AzureWave AW-NB101 User manual

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AW-NB101
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Combo slim module
User’s Manual

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I. Introduction
i. Overview
Azurewave AW-NB101 combo wireless slim module is a highly integrated wireless local area
network (WLAN) solution to let users enjoy the digital content through the latest wireless
technology without using extra cables and cords. It provides easy-to-use, high performance, cost
effective and low power solution. Moreover,AW-NB101 enables compatible high-speed wireless
connectivity within home, business and public access wireless networks.
Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard,AW-NB101 uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), BPSK, QPSK, CCK and QAM
baseband modulation technologies. When you are usingAW-NB101, a high level of integration and
full implementation of the power management functions specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard can
minimize system power requirements.
The AW-NB101 802.11b/g/n Wireless Combo Slim Module provides up to 128-bit level of WEP
security to your wireless data transfers. It is able to run in the operating systems of Windows
XP/Vista in either Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode. Comparing to previous wireless
technology, AW-NB101 got great improvements on speed and range. The wireless range increased
up to two times wider and coverage area reduced the situation of dead spots. “Multiple In, Multiple
Out” (MIMO) technology uses signal reflections to increase the range and maintain wireless
connections up to five times farther; therefore, with MIMO, AW-NB101 is able to double the data
rate up to 300Mbps.
ii. Features
slim module
Compliant with IEEE802.11 b/g/n standard
2 Antenna to support 1(Transmit) 1 (Receive) technology and Bluetooth
Antenna WLAN RX diversity
High speed wireless connection up to 150 Mbps
Low power consumption and high performance
Enhanced wireless security
Fully qualified Bluetooth 4.0 and BT 3.0HS
Enhanced Data Rate(EDR) compliant for both 2Mbps and 3Mbps supported
Fully speed operation with Piconet and Scatternet support

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iii. Product Review
When the USB wireless module is transmitting data through connection, LED indicator will blink.
1. Connection Mode
◎Infrastructure Mode
Infrastructure mode needs an access point to establish the network, which can provide wireless accesses
within valid range for users to communicate with others or transmit data with a wired network. There are
several benefits of Infrastructure networking:
√ Roaming: a wireless LAN enabled computer can physically move from the operating range of one
access point to the other without losing connection. There is a quick association made between new
access point and wireless device as the computer traverses from the coverage of one access point to
another.
√Range Extension: each wireless LAN enabled computer within the range of access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN enabled computers within the effective range from the access
point.
√Wired to wireless LAN connection: the access point will establish a bridge between wireless LAN
and other wired counterparts.

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Infrastructure Mode
◎Ad-hoc Mode
The difference between Ad-hoc mode and Infrastructure mode is that Ad-hoc mode does not need the
access point or router. When you use this mode, your computer will act as a server within the valid range
and connect directly to others in the same LAN workgroup.
Ad-hoc Mode
It is recommended to choose this mode when there is no access point showed on your wireless
network.

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II. Installation
i. System Requirements
Before you install AW-NB101, please make sure your system meets the following requirements.
*Desktop or Laptop with USB 1.1/2.0 port
*Minimum of 64MB system memory
*Operating system: XP/Vista/Windows 7
*An optical drive/CD-ROM for utilities and driver installation
ii. Hardware Installation
1. Find an available USB 1.1/2.0 port on your desktop or laptop.
2. Plug AW-NB101 Wireless PCI-E Module into USB port of desktop or laptop.
iii. Operation Range
The operating range of AW-NB101 varies from the working environment. However, this device
made improvement on speed and range, which also reduced dead spots in coverage area.
AW-NB101 is two times wider than previous wireless products.
By default, this USB wireless adapter will automatically adjust the data rate. The transmission
speed may vary according to the environment. The closer the wireless stations are the better the
signal and transmission speed they will receive.

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iv. Setup: Windows XP OS
If your computer is running a Windows operating system, it will automatically detect the
AW-NB101 after the system boots up and displays a “Found New Hardware Wizard” window.
Please click [Cancel] and proceed with the following steps.
1. Find out the Driver, and launch the Setup Wizard

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2. Please wait few seconds for wizard to prepare installation

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3. Please select click [Install] to proceed
4. The Wizard is running installation

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5. Please wait few seconds for Wizard to setup

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6. When it is completed, please click [Finish]
9. When the process is finished, the system will show a message of “Found New Hardware”

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v. Setup: Windows Vista OS
Please follow the steps to complete installation.
1. Launch the setup driver
2. When you see the permission dialogue box, please click [Continue]

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3. Now the Wizard is preparing installation
4. Please click [Install] to proceed

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5. The system is process installation

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8. When the setup is completed, please click [Finish]

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III. Network Connection
i. For Windows XP OS
Please see the following steps to setup network connection for Windows XP.
1. Find the network icon on the desktop shortcut and right-click on it. Choose “View Available
Wireless networks”
2. You will see several options, please select one and click [Connect]

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3. Please wait for few seconds to let system connecting to selected wireless network
4. You may need to type the network key when it is required
5. Now the selected wireless network is connected
6. You can check the connection status by clicking [Status] in the pop-up dialogue

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7. Here is the wireless network connection status
ii. For Windows Vista OS
Following are the instructions to setup wireless connection for Windows Vista.
1. Right-click on the network icon located on desktop shortcut. When you see the dialogue, please
click [Connect to a network]

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2. Choose wireless network within your range and click [Connect]
* If selected network is not secure, please choose [Connect anyway]
3. You may need to wait for few seconds when Windows connects to wireless network

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4. Now the selected wireless network is connected
5. If you want to see the connection status, please right-click on the network you choose and select