LevelOne WUA-0600 User manual

LevelOne
User Manual
Ver. 1.0.0-0802
WUA-0600
N_Max Wireless USB Adapter

Safety
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE Declaration of conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 class B for ITE, the essential protection requirement
of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
CE Marking Warning
Hereby, Digital Data Communications, declares that this (Model-no. WUA-0600) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The CE-Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at:
http://www.levelone.eu/support.php
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Table of Content
TABLE OF CONTENT.................................................................................................................V
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................3
USER MANUAL OVERVIEW............................................................................................................3
UNPACKING AND SETUP..........................................................................................................4
FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................4
PACKAGE CONTENTS...................................................................................................................4
SETUP........................................................................................................................................5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR USB ADAPTER.............................................................................5
LED INDICATOR ..........................................................................................................................5
CHECK THE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................6
WPS BUTTON.............................................................................................................................6
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................7
WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA UTILITY INSTALLATION..........................................................................7
WIRELESS UTILITY CONFIGURATION...................................................................................11
PROFILE ...................................................................................................................................11
NETWORK.................................................................................................................................18
ADVANCED................................................................................................................................20
WMM.......................................................................................................................................21
WPS........................................................................................................................................22
RADIO SETTING.........................................................................................................................24
ABOUT......................................................................................................................................24
NETWORK PLANNING.............................................................................................................25
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................27

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of LevelOne N_Max Wireless USB Adapter.
This manual helps to get familiar with the LevelOne N_Max Wireless LAN Adapter. This manual
contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this manual for future
reference.
With a Wireless LAN Adapter, a laptop computer or a station can communicate with another
computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use utilities are bundled with Wireless LAN Adapter for
configuration, monitoring, and diagnosis purposes.
Wireless LAN Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, with the Wireless LAN Adapter, you
can locate your Notebook PC or station wherever you want without wires and cables.
Wireless LAN Adapter provides users with an access to real-time information anywhere in their
organization. The mobility provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired
networks. The Wireless LAN Adapter configuration is easy to change from peer-to-peer networks,
suitable for a small number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow
roaming around a broad area.
User Manual Overview
Introduction Describes N_Max Wireless USB Adapter.
Unpacking and Setup Helps user to get started with the basic installation of the N_Max
Wireless USB Adapter.
Hardware Installation Describes the LED indicators of the N_Max Wireless USB Adapter.
Software Installation Tells how to setup the driver and the utility setting.
Technical Specifications Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental)
specifications of the N_Max Wireless USB Adapter.
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Unpacking and Setup
This chapter provides the package contents and setup information for the N_Max Wireless USB
Adapter.
Features
zExtended and high-speed wireless connectivity with wireless Ntechnology
zHardware Push Button for Wi-Fi Protected Setup
zBackward compliant with IEEE802.11g and 11b standards
zOperates on the 2.4GHz frequency band
zSupports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption for high level of security
zUSB 2.0/1.1/1.0 Interface
zSupports Windows 2000/XP/Vista
zFor Maximum Performance use Wireless NRouter
Package Contents
Open the box of the N_Max Wireless USB Adapter and carefully unpack it. The box should contain
the following items:
zWUA-0600 N_Max Wireless USB Adapter
zExtension Cable
zQuick Installation Guide
zCD Manual/Driver/Utility
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
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Setup
The setup of the Wireless USB Adapter can be performed using the following steps:
zVisually inspect the USB Adapter and make sure that it is fully plugged in to the USB port.
zMake sure that there is a well environment that there is no much intrusion to have a better
connection.
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Hardware Installation
Installation Procedure for USB Adapter
You should install the supplied software BEFORE inserting the Wireless USB Adapter when using
Windows 2000, XP or Vista.
Note
The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures are
similar for Windows 2000.)
If you have installed the Wireless Adapter driver & utility before, please uninstall
the old version first.
LED Indicator
LED Status Description
ON/Flashing Indicates the power is on, and the 802.11b/g/n radio is enabled.
Flashing indicates wireless network activity.
Link/Act.
Off Indicates the power is off, or the 802.11b/g/n radio is disabled
ON Indicates the WPS button is pressed, and WPS authentication is in
progress.
WPS Auth.
Off Indicates WPS authentication is not in progress.

Check the installation
The LEDs of the Wireless USB Adapter are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be
seen instantly:
1. Once the device is plugged to the station’s USB port, the Link/Act. LED of the Wireless USB
Adapter will light up indicating a normal status with power.
2. While the Wireless USB Adapter linked up and transmitting data to the Access Point or to other
Wireless LAN station, the WPS Auth. LED will start alternate blinking.
WPS Button
Use the WPS button on the Wireless USB Adapter to automatically connect devices to the network.
Within two minutes, press the physical or virtual button on wireless client devices to enable them to
join the WLAN.
The WPS configuration process may be initiated on any device and there is no restriction to the order
in which buttons are pressed.
Any WPS-compatible devices could unintentionally join the WLAN if they are within range during the
two-minute set up period after the WPS button is pressed.
For more details about Wi-Fi Protected Setup, please refer to —WPS Button
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Software Installation
This section will lead you to install the driver and utility of the N_Max Wireless USB Adapter.
Windows 2000/XP/Vista Utility Installation
1. Insert the N_Max Wireless USB Adapter Utility CD into the computer and then the Auto-run
screen will appear. Alternatively, open a file browser and double click on the autorun.exe file
located in the CD directory.
2. Click “Utility” to install the driver and utility and the install wizard will begin installing the software.
Follow the install wizard instructions to complete the installation.
3. Follow the Install Shield Wizard Instructions. Click “Next” to continue and follow the on-screen
instruction to finish it.

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