Mercury MW150U User manual

MW150U 11N Wireless USB Adapter
Rev：1.0.1 1910080007

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Package contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
¾One MW150U 11N Wireless USB Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One USB cable
¾One Resource CD for MW150U, including:
•Mercury Wireless Client Utility (MWCU) and Drivers
•User Guide
•Other Helpful Information
Conventions
The Adapter or MW150U, or device mentioned in this User guide stands for MW150U 11N
Wireless USB Adapter without any explanations.
Parameters provided in the pictures are just references for setting up the product, which may differ
from the actual situation.
You can set the parameters according to your demand.
NOTE:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.

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CONTENTS
Package contents...................................................................................................... I
Conventions............................................................................................................... I
Chapter 1. Introduction......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview of the product......................................................................................................1
1.2 Features..............................................................................................................................1
1.3 LED Status..........................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2. Installation Guide................................................................................ 3
2.1 Hardware Installation..........................................................................................................3
2.2 Software Installation............................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 For Windows2000&XP.................................................................................................3
2.2.3 For Windows Vista&7 ...................................................................................................9
Chapter 3. Configuration Guide......................................................................... 13
3.1 For WindowsXP...............................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Current Status.............................................................................................................13
3.1.2 Profile Management....................................................................................................15
3.1.3 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................23
3.2 For Windows Vista............................................................................................................24
3.3 For Windows7..................................................................................................................27
Chapter 4. WPS configuration............................................................................ 29
4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ........................................................................29
4.2 PIN method.......................................................................................................................32
4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device .................................................................................32
4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device.............................................................................33
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 35

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Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 36
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS .............................................................................. 38
FCC STATEMENT ................................................................................................... 39

Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing MW150U 11N Wireless USB Adapter.
1.1 Overview of the product
The adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your
notebook and PC. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience,
such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
The MW150U 11N Wireless USB Adapter auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate
of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming; it can also
interoperate with other wireless products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption
to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the installation process; the Mercury
Wireless Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the MW150U is the best
choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity.
1.2 Features
¾IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, WEP
encryption
¾Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbps
¾supports automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
¾Provides USB interface
¾Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
¾Good capability on anti-jamming
¾Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
¾Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
¾Supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7

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1.3 LED Status
Status Working Status
Off The driver has not been installed.
Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but there is no data being transmitted or
received.
Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.

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Chapter 2.
Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
There are two ways to install the Adapter:
1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package.
The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed
correctly.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP.
The Setup Wizard will install the Mercury Wireless Client Utility (MWCU) and drivers.
When you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system will prompt
“Found New Hardware Wizard”, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.
2.2.2 For Windows 2000&XP
Note: The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. The following
instructions take Windows XP for example.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, choose Network Adapter and open the
folder named MW150U. Then double-click Setup.exe to load the following screen.

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Figure 2-1
2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
3. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install Client
Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in 5Figure 2-3).

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Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3
4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen
below (shown in 6Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4

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5. After that, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from
the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to
continue the installation.
Figure 2-5
6. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to
continue.

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Figure 2-6
7. Click OK to continue the Installation. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7

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Figure 2-8
8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system.
Figure 2-9
NOTE:
For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during
these steps (shown in Figure 2-8). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to
work with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.

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2.2.3 For Windows Vista&7
Note: The Setup steps for Windows Vista and Windows 7 are similar with each other. The
following instructions take Windows 7 for example.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, choose Network Adapter and open the
folder named MW150U. Then double-click Setup.exe to load the following screen.
Figure 2-1
2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.

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Figure 2-2
3. Click Yes to continue.
Figure 2-3
4. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4
)Note:
For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the installation
during these steps (shown in 6Figure 2-5). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to
work with the operating system. Click Installation this driver software anyway to continue the
installation.
Figure 2-5

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5. Then you will see Figure 2-6. Click Finish to complete.
Figure 2-6

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Chapter 3.
Configuration Guide
MW150U 11N Wireless USB Adapter can be configured by Mercury Wireless Client Utility (MWCU)
in Windows XP & 2000. This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless
connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption
features.
The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar with that of Windows 2000. This User
Guide takes Windows XP for example.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears
at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal
strength indication (RSSI).
If the icon is gray, there is no connection.
If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 5dB.
If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB.
If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and 20dB.
If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 20dB.
Double-click the icon and the MWCU will run. You can also run the utility by clicking the Start→
Program→Mercury→Mercury MW150U. The MWCU provides some integrated and easy tools
to:
¾Display current status information
¾Edit and add configuration profiles
¾Display current diagnostics information
The section below introduces these above capabilities.
3.1 For Windows XP
3.1.1 Current Status
The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its operations. The
Current Status tab needn’t any configurations.

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Figure 3-1
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
¾Profile Name - This shows the name of current selected configuration profile. The
configuration of Profile name will be described on the General tab of Profile Management.
¾Link Status - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.
¾Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode.
¾Network Type - The type of network and the station currently connected are shown here. The
options include:
•Infrastructure (access point)
•Ad Hoc
¾IP Address - This displays the computer’s IP address.
¾Control Channel - This shows the currently connected channel.
¾Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. You can configure it
on the Security tab of Profile Management.
¾Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based authentication is used.
¾Signal Strength - This shows the strength of the signal.
Click Advanced on the screen above, you can see advanced information about the program and
its operations.
NOTE:
You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile
Management.

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3.1.2 Profile Management
Click the Profile Management tab of the MWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in 6Figure
3-2). The Profile Management screen provides tools to:
¾Add a new profile
¾Modify a profile
¾Remove a profile
¾Activate a Profile
¾Import a Profile
¾Export a Profile
¾Scan Available Networks
¾Order profiles
Figure 3-2
3.1.2.1. Add or Modify a Configuration Profile
To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To modify a
configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list and click Modify. Then you
will see the Management dialog box (shown in 6Figure 3-3).
1. Edit the General tab
¾Profile Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration profile. This
name must be unique. Note that the profile names are not case-sensitive.
¾Client Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the client machine.
¾Network Names (SSIDs) - Please enter the IEEE 802.11 wireless network name. This field
has a maximum limit of 32 characters.

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Figure 3-3
2. Edit the Security tab
Select the Security tab in the screen above, and then you can edit the fields to configure the profile.
To define the security mode, select the radio button of the desired security mode as follows.
Figure 3-4
¾WPA/WPA2: Wi-Fi Protected Access
¾WPA/WPA2 Passphrase: Wi-Fi Protected Access Passphrase
¾802.1x: Enables 802.1x security.
¾Pre-Shared Key (Static WEP): Enables the use of shared keys that are defined on both the
access point and the station. To define shared encryption keys, choose the Shared Key radio