IOGear M1161 User manual

Installation
Installation Guide
Universal Wireless-n Adapter
GWU627
PART NO. M1161

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Table of Contents
Package Contents 4
System Requirements 5
Product Overview 6
Installation 8
Installation without WPS - Windows XP 10
Installation without WPS - Windows Vista 16
Installation without WPS - Windows 7 24
Installation without WPS - Mac 32
Manual Set Up 37
Firmware Upgrade 41
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement
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CE Compliance 47
SJ/T 11364-2006 48
Limited Warranty 49
Contact 50

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Package Contents
1x GWU627 client adapter•
1x USB power cable•
1x Ethernet cable•
1x Power adapter with USB port•
1x User Manual•
1x Warranty Card•

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System Requirements
Operating System•
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7-
Mac OS X v10.4 and above-
Wireless network with WPS setup•
Wireless network without WPS setup and computer•

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Product Overview
1. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port allows a LAN connection through Cat 5 cables.
Supports auto-sensing at 10/100M speed, half/ full duplex.
2. Mini USB Power The Mini USB cable provides power.
3. WPS Button Push and hold the WPS button for 5~10 seconds to enable the
WPS feature.
4. Reset Button Push and hold the reset button for 5~10 seconds to reset the adapt-
er to factory default settings.
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1. Power LED On - The WLAN Broadband Router is powered on.
Off - The WLAN Broadband Router is powered off.
2. WLAN LED Flashing - WLAN is transmitting or receiving data.
Off - WLAN is off
3. WPS LED Flashing - The WPS feature is enables and in use.
Off - The WPS feature is not in use.
4. LAN LED Flashing - Data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN interface.
On - Port linked.
Off – No link.
LED Indicator State Description
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Installation
Wireless Setup with WPS
Step 1: Power on your Universal WiFi Adapter using either of these methods:
•Connectthemini-USBcabletoadevicethatprovidesTypeAUSBconnection.Makesurethatthedevice
where you connect the USB cable is powered on.
•ConnecttheWiFiadaptertoanelectricaloutletwiththeincludedpoweradapter.
Note: It will take about 50 seconds to complete the boot-up sequence. When complete, PWR (power) LED
will be active, and the WLAN Activity LED will be blinking to show the WLAN interface is enabled.
Step 2: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as
Blu-ray player, HDTV, or game console.
Step 3: Refer to your wireless router’s user manual to enable the WPS function, then press “WPS” button
on the top of WiFi adapter.
Your installation is complete. If asked for the type of connection, make sure “WIRED” is selected on your
device.

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Installation without WPS - Windows XP
Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless
connection (if applicable) and disconnect the
Ethernet cable currently connect to your computer
(if applicable).
Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet
cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi
adapter with your computer.
Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address.
a. Right click on “My Network Places” and select
“Properties”.

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b. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.

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c. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then
select “Properties”.
D. Select “Use the following IP address” and
enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section.
Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask.
Click OK.

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Step 4: Open your web browser and enter
192.168.1.252.Thiswillbringuptheconguration
utility. Click “Site Survey” to scan for your wireless
network.

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Step 5: Select the AP you want to connect to and enter the password if the network is secured. Click
the “Connect” button to establish the connection.
If your network security settings are set to not broadcast your SSID, then you will need to manually set
up the SSID and the wireless security (WEP or WPA). (Please see Page. 37)

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Step 6: Close your browser and change the
network settings on your computer back to DHCP
(Obtain an IP address Automatically & Obtain DNS
server address automatically). Refer to steps 3a
through 3d. Also do not forget to enable your
wireless connection if you disabled it.
Step 7: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables
from your computer.
Step 8: Use the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable to
connect the WiFi adapter with your device such as
a Blu-Ray player, HDTV, or game colsole.
Step 9: Power on your adapter using the USB
cable or AC adapter.
The installation is complete. Your device is now
wireless. If the device asks for the type of internet
connection, make sure “WIRED” is selected.

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Installation without WPS - Windows Vista
Step 1: Turn off your computer’s wireless connection (if applicable) and disconnect the Ethernet cable cur-
rently connect to your computer (if applicable).
Step 2: Use both the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the USB cable to connect the WiFi adapter with
your computer.
Step 3: Set your computer with a static IP address.
a. Click the start button, the click on Control Panel.

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b. Under Network and Internet, click “View network status and tasks”.

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c. Under Tasks in the left pane, click “Manage
network connections”.
d. Next, right click on “Local Area Connection”
and click “Properties”.

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e. Next, select “Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”

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f. Select “Use the following IP address” and
enter 192.168.1.3 in the IP address section.
Next enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask.
Click OK.