Vigor 530 User manual

Vigor 530 USB2.0 Adapter
User’s Manual
Version: 2.0 — March 2004

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Copyright Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher.
Windows™98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft®Corp.
Pentium is trademark of Intel.
All copyright reserved.

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Regulatory Information
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: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) 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:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

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Table of Contents
Regulatory Information________________________________________________2
1. Welcome __________________________________________________________4
1.1 Kit Contents______________________________________________________5
1.2 Main Features of Vigor 530 USB 2.0Adapter __________________________6
1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios ______________________________________7
1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network_______________________________9
2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking____________________________________10
2.1 Installation______________________________________________________10
2.2 Connecting to an Existing Network__________________________________11
3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide_______________________________________13
3.1 Install Vigor 530 USB2.0 adapter ___________________________________14
3.1.1 Additional Setup Processes ____________________________________17
3.1.2 Disable Windows XP Zero-Configuration_________________________18
3.2 Verifying the Driver/Utility ________________________________________19
3.3 Vigor 530 USB2.0 adapter Setting___________________________________20
3.4 Basic Setting for Infrastructure Mode _______________________________21
3.5 Basic Setting for Peer-to-Peer Mode_________________________________22
3.6 Remove your Vigor 530 USB 2.0Adapter_____________________________23
3.7 Uninstall the Vigor 530 USB2.0 adapter Setting / Driver ________________24
4. Using Vigor530 USB2.0 adapter Setting________________________________25
4.1 Status Tab_______________________________________________________25
4.2 Configuration Tab________________________________________________27
4.3 Site Survey Tab __________________________________________________28
4.4 WEPTab _______________________________________________________29
4.5 Domain Tab _____________________________________________________33
4.6 About Tab_______________________________________________________35
5. Network Application________________________________________________36
5.1 Surveying the Network Neighborhood _______________________________36
5.2 File Sharing _____________________________________________________37
5.3 Using the Shared Folder___________________________________________38
6. Product Specifications ______________________________________________39

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1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter, and welcome to Wireless
LAN—the easy way to wireless networking.
This user’s manual introduces to you the Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter and describes
the most common configurations, which will help to build a connection to your
network easily.
Please read this manual to get familiar with the IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN. This
manual contains detailed instructions in operation of this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
As this product is designed to run under Microsoft Windows, it is recommended that
to be installed by people who are familiar with the installation procedures for network
operating systems under Microsoft Windows.

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1.1 Kit Contents
Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter kit should include the following items: One Vigor 530
USB 2.0 Adapter with USB cable, one CD and one Quick Start Guide.
a. One Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter
b. One USB cable
c. One Software CD including:
1. Installation Software
2. Acrobat Reader
3. User Manual PDF File
d. Quick Start Guide
If any of the items mentioned above are damaged or missing, please contact your
distributor.

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1.2 Main Features of Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter
A. Status LED
 Off: Power Off.
 Blinking: The USB adapter is
powered on but no wireless connection
is made yet.
 Steady Green: Wireless connection is
linked.
B. USB Connector
Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter features:
1. High-speed wireless connection, up to 54 Mbps.
2. IEEE802.11g (DSSS) standard for 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN.
3. Plug-and-Play installation.
4. Solid design with an integrated antenna.
5. Full mobility and seamless cell-to-cell roaming.
6. Automatic scale back at per packet level.
Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter supports:
1. Automatic load balancing for optimized bandwidth.
2. Advanced power management.
3. Windows®98SE, ME, 2000 and XP (subject to availability).

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1.3 Wireless Networking Scenarios
As our Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter is interoperable and compatible with other IEEE
802.11g compliant products from other manufacturers, it offers you the most freedom
to establish your ideal wireless network. After installing Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter,
you can connect your computer to:
a. A Peer-to-Peer Workgroup of 802.11g compliant wireless devices.
b. A LAN (Local Area Network) constructed by Access Point(s) or other 802.11g
compliant systems.
c. Share your internet access by using just one connection, share printers and other
peripheral devices, share data and image files between networked PCs, play
multi-player games, and use other network enabled sharing resources.

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A. Peer-to-Peer Networking (Ad Hoc):
An Ad Hoc Network could be easily set up with some PCs and this Vigor 530
USB2.0 Adapter or our other WLAN devices. Therefore, it is very suitable to
build a network for temporary use, such as for demonstration in exhibition, for
new sales point/branch use and alike.
B. Cooperate LAN (Local Area Networking):
With some WLAN USB 2.0 Adapters and Access Points, it is easy to construct a
LAN with access to internet for enterprise use.
The construction is quite easy that WLAN USB 2.0 Adapter and Access Point will
automatically work at the most suitable frequency when Access Point is set within
the proper range.
In addition, commonly manufacturers will bundle the Site-Survey tool for users to
check the communication quality.

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1.4 Advantages for Using Wireless Network
Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter can wirelessly transmit and receive data, minimizing the
need for wired connections, at a speed of up to eleven megabit per second. With the
Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter, you can locate your PC wherever you want without wires
and cables.
Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter provides LAN users with an access to real-time
information anywhere in their organization. The mobility provides effectiveness and
efficiency, which are not available under wired networks.
Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter configuration is easy to switch between Peer-to-Peer
networks, suitable for a small number of users, and full infrastructure networks of
thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad area.
Therefore, you may see many advantages for adopting Wireless Networking as
follows:
- Less Space Limits: Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter provides access to network
services without wires; therefore, it gives you more freedom to allocate and style
your living and working space. In addition, in some areas where is hard or
expensive to connect to wired networks, such as historic buildings, classrooms or
mobile connectivity, then you can count on wireless networking.
- Flexible Workgroups and Lower Cost: For workspaces that are frequently
reconfigured for temporarily use such as demo in exhibitions, wireless
networking is easy to set up of lower total cost—and all equipments are
recyclable. You do not have to remove the old wires and then build up the new
ones again and again.
- Networked Conference Rooms: Users can access the network as they move from
a meeting to another, getting the access to information/data and the ability to
communicate decisions while “on the go”.
- Ad Hoc Networking: On site consulting and small workgroups may increase
productivity with quick network setup and collaboration software.
- Branch office Networking: With an Access Point to bridge between the LAN and
Internet, wireless networking provides an easy to install, use and maintain
network for a remote or sales office.
- Campus-Wide Network Mobility: The roaming capabilities allow enterprise to set
up easy to use wireless networks that cover the entire campus transparently.

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2. Quick Start to Wireless Networking
2.1 Installation
1. Insert the installation CD. It automatically starts the setup program for
software installation.
2. Follow the installation wizard to complete the software installation process
(restart your computer if necessary).
3. Connect the Vigor 530 USB 2.0Adapter to your PC/notebook PC.
NOTE! Please use USB extension cable to connect the Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter
with your PC/Notebook during normal operation.
4. Operation System will detect new device and verify the driver automatically.
NOTE! During installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different
specific options:
Windows 98SE: The system will request the original Windows CD during the
installation process. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your
computer.
Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished.
Windows 2000/XP: Select “Install the software automatically” when the window
with this option appears, and then click “Next” to continue installation.
NOTE! In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the Vigor 530 USB2.0
adapter Setting. Please check User’s Manual Chapter 3.1.2 to disable the
Zero-Configuration before opening the Setting window.

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2.2 Connecting to an Existing Network
1. Double click on the shortcut icon or go to windows Start > Programs >
Vigor530 > Vigor530 USB2.0 adapter Setting to open the Setting window. You
can also see a small link-status icon in Windows System Tray.
2. Key in “any” for Network Name and click “Apply”. The Vigor530 USB2.0
adapter will search an available network automatically. Once connected, the
link-status icon will change to green .
3. If you would like to connect with certain Access Point, you may contact with
network administrator for Network Name.

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4. Go to “Status” Tab to view network link status.
5. For details of each tab in Vigor 530 USB2.0 adapter Setting, please read Chapter 4.

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3. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
This section will lead you through the installation of Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter and
Vigor 530 USB2.0 adapter Setting software in detail. People who are familiar with
the installation and settings of wireless device may refer to quick start guide to
establish a network.
To establish your wireless network connection, the following steps should be
executed:
1. Install the software by using the installation CD.
2. Install Vigor 530 USB2.0 Adapter.
3. Install the required network protocols to communicate with your network.
Mostly, you will need to set the TCP / IP protocol.
The product is designed to operate under Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP. The
installation procedure is about the same. Please follow the installation wizard that
provided by your system to install the software.

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3.1 Install Vigor 530 USB2.0 adapter
NOTE! Please install the software before inserting the Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter.
1. Insert the installation CD. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The setup program automatically starts.
2. Click “Next”.
3. Click “Yes”.

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4. Read the destination folder and click “Next”. The default destination folder is
displayed. You may change the default folder by clicking “Browse” to select the
destination folder. Click “ Next” to go to the next screen.
5. Click “Next”.

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Laptop Desktop
6. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut on desktop. Restart your PC if necessary.
7. Connect Vigor 530 USB2.0 Adapter to your PC/notebook PC. To adjust the
direction or position of Vigor 530 USB2.0 Adapter, please use the USB extension
cable.
NOTE! Please use USB extension cable to connect your Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter
with PC/Notebook during normal operation.

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3.1.1 Additional Setup Processes
During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different
specific options. Mostly, you will be asked to add some necessary protocols and to
edit some networking settings.
1. Windows 98SE: The system may request the original Windows CD during the
installation process. Please check with the network administrator for the values of
the settings. When the installation is finished, you’ll have to restart your computer.
2. Windows Me: Please check with the network administrator for the values of the
settings. Please restart your computer when the installation is finished.
3. Windows 2000: Please check with the network administrator for the values of the
settings. Select “Install the software automatically” when the window with this
option appears, and then click “Next” to continue installation.
4. Windows XP: Select “Install the software automatically” when the window with
this option appears, and then click “Next” to continue installation. Note that
before using the Vigor 530 USB2.0 adapter Setting, please disable the Windows
XP Zero-Configuration first.

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3.1.2 Disable Windows XP Zero-Configuration
In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use Vigor 530 USB2.0 adapter Setting.
Right after the installation, before opening the Setting window, please follow the steps
below to disable the Windows XP Zero Configuration:
1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”.
2. Right-click “Wireless Network Connection” of Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter, and
select “Properties”.
3. Select “Wireless Networks” tab, and uncheck the check box of “Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings”, and then click “OK”.

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3.2 Verifying the Driver/Utility
1. Windows 98SE/Me:
Step 1. Right-click “My Computer” icon on the desktop and choose “Properties”.
Step 2. Select “Device Manager” tab and open “Network adapters”. You should
see your Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter in the list. Highlight it and click
“Properties” button.
Step 3. From the “Device status”, you should see the line “This device is working
properly”. If, instead, you see error messages displayed, please remove
this Adapter (highlight this Adapter and click “Remove” button). Restart
your PC and go through the installation process again.
2. Windows 2000:
Step 1. Right-click “My Computer” icon on the desktop and choose “Properties”.
Step 2. Select “Hardware” tab and click “Device Manager”. Open “Network
adapters”. You should see your Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter in the list.
Right-click this Adapter and choose “Properties”.
Step 3. From the “Device status”, you should see the line “This device is working
properly”. If, instead, you see error messages displayed, please uninstall
this Adapter (right-click this Adapter from the “Network adapters” list and
choose “Uninstall”). Restart your PC and go through the installation
process again.
3. Windows XP:
Step 1. Click “Start>Control Panel> System”.
Step 2. Select “Hardware” tab, and click “Device Manager”. Open “Network
adapters”. You should see your Vigor 530 USB 2.0 Adapter in the list.
Right-click this Adapter and choose “Properties”.
Step 3. From the “Device status”, you should see the line “This device is working
properly”. If, instead, you see error messages displayed, please uninstall
this Adapter (right-click this Adapter from the “Network adapters” list and
choose “Uninstall”). Restart your PC and go through the installation
process again.