Compex WLU108G User manual

Quick Install Guide
Wireless 108Mbps Super-G
XRTM USB 2.0 Adapter
WLU108G

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Table of Contents
1: Introduction ................................................................................... 1
Packaging Content................................................................................ 1
2: Drivers & Utility Installation............................................................ 3
3: Remove USB Adapter from the System ................................... 12
4: Un-install Compex WLU108G Utility ........................................... 14
Warranty Registration Card .............................................................. 19

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1: Introduction
Compex WLU108G is a thumb-sized USB
adapter with Super-G advantage, which
enhances the performance of IEEE
802.11b/g more powerfully and efficiently.
With its plug and play operation, easy-to-
use configuration utility and small size, it
not only eliminates the usual hassle of
hardware installation but also gives you fast reliable Internet access.
Packaging Content
Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware
version.
1 x Compex WLU108G 1 x External USB cable
1 x Product CD 1 x Read-Me-First Note

Chapter 1 Introduction
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Important notes to remember:
! Designed with a USB2.0 interface, the Compex WLU108G can provide 40
times higher throughput when connected to the USB2.0 slot of your
PC/notebook. It is also backwards compatible with USB1.1 through the
throughput will then be limited to the 12Mbps of the USB1.1 standard.
! The router/AP that you are connecting to using the WLU108G must be
enabled with Super G technology in order to achieve higher throughput.

Chapter 2 Drivers & Utility Installation
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2: Drivers & Utility Installation
The following installation process is based on Windows XP.
Insert Compex WLU108G directly
into the USB slot of your
PC/notebook.
Or
Use the USB external cable
provided to attach the WLU108G
to the USB slot on your
PC/notebook.
Next, insert the Product CD into your computer CD-ROM drive. Click on
Driver/Utility and the system will run the setup.exe automatically.

Chapter 2 Drivers & Utility Installation
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Next, the Atheros Client Installation Program screen appears. Click on the
Next> button to proceed.
When the License Agreement screen appears, you are required to read and
accept the agreement to continue. Click on the Next> button to proceed.

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Select your preferred setup:
Install Client Utilities and Driver (Recommended) option
You are recommended to select this setup type. This option will install both the
drivers and utility that support your USB adapter.
Install Driver Only option (For Windows XP user only)
Select this option if you are going to use the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility
to configure your USB adapter. Note that only Windows XP comes with the
Wireless Zero Configuration Utility.
Make Driver Installation Diskette(s)
Select this option if you wish to make a duplicate copy of the drivers and store
in the diskette/s.
Click on the Next> button and follow the instructions stated on the screen.

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For Windows XP users,
If you are using Windows XP as
operating system, the following
screen will appear. Read the
notice carefully and click on the
Next> button to proceed.
Select your choice of tool to assist you in configuring your USB adapter. Click
on the Next> button to proceed.
Atheros Client Utility (ACU) and Supplicant option
Select this option to install your WLU108G utility. (Recommended)
Third Party Supplicant option
Select this option if you decide to use Wireless Zero Configuration Utility to
configure your wireless device. Installing this tool will only allow you to view the
status of the connected wireless device/s; configuration using the WLU108G
utility will not be allowed.

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Third Party Supplicant option (continued..)
If you have selected Third Party Supplicant
configuration tool, a screen similar to that
on the right will appear, prompting you to
enable/disable the system tray icon.
Click on the checkbox besides Enable
Atheros System Tray Utility and click on the
Next> button to proceed.
The screen below appears to inform you that the installer will automatically
install the driver if you have inserted your client adapter.
Cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard if it appears and click on the OK
button to begin the installation.

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Once a similar screen similar to the one shown below appears, click on the
Continue Anyway button to continue the installation.
Click on the OK button to reboot your system and this will complete the
installation.