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A202Wireless USB Key AdaptorUser’s Manual

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor!The A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor is an easy-to

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor1-31.3 FeaturesUSB 2.0, OFDM, DSSS, Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks,Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Network setupThe A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor can be used in both Ad-hoc andInfrastructure network types. The f

Chapter 2This chapter provides information onhow to install the A202 Wireless LANUSB Key Adaptor.Installation

2-2Chapter 2: Installation2.1 System requirementsBefore installing the A202 Wireless LAN USB Key Adaptor, make surethat your system meets the followin

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor2-3Installation procedures (Cont.)2.2.2 Installing the deviceTo install the A202 Wireless LAN USB Key Adaptor in yourcomp

2-4Chapter 2: Installation2.2.3 Support software overviewControl CenterThe Control Center utility providesaccess to management software that letsyou c

Chapter 3This chapter provides information onthe software and utilities on thesupport CDSoftware support

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Control CenterThe Control Center utility providesaccess to management software thatlets you configure network settin

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-33.1.2 Control Center right-click menuRight-clicking the Control Centericon displays the software andutilities that can

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3-4Chapter 3: Software support3.2 Wireless SettingsWireless Settings is the maininterface that allows you to controlthe A202 Wireless USB KeyAdaptor.

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-5IP Config tabThe IP Config tab displays thecurrent host and Ethernet adaptorconfigurations. IP Config displaysTCP/IP i

3-6Chapter 3: Software supportPing tabThe Ping tab allows you to verify theconnection of your computer withanother computer on the network.To ping a c

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-73.2.2 ConfigurationBasic tabThe Basic tab provides generalinformation on network types andother configurations.Network

3-8Chapter 3: Software supportEncryption tabWireless data transmissionsbetween your A202 and an AccessPoint are secured using WiredEquivalent Privacy

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-9WPA-PSK Encryption (Windows XP only)This is a high level of security that only allows users with the correctWireless N

3-10Chapter 3: Software support• 64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method andcan interoperate on wireless networks. This lower level

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-113.2.5 Link StateDisplays the current connection status of the A202 to the Access Point orto other Wi-Fi devices. An i

3-12Chapter 3: Software support3.2.6 Command iconsApply. Click to apply the changesmade in the Wireless Settings utility.OK. Click to close the Wirele

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-13About Control CenterSelect the About Control Centeroption to display the Control Centersoftware version and copyright

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3-14Chapter 3: Software support3.3 Mobile ManagerThe Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to set up and manage networklocation settings. This utility a

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-15File menuNew Configuration – Select this option to launch the NewConfiguration Wizard. See the next section for det

3-16Chapter 3: Software supportDown – Lowers the position of the selected wireless network configurationin the preferred network list.Edit menu comman

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-17•Diamond Digital Wireless Local Area Networking. Select this option ifyou have an installed A202 Wireless USB Key Ada

3-18Chapter 3: Software support4. Configure the wireless settingsincluding the network type, SSID,channel and WEP encryption.Click Next when done.5. S

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-197. Use this window to set the proxyserver and printer sharing.Click Advanced to display theproxy server and printer s

3-20Chapter 3: Software supportGeneral settingsName – The configuration name indicates the location from where youare dialing or connecting to a netwo

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-21SSID – SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, a string used to identify awireless LAN. You can only connect with an

3-22Chapter 3: Software supportSpecify an IP address – Ask your network administrator for the IPaddress and subnet mask you should use. Type in the IP

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-23Enable Proxy Server – Use the Proxy server to access the Internet.Use the same proxy server for all protocols – Speci

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3-24Chapter 3: Software support3.4 Site MonitorThe Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) values ofall available wireless netwo

A202 USB Wireless Key Adaptor3-253.4.3 Monitoring a connectionTo monitor a connection:1. Select the connection from the list.2. Click Command from the

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Chapter 4This chapter contains atroubleshooting guide for solvingcommon problems you may encounterwhen using the A202 Wireless USBKey Adaptor.Trouble

4-2Chapter 4: TroubleshootingProblem ActionMy computer does notrecognize the installedA202 Wireless USB KeyAdaptor.Verify if the A202 Wireless USB Key

A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor4-3I cannot connect to anAccess Point (AP).• Check if the Network Type of thedevice is set to Infrastructure mode.• Check

4-4Chapter 4: TroubleshootingI cannot connect to othercomputers linked via anAccess Point or Ad-hocnetwork.• Check if the A202 and the other APs and/o

A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor4-5If problems remain after checking this manual, please contact yourplace of purchase or contact:Australian Service Cont

4-6Chapter 4: TroubleshootingWestern Australia5 / 329 Collier RoadBassendean, WA, 6054Telephone: (08) 9377-3411Fax: (08) 9377-3499New ZealandContact:

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viAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need to install and configureyour A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor.How this guide is organ

viiProduct specifications*StandardIEEE 802.11b/gInterfaceUSB 2.0TechnologyOrthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Direct Sequence Spread Spec

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Chapter 1This chapter describes the physical featuresof the A202 Wireless USB Key Adaptor.This part presents the package contents,LED indicators, and