Aztech WL230USB Wireless B+G User manual

WL230USB Wireless B+G USB Adapter

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Contents
About the Product ...................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements ................................................................................. 5
Device Design.............................................................................................. 5
Getting Started........................................................................................................... 6
Check Package Contents.............................................................................. 6
Remove or Disab e Conf icts ........................................................................ 7
Internet Sharing, Prox , and Securit Applications.................................................7
Configuring TCP/IP Settings .....................................................................................8
Configuring Internet Properties ...............................................................................8
Removing Temporar Internet Files ........................................................................9
Insta ation............................................................................................................... 10
For Windows Vista ..................................................................................... 10
For Windows XP......................................................................................... 11
For Windows 2000..................................................................................... 12
For Windows Me ........................................................................................ 13
For Windows 98SE...................................................................................... 14
For Macintosh ............................................................................................ 15
About the Wire ess B+G Uti ity ................................................................................. 21
Configuration Tab...................................................................................... 21
Advance...................................................................................................................23
Securit Enable (Privac Configuration) ................................................................24
Site Survey Tab.......................................................................................... 34
About Tab .................................................................................................. 35
Certifications ............................................................................................................ 36

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About the Product
WL230USB provides wireless connectivit to desktop and laptop computers. The device
performs the function of a radio broadcaster and receiver to communicate with a
wireless network. This gives the computer connected with WL230USB the capabilit to
communicate with other devices and use the Internet service available in the wireless
network.
WL230USB is capable of connecting with wireless networks that utilize the Wireless B and
Wireless G protocols. Wireless B broadcasts data at a speed of up to 11 Megabits per
second (Mbps) while Wireless G promises a speed of up to 54 Mbps. Bear in mind that
these speeds have nothing to do with the speed of our Internet connection. Nowada s,
most high-speed Internet connections provide 3 to 5 Mbps, which is lower than the
speed of the Wireless B protocol.
WL230USB is eas to setup - connect it to a USB port, install the necessar driver
software, and then connect to a wireless network. USB ports look ph sicall the same but
there are generall two variants namel USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. Connect the device to a
USB 2.0 port because it provides twice the speed of a USB 1.1 port. In most cases
especiall for desktop computers, USB 2.0 ports are placed behind the computer case.
Connecting WL230USB behind the computer case impedes signal strength because the
device is partl hidden. In situations like this, use the USB Extension to help place
WL230USB more prominentl to the host access point.

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System Requirements
 Pentium
®
233 processor or higher
 128MB RAM
 20MB available hard disk space (s stem files and modem driver onl )
 A free USB Port
 CD-ROM drive
Device Design
The LED lights up when the device is connected to a wireless network. The LED flickers
when the device is scanning for all available networks or transmitting/ receiving data.

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Getting Started
Setting up the device is eas . The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps ou
need to go through. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help ou along.
Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.
Check Package Contents
Package contents include:
 Wireless B+G USB Adapter
 Eas Start Guide
 Resource CD
 USB Extension Cable

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Remove or Disab e Conf icts
To make sure the router installation moves on smoothl , ou need to remove or disable
conflicts that ma interfere with the installation. Probable conflicts ma include:
 Internet sharing applications
 Prox software
 Securit software
 TCP/IP settings
 Internet properties
 Temporar Internet files
Internet Sharing, Prox , and Securit Applications
Internet sharing, prox software, and firewall applications ma interfere with the router
installation. These should be removed or disabled before ou install and configure the
router.
If ou have an of the following or similar applications installed on our computer,
remove or disable them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Internet Sharing Applications
Internet Sharing ApplicationsInternet Sharing Applications
Internet Sharing Applications Prox Software
Prox SoftwareProx Software
Prox Software Securit Software
Securit SoftwareSecurit Software
Securit Software
Microsoft Internet Sharing WinGate S mantec
WinProx Zone Alarm

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Configuring TCP/IP Settings
Use the default TCP/IP settings to allow the router to provide a network address to the
computer,
To set the TCP/IP properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in
our computer.
3. Right-click LAN and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection
Properties dialog box.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. This opens the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automaticall .
6. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
7. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
Configuring Internet Properties
To set the Internet Properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control inetcpl.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Internet Properties
dialog box.
3. Click Connections tab.
4. In the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings pane, select Never dial a
connection.
5. Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.

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Removing Temporar Internet Files
Temporar Internet files are files from Web sites that are stored in our computer. Delete
these filed to purge the Internet cache and remove footprints left b the Web pages ou
visited.
To remove temporary Internet fi es:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control and then click OK. This opens the Control Panel.
3. Double-click Internet Options. This opens the Internet Options dialog box.
4. In the Temporar Internet Files pane, click Delete Cookies.
5. Click Delete Files.
6. Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.

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Insta ation
For Windows Vista
To insta the driver software in Windows Vista:
1. Connect WL230USB to an available USB port.
2. The Found New Hardware opens after ou connect WL230USB to the USB port.
Select Locate and install driver software (recommended).
3. Select Don’t search online.
4. Insert the Resource CD into the CD-ROM and then click Next.
5. Select Install this driver software an wa when a message informing ou that
Windows cannot verif the publisher of the software.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Close.
8. A new icon appears in the s stem tra - . Click this icon.
9. Select Connect to a network. This opens the Connect to a network dialog box.
10. Select a wireless network and then click Connect.
If wireless securit is activated for the wireless network, enter the securit ke
and then click Connect.