User's Manual

Table Of Contents

Introduction ORiNOCO

802.11a/b/g/n USB Adapter User Guide

Applications

This Wireless USB Adapter offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the network. Some

of its applications include:

• Remote access to corporate network information

• E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation

• Difficult-to-wire environments

• Historic or older buildings without Ethernet wiring

• Buildings with asbestos insulation

• Open areas where wiring is difficult to employ

• Re-layout of frequently used environments

• Retailers, manufacturers or other organizations that frequently rearrange the workplace or relocate

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time usage

• Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites that employ temporary networks

• Retailers, airline and shipping companies that need additional workstations for a peak period and auditors that require

workgroups at customer sites

• Access to database for mobile workers

• Medical, technical and retail specialists that require roaming access to a database or other network resources

• SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) users

• Users that need a small, easy-to-install network that deploys rapidly

System Requirements

You must have the following minimum requirements for using an ORiNOCO

802.11n USB Client Adapter:

1. A computer that meets the following specifications:

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista installed

• Equipped with a USB 2.0 port

• Service Pack 3 for Windows XP (recommended)

• At least 64 MB of free hard disk space

• At least 128 MB of RAM (recommended)

• A 300 MHz processor or higher

At least one IEEE 802.11 compliant Access Point

2. If your wireless network uses EAP-TLS or PEAP authentication, the system must contain a Certificate Authority (CA)

and user certificates for EAP-TLS authentication or CA certificate for PEAP authentication

3. If your wireless network uses PEAP (EAP-GTC) authentication with a One-Time Password (OTP) user database, you

need a hardware token device and your hardware or software token password

4. If PSK key authentication is used, you must know the key information

5. In case the USB port is not exposed outside, it is advised to use a USB cable to ensure higher signal strength.

6. The following information from your system administrator:

• The logical name for your workstation (also known as client name).

• The protocols necessary to bind to the client adapter, such as TCP/IP.

• The case-sensitive service set identifier (SSID) for your RF network.

• If your network setup does not include a DHCP server, the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address

of your computer.