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Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 Chapter 2: Installation 2 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 4 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 8 Appendix B: Specifications 9 Appendix C: Warranty Information 10 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 12 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 15 ii
Chapter 1: Product Overview Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Cisco Valet Connector. The Valet Connector lets your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer access the Internet wirelessly through your Valet wireless hotspot or other wireless hotspot, router, or access point. It also features Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption for security, helping to protect your data and privacy. Storing the Cap USB Extension Base The Valet Connector comes attached to its USB Extension Base.
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation This chapter describes the procedure for installing the Valet Connector. 3. Read the Software End User License Agreement. To accept the agreement and continue, click Next. Installation To install the Valet Connector: 1. Insert the Valet Connector into an available USB port on your computer. CISCO License Agreement valet connector 4. Please wait while the setup software is setting up your Valet Connector. Insert Valet Connector 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 6. A list of available wireless networks appears. Select your network. Click Next. 9. The installation is complete. Click Close. You are Now Connected to Your Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network 7. If your network does not use wireless security, go to step 9.
Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 2. Select your network, and then click Connect. To configure the Valet Connector’s wireless connection settings, use a wireless network configuration utility. If you have such a utility on your computer, refer to that utility’s documentation for instructions on use.
Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration Windows Vista 3. Select your network, and then click Connect. After you have installed the Valet Connector, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears. Select Network 4. If your network uses wireless security, go to step 5.
Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 6. This screen appears while the Valet Connector connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the installation. 9. This screen varies according to the selected location. Click Close. Network Settings Saved Connecting to Network 7. This screen appears when you are connected to your network. Select Save this network, if you want to save your settings. Click Close.
Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration Windows XP After you have installed the Valet Connector, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. 4. If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the WEP key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the Valet Connector. Make sure that the Valet Connector is properly inserted into your computer’s USB slot and/or USB Extension Base. The Valet Connector does not work properly. Disconnect the Valet Connector, and then reinsert it into the computer’s USB slot. Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers on your wireless network. 1. Make sure that the computers are powered on. 2.
Appendix B: Specifications Appendix B: Specifications Model Name Valet Connector Description Wireless USB Adapter Model Number AM10 Standards 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, USB 2.0 No. of Antennas 2 Internal Antennas Connector Type USB Receive Sensitivity 11 Mbps: -85 dBm Typical 54 Mbps: -75 dBm Typical MCS15 (20 MHz): -72 dBm Typical MCS0 (20 MHz): -92 dBm Typical MCS15 (40 MHz): -69 dBm Typical MCS0 (40 MHz): -90 dBm Typical Antenna Gain in dBi Antenna 1: 0.33 dBi Antenna 2: 1.
Appendix C: Warranty Information Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty (U.S.A, Canada, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand) FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
Appendix C: Warranty Information APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL CISCO’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of its essential purpose.
Appendix D: Regulatory Information Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC 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.
Appendix D: Regulatory Information Industry Canada Statement Wireless Disclaimer This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Appendix D: Regulatory Information User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement Cisco Products This product from Cisco Systems, Inc. or its subsidiary licensing the Software instead of Cisco Systems, Inc. (“Cisco”) contains software (including firmware) originating from Cisco and its suppliers and may also contain software from the open source community.
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Cisco or an authorized reseller (whether or not for a fee), provided You already hold a valid license to the original software and have paid any applicable fee for the Upgrade. “Documentation” means all documentation and other related materials supplied by Cisco to You pursuant to this Agreement.
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement In addition, Cisco may collect and store detailed information regarding Your network configuration and usage for the purpose of providing You technical networking support. The information is associated with You only when You provide a unique ID number to the support representative while You are receiving help. The unique ID is generated randomly on Your computer upon installation and is completely under Your control.
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement the Technology, and Cisco will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality or decency of material contained in or accessed through the Technology. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement Schedule 2 Open Source and Third Party Licenses Schedule 2-A If this Cisco product contains open source software licensed under Version 2 of the “GNU General Public License” then the license terms below in this Schedule 2-A will apply to that open source software. The license terms below in this Schedule 2-A are from the public web site at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement a. You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. b. You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License. c.
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Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement Schedule 2-B If this Cisco product contains open source software licensed under Version 2.1 of the “GNU Lesser General Public License” then the license terms below in this Schedule 2-B will apply to that open source software. The license terms below in this Schedule 2-B are from the public web site at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.
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Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 12. If the distribution and/or use of the Library is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Library under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded.
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement Schedule 2-C OPENSSL LICENSE If this Cisco product contains open source software licensed under the OpenSSL license: This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/). This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the following acknowledgement: “This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.
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