Loopcomm LP-8097 User manual

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802.11ac Wireless USB 3.0 Dongle
USER MANUAL 1.0
© 2013

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Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................3
2. Driver Installation..................................................................................................4
2.1 Windows 7...................................................................................................4
3. Wireless Network Configuration...........................................................................6
3.1 Utility Icon...................................................................................................6
3.2 Client Mode.................................................................................................6
3.2.1 Wireless Device Control...................................................................6
3.2.2 General Setting.................................................................................7
3.2.3 Profile Setting...................................................................................8
3.2.4 Available Network Setting................................................................9
3.2.5 Status ..............................................................................................11
3.2.6 Statistics Page.................................................................................13
3.2.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup.....................................................................14
4. Access Point Mode ..............................................................................................15
5. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................19
6. Glossary ...............................................................................................................20

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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the WLAN Dongle. Featuring wireless technology, this
wireless networking solution has been designed for both large and small businesses, and it is
scalable so that you can easily add more users and new network features depending on your
business scale.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows System: XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Win7 32/64, Win 8 32/64
PCs must have a device driver installed. It allows you to communicate with WLAN Dongle.
BEFORE YOU START
1. Contents confirmation
Wireless LAN USB Dongle、Driver CD
CONNECTING YOUR WLAN Dongle TO PC
2. Connect your WLAN USB dongle to your PC after the driver installation.
GETTING TO KNOW WIRELESS LAN USB Dongle
3. LED
LED turns on when the WLAN dongle linking normally.
LED is blinking when WLAN Adapter is active.
Warning! Do not cover or block the airflow to the adapter. The adapter will reach a high
temperature during use.

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2. Driver Installation
2.1 Windows 7
Notes: The following installation was operated under Windows 7. (Procedures are similar for
Windows XP /vista)
Step 1:
Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM.
Step 2:
Welcome Installation dialog prompt shown.
Click Next to continue.
Click Cancel to close installation. Installing and configuring WLAN utility.

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Step 3:
Click Finish to complete installation.

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3. Wireless Network Configuration
The management software is provided for the WLAN dongle.
When you insert the WLAN Adapter into your laptop or desktop, an icon should appear in the
Windows System Tray automatically.
3.1 Utility Icon
Client mode utility running but no WLAN Adapter plugged.
Client mode utility running and WLAN Adapter scan available network.
Client mode utility running and WLAN Adapter cannot scan any AP.
3.2 Client Mode
3.2.1 Wireless Device Control
Show Tray Icon – Show icon or not show icon in stray.
Radio Off – Stop wireless signal.
Disable Adapter – Stop wireless device.
Virtual WiFi allowed–Windows operating system control switch

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3.2.2 General Setting
Once device is set, double click on that icon and the configuration window will pop up
as shown. It shows the current connected network. The signal strength and link quality are
also displayed. The bar graph displays the quality and strength of the link between the node
and its Access Point. Link Quality is a measurement of receiving and transmitting
performances over the radio.
Network Address displays current MACAddress, IPAddress, and Subnet, and Gateway.
Click Renew IP button to refresh IP address leased from wirelessAP.
TX the POWER adjustable RF output power

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3.2.3 Profile Setting
In profile tab, you canAdd, Remove, Edit, Duplicate and Set Default to manipulate profile
content manually. Strongly recommend to use profile after you doAvailable Network.

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3.2.4 Available Network Setting
ClickAvailable Network tab and it will show all available networks that radio can reaches.
Select proper SSID & BSSID you want to connect.
Click Refresh button to force and rescan available networks currently.
Select one of SSIDs, and clickAdd to Profile to create profile that can be configured more
wireless parameters.
NOTE: Connect to the available router of 2.4GHz or 5GHz

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In this page, you can edit your profile name; configure wireless security like WEP, WPA,
WPA2, 802.1x …etc. After finishing setup, click OK button to save configuration.

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3.2.5 Status
In this page, it shows all wireless, networking and device driver version of 2.4GHz in detail.
In this page, it shows all wireless, networking and device driver version of 802.11n 5GHz in detail

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In this page, it shows all wireless, networking and device driver version of 802.11ac 5GHz in
detail.

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3.2.6 Statistics Page
The Tx/Rx status of current wireless connection is shown. A statistic analysis of
packet transition is listed.

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3.2.7 Wi-Fi Protected Setup
There is an easy and secure setup solution for Wi-Fi network. You can choose PIN Code or
Push Button method to connect to anAP.

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4. Access Point Mode
4.1 General Page
This page provides general information of this AP, including name, MAC address and
list of joined stations.
1. SSID: The name of this AP.
2. BSSID: Six two-digital numbers of the MAC address of this AP.
3. Association Table: It is the list of joined stations to thisAP.
4. AID (Association ID):
The AID field is a value assigned by an AP during association that represents 16-
bit ID of a station. It is a unique value assigned by AP.
5. MAC address:
It is the six two-digit numbers that assemble the MAC address of respected joined
station.
6. Life Time:
It is the timer that counts down from 10 minutes whenever the AP connects the
station successfully. If an STA associated to SW AP does not have any interaction
with theAP in 10 minutes, it will be disassociated from the Infra-structure BSS.
7. Config: A dialog of this AP is shown for configuration modification.
8. ICS: Internet Connection Sharing.
It enables this AP to create the domain to share this internet/intranet network
connection.

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a. Network Name (SSID):
The name of the AP is searchable by other wireless nodes. The length of SSID
should be shorter than 32 characters.
b. Channel: Select the wireless channel within current channel plan.
c. Network Authentication & Data Encryption :
Open System:
It is combined with data encryption type to be WEP or to be disabled. Disabled:
you decide to open this AP to every one without network authentication. WEP:
you decide to setup the basic data encryption with a defined network key.
Shared Key + WEP:
You decide to apply both authentication and data encryption to prevent
unauthorized login.
WPA-PSK + TKIP & WPA2-PSK + TKIP:
The most advanced authentication and data encryption that provide the best
security protection.
d. ASCII / PASSPHRASE:
ASCII:
You should provide either 5 or 13 ASCII characters on Network key edit box.
PASSPHRASE: You could input words on Network
Key edit box:
64 bits: The generated pass key is 64-bit to be complied with data packets. 128
bits: The generated pass key is 128-bit to be complied with data packets.
Hexadecimal:
While both ASCII and PASSPHRASE are not checked, you should input
hexadecimal number in the network key box. For example, 10 digits hex number
for 64-bit WEP or 26 digits hex number for 128-bit WEP.
e. Key index (advanced) (1 ~4):
At most four key index to represent the opposite network key.

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4.2 Advanced Page
Users could setup the advanced characteristics of network packet for transmission
on this page.
1. Beacon Interval:
This filed indicates the interval between each beacon that this AP sends out in unit
of TU (1024 micro-seconds).
2. DTIM Period:
The DTIM Period field is the number of Beacon intervals between successive
DTIMs.
3. Preamble Mode:
Long: higher quality but with lower performance than preamble short mode.
Short: Normal quality but with higher performance then preamble long mode.
Auto: select the proper preamble mode by current signal frame information.

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4.3 Statistics Page
The Tx/Rx status of current wireless connection is shown. A statistic analysis of
packet transition is listed.

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5. Troubleshooting
Symptom : The LED is off.
Remedy : Make
sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Otherwise contact your
vendor.
Symptom : The LED is always on not blinking.
Remedy : Make sure that you have installed the driver from attached CD.
Otherwise contact your vendor.
Symptom : The LED is blinking but the PC Card icon does not appear in your icon
tray.
Remedy : Make sure that you have installed the Utility from the attached CD.
Symptom : The PC Card is linking, but can’t share files with others.
Remedy :
Make sure the file and printer sharing function is enabled.
You can enable the function by checking the icon of My Computer ->
Control Panel -> Network -> file and printer sharing -> I want to be
able to give others to access to my files.
Symptom : Slow or poor performance under AP mode
Remedy : Try to select another channel for the communicating group or move your
device closer to the Access Point.

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6. Glossary
1. IEEE 802.11 Standard
The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for
the industry.
2. Access Point
An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together.
3. Ad Hoc
An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as
an independent wireless LAN
Ad Hoc wireless LAN is applicable at a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.
4. BSSID
A specificAd Hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be
configured with the same BSSID.
5. DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - a method in which IP addresses are assigned by
server dynamically to clients on the network. DHCP is used for Dynamic IPAddressing and
requires a dedicated DHCP server on the network.
6. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
This is the method the wireless cards use to transmit data over the frequency spectrum. The
other method is frequency hopping. Direct sequence spreads the data over one frequency
range (channel) while frequency hopping jumps from one narrow frequency band to another
many times per second.
7. ESSID
An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming capability for mobile workers.
More than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Users within an ESS
could roam freely between BSSs while served as a continuous connection to the network
wireless stations andAccess Points within an ESS must be configured with the same ESSID
and the same radio channel.
8. Ethernet
Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/office wiring. Users must be
wired to the network at all times to gain access.
9. Gateway
A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a
LAN and a mainframe. In Internet terminology, a gateway is another name for a router.
Generally a gateway is used as a funnel for all traffic to the Internet
10. IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Infrastructure.An integrated wireless and