INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Network Everywhere. All rights reserved.
Network Everywhere® Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless USB Adapter Features 1 1 1 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2 2 2 Chapter 3: About USB Overview USB Icon USB Cabling 4 4 4 5 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Wireless USB Adapter 6 The Adapter’s Port and LEDs 6 Chapter 5: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Overview Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98SE,
Network Everywhere® Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.
Network Everywhere® Wireless USB Adapter Chapter 3: About USB USB Cabling Overview There are two kinds of USB connectors, Type A and Type B. Type A is a rectangular connector, and Type B is a square connector. USB, which is short for Universal Serial Bus, is a technology designed to make it easier to connect devices to computers.
Network Everywhere® Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Wireless USB Adapter The Adapter’s Port and LEDs Wireless USB Adapter Chapter 5: Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Overview The Wireless USB Adapter Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup Wizard will install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter. Note to Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Wireless USB Adapter Setup Wizard.
Network Everywhere® Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen. Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard. Wireless USB Adapter 3. The Setup Wizard will ask you to choose a wireless mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode radio button if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point.
Network Everywhere® Wireless USB Adapter 4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc Mode, select the correct operating channel for your network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network. Click the Next button, and go to Step 5. Click the Back button to change any settings. 6. For Windows 2000, you may be informed that a digital signature has not been found (see Figure 5-7).
Network Everywhere® Chapter 6: Hardware Installation Note to Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run the Setup Wizard to install the software before installing the hardware. Note to Windows XP users: You must install the Adapter’s hardware before installing the software. Wireless USB Adapter Hardware Detection for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 After the Adapter has been physically connected to your computer, Windows will detect the new hardware.
Network Everywhere® Chapter 7: Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP Wireless USB Adapter 2. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. This is normal, and it has been verified that the Adapter does work with Windows XP. Click the Continue Anyway button. Overview After connecting the Adapter to your computer, you will install the driver and configure the Adapter. Note to Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Wireless USB Adapter Setup Wizard.
Network Everywhere® Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration For Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. Use Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter. 1. After installing the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon will appear in your computer’s system tray (see Figure 7-4). Double-click the icon. Wireless USB Adapter 3.
Network Everywhere® Wireless USB Adapter Chapter 8: Using the WLA N Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 Overview Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings. Accessing the WLAN Monitor After installing the Adapter, the Wireless USB Adapter WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon (see Figure 8-1).
Network Everywhere® Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad-hoc or infrastructure mode. TCP/IP Setting IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter. Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter. Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter. DHCP - The status of the DHCP client. DNS - The DNS address of the Adapter.
