IOGear GWU635 User manual

GWU635
PART NO. Q1318
Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Mini Adapter
Quick Start Guide
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1 x GWU635 Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Mini Adapter
1 x Driver Installation CD
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card
Operating System
• Windows Vista®, Windows®7, Windows®8,
Windows®8.1
Hardware
• USB Port
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Package Contents
System Requirements
1. WPS Button
2. LED Status Indicator
a. Off – Wireless LAN Adapter is not active
b. On – Wireless LAN Adapter is active
3. USB Connector
Overview
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Note: Do NOT insert the Wireless USB Mini Adapter until
prompted to do so.
Software Installation
1. Insert the driver
installation CD into
the Disc Drive.
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2. Select the USB 802.11AC Adapter from the listed options.
Then select the operating system type to proceed.

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3. The installation wizard will open. Read through the
license agreement and select “I accept the terms of the
license agreement.” Click the Next button to continue.
4. Two installation options will be available: Install driver and
WLAN Utility or Install driver only. This Quick Start Guide
will cover the steps for installing the driver and WLAN Utility.
Select Install driver and WLAN Utility and click Next.

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5. Click Install to begin installation.
6. Click Finish to complete and exit the installation wizard.

1. After the installation is complete, insert the GWU635
Wireless AC600 Dual-Band USB Mini Adapter into an
available USB port.
2. A new icon will appear in
your system tray after the
installation of the wireless
utility is completed. If the
new icon does not appear,
click the arrow button in
the system tray to display
hidden icons.
Wireless utility running, GWU635 is not connected to
the computer
Wireless utility running, GWU635 is connected to the
computer with no active network connection.
Wireless utility running, GWU635 is connected to the
computer with an active network connection.
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Wireless Network Configuration
R+
R+
R+
system tray
R+ 

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Connect to a Wireless Network
1. Double-click the wireless utility icon in the system
tray to launch the Wireless LAN utility.
2. Click the Available Networks button to search and list the
available wireless networks. Select the desired network and
click the Add to Profile button.
R+
Available Networks
Add to Profile

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3. Create a Profile Name
and click the Right Arrow
to continue. If the
desired network requires
a password to connect,
select the authentication
and encryption type from
the drop down menus.
Next, click the Right
Arrow to enter the
pre-shared network key.
4. Enter the network key and click the Right Arrow. The
Pre-logon connection window will appear, click the right arrow
to continue. The Profile List window will appear with the
newly created profile. Select the profile and click the Connect
button to activate your network connection. Once connected,
the Wireless Utility will display the network information
associated with your wireless router / AP.
Connect

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Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple and secure way to
connect to an existing network. Before starting, make sure
your wireless router / Access Point (AP) supports WPS. This
optional certification feature provides two connection
methods: Push-Button Configuration (PBC) or PIN Input
Configuration (PIN).
Option 1: Push Button Configuration (PCB) Method:
1. Press and hold the WPS button on the side of the
GWU635 adapter for 5 seconds or within the Wireless
Utility on your PC, click Profile Settings, then select
Add WPS profile.

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2. Next, select the Push-Button option and click the Right
Arrow to proceed. Click the Start PCB button to begin
scanning for the WPS router / AP.
3. Next, press the physical WPS button on your wireless
router / AP or open the configuration software for your
wireless router / AP and select the WPS Client set-up
option. Select the Push-Button configuration method and
click the virtual button on the WPS configuration page of
the wireless router / AP configuration software. The WPS
client setup screen will vary depending on router / AP.