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802.11g WLAN/Bluetooth
Combo USB Dongle
User Manual
Ver 1.0

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FCC DoC Labeling
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
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 radiated 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:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s
authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter
This EUT is incompliance with SAR for general population /uncontrolled exposure limits inANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999
and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65
Supplement C
Prohibition of co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standard
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Table of Contents
Chapter 0. Introduction .......................................................................................... 5
■ Package Contents ....................................................................................... 5
■ Form Factor ................................................................................................ 5
■ System Requirements for Configuration:................................................... 5
Chapter 1. Wireless LAN Network ........................................................................ 7
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1 SSID.................................................................................................. 7
1.1.2 Channel ............................................................................................ 7
1.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate).......................................................... 7
1.1.4 Wireless Network Application ........................................................ 7
Ad-Hoc (IBSS) ................................................................................... 8
Access Point Mode ............................................................................ 8
Chapter 2. How to Install WLAN/Bluetooth driver and Utility........................... 10
Software Setup........................................................................................ 10
Hardware Setup ............................................................................... 11
Chapter 3. Windows XP Installation Notes.......................................................... 13
Chapter 4. How to use the WLAN Utility(Station) .............................................. 15
4.1 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle Configuration Tools ........................... 15
4.2 Open the WLAN Utility . ......................................................................... 15
4.3 More Setting …........................................................................................ 16
4.3.1 “General Connection Setting” group: ........................................... 16
SSID :................................................................................................ 16
Channel : .......................................................................................... 16
TX Rate : .......................................................................................... 16
Network Type :................................................................................ 16
Encryption :...................................................................................... 16
Authentication Mode : ................................................................... 16
4.3.2 Encryption Setting : .................................................................... 17
4.2.4 “Other” group: .............................................................................. 18
4.2.5 Information .................................................................................. 19
Chapter 5. How to use the WLAN Utility(Access Point) .................................... 20
5.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 20
Additional Setup Requirement................................................................ 20
5.2 The 802.11g WLAN dongle Utility Screen............................................. 20
Chapter 6. How to use the Bluetooth Utility....................................................... 22
6.1 Open Bluetooth uility............................................................................... 22

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6.2 Local
Bluetooth
Device ........................................................................... 22
6.3 Remote
Bluetooth
Devices...................................................................... 22
Icon Meanings ....................................................................................... 23
6.4 Bluetooth Service Buttons of Remote Device........................................ 23
Icon Meanings ....................................................................................... 24
6.5 Local Service List.................................................................................... 24
6.6 Bluetooth Connection Management ........................................................ 25
Find Remote Devices.............................................................................. 25
Inquire Device......................................................................................... 25
Add Device from History List ................................................................ 25
Add a New Device by Entering Device Address................................... 25
6.7 Connect and Disconnect.......................................................................... 25
Connect ................................................................................................... 25
Disconnect............................................................................................... 25
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 27
7.1 Problems Starting the WLAN Utility Program ....................................... 27
7.2 Problem with the Link Status.................................................................. 27
Appendix A ......................................................................................................... 28
Ad-Hoc(Peer to Peer) Mode Setup .............................................................. 28
Application:Access the Internet without an AP .............................. 28
Check whether the Setup is success................................................. 33
Application:Data sharing between computers ................................ 34

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WLAN Active Led
BT Active Led
High Performance Antenna
Chapter 0. Introduction
Thank you for using our WLAN/Bluetooth Combo product. This installation
guide will help you install WLAN/Bluetooth Combo product and connect to the
Internet quick & easy.
■Package Contents
1. WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle
2. Quick Installation Guide
3. Manual & Driver on CD Disc
4. USB cable (Optional)
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
■Form Factor
■System Requirements for Configuration:
A laptop or notebook computer with an available usb port(2.0 or 1.1)
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE
At least 32 MB of memory and a 300 MHz processor
An 802.11g or 802.11b Access Point (
for Infrastructure mode
),
or another 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for
Ad-Hoc, peer-to-peer networking
mode.
)
1. Note: USB port version 2.0 is required for 11g performance. To take full advantage of this
adapter’s features, please upgrade the USB port on your laptop or PC to version 2.0.
2. Remove 802.11g WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle
Select the icon in the system tray.
The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up menu will appear. Select to continue.

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The Safely Remove Hardware window will appear. Select 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle
and then select Stop to continue.
The Safe To Remove Hardware message balloon will appear. You may now safely unplug
your WLAN/Bluetooth Combo Products from your computer.

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Chapter 1. Wireless LAN Network
1.1 Overview
This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications.
1.1.1 SSID
The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless
devices in a wireless network. Wireless devices must have the same SSID
to communicate with each other.
1.1.2 Channel
A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel.
1.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate)
The WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle provides various transmission
(data) rate options for you to select. Options include Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps,
5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps,
48 Mbps, and 54 Mbps. In most networking scenarios, the factory default
Auto setting proves the most efficient. This setting allows your
WLAN/Bluetooth Combo Dongle to operate at the maximum transmission
(data) rate. When the communication quality drops below a certain level, the
WLAN/Bluetooth Combo Dongle automatically switches to a lower
transmission (data) rate. Transmission at lower data speeds is usually more
reliable. However, when the communication quality improves again, the
WLAN/Bluetooth Combo Dongle gradually increases the transmission (data)
rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate.
You can select any of the above options. If you wish to balance speed versus
reliability, select 48 Mbps or 54 Mbps in a networking environment where
you are certain that all wireless devices can communicate at the highest
transmission (data) rate. 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps are used often in networking
environments where the range of the wireless connection is more important
than speed.
1.1.4 Wireless Network Application
Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure.
To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points
(APs), set the WLAN Dongle operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). An
AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the wired network.
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a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc
(IBSS) (Independent Basic Service Set) mode.
Ad-Hoc (IBSS)
Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more
wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network
may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set
(IBSS).
A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an
Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done
through the AP, which relays data packets to other wireless stations or devices
connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resource,
such as the printer, on the wired network.
Access Point Mode
The following figure depicts a network example in which you set the
WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle in access point mode.
ESS
BSS1 BSS2
Ad-Hoc
(IBSS)
BSS

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Computer 1
Computer 2
AP MODE
In the example, the WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle is installed on
computer A and set to operate in access point mode. Computer 1 shares Internet
connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless computer 2 and 3 can access the
Internet.

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Chapter 2. How to Install WLAN/Bluetooth driver and Utility
Please read and follow the instructions below.
Software Setup
2.1 Insert the supplied Setup CD
Insert the supplied Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive , and you’ll see the
software installation window as shown below. (please direct to next)
2.2 Click “Class 2 Bluetooth Setup Driver”(Installation Windows), and choose
the “default” item through the installation process.
2.3 Following screen appears , click “Yes” to countinue

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2.4 Reboot Your PC
Hardware Setup
2.5 After plugging WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB 2.0 Dongle, the USB stick, into
your PC, it will automatically find and alert a New USB Device. Click
“Next” to continue
2.4 When the following screen appears , click “Countinue Anyway” to countinue.

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802.11g WLAN Bluetooth
2.5 Your PC will recognize the device of “802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle”,
and click “Next” to install driver.
2.6 Finally, click the “Finish” to leave this dialogue window.
2.7 After successful installation, you’ll see the new icon appear in the Icon Tray.
Double-click the icon to launch the application and open the configuration
tools dialog box to configure your adapter.
For more details about WLAN’s configuration tools, please refer to Figure
4-1.

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Chapter 3. Windows XP Installation Notes
Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool, Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration, available to assist you in managing your wireless networks. you
use the provided WLAN/Bluetooth Combo USB Dongle to manage your adapter.
To use the Zero Configuration tool, refer to Chapter 5.
When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the WLAN Utility to configure the WLAN
Dongle at the same time, the WLAN Utility icon does not display or is grayed out.
To use the Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus under Windows XP, you need
to disable the default settings of your Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration
utility.
Follow the procedure below.
1. Right-click the Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus to Exit from the
program. Dothis before you try to access Windows XP Wireless Zero
Configuration. See Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-1 Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus Icon
Figure 3-2 Right-click Menu of the System Tray Icon
2. Right-click the Network Connections icon in the task bar to open the
Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box. Select Properties. See
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Wireless Network Connection Status Dialog Box

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3. Choose the Wireless Networks tab in the Wireless Network Connection
Properties dialog box, and uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless
network settings checkbox. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box
4. Click OK. The Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is now disabled.
You can now monitor and configure the adapter via Wireless LAN Configuration
Tool Plus. For more information on the Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus,
please refer to Figure 4-1, Configuration Utility.
If you wish to use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration, refer to Figure
3-4, Using Wireless Zero Configuration for Managing the Adapter.

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Chapter 4. How to use the WLAN Utility(Station)
4.1 802.11g USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle Configuration Tools
If you use the WinXP OS , the “Zero Configuration” of WinXP will be
disable first , then WLAN Utility can be used.
Figure 4-1
4.2 Open the WLAN Utility .
The Window is as shown in “Figure 4-1”.
The adapter can be set at “Station” or “Access Point” Mode from the Mode drop down menu. Station
mode is selected for the document.
- You can site survey the neighboring SSID site by pressing the “Refresh”, then
sites name and signals strength of available SSID sites are shown on the
“Available Network” field.
- Double click the SSID site from “Available Network” field, and the SSID can be
connected directly.
- The information of the SSID is shown on the “ Current Network Information”.
- Show the BSSID of connecting AP on the “Link Status” filed.
- “Signal Strength” and “Link Quality” shown on diagrammatic curve, and
described with percentage.
- Record the number of Tx frames on the filed of “Tx Frame”.
- Record the number of Rx frames on the filed of “Rx Frame”.

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4.3More Setting …
Click “ More Setting “ icon of Figure 4-1 to enter “More setting “ window. The
window is shown as “ Figure 4-2 ”.
4.3.1 “General Connection Setting” group:
- Read the current status from the group if the “Change” button is not
pressed.
- Press “Change” button for modifying the status, when the modification is
finished, press “Apply” to save it. The button “Change” and “Apply” is
alternately shown on the same position.
SSID :
The SSID (Service Set Identifier), also known as the Network Name, must be
unique to distinguish itself as a particular wireless network. All wireless points
in the network area share the same SSID. Type your network SSID in the
SSID field to associate with access points or stations within the specified
wireless LAN.
Channel :
This is the radio channel used by wireless devices within the network for
communication. This command is only available while you are operating in
the Ad hoc mode. Specify the operating radio frequency channel from the
pull-down menu if you are the creator of the wireless network. If you are
joining an existing network you do not need to select the channel; configure
the SSID and click Apply changes.
Note: The available channels differ from country to country. The chan-nel number must be the same
between the entries/stations within the network, so that each station can communicate with the
other stations
TX Rate :
Select the transmission rate by “ Tx Rate” drop down menu.
Network Type :
Select the “Ad_Hoc” or “Infrastructure” Mode by the “Network Type” drop
down menu.
Encryption :
Select the “Enable WEP” or “Disable WEP” by the “Encryption” drop
down menu.
Authentication Mode :
Select the “Open System” , “Shared Key” mode or “Auto” from the
“Authentication Mode” drop down menu.

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Figure 4-2
4.3.2 Encryption Setting :
Press “WEP Encryption Key Setting” to enter the “WEP Key Setting” page
shown as Figure 4-3.
- Select the “Open System” , “Shared Key” mode or “Auto” from the
“authentication Mode” drop down menu.
- Press the “Change” button to modify the contents of “WEP Key setting”,
when it is finished, press “Apply” to save it. The button “Change” and
“Apply” is alternately shown on the same position.
- Select which key length 64,128 or 256 bits will be modified or used by
“Key Length” item.
- Select which key set will be use by the field of “Default Key ID”
- Modify the 4 sets key depending on the selected key length on the field of
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Figure 4-3
4.3.3 “Profile ” group:
- Select the profile(Figure 4-2) that has been saved previously from the
“Profile name” drop down . menu, then press “Load ” button to load the
status to use.
- Write the profile name on the field of “Profile name”, and press the “Save
Current” button to save the current status on the profile.
- Select the profile name that wanted to delete from the “Profile name” drop
down menu, and press “Delete” button to delete it
Figure 4-4
4.2.4 “Other” group:

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Press the “Advanced Setting” button, then the Advanced Setting page is
shown as Figure 4-4.
- Select the Window User Interface by the “Language” down drop menu.
If the English item is selected, all functions of window are described
with English. Select the Traditional Chinese item, and they are described
with Traditional Chinese.
- At “Power consumption Setting” group, select which power save level
want to be set by checking CAM Mode, Fast Power-Saving mode or Maximum
Power-Saving mode. The default is CAM mode. If the most save mode want
to use, select the Maximum Power-Saving mode, but it throughput is lower
than CAM and Fast Power-Saving mode. The throughput of “Fast
Power-Saving mode” is better than “Maximum Power-Saving mode”, but
its power save is less than “Maximum Power-Saving mode”.
- At “Country Roaming” group, the default depends on the region of EEPROM.
Select other region from “User Select” drop down menu, or check “World
Mode” item to set it to the word mode. When the word mode is set, it
depends on the behavior of AP. If the WLAN card is re-plug , the setting
will return to default setting.
- At “Fragmentation Threshold” bar, drop and move cursor to set the
fragmentation threshold point, the range is from 256 to 2346 bytes.
- At “RTS / CTS Threshold” bar, drop and move the cursor to set the RTS
threshold point, the range is from 0 to 2347 bytes.
Figure 4-5
4.2.5 Information
Press the “Information” button to enter the “Information” page shown as
Figure 4-5. It includes the Driver version, Utility Version and MAC
Address.
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