USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Model RF802USB User Guide
User Guide Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. USB 11 MBPS Wireless Network Adapter Model RF802USB PN S0000230 Revision A Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2001, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Contents CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................5 YOUR RF802USB PACKAGE ...............................................................................................................................5 WIRELESS NETWORK BASICS ...............................................................................................................................5 SAFETY ...............................................
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction The Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter provides an ideal way to “connect” your PC or laptop computers to a wireless network or to “connect” as part of a wired network with a wireless network segment. With the wireless adapter, you will have the ability to share information and resources, such as files and printers, and take full advantage of a “connected” environment for work and play! The Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for wireless network hardware might be higher than the cost of wired network hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest in dynamic environments requiring frequent moves, add-ons, and changes. Scalability - Wireless network systems can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations.
Chapter 1 - Introduction LED Indicators The Wireless Network Adapter has two indicator lights that can give you information about your network traffic and help you determine problems when troubleshooting. 1. Power LED – When this light is on, the adapter is on. 2. Link – This light blinks with traffic. The more traffic, the more blinking. Four Ways to Use the Wireless LAN Adapter This section covers the different ways in which the Wireless LAN Adapter can be set up and used.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Setup 2 – The Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing Use This Setup If: You have two or more computers and/or laptops and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using one computer or laptop as an Internet Server. Additional Requirements: To share an Internet connection, you will need Internet Sharing software – you can either purchase Internet Sharing software or use Windows 98SE’s or ME’s Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) utility.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Setup 3 – The Home Network with Multiple IPs Use This Setup If: 1. You have two or more computers and/or laptops and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using multiple IP addresses that you have purchased from your Internet Service Provider. Or 2. You want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Static IP addresses. This requires an Access Point, an Ethernet capable Broadband modem, and a multiple IP address Internet Account or an existing Ethernet network.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Setup 4 – The Home Internet Network with a Residential Gateway, Firewall, or Router Use This Setup If: You have two or more computers and/or laptops and want to share files, printers, and Internet access using a Residential Gateway, Router, or Firewall Or You want to connect to an Ethernet network that uses Dynamic (DHCP) IP addresses.
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 - Installation of the RF802USB The following section will assist you in installing the RF802USB Wireless Network Adapter successfully. First, you will install the driver (from the CD-ROM included with your package). Second, you will connect the Wireless Network Adapter. Then, you will set the network properties to accommodate resource sharing. Finally, you will configure the Adapter.
Chapter 2 - Installation Connecting the RF802USB to Your PC or Laptop 1. Plug a USB cable into the RF802USB and your PC or laptop. 2. A wizard will locate the new hardware (your RF802USB). Choose Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver. Then click Next. 3. Select Hardware Types, and then click Next. 4. Click Wireless USB. 5. Click Have Disk. Place the CD in your CD-ROM drive. 6.
Chapter 2 - Installation Setting Network Properties in Windows 2000 These steps provide a quick summary of the setting Network Properties process. For detailed installation steps with screen shots, see the chapter entitled Network Basics. 1. Right-click My Network Places from the desktop, and select Properties from the context menu. 2. The Network dialog box displays. Click Local Area Connection à Properties. 3. Click the TCP/IP option for setting the IP address for your computer. 4.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility Chapter 3 Configuration Utility Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility Chapter 3 - Configuration Utility The Wireless Network Adapter uses its own management software. All functions that you can control are provided by the Configuration Utility. Usually this application starts automatically. To start the utility manually, click the Start button > Programs > USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter. should appear in your Icon tray. If this icon is green, the A new icon Wireless Network Adapter is configured right.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility Status Tab Link Status Group When Associated fields are listed, the normal flow of operation is Infrastructure Mode, the PC is connected to its access point, and networking is available. BSSID is shown in the form of hex digits. Tx/Rx Rate Information Group The Tx Packets and Rx Packets display the instantaneous wireless Receive and Transmit throughput displayed in bytes per second. These values are updated every two seconds.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility Configuration Tab The fields on the Configuration Tab display the operating parameters of the driver. Changes to any of the parameters can be made on this screen. You do not have to reboot the PC when changes on this screen are made. Configuration Utility Screen with Configuration Tab Selected Change Configuration To change the current configuration, check the Change Configuration box.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility Network Mode Two modes are available. The default is Infrastructure. Ad Hoc - This is the 802.11 peer-to-peer mode of operation. In 802.11Ad Hoc only one wireless cell is supported for each different SSID. Communication is Client-to-Client without the use of an Access Point. 802.11 Ad Hoc networking uses the same SSID for establishing the wireless connection. Infrastructure - This mode of operation requires an 802.11 Access Point.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility Encryption Tab You may desire an additional measure of security on your wireless network. Additional security can be set on the Encryption Tab. Configuration Utility with the Encryption Tab Selected Additional security can be achieved by using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the Keys entered from this panel.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility WEP Key to Use Select a key and then enter the keys in the corresponding fields. Mode There are two options. The default is Mandatory. Mandatory Mode – This mode is the WEP encryption that should be used. The other station also needs to use WEP encryption in order to establish a communication with your station. This mode is required for compliance with the IEEE 802.11b standard.
Chapter 3 – Configuration Utility About Tab The About Tab shows the driver version number, the product version number, and the application version number. You must use this version number when reporting problems to Tech Support. Configuration Utility with About Tab Selected Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Verifying Driver Installation To check that the wireless network adapter drivers are loaded properly: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel 2. Double-click on System. The System Properties screen displays. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting 3. Click on the Device Manager Tab 4. Click on the + symbol in front of Network Adapters, which changes to a – after it is clicked. 5. Highlight USB 11MBps Wireless Network Adapter by clicking on it, and then click the Properties button. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting 6. The USB 11MBps Wireless Network Adapter Properties screen displays. Check the Device Status to see if the Wireless Network USB Adapter is working properly. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting Checking the Wireless Adapter Configuration 1. Select Start > Programs > USB 11Mbps Wireless Network > Wireless configuration. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting 2. The Configuration Utility screen displays. Select the Configuration Tab. 3. Note the setting of Network Mode. It should be set to Infrastructure mode when there is an Access Point in the network. Otherwise, it should set to Ad Hoc. 4. To change any settings, check the box labeled Change Configuration, and then click the arrow in any drop down list box you would like to change. 5. Highlight the desired setting, click the Update button, and then click OK.
Chapter – Networking Basics Chapter 5 Networking Basics Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics Chapter 5 - Networking Basics Computer Identification If you had previously named your Windows 98/ME computers for easy network identification, you may need to verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgroup name in order to share files and printers. The following directions are for Windows 98 and Me. To find comparable directions for other operating systems, refer to Windows Help. 1.
Chapter – Networking Basics 2. The Network screen displays. Click the Identification Tab 3. Type a name in the Computer Name box that will identify this PC or laptop for you. This name allows other computers on your network to communicate with this computer. Each computer’s name must be unique on for each network or confusion will result. The name can be up to 15 characters with no spaces. 4. Type a name the Workgroup box that you would like to assign to the workgroup sharing files and printers.
Chapter – Networking Basics Sharing Files Once your PCs or laptops are connected together and identified on a network, you can now open and save files between or among your computers. You will be able to specify folders or disk drives to share and even password protect them. The steps below show you how to share specific files and folders with other computers on your network. 1. On your Desktop, right-click the icon Network Neighborhood and select Properties from the context menu. 2.
Chapter – Networking Basics 4. The File and Print Sharing dialog box displays. Check the box I want to be able to give others access to my files. 5. Click OK on the File and Print Sharing dialog box. 6. Click OK on the Network dialog box. Note: Your system may prompt you to provide the Windows 98 installation CD or to direct Windows to the proper location of the installation files. It may also prompt you to reboot. Follow any of these directions that may appear. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics Setting Sharing Levels of Access After the sharing utility is set up, you can set the access level to your files that others will have. Access can be set for a particular file(s) or disk drive(s) as well as all files and drives. Types of Access Full Allows others on your network the to open, read, write, save, copy, move, and delete files on the disk or in the folder. Read-Only Allows others on your network to lonely open and read the files on the disk or in the folder.
Chapter – Networking Basics Sharing Printers The Sharing Printers function allows a printer connected to one computer to be shared by all other computers on your network. If you have more than one printer, they can all be shared. These steps below will enable you to print using other computers on your network. 1. Right-click the icon Network Neighborhood on your desktop and select Properties from the context menu. 2. The Network Configuration dialog box opens. Click the File and Print Sharing button.
Chapter – Networking Basics 3. The File and Print Sharing dialog box displays. Select I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s). 4. Click OK on the File and Print Sharing dialog box. 5. Click OK on the Network dialog box. Note: Your system may prompt you to provide the Windows 98 installation CD or to direct Windows to the proper location of the installation files. It may also prompt you to reboot. Follow any of these directions that may appear. Selecting a Shared Printer 1.
Chapter – Networking Basics 3. Click Share. The Printer Properties dialog box displays. Click Shared, and enter a Share Name to identify the printer to other computers on the network. Comment and Password are optional. Then click OK. 4. For a computer to access a Network Printer, the device driver or software for that printer must be installed and must pointed to the proper location of the printer. • Go to a computer that does not have the printer connected to it. Select Start > Settings > Printers.
Chapter – Networking Basics • The Add Printer Wizard displays. Click the button next to Network Printer Server, and then click Next. • The Choose Network printer. Click Next. • The Connect to Printer screen displays. Identify the location of the Network Printer. If you know the name of the computer and the Share Name of the printer, you can type it into the Network path or queue name box. However, it is easier to click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the printer.
Chapter – Networking Basics How to Install TCP/IP By default, Windows 98/ME will install TCP/IP automatically. To install it manually, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Network icon. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics 3. The Network Configuration dialog box displays. Highlight the USB 11Mbps Wireless Network Adapter. Click the Add button. . 4. The Select Network Component Type dialog box displays. Select Protocol, and then click the Add button. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics 5. The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays. Select Microsoft from the column on the left side of the screen, and then select TCP/IP from the column on the right side of the screen. Click OK. 6. The TCP/IP protocol is now installed. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics Configuring a Dynamic IP Address When the drivers were installed, the default for the IP Address was set to obtain IP dynamically through a DHCP server. If you need to check or change the settings, complete the following steps: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Network. 3. The Network dialog box displays. Highlight TCP/IP for USB 11Mbps Wireless Network, and then click the Properties button.
Chapter – Networking Basics 4. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box displays. Choose the IP Address tab. Then select Obtain an IP address automatically, and then click OK. 5. The Network Properties dialog box displays again. Just click OK. 6. The Windows system will ask you to reboot. Click Yes. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics 7. The TCP/IP dialog box displays. Choose the IP Address tab. 8. Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically, and click OK. 9. When the Network Properties dialog box comes back up, click OK. 10. The Windows system will ask you to reboot. Click Yes. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics Configuring a Static IP Address 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel 2. Double-click on Network. 3. Highlight TCP/IP for USB 11Mbps Wireless Network and click the Properties button. Note: If TCP/IP is not present see the section on How to Install TCP/IP. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics 4. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box displays. Choose the IP Address tab, and select Specify an IP Address. 5. Enter an IP Address in the IP Address field. The suggested IP Range is 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 Note: IP Addresses must be assigned sequentially to each computer. Enter a Subnet Mask number is the Subnet Mask field. The suggested Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 6. Click OK. 7. The Network Properties dialog box displays again. Just click OK. 8.
Chapter – Networking Basics Checking TCP/IP Address of the Wireless Adapter 1. Click the Start button, and then click Run. 2. The Run dialog box displays. Type winipcfg in the Open box, and click OK. 3. The IP Configuration dialog box displays. The IP address will default into the IP Address box. 4. Click the More Info button to display additional IP information. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter – Networking Basics Checking the Connection by Pinging Click the Start button, and then click Run. 1. The Run dialog box displays. Type command in the Open box. Then click OK. 1. This takes you to the Run dialog box, which is now set to receive a DOS prompt. 3. Type ping 192.168.0.1, which is the IP address of the Gateway in this case. Then press the Enter key. 4. A successful ping will show four replies: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
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Appendix A – Technical Specifications of the RF802USB Appendix A - Technical Specifications of the RF802USB Product Name USB 11 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Model Number RF802USB Hardware Compatibility IBM-compatible PC with USB port Host Interface USB B-type to PC Dimensions 4 x 2.8 x ¾ inches (10 x 7.2 x 2 mm) Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.
Appendix A – Technical Specifications of the RF802USB EMC Certification FCC Part 15 Class in US, ETSI 300.328 and CE EMC-EEC in Europe, ARIB-Telec in Japan Packaging Generic, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., private labeling optional Data Encryption 64 bit and 128 Bit WEP Encryption Supported Bit Rates 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps Utility Software Configuration Utility Software Standards IEEE 802.
Appendix B – Uninstall Directions Appendix B - Uninstall RF802USB Software If you want to uninstall the Wireless USB software under the Windows operating system, complete the following steps: Uninstall RF802USB in Windows 98 1. Click the Start buttonà Settings à Control Panel à Add/Remove à Remove Wireless USB RF802USB. 2. Click the Start button à Programs à Windows Explorer à Disk C à Windows à INF file à Other à Then remove the USB inf file related to the RF802USB. 3.
Appendix B – Uninstall Directions Uninstall RF802USB in Windows 2000 1. Right click on the My Computer icon located on the desktop à Properties à click the Hardware tab à Device Manager. 2. Click Network adapter à Then remove Wireless USB adapter RF802USB. 3. Click Windows Explorer à C:\Program Files à Remove Wireless USB adapter RF802USB. 4. Start à Run à type “ regedit “ command, à Local machine à System à Current control set à Enum à remove USB RF802USB.
Appendix C – Warranty and Repair Policies Appendix C - Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Warranty & Repairs Policies Warranty Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of shipment.
Appendix C – Warranty and Repair Policies Repair Procedures for International Customers (Outside U.S.A. and Canada) Your original point of purchase Reseller may offer the quickest and most economical repair option for your Multi-Tech product. You may also contact any Multi-Tech sales office for information about the nearest distributor or other repair service for your MultiTech product. http://www.multitech.com/COMPANY/offices/DEFAULT.
Index Appendix D – Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
Index Index A About Tab, 22 Ad Hoc, 19 C Change Configuration, 18 Checking TCP/IP Address of the Wireless Adapter, 47 Checking the Connection by Pinging, 48 Checking the Wireless Adapter Configuration, 27 Computer Identification, 30 Configuration Tab, 18 Configuration Utility, 16 Configuring a Dynamic IP Address, 42 Configuring a Static IP Address, 45 Connecting the RF802USB to Your PC or Laptop, 13 E Encryption Tab, 20 F Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement, 56 Four Ways to Use the W
Index R R&TTE Compliance Statement, 56 S Safety, 6 Selecting a Shared Printer, 36 Setting Network Properties Windows 2000, 14 Windows 98/Me, 13 Setting Sharing Levels of Access, 34 Setup 1 – The Ad Hoc Network, 7 Setup 2 – The Ad Hoc Network with Internet Sharing, 8 Setup 3 – The Home Network with Multiple IPs, 9 Setup 4 – The Home Internet Network with a Residential Gateway, Firewall, or Router, 10 Shared Key, 21 Sharing Files, 32 Sharing Printers, 35 Short Preamble, 19 Signal Strength, 17 Software Insta
