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WLAN a/b/g/n USB2.0 Adapter
DNUA-81 User Manual
Version: 1.0
March 2010

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Copyright Statement
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without the prior writing of the publisher.
Windows™98SE/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft®Corp.
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All copyright reserved.

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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: 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:
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

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For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted in
indoor environment only.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement
methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.5 cm between the radiator &
your body.

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 5
2. DRIVER/UTILITY INSTALLATION / UNINSTALLATION 6
2.1 INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................6
2.2 ADDITIONAL SETUP PROCESSES .............................................................................9
2.3 UNINSTALLATION..................................................................................................10
3. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 11
4. CREATINGAN AD HOC NEW NETWORK 16
5. MODIFYINGAWIRELESS NETWORK 20
5.1 INFRASTRUCTURE MODE AND AD HOC MODE .................................................... 20
5.2 MODIFYINGA WIRELESS NETWORK.................................................................... 21
5.3 DEFAULT SETTINGS WINDOWS XP ZERO-CONFIGURATION...............................28
5.4 SUPER A/G SETTING..........................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
APPENDIX A: FAQ ABOUT WLAN 29
APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATION 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the WLAN a/b/g/n USB2.0 Adapter that provides the easiest way to
wireless networking. This User Manual contains detailed instructions in the operation of this
product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
System Requirements
 A laptop PC contains:
- 32 MB memory or greater
- 300 MHz processor or higher
 Microsoft®Win™2000/ME/98 Second Edition/XP

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2. Driver/Utility Installation / Uninstallation
2.1 Installation
Note! The Installation Section in this User Manual describes the first-time installation for
Windows. To re-install the driver, please first uninstall the previously installed driver. See
Chapter 2.3 “Uninstallation” in this User Manual.
Follow the steps below to complete the driver/utility installation:
1. Insert the Installation Software CD into the CD-Rom Drive.
2. Click “Next”.
3. Read the License Agreement and click “Yes”.

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4. Click “Next” to continue or click “Browse” to choose a destination folder.
5. Click “Next”.
6. Click “Yes” to create a shortcut icon on your desktop.

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7. Click “Finish”.
8. You should now see a shortcut icon on your desktop.

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2.2 Additional Setup Processes
During software installation procedure, each operating system may prompt different specific
options:
1. 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.
2. Windows Me: Please restart your computer when the installation is finished.
3. Windows 2000/XP: Select “Install the software automatically” when the window with this
option appears, and then click “Next” to continue installation.

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2.3 Uninstallation
Note! Before uninstallation, please close all running programs.
1. Click Start>Programs>WLAN a+b+g USB2.0 Adapter >UnInstall WLAN a+b+g USB2.0
Adapter.
2. Choose “Remove”. Click “Next”.
3. Click “OK” to start Uninstall.
4. Click “Finish”. Uninstall is now completed.

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3. Connecting to an Existing Network
1. Double click the shortcut icon of WLAN a+b+g USB2.0Adapter on the desktop, and the
Configuration window appears.
2. Click on the Refresh button to list all available networks.

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Note! To automatically connect to the network with the strongest signal, select Enable Smart
Selection. Any displays in Profile List.
3. From the list of “Available Networks”, choose one network by double clicking the Network
Name. One of the following dialog boxes appears. Click “Yes” to continue.
4. If the chosen network has security enabled, the Security tab displays. Select the security
option used by the network. Contact the network administrator for the correct settings.
5. If selecting WPA or 802.1X, select the EAP type, then click on the Configure button to select
the certificate.

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6. If selecting WPA-PSK, click on the Configure button to enter the PassPhrase.

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7. If selecting Pre-Shared Key, click on the Configure button to enter the correct Encryption
Keys.
Key entry method:
a.10hex digits: User must enter 10 hexadecimal digits.
The hexadecimal define is "0-9" and "A-F".
ex: 123456abc
b.5 chars: User must enter 5 characters. ex: ab3#@
c.13 chars: User must enter 13 characters.
ex: ab3#@kf08&kdk
d.16 chars: User must enter 16 characters.
ex: ab3#@kf08&kdk456
For WEP key, please contact with MIS administrator.
8. Click on OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) when done to save the settings.
9. Once connected (the icon or in front of the name of the Connected Network), you can
check the signal strength from the icon in the Windows System Tray.

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Additional Note for Windows XP
In Windows XP, it is recommended that you use the WLAN a+b+g USB2.0 Adapter
Configuration Utility. Before using the Utility, please follow the steps below to disable the
Windows XP Zero Configuration:
Option 1:
1. Double click the shortcut icon to open the Utility.
2. From the Windows System Tray, you should see the signal icon. Right-click it and select
“Disable Zero-Configuration”.
Option 2:
1. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Network Connections”.
2. Right-click “Wireless Network Connection” of “WLAN a+b+g USB2.0 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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4. Creating an Ad Hoc New Network
NOTE! Ad-hoc mode is available only for 802.11b/g. It is not available for 802.11a. This is a
client product and do not have radar detection function specified by FCC. The software will not
let you to use ad-hoc under 802.11a.
1. In the Configuration window, click New .
2. Select the “Profile Editor” tab.

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3. Choose the check box of Enable Advanced Setting to edit all settings.
4. If joining or creating an Ad-Hoc network, choose Ad Hoc.
5. Click OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) to save the settings.
For details of each setting, refer to Modifying a Wireless Network on page 20.
6. Click the Security tab. If not using security, select None.

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7. If security is used, select Pre-Shared Key and click on the Configure button.

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8. Enter an encryption key in the Shared: First field.
9. Click OK (or Apply if using the other tabs) to save the settings. The new Network Name is
listed in the Profile List.
The driver does not allow channel selection in Ad-Hoc mode. Instead, the driver starts with an
initial channel then checks channel status. If the channel is busy, the driver automatically uses
a different channel.
For details of each setting, please see chapter 5.