TELEFONICA USB Adapter User manual

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INDEX
1.- INTRODUCTION................................................................................................3
2.- THE USB ADAPTER............................................................................................4
2.1.- PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................4
2.2.- USB ADAPTER DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................5
2.3.- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................................5
3.- INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................6
3.1.- PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF THE USB ADPATER.................................................................................6
3.2.- DRIVER AND MONITOR DE RED INALÁMBRICA INSTALLATION.......................................................6
4.- WIRELESS CLIENT CONFIGURATION ...............................................................11
4.1.- CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS XP........................................................................................... 11
4.1.1.- CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWOR......................................................................................11
4.1.2.- VERIFYING THE STATUS OFTHE WIRELESS NETWORK.............................................................12
4.1.3.- CHANGING THE ORDER OFPREFERRED NETWORKS(PROFILEMANAGEMENT) ................13
4.1.4.- CHANGING THE ADVANCED CONFIGURATION.........................................................................14
4.1.5.- DOMESTIC OR SMALL OFFICE WIRELESS NETWORK WIZARD................................................ 14
4.2.- CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS 2000...................................................................................... 18
4.2.1.- VARIFYING THE CONNECTION.......................................................................................................27
4.3.- USB ADAPTER DE-INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................31
4.3.1.- USB ADAPTER DE-INSTALLATION UNDER WINDOWS XP........................................................ 31
4.3.2.- USB ADAPTER DE-INSTALLATIONUNDER WINDOWS 2000...................................................32
5.- USAGE OF THE WIRELESS CONNECTION.........................................................34
5.1.- USER PROFILES..........................................................................................................................................34
5.2.- CREATING A “ZONA ADSL WI-FI” DE TELEFÓNICA PROFILE............................................................ 35
5.3.- “ZONA ADSL WI-FI” DE TELEFÓNICA SECURITY.................................................................................39
6.- TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................39
6.1.- COMMON PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................................39
6.2.- DRIVER VERIFICATION.............................................................................................................................42
6.3.- CUSTOMER SERVICE................................................................................................................................ 44
7.- RECYCLING......................................................................................................45
8.- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....................................................................46

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1. - INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your USB Adapter. This device forms part of the
“Equipamiento ADSL Inalámbrico de Telefónica” which allows you to take full
advantage of a wireless local area network. This User Manual is designed to aid you to
install and configure your USB Adapter. It is highly recommended that you read
carefully the following chapters before proceeding with the start up of this service.
The new version of the Equipamiento ADSL Inalámbrico de Telefónica is based on the
network standard IEEE 802.11g. This regulation guarantees compatibility with IEEE
802.11b and between devices that comply with this Standard. IEEE 802.11g can reach
speeds of up to 54Mbps.
Attention
Before proceeding with the installation of your USB Adapter, it is important that you
identify the type of wireless equipment that you wish to install and follow the
installation and configuration instructions carefully.

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2.- THE USB ADAPTER
Please follow the steps indicated in this manual; they will help you to successfully
install the USB Adapter the easiest way possible. The recommended procedure is the
following:
1) Verify that your PC compiles with the minimum requirements indicates in
chapter “2.3.- SYSTEM REPUIREMENTS”
2) Make sure the products box contains all the elements indicated in the chapter
“2.1.- PACKAGE CONTENTS”.
3) Make the physical connection of the USB Adapter, as described in chapter “3.1.-
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF THE USB ADAPTER”.
4) Follow the steps described in chapter “3.2.- DRIVER AND MONITOR DE RED
INALÁMBRICA INSTALLATION”.
In the following chapters the installation and configuration procedure is described.
Please remember that it is very important to follow the chapter step by step.
2.1.- PACKAGE CONTENTS
The following elements should come included inside this products box:
-USB Adapter
-Cradle and USB cable
-Documentation:
-Quick Installation Guide.
-User Manual (this document).
-Warrantee Card.
-Waiver Card.
-One installation and support CD-ROM which contains the following:
-The devices driver and wireless network monitor setup file.
-Acrobat Reader.
-Quick Installation Guide in Spanish and English.
-User Manual in Spanish and English.
-TCP/IP Guidelines.
-Router location Guidelines.
2.2.- USB ADAPTER DESCRIPTION
Telefónica’s USB Adapter is based on the USB 2.0 standard, which is also cpmpliant
with the USB 1.1 standard. It has 1 LED which shows its functional status.
Apart from the USB Adapter, you will also find an USB cradle in the gift box. This cradle
is to help to achieve an optimum signal coverage which and not oblige the USB
Adapter to be connected to the PC. The USB Adapter can be connected directly to your
PC or if you prefer you can connect it to the USB cradle. Please take into account that
the cradle is magnetized and could damage some magnetic devices, make sure that
the cradle is situated as far as possible from these devices.
See photo shown below.

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The LED indicator indicates the working state of the adpater:
•Flashes when the USB Adapter transmits and receives data. Remains unlit when
there is no data traffic.
The USB Adapter supports hot swapping, which means you can connect and
disconnect the USB Adapter when your PC is started without causing any damage to
any equipment.
Note: To achieve optimal performance, the USB Adapter should be connected to an
USB 2.0 port. If you connect the USB Adapter to an USB 1.1 port, it will work fine, but
its performance will not be its maximum.
2.3.- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-Desktop or laptop PC.
-Operating system: Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
-One 1.1 or superior USB port
-Pentium III or superior.
-64 MB of RAM memory.
-CD-ROM reader.
-15MB free hard disk spacce.
¡VERY IMPORTANT!:
It is very possible that during the installation in your PC, you will need your operating
systems CD-ROM. It is highly recommended that you have this handy during the
installation procedure.
3.- INSTALLATION
This chapter explains the procedure of the connection and installation of all the
different elements. To do this it is important that you follow the steps in the order

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specified in this chapter. This manual only describes the installation, configuration and
maintenance procedure of the USB Adapter as a wireless client.
3.1.- PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF THE USB ADAPTER
Due To device being USB standard, the installation procedure is very easy. This type of
device is very user friendly due to the PC automatically detecting new devices that
have been connected.
Please follow carefully the steps to connect each of your PC’s:
1. Start up your PC without the USB Adapter connected.
2. Insert the CD-ROM, included in the box, into your CD reader. The CD-ROM will
play automatically.
3. Select the option “Instalar AdaptadorUSB”.
4. Please refer to chapter “3.2.- DRIVER AND MONITOR DE RED INALÁMBRICA
INSTALLATION”.
5. Connect the USB Adapter to a USB port on your PC.
6. Refer to the chapter “4.- MONITOR DE RED INALÁMBRICA CONFIGURATION” to
configure your USB Adapter.
Remember:
It is very possible that during the installation in your PC, you will need your operating
systems CD-ROM. It is highly recommended that you have this handy during the
installation procedure.
3.2.- DRIVERS AND MONITOR DE RED INALÁMBRICA INSTALLATION
Once you have inserted the CD provided inside the USB Adapters box, the installation
procedure will automatically start up. If the screen shown below does not appear,
double click on the “AutoRun.exe”. Select “Instalar Adaptador USB”.

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The installation programme will automatically prepare the installation of the drivers
shown in the following screens.
The installation will welcome you to the installation process:
Press “Siguiente” to start the installation of the USB Adapter.

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The installation programme will show a Telefónica de España’s licence agreement. If
you agree with the licence, press “Sí” and you will pass onto the screen shown bellow,
if you wish to exit the installation, press “No”.
In this screen you can choose where you want to install the files that the installation
programme will install. Once you have selected, press “Siguiente” to continue.
The programme will install the Monitor de Red Inalámbrica’s components.

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Once the installation programme has correctly installed the USB Adapters drivers and
utility, the screen shown above will appear, press “Finalizar” to exit the installation
programme. Depending on the operating system that you PC has installed, your PC
may ask you to restart the PC, if so restart your PC.
When all the installation processes have finished, connect your USB Adapter to a USB
port of your PC and make sure that the task bar at the bottom right hand side of your
screen has a new icon corresponding with your wireless device.
Windows 2000 Windows XP
If the icon appears red, this indicates that you have not yet associated your USB
Adapter with another wireless device.
Important note: If the icon that corresponds with the wireless network appears
“crossed out”, this is because the USB adapter has not yet been configured for an
access point.
Windows 2000 Windows XP
In the following chapter you will find the wireless network configuration procedure.

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4.- WIRELESS CLIENT CONFIGURATION
Before connecting the USB Adapter to a wireless network, please you must have the
following:
1. Make sure that the wireless option is activated in your router. Check that the
“WLAN” LED is on. Refer to the routers user manual to activate if the “WLAN”
LED is off.
2. Verify the wireless parameters of your wireless network: Network name (SSID),
encryption (WPA or WEP). You can check these parameters on the label situated
on the bottom side of the router or checking in the Agente ADSL (for more
information, consult the routers user manual).
Example of the label on the router.
4.1.- CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS XP
Once you have installed your wireless adapter in your PC, the wireless network
configuration tool becomes enabled en Windows XP which allows you to connect to a
wireless network and verify the wireless network status. In this chapter screen shots
are taken as an example to assist you to make your wireless connection.
4.1.1.- CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK
1. To configure the wireless network monitor, double click on Wireless Network
connections icon shown on the task bar.
Connected to a wireless network:
Not connected to a wireless network:
Connection limited or null:
2. In the option General clic on the button Find Wireless Networks.

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3. In this window you will find a list of wireless networks available. If no wireless
networks appear, refresh the list by clicking on the Refresh button situated at the top
left hand side of this window.
4. To connect to a wireless network shown in the list, double click on the desired
network. If this wireless network is protected by WEP or WPA encryption, once
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the key and reconfirm this same key that protects this wireless network. To confirm
this procedure, click on the Connect button.
5. Once you have connected to this wireless network, the window will indicate that
you have successfully connected to the desired network.
6. If you require more information about how to manage your wireless network, please
read the following chapters.
It is recommended that you use 128 bit WEP keys for ADSL wireless routers
based on 802.11b and “WPA-PSK” for those based on 802.11g.
4.1.2.- VERIFYING THE STATUS OF THE WIRELESS NETWORK
To verify the status of the wireless network, double click n the wireless networks icon
situated in the task bar in Windows XP. The wireless network connection window will
appear
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- The Support option will allow you to verify the TCP/IP parameters of the wireless
client. It will also show whether the TCP/IP parameters have been assign automatically
by a DHCP server or manually.
4.1.3.- CHANGING THE ORDER OF PREFERRED NETWORKS (PROFILE MANAGEMENT)
To change the order of preferred networks and priority to a certain connection over
another, click on the Change the order of preferred networks in the related tasks menu
on the left hand side of the Wireless networks screen. The Wireless network
connection properties screen will appear. Click on the Wireless Network option and a
list of preferred wireless networks will appear. To give a higher priority to a certain
network on the list, select this network and click on the up button. To give a lower
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4.1.4 CHANGING THE ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
When you select this option in the Related Task menu situated on the left hand side of
the Wireless network connection screen, the Wireless network properties will appear.
In the General option you can access the Advanced Configuration of the wireless
network adapter. This is very useful for TCP/IP configuration.
4.1.5.- DOMESTIC OR SMALL OFFICE WIRELESS NETWORK WIZARD
To configure a domestic wireless network assisted by Window XPs setup wizard, click
on Configure a domestic or small office wireless network in the network task menu
situated at the top left hand side of the screen. The setup wizard will appear to help
you to configure a wireless profile with network security enabled.

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When you click on the “next” button, a new screen will appear where you will need to
type in the wireless network name (SSID). Choose the Assign manually a network key
option. If you use a WPA encryption instead of a WEP, select the corresponding option.
When you click on “next” a new screen will appear where you will need to type in the
network key that you previously selected. Be sure to type in the exact same key (case
sensitive) that has been previously configured in your wireless router.

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When you click on “Next” once you have typed in the network key and the How would
you like to configure the network? Screen will appear, choose the Configure the
network manually option.

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Once you have clicked on the “Next” button, wizard finalization screen will appear
where it is recommended that you print out the configuration for other possible
wireless network clients. To finish the setup wizard, click on the “End” button.

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4.2.- CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS 2000
To open the Monitor de Red Inalámbrica, double click on the corresponding icon in the
task bar (Utility Icon).
The following screen appears:
The Monitor de Red Inalámbrica will show the “Enlace” screen. As you can see from the
graphic on this screen, a link with a wireless access point has not yet been established
(“X” between the USB Adapter and the access point). Because the link has not yet been
made with a wireless device, the monitor can not determine whether the connection
to the Internet is correct. When the utility has been configured, these graphic will help
you to decide on the working state of the USB Adapter and its connections.
Click on the “Redes Disponibles” tab. In this screen you will find all the available
networks that are with the signal range of the USB Adapter.
In this screen you will see a “Refrescar” button, when you click on this button the
programme will search for all the wireless networks within the signal range and
refresh the screen. If after pressing this button no wireless networks appear, you will
need to move around until you find a signal.
In the example you will see a wireless network called “Telefonica”. In the screen you
will see that this network is based on a “Punto de Acceso” (access point), that will work
under canal (channel) 1 has the encriptación (encryption) enabled.

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To start the configuration, click on the tab “Perfiles” to create a connection profile. You
can create as many profiles as necessary. This way you can have a profile for your
home, office or any other place you may use a wireless connection
Click on the “Añadir” (Add) button to start a new profile configuration.

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The Monitor de Red Inalámbrica will ask you to give the new profile a name. This name
is only to help you to identify the new profile. For example you can use the name
“Home” in our example the name “Domicilio”.
Press “Siguiente” to select the connection parameters.
Next the utility will ask for the configuration information. Firstly it will ask for the
wireless network name. You can type in the network name or select the network by
pressing on the arrow next to the “Nombre de Red” option which is recommended. If
you choose to type in the network name manually, the name has to be exactly the
same; if you select the name from the list you eliminate any margin of error.
The next parameter is the type of network you wish to use (“Tipo de Red”). If you wish
to connect to an access point or wireless ADSL modem/router, you must always select
“Punto de Acceso”. The mode “Punto a Punto” (point to point) is reserved for
alternative applications and if you select this mode, you will not be able to connect to a