CNET CWD-854 User Manual

CWD-854 Wireless-G USB Dongle User Manual Version: 1.0.0 (May 2009)

10 3. If the wireless router/access point you‟re connecting to is secured through encryption, the security information used on the router must also

11 5. If the wireless connection is successful, a connected icon will display at the lower-left corner of wireless configuration utility. When d

12 Chapter 3 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps configuring the Wireless Dongle as well as monitor

13 3.1 Utility Overview There are several sections in the utility screen. Please use the following table for the description of each section. Para

14 3.2 Available Network When you open the Configuration Utility, the system will scan all channels to find the available access points/stations wit

15 3.3 General To check the connection status of the adapter, select “General“. This screen shows the information of Link Speed, Network Type, Encry

16 3.4 Profile The “Profiles List” is for you to manage the networks you frequently connect to. You are able to Add/Remove/Edit/Duplicate/Set Defaul

17 3.4.1 Configuring a Profile Parameter Description Profile name Define a recognizable profile name for you to identify the different networks. N

18 same with the network you are connecting to. Network Authentication This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that the adapter

19 transmitted over a network.) This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security. AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest

2 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ... 3 1.1 About CWD-854 ..

20 of the features of EAP protocols. Cisco controls the ability of other vendors to implement this protocol, so it should only be selected for use wh

21 3.5 Advanced The “Advanced” tab enables you to configure more advanced settings, for example: Power Save, Turbo Mode, Wireless Mode and etc.

22 802.11b wireless stations. If there are only 802.11b wireless stations in the network, you can set the adapter to this mode. 802.11 g/b – If you h

23 3.6 Status This screen shows the information of the chipset manufacturer, driver version, settings of the wireless network the adapter is connect

24 3.7 Statistics You can get real time information about the packet transmission and receiving status during wireless communication from the screen

25 3.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the latest wireless network technology, which makes wireless network setup, become very si

26 3.8.1 WPS Setup – PIN If the wireless access point you wish to connect supports PIN, please follow the following instructions to establish connec

27 5. It will start WPS process, please wait from a few second to two minutes. If wireless router/access point with correct code is found, you‟ll b

28 6. After configuring successfully, you will see connection information in the “General” page.

29 3.8.2 WPS Setup – PBC (Push Button Configuration) 1. Click “Wi-Fi Protect Setup” page 2. Click “PBC” button to start WPS process. 3. Start P

3 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 About CWD-854 The Wireless-G USB Dongle can be installed in most notebooks and provides true flexibility by allowing

30 4. After configuring successfully, you will see connection information in the “General” page.

31 3.9 Software AP This adapter can run as a wireless AP. The relative configurations of the AP including channel, SSID, WEP encryption and so on ar

32 3.9.1 AP Properties Setting Parameter Description Profile name Define a recognizable profile name for you to identify different networks. Netwo

33 same with the network you are connecting to. Network Authentication This setting has to be consistent with the wireless networks that the adapter

34 ASCII WEP Keys can be in ASCII format. Alphanumeric values or signs are allowed to be used. This format is more recognizable for users. Passphrase

35 3.9.2 AP Advanced Parameter Description Beacon Interval Beacon Interval specifies the duration between beacon packets (milliseconds). The rang

36 3.9.3 AP Statistics You can get real time information about the packet transmission and receiving status from this screen. If you want to restart

37 3.9.4 ICS If you want to connect to the Internet through this SoftAP, you will need to make a bridge between the SoftAP and your Internet connect

38 Chapter 4 Set Wizard The Set Wizard can help users to connect to a wireless LAN or build an Ad-hoc wireless network. For example, if you want to

39 B. The site survey results will show up. Please select the SSID you‟d like to connect to and click the “Next” button. C. In the Wireless network

4 1.3 System Requirements  An empty USB 2.0 port (May not work on USB 1.1 port, and performance will be greatly reduced)  Windows 98SE, ME, 200

40 D. Please fill related IP information for this wireless network and click the “Finish” button.

41 E. Now you can connect to the wireless network successfully.

42 Chapter 5 Glossary 1. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? 802.11g is an IEEE standard for high-speed wireless LAN communications that provides up

43 A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID. 7. What is WEP? WEP is Wi

44 13. What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, se

5 Chapter 2: Driver Installation and Configuration 2.1 USB Adapter Installation Please follow the instructions below to install the wireless USB ad

6 2. Please select the language, which you want to use and click “Next>”. 3. The installation process is being prepared.

7 4. Click “Next>” to continue or click “Cancel” to abort installation. 5. Click “Install” to begin the installation or click “Cancel” to stop

8 6. Please wait while the install procedure is running. When you see this message, please click “Finish” to complete the installation process. 7.

9 2.2 Connect to Wireless Access Point 1. After installation is complete, an icon for the wireless configuration utility will be shown on your desk