Alfa Network AWUS036H User manual

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AWUS036H USB Adapter
User Manual V1.3

USING THIS DOCUMENT
This document provides detailed user guidelines for AWUS036H
USB Adapter operation and setting-up. Though every effort has been
made to ensure that this document is up-to-date and accurate, more information
may have become available subsequent to the production of this guide.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Specifications ..............................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Installation/ Uninstallation.........................................................................5
3.1 Installation............................................................................................................5
3.2 Uninstallation .......................................................................................................8
Chapter 4 RtWLAN: Wireless LAN Management GUI ...........................................12
4.1 Introduction of Main Window............................................................................12
4.2 Station Mode ........................................................................................................18
4.3 AP Mode ...............................................................................................................26
Appendix 1: How to Use 802.1x ( Step by Step )..........................................................32
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing AWUS036H USB Adapter.
AWUS036H 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 protocols, that
pass the WiFi tests and are compatible with all the wireless
products with WiFi logo. If you have a AWUS036H USB Adapter
on hand, it means you can connect to the wireless world without any
difficulty.
It also provides all the data rates in the IEEE 802.11 b/g 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, Adhoc wireless Lan, Wake on Lan (WOL) and other exciting
features are also included in this AWUS036H 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.
Notice : The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the antenna or the device is
permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s
authority to operate the device.
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Chapter 2 Specifications
Host system connections
Interface Fully complies with USB 2.0 or 1.1
USB date transfer rate USB high speed (480Mbps), and full speed (12Mbps)
Wireless LAN (WLAN) environment connections
Multimode features
WLAN Interface Fully complies with IEEE 802.11 b/g specifications
802.11 b:DQPSK with data scrambling capability to
provide data rate of 1,2,5.5 and 11Mbps
802.11 g:A high-speed Fast Fourier
WLAN transfer rate
Transform(FFT)/Inverse Fast Fourier Transform(IFFT)
provide data rate of 6,9,12.18,24,36,48 and 54Mbps
WLAN Frequency Band 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz ((Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Operation Channel Channel 1 ~ 11
Coverage Area Indoors:100ft with straight path
Compatibility Fully compatible to IEEE 802.11 b/g devices
Security Hardware-based IEEE 802.11i encryption/decryption
engine, including 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AES
Antenna Detachable dipolar antenna
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows System : Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or Windows 64bit.
PCs must have a device driver installed. It allows you to communicate
with WLAN Mini USB Adapter.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1.AWUS036H USB Adapter
2.Installation Software CD
3.USB Cable
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Chapter 3 Installation/ Uninstallation
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 XP.
(Proceduresare similar for Windows 98SE/Me/2000.)
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 Driver Installation
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3. Click Driver Installation
4. Choose a set up language. Click Next to process the installation.
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5. The system starts software installation of the WLAN USB adapter.
6. On Windows Logo Software Installation screen, click Continue Anyway to continue.
Note: Not all the drivers will have this message box.
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7. Click Finish to complete the installation.
8. After click Finish to complete the installation , under Windows XP <ALL Programs> menu ,
REALTEK USB wireless LAN Utility program installed.
9. Insert the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port , the computer detected and
active the wireless LAN USB adapter automatically.
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3.2 Uninstallation
From “Wireless Network Driver and Utility” or “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 “OK” if you want to remove Wireless LAN USB Adapter
Driver .
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C. Click “Finish” to complete the uninstallation.
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Chapter 4 Rt WLAN: Wireless LAN Management GUI
4.1 Introduction of Main Window
E. Status Bar
D. Global Control Bar
C. Properties Area
B. Adapter List Area
A. Main Menu
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. Next to continue. Cancel to leave wizard
2.2Wizard-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. Back to go
previous. Next to continue. Cancel to close wizard.
2.3Wizard-3
This page shows SSID & Security settings Back to go previous Next to continue.
Cancel to close wizard.
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2.4Wizard-4
Select device that connects with internet. Back to go previous. Next to continue.
Cancel to close wizard.
2.5Wizard-5
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 be 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 about dialog. The application version and license information are
shown in the about 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.
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.
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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 located at the right bottom corner of Windows. If not,
management GUI will shut down while clicking "Close" button with unchecked condition.
Radio Off
Turn off the radio to save power. While the radio is off, the links with other wireless network
nodes are disconnected. User should be aware that while the wireless configuration is in AP mode. The
radio off will cause the sub network belonging to the AP to be disconnected with internet/intranet.
Disable Adapter
Stop wireless USB device.
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Windows Zero Config
Switch utility to Windows XP default wireless setting tool.
Close
Whether to check or uncheck "Show Tray Icon" is to shutdown or hide the management
GUI.
E. Status Bar
The hints or status of the management GUI are presented in the status bar.
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4.2 Station Mode
The following explanations focus on the properties area.
Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
With both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc types, the properties should look like the picture above. Six
property pages present different information of current wireless network status. Please read the
following explanations before you reviewing these pages, it could help you to well understand the
wireless environment around the system. It is easy to use to switch property pages just by clicking left
button of mouse on the title of each page. The following six sections describe detailed information of
each page.
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A. General Page
This page represents the general information of this adapter.
1. Status
The status of station connection to AP.
2. Speed
Current transition speed in Mbps (Mega-Bits-Per-Second).
3. Type
Current wireless LAN configuration type.
4. Encryption
Current encryption mode used.
5. SSID
Name of wireless network.
6. Signal Strength
The average signal quality of packets received from wireless network.
We recommend connecting AP with over 70% signal strength.
7. Throughput Diagram
Current throughput, including transmission (Tx) and total traffic (Total).
8. Network Address
Mac Address: six two-digital number of this Wireless LAN USB adapter
IP Address: assigned network address by DHCP server or
self-definition in four three-digital number format.
■Subnet Mask: the only valid value is 2555.255.255.0
■Gateway: It comes from connected AP. Your system can not
connect internet with this field empty.
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