C. Crane Versa WiFi USB Adapter II User manual

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BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS GUIDE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
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Ver a WiFi
USB Adapter II

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USB Adapter
Software CD
Quick Start Guide
5 dBi Antenna
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Table of Contents
Included Contents ................................................................ 2
Introduction ........................................................................... 4
System Requirements .......................................................... 4
Tips About sing WiFi ........................................................... 5
Installing Software ............................................................... 6
Windows 98 – Vista Installation .......................................... 6
Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation ............................. 13
FCC Interference Statement and Safety Instructions ..... 25
Warranty Information .......................................................... 27

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Introduction
Windows is a registered trademark of icrosoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries. Windows Vista is a registered trade-
mark of icrosoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Thank you for purchasing the Versa WiFi USB Adapter II.
To help ensure many years of service please read this quick
start guide carefully.
System Requirements
Compatible operating system:
icrosoft Windows 98SE-Vista
ac OS 10.3-10.5
Computer USB connection:
Version 1.1 or 2.0

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Tips About sing WiFi
If you are new to WiFi, you may need to know a little about
some of its properties before getting started.
WiFi signals will not pass through everything. Basically, any
material that is dense will reduce a WiFi signal dramatically.
This includes aluminum foil, brick, bathroom mirrors, trees,
hardwoods, and, of course, any kind of metal.
At longer distances beyond 100 feet, any obstacle that is
slightly blocking (including a tree branch) will greatly deteri-
orate the WiFi signal by as much as 90%. For best long dis-
tance use, position the Versa WiFi USB Adapter II so there
are no walls or obstacles between it and the sending an-
tenna.
In our “real world” street test, we achieved a good WiFi sig-
nal at more than one half of a mile away from a normal
wireless router. This test was done in the middle of a road
with no obstructions.

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Installing Software
Before connecting to a WiFi hotspot with your Versa WiFi
USB Adapter II, you must FIRST install the supplied soft-
ware CD on your computer. Since not all operating systems
are the same, we have supplied installation directions for
each type.
Windows 98 – Vista Installation
Installation
1. Insert the supplied CD into your computerʼs disk
drive. The setup software should start automatically
after a few seconds.

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Windows 98 – Vista Installation
2. When the first title screen appears, Click “Driver
Installation”.

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Windows 98 – Vista Installation
4. When the “Welcome” screen appears, click “Next”.
3. When the “Language” screen appears click “Next” or
select a language other then English.

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Windows 98 – Vista Installation
Note: If you have problems getting the performance you like,
try using an alternate USB port on your computer. One USB
port may be low powered and one may be high powered.
5. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
6. Attach the 5dBi antenna to the Versa WiFi USB
Adapter II.
7. Connect Versa WiFi USB Adapter II to a USB port on
the computer.

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Windows 98 – Vista Installation
Connecting to a WiFi Site
1. Double left-click on the “Signal Bars” icon that shows
in the system tray.
2. A window titled “REALTEK USB Wireless LAN Utility”
will be displayed.

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Windows 98 – Vista Installation
3. Click on the “Available Network” tab to view sites in
your area. You may already be connected to a non-
encrypted site, if one is available. If so, you will see a
red circle next to the site on the list.
4. Click the “Refresh” button to rescan for WiFi sites
within range. Connect to a site by double left-clicking
on the site name (SSID).
5. If the site requires a password (Encryption Key), you
will be prompted to enter one. If no password is re-
quired then just click “OK”.

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Windows 98 – Vista Installation
6. A profile will be automatically created. Once this profile
has been created, your computer will automatically
connect every time it is within range of the selected
site.
7. Setup is complete! You can now access the internet by
opening your default web browser.

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Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation
Apple Installation
1. Insert the supplied CD into your computerʼs disk
drive.
2. Double click on the CD icon.
3. Double click on the “Mac” folder.
4. Double click on your ac OS version.

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Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation
5. Double click on “Install.mpkg” to start the installation.
6. When the “Introduction” screen appears, click
“Continue”.
7. Click “Continue” on the “Read e” screen.
8. Click “Continue” on the “License” screen.

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Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation
9. Click “Agree” to indicate that you agree to the terms of
the license agreement.
10. When installation screen appears click “Install” or
choose another location for the installation.

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Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation
11. When prompted, enter your “Name” and “Password”.

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Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation
12. When prompted, click “Continue Installation”.
13. When the “Summary” screen appears, click
“Restart”.

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Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation
Note: If you have problems getting the per-
formance you like, try using an alternate
USB port on your computer. One USB port
may be low powered and one may be high
powered.
14. After computer is fully restarted, plug in the Versa WiFi
USB Adapter II into your USB port.

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Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation
15. Once the adapter is plugged in, you will get a message
telling you to enable the WLAN card in the “Network”
item in “System Preferences”. Click “OK”.
16. The WLAN Client Utility window will pop up. Ignore this
window until after the setup is complete.

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Apple / Mac OS 10.3 – 10.5 Installation
17. Go to “System Preferences” and then click “Network”.