Allwins AWU50G-W User manual

AWU50G-W
User s Manual
Part Name 802.11b/g Wireless Module
Part No. AWU50G-W
Version V1.0

AWU50G-W User s Manual
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RevisionHistory
Release Date Revision Initials
1.0 2009-6-24 Initial release SH

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Table ofContents
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5
2. KEY FEATURE 5
3. SPECIFICATIONS 5
4. INSTALL THE DRIVER 6
5. CONNECT 9
6. MAKE INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTION 10
7. HELP INFORMATION IN RAUI 11
8. MAKE AD-HOC MODE CONNECTION 12
APPENDIX A: TERMINOLOGY 16
APPENDIX B: IMPORTANTNOTICES 17

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AWU50G-W User s Manual
1. Product Overview
The AWU50G-Wis a802.11b/g wireless Network Adapter that is used toimplementthe
USB2.0 interface on Notebook computers.It delivers incomparable wireless performance for
your device.As avalue added Wi-Fi USB2.0 card,it provides 64/128/256 WEP,WPA/WPA-
PSK WPA2/WPA2-PSK securityas well.
2. Key Feature
IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Compliant;
PCI-E interface,hot-swapping supported;
Workmode : Infrastructure Ad-Hoc;
Modulation: OFDM/DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK;
64/128/256 WEPencryption; WPA/WPA-PSK WPA2/WPA2-PSK security
mechanism supported;
QoS-WMM WMM-PS qualitymechanism supported;
Transfer Rate : 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6/11/5.5/2/1Mbps;
Operating system:Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/64bit XP/2003,Linux;
Transfer distance:Farthest 100 meters Indoor ,Farthest 300meters Outdoor（As a
resultof the environmentvaries ）;
ROHS Compliant
3. Specifications
3-1. Solution
3-2. Technical Spec
Standard IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b
Interface USB2.0
Operating Frequency IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band
USA(FCC):2.412GHz~ 2.462 GHz (CH1 ~ CH11)
Item Description
MCU+SWITCH Ralink RT2571+RT2528

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Europe(ETSI):2.412GHz ~ 2.472 GHz (CH1 ~ CH13)
Japan(TELEC): 11b:2.412 GHz ~ 2.484GHz (CH1 ~ CH14)
11g:: 2.412 GHz ~ 2.472 GHz (CH1 ~ CH13)
Modulation 802.11b :CCK,DQPSK, DBPSK
802.11g :OFDM
RX sensitivity 802.11b :11Mbps: -84dBm
802.11g :54Mbps: -70dBm
11b: RX: 226mA TX: 236mA
Power consumption 11g: RX: 228mATX: 238mA
Antenna PCB antenna
Operating Voltage DC 5V
IEEE 802.11b:Min Typical Max
11/5.5/2/1 Mbps:10dBm 11dBm11dBm
IEEE 802.11g:Min Typical Max
Output Power
54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps10dBm 11dBm11dBm
Security WEP 64/128/256-bit;WPA/WPA-PSK; WPA2/WPA2-PSK
Supported OS WinCE 5.0/ 98 /ME /2000 / XP /64-bit
Linux
Dimension (L*W *H) 87mm x 25mmx11mm
Temperature Humidity
Operating:0-40℃Operating:10%-90% （Non-
condensing）
Environment
Specification
Storage: -10℃-70℃Storage: 5%-90%（Non-condensing）
4. Install the driver
Step1 Insert the installation CDintoyour CD-ROM driver, Double click the icon
tostart setup.
Step2 Choose Iaccept the terms of the license agreement and click next to go
on.

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Step3 Choose Ralink Configuration Tool and click next to go on.

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Step4 Choose Optimize for WiFimode and click next to go on.
Step5 Click Install to begin the setup.

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Step6 Click Finish to end the setup.
5. connect
Plug in your usb wireless LAN adapter,itwill be recognized and autoinstalled. Just confirmed itlike
below:

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6. Make infrastructure connection
Double click the icon in red circle
You will see:
You can click the button Rescan to find which AP is in range, theywillshowon
the window.Choice one you want to connect, and click the button connect tofinish
the connection. An infrastructure connection iscompleted.

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Note:please choose correctchannelsetting up to your law.For example, ch13
is permitted inyour country,and you setyour router at ch13,whileyou choose ch1-
ch11 (default setting), you will never find the AP. So you should haveto choose ch1-
ch13 in Advanced page as below.
7. Help information in RaUI
Howto find outwhich WIFI environmentyou are inside :
Howto find outyour IP address:

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8. Make Ad-Hoc mode connection
8.1 Make an Ad-Hoc SSID
Step1 Clickthe button Add to makethe Ad-Hoc SSID:
Step2 Choose the SSID and Network Type as blew,and click OK to go on.
Step3 Clilk the PROF1 in the window，and you can see the informationofAd-Hoc SSID.

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8.2 Setup static IP address for the Ad-Hoc link
Step1 Atits propertypage, double click item Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
Step2 You will get:

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Step3 Fill the IPaddress blank, example as below:
Step4 Click OK to finish the setup.

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8.3 Ad-Hoc setup for one point completed.
8.4 Setup another Ad-Hoc point as step a,b,c,d.
8.5 Ad-Hoc mode link accomplished. And you can visit each other.
Note:To make an Ad-Hoc mode link, weshould choice the same channel. Its
static IP address should be inthe same subnet,and the SSID should be the same
too.

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Appendix A: Terminology
nad hoc network A network composed solelyof stations within mutual communication range
of each other via the wireless medium(WM).
naccess point (AP) Any entitythathas station functionalityand provides access tothe
distribution ser-vices, via the wireless medium (WM)for associated stations.
nStation (STA) Anydevice thatcontains an IEEE 802.11 conformantmedium access control
(MAC) and physical layer (PHY) interface to thewireless medium(WM).
nRTS (Request To Send) Theframetype used todeign the RTS-CTS clearing exchange.
RTS framesare used when theframe that will be transmitted is larger than the RTS
threshold.
nCTS (Clear To Send) The frametype used toacknowledgereceipt of aRequest to Send
and the second componentused in the RTS-CTS clearing exchange used to prevent
interference fromhidden nodes.
nWEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) The optional cryptographic confidentialityalgorithm
specifiedbyIEEE 802.11 used toprovide dataconfidentialitythat is subjectivelyequivalent
tothe confidentialityofawiredlocal area network (LAN)mediumthatdoes not employ
cryptographic techniquesto enhance privacy.
nauthentication Theservice used toestablish the identityofone station as amember of the
set ofstations authorized to associate with another station.
nWPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Aspecification ofstandards-based,interoperable security
enhancementsthat strongly increase the level ofdataprotection and access control for
existingand future wireless LAN systems.

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Appendix B: Important Notices
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthelimitsfor aClass Bdigital device,
pursuant to Part15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable
protection againstharmfulinterference in aresidential installation. This equipmentgenerates
usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with
the instructions, maycause harmful interference toradio communications.However,thereis no
guarantee that interference to radio or television reception,which canbe determined byturning
the equipmentoffand on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byoneof the
following measures.
- Reorient or relocatethe receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.
- Connectthe equipmentinto an outlet on a circuit differentfromthat to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo
conditions: (1) This device maynotcause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received,including interference thatmaycauseundesired operation.
FCC Caution: Anychanges or modifications not expressly approved bythe partyresponsible for
compliance could void the user's authorityto operate this equipment.
RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.The device
can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

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This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the
following conditions:
The antenna mustbe installed such that20 cm ismaintained between the antenna
and users,and The transmitter module maynot be co-located withanyother
transmitter or antenna.As longas 2conditions above are met, further transmitter test
will not be required.However,the OEM integrator is stillresponsible for testingtheir
end-product for anyadditional compliance requirementsrequired with this module
installed (for example, digital device emissions,PC peripheral requirements,etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE:In the eventthat these conditions can notbe met(for
example certainlaptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter),then
the FCC authorization isno longer considered valid and the FCCIDcan notbe used
on the final product.In these circumstances, the OEM integrator willbe responsible
for re-evaluating the end product (includingthe transmitter) and obtaining aseparate
FCC authorization.