Cisco Valet Connector AM10 User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview 1
Chapter 2: Installation 2
Chapter 3: Wireless Network Conguration 4
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 8
Appendix B: Specications 9
Appendix C: Warranty Information 10
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 12
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 15

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Chapter 1: Product Overview
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Cisco Valet Connector. The
Valet Connector lets your Windows-based desktop or
laptop computer access the Internet wirelessly through
your Valet wireless hotspot or other wireless hotspot,
router, or access point. It also features Wi-Fi Protected
Access 2 (WPA2) encryption for security, helping to protect
your data and privacy.
Storing the Cap
When the Valet Connector is plugged into the USB
Extension Base or your laptop computer’s USB port, you
can store the cap by attaching it to the Valet Connector.
To store the cap, push it onto the top of the Valet Connector
until it fits snugly.
USB Extension Base
The Valet Connector comes attached to its USB Extension
Base. Using the Valet Connector in its Base may often
improve wireless signal performance, especially with
desktop computers that may be located under desks or
tabletops.
To use the USB Extension Base, make sure the Valet
Connector is connected to the Base, and then connect the
Base to a USB port on your computer or laptop.

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Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter describes the procedure for installing the
Valet Connector.
Installation
To install the Valet Connector:
1. Insert the Valet Connector into an available USB port
on your computer.
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Insert Valet Connector
2. Click Set up your Cisco Valet Connector.
(E:) Cisco Valet Connecter Setup
AutoPlay
Always do this for software and games:
Install or run program
General options
Set up your Cisco Valet Connector
Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC
View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel
Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer
DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys
Router Setup
Always do this for software and games:
Install or run program
General options
Set up your Cisco Valet Connector
Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC
Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel
Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer
Speed up my system
using Windows ReadyBoost
Set Up Your Cisco Valet Connector
If you do not see this, access setup on the Valet
Connector directly. To do so, perform the following
steps for your specific operating system:
Windows 7
a. Go to Start > Computer and double-click Cisco
Valet Connector Setup.
b. Double-click Setup.
Windows Vista
a. Go to Start > Computer and double-click Cisco
Valet Connector Setup.
b. Double-click Setup.
Windows XP
a. Go to Start > My Computer and click Cisco Valet
Connector Setup.
b. Double-click Setup.exe.
3. Read the Software End User License Agreement. To
accept the agreement and continue, click Next.
License Agreement
4. Please wait while the setup software is setting up your
Valet Connector.
Please Wait
5. An Easy Setup Key helps you quickly connect to your
wireless hotspot or router. If you do not have an Easy
Setup Key, select No, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key.
If you have an Easy Setup Key, select Yes, I have an
Easy Setup Key. Click Next.
NOTE: Cisco Valet wireless hotspots come with
an Easy Setup Key. Cisco Valet wireless hotspots
and some Linksys routers also let you create one
from your own USB flash drive. (You do not need
an Easy Setup Key to complete installation.)
Do you have an Easy Setup Key?
If you do not have an Easy Setup Key, go to step 6.
If you have an Easy Setup Key, go to step 8.

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Chapter 2: Installation
6. A list of available wireless networks appears. Select
your network. Click Next.
Connect to a Wireless Network
7. If your network does not use wireless security, go to
step 9.
If your network uses wireless security, enter the
wireless password for your type of security:
•Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP): Enter the WEP key.
•Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2): Enter the
passphrase (also known as a pre-shared key).
Click Next. Go to step 9.
Enter the Wireless Password
8. Follow the on-screen prompts to use your Easy Setup
Key. Click Next.
Insert your Easy Setup Key
9. The installation is complete. Click Close.
You are Now Connected to Your Wireless Network
NOTE: If you have any problems during the
installation process, refer to the Frequently
Asked Questions in the setup software, or use a
computer with an active Internet connection to
visit www.ciscovalet.com/support.

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Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration
Chapter 3: Wireless Network
Configuration
To configure the Valet Connector’s wireless connection
settings, use a wireless network configuration utility. If
you have such a utility on your computer, refer to that
utility’s documentation for instructions on use. Otherwise,
follow the instructions in the appropriate section below
to use your operating system’s built-in utility: Windows 7,
page 4, Windows Vista, page 5, or Windows XP, page 7.
Windows 7
After you have installed the Valet Connector, the Wireless
Network Configuration utility icon appears on your
computer’s system tray.
Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon
(If you do not see the icon, click the Show hidden icons
arrow in the system tray.)
When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status
information of your wireless connection appears.
Wireless Connection Status
New Wireless Connection
To connect to a different wireless network:
1. Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. A
list of available wireless networks appears.
Available Wireless Networks
2. Select your network, and then click Connect.
Select Network
3. If your network does not use wireless security, go to
step 5.
4. Enter the security key, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
key, or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase
(also known as a pre-shared key), depending on your
type of security. Click OK.
Secured Network
5. This screen appears while the Valet Connector
connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you
want to end the connection.
Connecting to Network
NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network
Conguration utility, refer to Help and Support.
Click Start > Help and Support.
Your computer is now connected to your
wireless network.

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Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration
Windows Vista
After you have installed the Valet Connector, the Wireless
Network Configuration utility icon appears on your
computer’s system tray.
Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon
When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status
information of your wireless connection appears.
Wireless Connection Status
New Wireless Connection
To connect to a different wireless network:
1. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration
utility icon.
2. Click Connect to a network.
Utility Menu
3. Select your network, and then click Connect.
Select Network
4. If your network uses wireless security, go to step 5.
If your network does not use wireless security, this
screen appears. To connect to your unsecured network,
click Connect Anyway and go to step 7.
Unsecured Network
5. Enter the security key, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
key, or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase
(also known as a pre-shared key), depending on your
type of security. Click Connect.
Secured Network

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Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration
6. This screen appears while the Valet Connector
connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you
want to end the installation.
Connecting to Network
7. This screen appears when you are connected to your
network. Select Save this network, if you want to save
your settings. Click Close.
Connected to Network
8. The Set Network Location screen may appear. This
screen helps apply the correct settings for your type of
location. Select Home, Work, or Public location.
Select Network Location
9. This screen varies according to the selected location.
Click Close.
Network Settings Saved
NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network
Conguration utility, refer to Help and Support.
Click Start > Help and Support.
Your computer is now connected to your
wireless network.

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Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration
Windows XP
After you have installed the Valet Connector, the Windows
XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on
your computer’s system tray.
Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Icon
When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status
information of your wireless connection appears.
Wireless Connection Status
New Wireless Connection
1. Right-click the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
icon in your computer’s system tray, and then select
View Available Wireless Networks.
2. A window displays the available wireless networks.
Select the network that you want and click Connect.
If the network uses wireless security, go to step 4.
Otherwise, continue to step 3.
Available Wireless Network
3. Click Connect Anyway to connect the Valet Connector
to your network, and then go to step 5.
No Wireless Security
4. If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
wireless security, enter the WEP key in the Network key
and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security,
enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm
network key fields. Click Connect.
Wireless Security
NOTE: If your network is using WPA2 security,
make sure that you have installed the Update
for Windows XP (KB893357), available at
www.microsoft.com.
5. Your wireless network will appear as Connected when
your connection is active.
Wireless Network Connection
NOTE: For more information about wireless
networking on a Windows XP computer, click
Start > Help and Support. Enter wireless in
the Search eld, and then press Enter.
Your computer is now connected to your
wireless network.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Your computer does not recognize the Valet Connector.
Make sure that the Valet Connector is properly inserted
into your computer’s USB slot and/or USB Extension Base.
The Valet Connector does not work properly.
Disconnect the Valet Connector, and then reinsert it into
the computer’s USB slot.
Your computer cannot communicate with the other
computers on your wireless network.
1. Make sure that the computers are powered on.
2. Make sure that the Valet Connector is configured with
the same Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID
or Service Set Identifier) and wireless security settings
as the other computers on your wireless network.
WEB: If your questions are not addressed here,
refer to our Valet Connector support section on
the web, www.ciscovalet.com/support/AM10