Planet Technology 802.11g User Manual

1 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WL-U356M User Manual Version: 1.00

103. You may click “Browse” to specify the Destination Folder you prefer for the installation of utility. Otherwise, you can keep the default sett

11 If your operating system is Windows 2000, the below window will pop up. Please choose “Yes” to go on. 5. Please insert WL-U356M into a vacant

126. Windows will automatically detect the device. Choose “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”. Then click “Next” to continue. 7. A

13 3.2 Configuration your wireless adapter Note. When you install a wireless card to Windows XP / Server 2003, Wireless Zero Configuration will ta

143. Uncheck “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” and click “OK” to save. 4. Double-click the utility icon in the desktop,

15Chapter 4 Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you configure the WL-U356M and monitor the link st

16 Figure 4-2 4.1 Network Status The Network Status tab displays signal strength and link information, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Figure 4-3 Li

17z 　 DHCP Option: The status of the DHCP client. z 　 IP Address: The IP Address of the Adapter. z 　 Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of the A

18 Figure 4-5 Choose the Authorization Modes and Encryption Method in the drop-down box. Figure 4-5 Click the Configure WEP Keys button to contin

19Enter Key Value for the Key1, click OK to continue. Figure 4-7 Click Next to continue. Figure 4-8

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20Figure 4-9 4.2.2 Ad-Hoc Mode When the Network Info screen appears, enter a name for the new profile. Enter the Network SSID. Choose the Ad-Hoc M

21 Figure 4-12 Click the Configure WEP Keys button to continue. Figure 4-13 Enter Key Value for the Key1, click OK to continue. Figure 4-14

22 Click Next to continue. Figure 4-15 Figure 4-16

234.2.3 Profile Setting Figure 4-17 Parameter Description Network Info tab This tab enable you to view and to change setting the network informa

24Create, click “Save” button to save your configure. 4.3 Site Survey The Site Survey tab, displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks a

25 Figure 4-19 Refresh button – It enable you to displays a new list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection Associate but

26 Parameter Description Authentication Mode This setting has to be consistent with the wireless network that the device intends to connect. Open

27The difference between WPA and WPA2 is that WPA2 provides data encryption via the AES. In contrast, WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKI

284.4 Statistics The Statistic tab enables you to view the statistic information of the connection including signal strength, transmit, receive and

29 Figure 4-22 Parameter Description Power Save Mode The power saving function is only available when the network type is in infrastructure. Cont

3This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the

30When the wireless mode is “802.11 b”, the maximum data rate is 11Mbps(11b) so that there are only “Auto/1/2/5.5/11Mbps” options you can select. F

314.6 Admin The Admin tab screen lets you import or export profiles. Figure 4-23 z Export Profile To save the profile(s) in a different locat

32 Figure 4-25 4.7 About The About tab enables you to view the information of the PLANET WL-U356M including MAC Address, Regulatory Domain, Firmwa

33Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PLANET WL-U356M

34to establish a BSS at the same time, which can result in multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple clients

PLANET WL-U356M - 4 - TABBLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction...

5Chapter 1 Introduction Complying with the IEEE802.11b/g standard, the WL-U356M provides simple, reliable, and high-speed wireless connectivity for

65. Access to database for mobile workers Doctors, nurses, retailers, white-collar workers who need access to database while roaming in the hospita

7If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier for support. 1.4 Minimum System Requirements Before installation, please check the fol

8Chapter 2 Designing Your Wireless Network The PLANET WL-U356M supports up to 54 Mbps connections. This card is fully compliant with the specificat

9Chapter 3 Installation Procedure Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the Wireless USB