Inventec CU-108R User manual

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CU-108R USB Wireless LAN ADAPTER
User’s Manual
Inventec @ppliances Corp.
IMPORTANT
This document contains important Information, please read it carefully before using this produc t.
Copyright Inventec @ppliances Corp. 2002

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Revision History
Date By Revision Comments
02/10/2003 Brad Yeh
Rober Lin
Kevin Hung
Draft

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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment is
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and
your body.
Manufacturer's Disclaimer Statement
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. No warranty or representation,
either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for
any particular purpose of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes to the content of this document and/or the products associated with it at any
time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. In no
event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This document
contains materials protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means or for any purpose
without expressed written consent of its authors. Product names appearing in this

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document are mentioned for identification purchases only. All trademarks, product
names or brand names appearing in this document are registered property of their
respective owners.

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Contents
1 About the USB Wireless LAN adapter ………….. 6
1-1 Features.........................................................................................6
1-2 Applications....................................................................................7
1-3 Product Package............................................................................ 8
2 Getting Started ............................................................................9
2-1 Before Installation ........................................................................10
2-2 Insert the 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter............................ 11
3 Install Driver for Windows ..................................................12
3-1 Set up USB Wireless LAN Adapter for Windows XP....................13
3-2 Set up USB Wireless LAN Adapter for Windows 2000/98/ME ..... 20
4 Installing & Navigating the Network Configuration
Utility Tool
……………………………………………………………..25
4-1 Installation of the Network Configuration Utility Tool……………….25
4-2 Navigation of the Network Configuration Utility Tool………………. 25
Appendix A Troubleshooting ……………………………………… 29
Appendix B Glossary ………………………………………………….30
Product Specifications for USB Wireless LAN adapter

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1 About the USB Wireless LAN adapter
The 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b USB Wireless LAN Adapter is a standard USB adapter that
fits into any standard USB slot via a USB cable in a notebook computer. Its 11Mbps data
rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to access corporate network or the Internet in a
wireless environment. In addition, a integrated antenna version is specifically designed
for system integrator application. When installed, 11Mbps USB Wireless Adapter is
able to communicate with any 802.11 and 802.11b compliant products.
1-1 FEATURES
•Supports up to 11 Mbps data rate
•Working range of up to 300 ft. in an open environment enhances mobility
•Supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint access which provides increased
flexibility
•Seamless connectivity to wired Ethernet and PC network LANs allowing quick,
trouble-free integration with existing networks
•Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology provides secure,
interference-resistant wireless connection
•Eliminate the hassle and cost of cabling
•Supports a wide range of LAN (Local Area Network) Network Operating Systems
(NOS)
•Easy Plug and Play installation
•Omni-directional antenna included
•Greater flexibility to locate or move networked PCs
•Supports a variety of operating systems (Win98/ME/2000/XP)
•64-bit and 128-bits WEP encryption capable
•Provides Window-based Diagnostic Tools, most notably, Site Survey, Link Quality
Test and Access Point Browser.

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1-2 APPLICATION
11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for
wireless client access to the network in applications like these:
1. Remote access to corporate network information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
2. Difficult-to-wire environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to
deploy.
3. Frequently changing environments
Retailers, manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the workplace and change
location.
4. Access to database for mobile workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, accessing their database while being mobile in the hospital,
retail store or office campus.
5. SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users
SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
6. High security connection
The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide flexibility. (Please
refer to page for encryption configuration.)

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1-3 PRODUCT PACKAGE
11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter comes with the following items. Please go through
each item below. If any of listed items appears to be damaged or missing, please contact
your local dealer.
11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter
!11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter………………….……………………. x 1
!USB Cable…………………………………………………………………….. x 1
!11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter Software and Documentation
CD……………………................................................................................ x 1

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2 Getting Start
This chapter describes the instructions that guide you through the proper installation of
your 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter for the Windows XP/2000/ME/98 operating
systems.
The complete installation of the 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter consists of the
following steps:
STEP 1: Insert your USB Wireless LAN Adapter into your computer.
STEP 2: Install the corresponding driver and utility.
STEP 3: Set basic settings.
STEP 4: Finish Installation.

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2-1 Before Installation
In addition to the items shipped with the client adapter, you will also need
the following in order to install the adapter:
1. A computer equipped with a USB port services compliant with revision 1.10 of the
USB specification (or higher).
2. Windows XP/2000/98/ME (with a Windows installation CD-ROM, diskettes for use
during installation)
3. Minimum 500 Kbytes free disk space for installing driver and utility program.

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2-2 Insert the USB Wireless LAN Adapter
To install the USB Wireless LAN Adapter, please do the following:
1. Find an available USB port on your computer.
2. Insert the USB WirelessAdapter, with its label facing up, into the USB port via a USB
cable on your computer.
CAUTION: Do not force the client adapter into the port. Forcing it will
damage both the client adapter and the port. If the client adapter does not
go in easily, remove the card and reinsert it.

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3Install Driver for Windows
This section describes the installation of the 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter driver
for the Windows 98/ME/2000 and Windows XP operating systems. The installation
procedures for Windows XP refer to 3-1 Set up USB Wireless LAN Adapter for
Windows XP; for Windows 2000 please see 3-2 Set up USB Wireless LAN Adapter for
Windows 2000; for Windows 98/ME refer to 3-3 Set up USB Wireless LAN Adapter
for Windows 98/ME.
Note: Before you start the installation, you are advised to keep the Windows
CD-ROM in case you might need certain system files.

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3-1 Set up USB Wireless LAN Adapter for Windows XP
Step 1: After inserting the 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter into the USB port on
your notebook, the Windows will auto-detect the USB Wireless LAN Adapter and a
“Found New Hardware Wizard” window will show up. Select “Install from a list or
specific (Advanced)” to install the driver.

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Step 2: Insert the Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Check the “Search
removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…)” check box and click on Next to install the
driver.

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Step 3: The windows will find “USB Wireless LAN Adapter” and start copying
corresponding files into the system. Click on Next to continue.

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Step 4: Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Step 5: Right click “My Computer” from Start, select Properties, go to the
Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button to see if any error icon
appears next to the Network Adapter/USB Wireless LAN Adapter. If no,
your 11Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter is working well.
Check if there is any error icon
next to the IEEE 802.11
Inventec Wireless Adapter

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Step 5: After installing the USB Wireless LAN Adapter, the Windows XP will display a
“Wireless Network Connection # ” message.
Click on the message and the “Automatic Wireless Network Configuration will then
appear automatically and allow use to choose to connect a wireless infrastructure
network (Access Point), shown as the below figure. You may click the Advanced
button to make advanced configuration for the Wireless LAN CF Card, shown as below.

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For more information on using the automatic wireless network configuration please refer
to Windows XP Help file.
However, the WLAN Utility, which comes with the USB Wireless LAN
Adapter, provides you more tools to configure the USB Wireless LAN
Adapter and monitor the wireless connection. For more information on
installing and using the WLAN utility, please refer to the following
sections “Installation of the WLAN Utility” on page 18 and “Usage of the
WLAN Utility” on page 20.
Note: To use the WLAN utility under Windows XP, you need to disable the
Automatic Wireless Network Configuration first. Steps are described
as follows:
"Right click the Network Connections icon. Select Properties.
"Go to the Wireless Networks tab.
"Uncheck the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings” check box and click the OK button (see the above picture).
If you desire to use our WLAN
Utility, you need to disable the
Windows XP Automatic Wireless
Network Configuration first by
un-checking this check box.

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3-2 Set up USB Wireless Adapter for Windows 2000/98/ ME
Step 1: After inserting the 11Mbps USB Wireless Adapter into the USB slot on your
computer, Windows will auto-detect new hardware and will display an “Add New
Hardware Wizard” window. Click Next to continue.