THOMSON TG123g User manual

TG123g USB
Wireless Adapter
User’s Guide

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop
computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with
related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at
the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been
applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
EN 60 950-1: 2001 +A11: 2004
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
EN 50392: (2004-01)
Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human
exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)
EN 300 328 V1.7.1: (2006-10)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment
operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

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EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1: (2005-09)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN
equipment
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries,
except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device
for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10
mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum
authority in France.
Česky
[Czech]
[Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shoděse základními požadavky a dalšími
příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets typebetegnelse]
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German]
Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab [tootja nimi = name of manufacturer] seadme [seadme tüüp = type of equipment]
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele
sätetele.
English Hereby, [name of manufacturer], declares that this [type of equipment] is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente [nombre del fabricante] declara que el [clase de equipo] cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [name of manufacturer] ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [type of equipment] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ
1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Par la présente [nom du fabricant] déclare que l'appareil [type d'appareil] est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian]
Con la presente [nome del costruttore] dichiara che questo [tipo di apparecchio] è conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo [name of manufacturer / izgatavotāja nosaukums] deklarē, ka [type of equipment / iekārtas tips]
atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo [manufacturer name] deklaruoja, kad šis [equipment type] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands Hierbij verklaart [naam van de fabrikant] dat het toestel [type van toestel] in overeenstemming is met de

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[Dutch] essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti
[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, [isem tal-manifattur], jiddikjara li dan [il-mudel tal-prodott] jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Alulírott, [gyártó neve] nyilatkozom, hogy a [... típus] megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek
és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski
[Polish]
Niniejszym [nazwa producenta] oświadcza, że [nazwa wyrobu] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami
oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese]
[Nome do fabricante] declara que este [tipo de equipamento] está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
[Ime proizvajalca] izjavlja, da je ta [tip opreme] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi
določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak]
[Meno výrobcu] týmto vyhlasuje, že [typ zariadenia] spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish]
[Valmistaja = manufacturer] vakuuttaa täten että [type of equipment = laitteen tyyppimerkintä] tyyppinen
laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Härmed intygar [företag] att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga
egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Overview of this User’s Guide.............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Unpacking and Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
LED Indicator ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Check the installation............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Software Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Windows Vista Installation................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Software Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Windows Vista Wireless setting ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Link Info ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Site Survey...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Profile.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
About .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Wireless setting................................................................................................................................... 17
Link Info ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Configuration.................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Advanced ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Site Survey...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
About .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this TG123g USB Wireless Adapter.
This manual helps to get familiar with the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter. This
manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
With a Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11g) USB 2.0 Adapter, a desktop or laptop
computer can communicate with another computer in a wireless way. Easy-to-use
utilities are bundled with Wireless USB Adapter for configuration, monitoring, and
diagnosis purposes.
The TG123g USB Wireless Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data,
minimizing the need for wired connections, at a speed of up to fifty-four megabit
per second.
The TG123g USB Wireless 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 TG123g USB Wireless
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.
Overview of this User’s Guide
Introduction: Describe the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter and its features.
Unpacking and Setup: Help you get started with the basic installation of the
TG123g USB Wireless Adapter.
Hardware Installation: Describe the LED indicators of the Adapter.
Software Installation: Tell you how to setup the driver and the utility setting.
Technical Specifications: List the technical specifications of the TG123g USB
Wireless Adapter.

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UNPACKING AND SETUP
This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the TG123g USB
Wireless Adapter.
Unpacking
Open the box of the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter and carefully unpack it. The
box should contain the following items:
One TG123g USB Wireless Adapter
One Driver & Utility CD-ROM
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for
replacement.
Setup
The setup of the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter can be performed using the
following steps:
Visually inspect the USB connector and make sure that it is fully plugged in to
the system’s USB port.
Make sure that there is a well environment that there is no much intrusion to
have a better connection.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
LED Indicator
LINK
The LINK LED lights green when the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter is connected
to a network successfully. Otherwise the LINK indicator blinks green while the
TG123g USB Wireless Adapter is access the wireless network.
Check the installation
The LED of the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter is clearly visible and the status of
the network link can be seen instantly:
1. When connected to the USB port and the driver were installed, the LNK LED
will start blinking, and it means that the device is starting to scan an 802.11g
wireless device near the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter.
2. While the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter linked up to the Access Point or to
other Wireless LAN station, the LINK LED will always light up.

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
This section will lead you to install the driver and utility of the TG123g USB
Wireless Adapter.
Before insert the USB Dongle into USB port of your computer, please install
the Utility Program first. Make sure that the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter
is NOT inserted into the USB slot.
Windows Vista Installation
Insert the 802.11g Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter Driver & Utility CD-ROM into
computer’s CD-ROM Drive and it will automatically run a setup menu and install
the driver and the utility. In some specific setting on Windows system, you may
need to proceed the software manually, go to your Windows Start menu and choose
Run, type “D:\Setup\Setup.exe” in the dialog box (D:\ will depend on where your
CD-ROM drive is located).
Note: (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located and <Windows
OS> will depend on the Windows Operating System you are using).
1. Click Install and then click Vista to start the Utility and driver installation

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2. The Install Shield Wizard screen will appear. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Click “Finish” to finish the installation.

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Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Installation
Insert the 802.11g Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter Driver & Utility CD-ROM into
computer’s CD-ROM Drive and it will automatically run a setup menu and install
the driver and the utility. In some specific setting on Windows system, you may
need to proceed the software manually, go to your Windows Start menu and choose
Run, type “D:\Setup\Setup.exe” in the dialog box (D:\ will depend on where your
CD-ROM drive is located).
Note: (D:\ will depends on where the CD-ROM drive is located and <Windows
OS> will depend on the Windows Operating System you are using).
4. Click Install to start the Utility and driver installation.

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5. The Install Shield Wizard screen will appear. Click “Next” to continue.
6. Click “Finish” to finish the installation.

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7. Plug-in your TG123g USB Wireless Adapter into your computer’s USB port.
8. You will see the icon on the Windows task bar when you finish the utility
installation and plugged the TG123g USB Wireless Adapter.
When the icon in the toolbar represents in green color, it is properly connected
to the network and shown the linking quality.

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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
Windows Vista Wireless setting
The user can configure the wireless setting using the Wireless Adapter
Configuration Utility. Double-click the utility icon that appears in the system
tray.
Link Info
This is the default screen after launching the Utility program.
Status: Shows the associated BSSID, which can be used to identify the wireless
access point.
SSID: Shows the current SSID, which must be the same on the wireless client and
AP in order for communication to be established.
Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless
communication.
Encryption: Hoes the current encryption mode used on the wireless network.
TX Rate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting.
Channel: Shows the current channel for communication.

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Signal Strength of Percentage: Shows the wireless signal strength of the
connection between the Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter with the Access Point.
TX/RX: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the
number of packets transmitted and received. It also shows the link quality of the
Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter with the Access Point when operation under
Infrastructure mode.
Configuration
This screen is where you set the basic wireless settings for the Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 Adapter.
Profile Name: The default name is the same as the SSID of the platform which
you connected and you can change the name you favor (the key length is limited
1~32 bits).
SSID: Service Set Identifier, which is a unique name shared among all client in a
wireless network. The SSID must be identical for client in the wireless network.
Wireless Mode: There are two modes available for selection
zInfrastructure –to establish wireless communication with the LAN and other
wireless client through the use of Access Points.
zAd-Hoc – to establish point- to-point wireless communication directly with
other wireless client device.