Win10 are very similar, so the following
installation guide takes Windows XP for example.
1.1.2 Installation Guide
1. After inserting the provided Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Setup Wizard will
automatically pop up on your computer’s screen. Choose “Install Driver&Utility” as shown in
the following figure to start the installation.

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2. Then you’ll see the screen as below. You can choose which to be installed.
Figure 2-2 Setup Type

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3. In the following screen, select the configuration tool.
Figure 2-3 Setup Type
I. If you want to install the Wireless LAN Adapter Utility, please select the Ralink
Configuration Tool and click Next.
II. If you only want to use the Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool to configure the wireless
connection, please select Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool and click Next.
4. After that, you will see the next screen as below. Click Install to continue.
Figure 2-4 Ready to Install the Program

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6. The following screen for installing will appear.
Figure 2-5 Setup Status
7. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 2-6 will appear. Click the
Finish button to finish the installation and reboot the system.
Figure 2-6 InstallShield Wizard Complete

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After installing the driver successfully, you should see an icon or in your system tray.
1.2 Uninstall Software
1.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Programs –Ralink Wireless,and
then click Uninstall RT2870.
Figure 2-7 Uninstall the Utility

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2. Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.
1.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon, click on the Hardware tab in the System window.
3. Click on the Device Manager button, double-click Network adapters, and then right-click
82.11n USB Wireless LAN Card.
Figure 2-8 Device Manager
4. Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 2-8, the system will uninstall the driver software of the
adapter from your PC.