Hama 53331 User manual

WIRELESS LAN
00053331
WLAN USB Stick 150 Mbps
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Foreword 3
Information on this instruction manual 3
Copyright 3
Warnings 4
Intended use 4
Liability disclaimer 4
Safety precautions 5
Disposal 5
Description 6
Scope of supply 6
Device elements 6
Preconditions for operation 7
Function LED 7
Fitting the cap 7
Installation 8
Installing driver and
conguration software 9
Connecting/disconnecting the device14
Inserting the USB WLAN stick 14
Removing the USB WLAN stick14
Conguration 15
Starting the conguration program  15
Description of the
conguration program 16
Detail view "General" 18
Detail view "Prole" 19
Conguring a prole20
Detail view "Available networks" 22
Detail view "Status" 23
Detail view "Statistics" 23
Detail view "Wi-Fi Protected Setup"24
Making a WiFi connection26
Connecting using the "Hama
Wireless LAN Utility" 26
Deinstallation 28
Troubleshooting28
Support and contact information  30
For defective products 30
Internet/World Wide Web30
Support hotline – Hama product
support30
Technical data 31
Notes on EC Declaration of
Conformity 31
Operation restrictions31
Instruction manual

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Introduction
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Introduction
Foreword
Dear Customer,
By purchasing this device, you have decided in favour of a quality
product from Hama which corresponds to the latest state of develop-
ment with respect to technology and functional performance
Please read the information contained in this booklet to familiarise
yourself quickly with the unit and to be able to make full use of its
functions
We wish you a lot of pleasure with the unit
Information on this instruction manual
This instruction manual forms an integral part of the WLAN USB Stick
and contains important information on the intended use, safety and
connection of the device and on the conguration of the software.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place and pass it on with the
device to any future owners
Copyright
This documentation and the enclosed software are protected by
copyright
Any duplication or reprinting of this documentation, in whole or in
part, and the reproduction of the illustrations even in modied form is
permitted only with the written approval of the manufacturer
Hama grants the buyer the non-exclusive right to use the enclosed
software for the operation of the device The Licensee may make
only one copy of the software that may be used exclusively for
backup purposes
Unless otherwise specically indicated, all trademarks and logos
mentioned are trademarks of Hama GmbH that are protected by
law Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation All other product and company names are
trademarks of the respective holder

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Warnings
The following warnings are used in the present instruction manual:
CAUTION
Awarning of this type draws attention to potential material
damage
If the situation is not avoided, it may lead to material damage
Follow the instructions in this warning to avoid material damage►
NOTE
Anote draws attention to additional information that simplies►
the use of the appliance
Intended use
This device is intended only for establishing a data connection from
a computer using the enclosed software via a WLAN (WiFi network)
using a WLAN router or via some other WLAN-compatible device
Use in any other or further way is not considered an intended use
No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage or injury resulting
from use of the unit for other than its intended purpose The risk has
to be borne solely by the unit's owner
Liability disclaimer
All technical information, data and instructions for the operation con-
tained in this operating manual are in conformity with the last status
prior to printing and shall be rendered on the basis of our previous
experience and knowledge to the best of our belief
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage or injury resulting
from failure to observe the instruction manual, use for other than the
intended purpose, unprofessional repairs, unauthorised modications
or use of non-approved spare parts

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Safety precautions
Observe the following safety precautions when using the device to
avoid any damage or injuries:
Do not allow children to play with the appliance The device and■
the accessories could be swallowed by children
Inspect the unit for visible signs of damage before use Do not■
use a damaged unit
Do not open the device. Unauthorised opening and unqualied■
repairs can pose considerable dangers for the user of the ap-
pliance. Have repairs to the device carried out only by qualied
persons. Unqualied repairs will void the warranty.
Protect the device against moisture and the ingress of liquids■
Clean the housing of the device with a slightly dampened cloth■
Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents or sol-
vents
Disposal
CAUTION
By no means throw the device into the normal domestic
waste Observe the disposal instructions in the Annex to the
manual
The return of the packaging to the material cycle helps conserve
raw materials and reduces the production of waste When no longer
required, dispose of the packaging materials in accordance with the
local regulations in force
NOTE
Keep the original packaging during the warranty period in order►
to be able to pack the device properly in the event of a warranty
claim

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Description
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Description
This device is a WLAN (WiFi) network adapter for the Universal
Serial Bus (USB) with high data transmission rate and particularly
compact dimensions
The device allows you to connect your computer directly to a WLAN
access point or WLAN router You can also connect your computer to
other WLAN devices This means mobility when working with all the
benets of wireless connections, high transmission speed and high-
speed connections with maximum operational security
Scope of supply
The device is supplied as standard with the following components:
WLAN USB stick●
4 coloured caps (white, pink, blue and black)●
Installation CD-ROM●
Printed quick-start guide●
NOTE
Inspect the content of the package for completeness and obvi-►
ous signs of damage Report an incomplete or damaged delivery
to your supplier/dealer immediately
Device elements
1Housing
2USB plug
3Function LED
4Caps
2
1
3
4

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Preconditions for operation
The following preconditions must be satised for the installation and
operation of the device on your computer:
Afree USB port on the computer●
NOTE
AUSB 20 port is recommended, USB 11 functions with a►
reduced data rate
Acomputer with installed operating system:●
Microsoft–®Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit edition),
Microsoft–®Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit edition),
Windows XP–®(32-bit or 64-bit edition)
(Service Pack 2 or higher recommended)
Pentium-class computer or laptop (500 MHz CPU or better)●
Minimum 256 MB RAM and 50 MB free hard disk memory●
ACD drive●
NOTE
If you wish to connect further computers to the WLAN, you need►
additional WLAN USB sticks
Function LED
The function LED installed in the device ashes during access to the
network
Fitting the cap
The scope of supply of the device includes 4 caps with which the
device can be matched to the colour of your computer/laptop
Push the cap with the colour matching your computer/laptop over
the housing of the device

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Installation
To install the WLAN USB stick on your computer, the following steps
must be carried out in the order indicated:
Install the1) driver and the conguration software using the installa-
tion program on the CD supplied with the device
Reboot the computer2)
Insert the WLAN USB stick3)
Congure the device.4)
NOTE
Before you start the installation, observe the following tips:
Use a USB 20 port for the optimum performance of the device►
Save the data of your opened applications and close all running►
application programs
If you already have another version of the drivers and congura-►
tion software installed on the computer, uninstall these rst.

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Installing driver and conguration software
The installation of the driver and the conguration software for the
operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 is
described here
NOTE
The installation is practically identical with all the above operat-►
ing systems The differences are explained in separate notes
The display of the menus and folders can be changed in the dif-►
ferent operating systems The following illustrations relate to the
delivery condition of the respective operating system
Place the program and driver CD supplied into the CD drive of
your computers The installation program is started automatically
NOTE
If you have deactivated the AutoPlay function and the instal-►
lation program is not started automatically, start the installa-
tion program by double-clicking the le "autorun.exe" in the
main directory on the CD
WINdOWs VIsTA / WINdOWs 7
Under Windows Vista and Windows 7, the execution of the►
"autorun.exe" program has to be conrmed manually. Click
the symbol "Execute autorunexe"

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The "Welcome" window of the installation program is displayed
A – Select language German, English, French
B – Other languages
C – Exit program
Select your preferred language for the installation by clicking one
of the displayed languages (A) For further installation languag-
es, click button (B)
If you wish to abort the installation, click the button "Exit /
Beenden / Te rminer" (C)
NOTE
The following examples are based on the language selection►
"German"
A
C
B

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The main menu of the installation program is displayed
A – Start installation
B – Display the instruction manual
C – Search for updated drivers
D – Install Adobe Reader
E – Back to the "Welcome" page
Click button (A) to start the installation
Click button (B) to display this instruction manual in PDF format
NOTE
You need the Adobe Reader to display the instruction►
manual in PDF format If the Adobe Reader is not already
installed on your computer, you can install the free reader on
the CD Click the button (D)
Click button (C) to download the latest drivers from the Hama
website
Click button (E) to return to the "Welcome" page
A
B
C
D
E

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After the start of the installation, the InstallShield Wizard is loaded
NOTE
The loading of the InstallShield Wizard can take a few seconds►
Please wait until the InstallShield Wizard has started
WINdOWs VIsTA / WINdOWs 7
Under Windows Vista and Windows 7, click "Continue" in the►
dialog "User account control"
Click the button "Continue"
Click the button "Install" to start the Installation

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The installation les are now unpacked for the installation.
The drivers and the conguration software are installed on your
computer
NOTE
Several components are installed here, depending on the oper-►
ating system
After completion of the installation, the computer must be started
again
Click the button "Finish" to terminate the installation and restart
the computer

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Connecting/disconnecting the device
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Connecting/disconnecting the device
Inserting the USB WLAN stick
Plug the WLAN USB stick into a free USB port of the started
computer or of the connected USB hub
CAUTION
Do not try to push the WLAN USB stick into the port with
force The USB port of your computer could be damaged
Check whether the USB stick ts the other way round.►
Removing the USB WLAN stick
After shutting down the computer, pull the USB WLAN stick out
of the USB port of the computer
CAUTION
Possible data loss when writing to a network drive
If the WLAN USB stick is removed during a data transfer, data
may be lost when writing data to the network drive
Close all open programs to ensure that all application data►
have been saved
Shut down the computer correctly before removing the USB►
WLAN stick

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Conguration
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Conguration
Starting the conguration program
The "Hama Wireless LAN Utility" conguration program can be called
up in a number of ways:
Start the program with■Start -> Programs -> Hama Wire-
less LAN -> Hama Wireless LAN Utility
Start the program by double-clicking the desktop icon■
"Hama Wireless LAN Utility"
Start the program by double-clicking the circled symbol in the■
taskbar shown below
Start the program by right-clicking the symbol in the taskbar■
shown below and select the menu item "Open" from the context
menu

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Description of the conguration program
The program parts of the "Hama Wireless LAN Utility" conguration
program are described below:
A – Menu bar
B – List of network adapters
C – View selection
D – Detail view
E – Shortcuts
F – Status bar
The following menu items are available in the menu bar (A):■
Refresh(R) Determines the current status and re-
freshes the view of the program
View(V) The status bar (F) can be displayed and
hidden here
Info(A) Displays program information and the cur-
rent version number
The list of network adapters (B) shows you the network adapters■
supported by this program All inputs relate to the network adapter
selected in this window
A
B
E
F
D
C

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With the view selection (C) you can switch back and forth be-■
tween the individual detail views The following can be selected:
General Displays the current status of the net-
work adapter and the connection
Prole Used to manage connection proles.
Available networks Displays the available WiFi networks
Status Displays detailed status information
Statistics Displays the transmission and recep-
tion statistics
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS)
Used for quick connection to WPS-
compatible routers or access points
The detail view (D) provides important information and you can■
make the corresponding selections and settings
The shortcuts (E) allow you to execute important functions im-■
mediately, irrespective of the selected detail view The following
functions can be selected:
Display taskbar
symbol
Activates or deactivates the symbol in
the taskbar
Wireless offSwitches off the device's transmitter/
receiver
Deactivate WLAN
adapter
Deactivates the selected network
adapter
Use Windows for
WLAN conguration
Denes whether the conguration of
the network adapter should be per-
formed with the Windows functions and
not using this program
Close Closes and minimises the program
interface
Additional information is displayed in the status line (F)■

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Detail view "General"
The detail view "General" displays the current status of the network
adapter and the connection
Status: Displays the connection status of the net-
work adapter
Speed: Displays the current speed of the connec-
tion in Mbps
Tx is the transmission speed;
Rx the reception speed
Type: Type of network connection: Infrastructure
for connection to a router/access point
IBSS for direct connections to another
WLAN-compatible device (ad hoc)
Encryption: Displays the currently selected encryption
for the data transfer The following can be
selected: None, WEP, TKIP and AES
SSID: The unique network name of the currently
connected network The name can be up
to 32 characters long
Signal strength: Displays the current signal strength of the
connection
Connect quality: Displays the connection quality
Network address: Data of the currently assigned network ad-
dress are displayed here
Renew IP: Click this button to renew the network ad-
dress

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Detail view "Prole"
Connection proles can be created and managed in the detail view
"Prole".
Available prole(s) Displays the list of proles already created.
Add This button allows a new prole to be
added
Delete Deletes the selected prole.
Edit The settings of the selected prole can be
edited
Duplicate Creates a copy of the selected prole for
easier creation of a new prole.
Select as standard Denes the selected prole as the stand-
ard prole. When the program is started,
the connection is set up with this prole.

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Conguring a prole
When adding a new prole or editing an existing prole, a new win-
dow opens in which the settings for the prole can be made.
Prole name: Name of the prole for easier identication.
For example: "Ofce" or "Home".
Network name
(SSID):
The unique network name as it is dis-
played in the list of available networks
This is a computer-
to-computer network
(ad-hoc):
If this checkbox is activated, the connec-
tion is made to another WLAN-compatible
device and not to a router or access point
Channel: This selection is only available for an
ad-hoc network. Axed channel number
between 1 and 13 must be set for the con-
nection
Network authentica-
tion:
The network authentication must match
the settings for the network to which
the connection is to be made The fol-
lowing can be selected: Open, Shared,
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA 8021x,
WPA2 8021x and WEP 8021x
Data encryption:The data encryption must match the set-
tings for the network to which the connec-
tion is to be made The following can be
selected:
Deactivated, WEP, AES and TKIP