Equipamiento ADSL Inalámbrico USB Adapter USER MANUAL
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual INDEX 1. - INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................3 2. - WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS............................................................3 2.1 General Concepts .................................................................................................................................. 3 2.2 Types of Wireless Networks ..................................................................................
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 1 - INTRODUCTION. Congratulations on purchasing your Wireless USB Adapter. This device forms part of the Equipamiento ADSL Inalámbrico from Telefónica that gives you the advantage of working in a network, without bothersome cables. This manual is designed to help you install and start up your wireless USB Adapter. Please read carefully the following chapters before you commence with the installation.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual If you wish to install a wireless network over a large area, you may need more than one Base Unit. 2.2. - TYPES OF WIRELESS NETWORKS There are various ways of configuring a wireless network: • Point to Point: Also know as “Peer-to-Peer” or “Ad-Hoc”. This communicates two wireless devices with each other, without using any central point (Base Unit).
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual The example below is of the Base Unit connected to a cabled network. The example below is of more than one Base Unit within a network. This may be necessary for large areas or for poor signals due to obstacles. In this case, these zones are completely transparent to the users and they can move between Base Units without the service cutting off, this is also known as “Roaming”.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 2.3. - Equipment for Telefónicas Wireless Networks Telefónica commercializes different types of wireless networks. • • • ADSL Wireless Network with Base Unit. ADSL Wireless Network with Wireless Router. Wireless clients for internet access in public areas. The devices that make up the Equipamiento ADSL Inalámbrico from Telefónica, permits you to connect to your network, without the having to lay cables.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual • • Kit ADSL Router Inalámbrico or Modem/Router ADSL Convertible in Wireless along with a PCMCIA Card which converts it in Wireless. • Wireless PCMCIA Card, to be installed in the PCMCIA slot of the Modem/Router Convertible in Wireless. One or more wireless client (Wireless PCMCIA Card or Wireless USB Adapter). In this manual you will find the installation instructions for the Wireless USB Adapter.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Wireless USB Adapter: This device allows the wireless connection from a PC to a Wireless Access Point (Wireless Base Unit or Wireless Modem/Router). In this guide you will find the installation, configuration and maintenance procedure for your PC. Documentation: - Quick installation guides (English and Spanish). - User Manuals (English and Spanish). - Guarantee. Installation and support CD-ROM that includes: - Device drivers for the operating systems supported.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual VERY IMPORTANT! It is very possible that during the installation your PC will require the CD-ROM of the operating system that you have installed. It is recommended that you have nearby this CD-ROM. 4. - INSTALLATION Now we will describe the connection and installation procedure for the different elements. It is important that you follow the steps given in this section.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Connect the Wireless USB Adapter to a free USB port in your PC. When the system detects, the new hardware assistant will start-up: If you have not already done so, insert the CD-ROM (found in the products box) in the corresponding CD drive of your PC. Select “Install from a list or specify a location (advanced)” and click on “Siguiente”.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Windows XP will start to copy the necessary files for your adapter: Equipamiento ADSL Inalámbrico Page 11
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Once the system has finished copying and installing the drivers, a screen will appear with confirmation. Press “Finalizar”. The driver installation has successfully finished. Windows XP will inform you that your new hardware is installed and ready to use. Only the driver of the USB Adapter has been installed up to now. It is now necessary to install the utility that configures the wireless network.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual The installation programme of the Monitor de Red Inalámbrica will welcome you to the installation: Press “Siguiente”. Read the licence agreement and press “Sí” to continue.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual The programme will ask for confirmation of the installation route. By default, the route is: “C:\Program files\WMonitor”. Press “Examinar” if you wish to change the location and select a different folder, press “Siguiente” to continue. The programme will copy the necessary files to the route selected. Wait whilst the files are copied.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Once the installation has finalized, the programme will inform you. Press “Finalizar” to conclude the installation.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Select “Sí, deseo reiniciar el equipo ahora” before you use the wireless network. Once you have install the driver and application, make sure that at the bottom right hand side off your tool bar, two new icons appear that correspond with your wireless network, They should show as follows: As you can see, the wireless network icon appears as disconnected.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual The following screen is shown: This is link information screen. Here, you will find no link due to not yet having configured the connection parameters. To start the press “Volver”. configuration, The network monitor will show the screen “Información del Enlace”. As you can see in the picture on this screen, the connection is not yet available with the access point (“X” between the USB Adapter and the access point).
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Click on the option “Redes Disponibles”. In this screen, you will find the wireless networks to which we can connect. In this example you will see a network called “default”. In this screen we can see a network base on an access point, using the channel 3 and the data encryption activated. To start the configuration, click on the option called “Configuración de Perfiles”. Here we can create a connection profile. You can create as many profiles as you wish.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Click on “Añadir” to create a new profile. The Monitor de Red Inalámbrica will ask you to key in a profile name. This name is only informative and you can call the profile any name that you wish. We recommend that you name each profile to remind you of the location of that network such as “Home”, “Office”, etc. Press “Siguiente” to go to the next parameter of the profile.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Select the network that you wish to connect to by clicking the cursor on the arrow corresponding to “Nombre de la Red” There you will find a list of the networks available, select the network that you wish to connect to. You can also key in the name of the wireless network by hand. If you do choose to hand key in the network name, be extremely careful as to not differ this name in any way as this could cause an error and you will not be able to connect to your network.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Press “Siguiente” after selecting the three parameters. Next you need to select the key in of encryption that you wish to apply. Important note: If you are going to use data encryption, it is necessary that you specify the exact same key that is configured in the Base Unit or Modem/Router to which you wish to connect. Have nearby the configuration details of your wireless network. The encryption of the wireless networks is a very important parameter.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual You can use any of the two types of encryption. We recommend that you use 128 bit keys. In our example below we use a 128 bit key. In the first parameter of the screen below, you are required to select a key format. They are “Alfanumérico”, “Hexadecimal” o “Frase”. Select “Hexadecimal”. In the second parameter you must key in a coded key. Remember this must be the same key as the rest of the network components.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Once all the parameters are specified in the IP configuration, you have finished creating a wireless network profile.. Press “Finalizar” to save the profile parameters. The Monitor de red inalámbrica will show the new profile in the profile list.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual The new profile we named “Domicilio” appears in the list. Select this profile and press the button “Conectar” this will connect your wireless client to the access point using the parameters that we have configured. If the connection was successful, the utilities icon will appear as a different colour to red, informing that the connection has been established.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 5.2. - Understanding the graphical interface of the Monitor de Red Inalámbrica: NOTE: In this chapter the connection between the USB Adapter, the access point and the connection to Internet is mentioned. The connection to the access point could also be a Wireless Modem/Router. For the configuration of the access point and the Wireless Modem/Router, refer to their User manuals.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual When the link between the Access Point and Internet is marked with a “X” this means that the wireless network parameters are correct, but it is possible that the IP parameters are not. Make sure that these parameters are correct, and the connection between the Access Point and the Modem/Router is also correct.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Note: The Monitor de red inalámbrica is only visible if your Wireless USB Adapter is connected. If the adapter is disconnected, the monitor will disappear and only reappear once you have reconnected the adapter. To share resources or access the files of other PCs connected to the wireless network, you should take into account the following considerations: - Make active the option in the operating system to share printers and files.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual The de-installation programme will start: The programme will ask you to select one of two options: - Volver a instalar. Use this option if you accidentally erase any of the files that make up the Monitor de Red Inalámbrica. Desinstalar. Erases all of the Monitors programmes components. This does not de-install any drivers of the USB Adapter, which will carry on working.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Select “Desinstalar” and press “Siguiente”. The programme will close the Monitor de Red if it still running when you give the order and will de-install from the system, When the de-installation has finished, the system will show a screen confirming the conclusion of the maintenance. In Windows 98 y ME the system will ask you to restart your PC.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual If or when you return to these wireless environments, you only have to connect to the profile that you have previously configured (with the operation mode, WEP encryption, IP configuration) and you are ready to work with this network. NOTE: If your PC has the operating system Windows 98 first edition installed. It is necessary to configure the IP parameters manually. For this, please consult the documentation of the operating system.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual The light indicator (LED) on the adapter is not lit Cause: The USB Adapter cannot become active Solution: - Test the status of the driver (see section “7.2.- Driver status”). If the driver has not been properly installed, the device can never become active. It is also possible that the USB Adapter is causing a conflict with another device that is installed, try changing the USB port of the USB Adapter.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual The wireless network works but I do not have Internet access Cause: Incorrect IP configuration. Solution: - If you have installed Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, make sure the IP configuration within your user profile is correct. (If your operating system is Windows 98, jump to the next comment “IP Configuration under Windows 98”).
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Parameters: - DHCP: Select “Desactivado” if you want to give the address manually. Select “Activado” if you have a DHCP server in your network. If you select “Desactivado” you need to fill out the rest of the spaces in this screen. - Dirección IP. The IP address of your PC. Must be within the same range as the LAN IP address of your Modem/Router for Internet access. - Máscara: Must be the same as your Modem/Router.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual - Locate the TCP/IP associated with your wireless USB Adapter (TCP/IP -> WL382F Wireless LAN 11Mbps Adapter) and press “Properties”. In this screen you can configure your IP parameters. If you have a DHCP server in your network, such as a Modem/Router with this service activated, leave the configuration as it is shown above. This way the PCMCIA will obtain an IP address automatically.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual We also have to configure the DNS parameters. Click on the option “DNS Configuration” and key in the information required: Select “Activate DNS” and insert the name of your PC in the box “Host”. This name is informative; you can use the same name as your computer if you wish. Next insert the name of your Domain Name Server (DNS) given by Telefónica in the “DNS Server search order” and press “Add”. Once you have finished the IP configuration, press “Accept”.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 7.2. - Driver Verification If your wireless USB Adapter does not activate (LED permanently turned off), make sure the drivers of the device are correctly installed. To proceed with the verification follow these steps: - In Windows 98/ME/2000: Select Start-> Settings-> Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, select “System”. Then “Device manager” and “Network Adapters”. In Windows XP: Select “Start” and right click on “My PC”, left click on “Properties”.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual In the case that this message is not given, the installation was not successful. Deinstall the device and repeat the installation process again according to this user manual. 7.3 Customer Service The customer service is available by telephone and the Internet. Help line You can call the customer service on 902 357 000 for whichever query that you may have. If you do not know the IP addresses that correspond with your ADSL service, call 900 50 20 10.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Other helpful addresses: 1. – Consult the IP addresses associated with your ADSL line Description: Programme that will give you your ADSL configuration data via the Internet. Username and password of telefonicaonline.com needed (Free). URL: www.telefonicaonline.com/datosadsl 2. - Guides and manuals for self install kits. Description: Customer support for self install kits with all the guides and manuals for all the kits. URL: www.telefonicaonline.com/adsl/ayudakit 3.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual 8. - ACROBAT READER 5.0 INSTALLATION Acrobat Reader is freeware application that will allow you to read and print all the documents enclosed in the CD-ROM provided with your wireless device. You will find the application in the directory \ACROBAT in your CD-ROM. For your comfort we have included version 5.0 in Spanish and English. If you need a different version, you can download it from the website www.acrobat.com.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual If you wish to install the application into an alternative folder, click “Examinar”, if you want to conserve the default folder, click “Siguiente”. The programme will copy the files into the folder specified previously, once the files have stopped being copied, the assistant will notify you with the following message: Press “Aceptar” to finish the installation of Acrobat Reader 5.0. The programme will create an icon on your desktop for a quick start up of the application.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual ANNEX A –TCP/IP Testing If you are not sure about the TCP/IP configuration in your PC, there are some very simple steps that check if you have: • • • • DHCP server (Automatic IP assignation) Fixed IP address Connection with other devices on your local area network(LAN) Internet access The following tests are made with MS-DOS, to open this window take the following steps: Select: Windows 98/ME: Start -> Programs -> MS-DOS. The MS-DOS window will open.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual Attention This command may differ in different versions of Window. Key in ipconfig /? To see the options that corresponds with the operating system of your PC. Check the TCP/IP connection The command “ping” is used to test the TCP/IP connection with another device in the same LAN, both for cabled and wireless connections. To be able do this it is necessary to know the IP address of the device that you wish to connect to.
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual If the connection is not correct, the following messages will appear: Equipamiento ADSL Inalámbrico Page 43
Wireless USB Adapter User Manual ANNEX B – Declaration of Conformity Product: Adaptor USB Inalámbrica Model WL382C Manufacturer Gemtek Technology CO., Ltd Made in Taiwan Spanish Representative: IDEAL TECHNOLOGY ELECTROMAGNETIC AND IMMUNITY COMPATIBILITY The products previously aforementioned have been tested for their electromagnetic compatibility according to the la Directive 89/336/EEC of the European council.
