TJ Media 1500N USB WIFI DONGLE User Manual

TJ Media Co., Ltd. USB WIFI DONGLE

User Manual

802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 1 Content Chapter 1 Product Introduction .................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Package Contents ................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Product Features .................................................................................................................. 2 1.3 Product Usage ..................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Before Installation ............................................................................................................... 2 1.5 Disable other manufacturers’ wireless network adapters .................................................... 3 1.6 Product Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 2 Installation Guide ......................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Install the USB network adapter ......................................................................................... 4 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Utility ..................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Station Mode ....................................................................................................................... 7 A: General Page ................................................................................................................ 8 B. Profile Page .................................................................................................................. 9 C. Available Network(s) .................................................................................................. 10 D. Status Page ................................................................................................................. 11 E. Wi-Fi Protect Setup Page ............................................................................................ 12 F. Virtual WiFi Page ........................................................................................................ 12 3.2 Introduction of Main Window ........................................................................................... 13 A. Main Menu ................................................................................................................. 13 B. Adapter List Area ........................................................................................................ 14 C. Properties Area ........................................................................................................... 14 D. Global Control Bar ..................................................................................................... 15 3.3. AP Mode ........................................................................................................................... 16 A. General Page .............................................................................................................. 16 B. Advanced Page ........................................................................................................... 18 C. Statistics Page ............................................................................................................. 19
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 2 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Thank you for choosing our USB WIFI DONGLE! The USB WIFI DONGLE supports IEEE wireless standards, and is able to quickly process file transfer, video, multi-media and other applications that require higher bandwidth. This USB WIFI DONGLE also integrates wireless configuration program, which makes it easy and quick to set up the wireless client. Besides, Soft AP is supported for fast wireless network establishment, and WPS encryption supported for you to quickly encrypt and secure your wireless network. All in all, the USB WIFI DONGLE is easy-to-use, and of robust signal, long transmitting distance. 1.1 Package Contents One Wireless network adapterOne Software CD (includes user guide and driver)The above list is for your reference only; the actual contents may differ according to theproduct you purchase.1.2 Product Features Supports soft AP featureDetects wireless network and adjusts transmitting rate automaticallyProvides two working modes: Infrastructure and Ad-HocSupports WEP data encryption and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption methodsSupports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption to secure your wireless networkComplies with Windows 7/Windows 8/XP/ 2000/Vista, Linux, MAC OS, etc.1.3 Product Usage This USB WIFI DONGLE offers a fast, reliable and extendable solution for wireless access. It is mostly used in the following circumstances: 1. Enables staff members who require higher mobility, to have access to the wireless networkanywhere inside their company.2. Enables wireless communication for companies or places which are not suitable for wiredLAN installation because of budget or building environment restrictions, such ashistorical buildings, rentals, or places for short-term usage.3. Suitable for Enterprises or individuals requiring to regularly alter the networking topology4. Helps enterprises or individuals who would like to use wireless to establish wirelessnetwork quickly and frees them from the trouble of cable distribution.1.4 Before Installation 1. Please read through the whole user guide before you install and use this product.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 3 2. Please close or uninstall the configuration programs of other manufacturers’ before you installthe configuration programs of the network adapters to avoid possible UI (user interface) conflict. 3. To avoid possible network conflicts between this the network adapter and those of othermanufactures’, we recommend that you first disable the network adapters of other manufacturers before installing the driver. 1.5 Disable other manufacturers’ wireless network adapters 1. Right click “My Computer” and select “Manage”2. On the Computer Management screen ,select “Device Manager” － “Network adapters”, andright click the network adapter you want to disable and click “Disable” 3. Click the “Yes” button on the dialogue box to disable the network adapter.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 4 1.6 Product Maintenance 1. Please keep the product away from water and humid environment to guarantee its normalperformance2. Protect it against hazardous substances (such as acids, alkalis etc).3. Please don’t directly expose the adapter to the sunlight or excessive heat.4. Please contact our tech support if any problems occur.Chapter 2 Installation Guide This chapter will guide you through the process of installing the network adapter software package, with the included software CD. The package integrates driver and configuration software. Thus, when you are installing the driver, the configuration software will be installed automatically as well. The software installation steps and operating guide in this user guide are explained under Windows XP, Installation steps for other operating systems are similar. Before you proceed with the installation, please notice the following descriptions. Note 1: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for Windows 98SE/Me/2000.) Note 2: If you have installed the WLAN USB driver & utility before, please uninstall the old version first. 2.1 Install the USB network adapter 2.1.1 Please insert the USB WIFI DONGLE into the USB port of your computer. 2.1.2 Ignore the following dialog. Please click “Cancel”.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 5 2.1.3 Put the software program CD, then auto installation window pops up on following. Just click Windows, the driver should run automatically. (Double click “Setup.exe” in the software CD and manually install when it doesn’t auto-run). 2.1.4 The following window will show up.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 6 2.1.5 Click “Next” to process the installation. 2.1.6 It shows that it is installing. 2.1.7 Click “finish” to complete the installation.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 7 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Utility Select “Start”—“Programs” —“REALTEK USB Wireless LAN Utility”— “REALTEK USB Wireless LAN Utility”, or click the “REALTEK USB Wireless LAN Utility” shortcut on your PC’s desktop to start the UI. 3.1 Station Mode The following explanations focus on the properties area.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 8 Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc With both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc types, the properties should look like the picture above. Six property pages present different information of current wireless network status. Please read the following explanations before you reviewing these pages, it could help you to well understand the wireless environment around the system. It is easy to use to switch property pages just by clicking left button of mouse on the title of each page. The following six sections describe detailed information of each page. A: General Page
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 9 1. StatusThe status of station connection to AP.2. SpeedCurrent transition speed in Mbps (Mega-Bits-Per-Second).3. TypeCurrent wireless LAN configuration type.4. EncryptionCurrent encryption mode used.5. SSIDName of wireless network.6. Signal StrengthThe average signal quality of packets received from wireless network.We recommend connecting AP with over 70% signal strength.7. Throughput DiagramCurrent throughput, including transmission (Tx) and total traffic (Total).8. Network AddressMac Address: six two-digital number of this Wireless LAN USB adapterIP Address: assigned network address by DHCP server or self-definition in fourthree-digital number format.■ Subnet Mask: the only valid value is 2555.255.0.0■ Gateway: It comes from connected AP. Your system can not connect internet with thisfield empty.B. Profile PageThis page provides profiles management such as add, remove, edit and duplicate just by pressing the respected button. Available Profile(s) The list box shows all the created profiles.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 10 1. AddAdd a new profile for AP or IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode).2. RemoveRemove the selected profile.3. EditEdit contents of selected profile.4. DuplicateMake copy of selected profile.5. Set DefaultSet the selected profile as default selection.6. Available Network PageThis page presents all BSS, including AP and IBSS, around this system. You can pick anyone of these network connections.C. Available Network(s)Show network connection around this system 1. RefreshRescan network connection around this system.2. Add to ProfileCreate profile for selected network connection and add it to profile list.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 11 D. Status PageNDIS Driver Version: Driver version Short Radio Header: No Encryption: Current encryption mode. Authenticate: Authentication state Channel Set: Selected channel plan currently. MAC Address: MAC address of this adapter. Data Rate: Wireless LAN transition speed Channel (Frequency): Current channel number Status: Wireless network status SSID: name of connecting AP Network Type: Indicate current network configuration type Power Save Mode: Current setting power save mode Associated AP MAC: MAC address of connecting AP Associated AP IP: IP address of connecting AP Up Time: Total connection time
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 12 E. Wi-Fi Protect Setup PageF. Virtual WiFi Page
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 13 3.2 Introduction of Main Window A. Main MenuThe main menu includes five submenus. 1. Refresh(R)When clicking the refresh menu, you can update and re-enumerate the contents of adapterlist area.2. Mode(M)Wireless configuration is quickly switched to be either [Station] or [Access Point].3. About(A)Click the “About” to show the about dialog. The application version and licenseinformation are shown in the about dialog.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 14 B. Adapter List AreaAll connected adapters on this system with multiple adapter installations are displayed in this area. It is easy for users to change the selected adapter by one click. The contents of properties area are dependent on wireless configuration that the selected adapter is set up. If only single adapter is installed on the system, only one adapter is always selected. C. Properties AreaThe contents of this area are dependent on current wireless configuration. The current configuration is determined on previous explanation of submenu “Mode”. The more detailed contents are described in the following wireless configuration sections for both Station and AP mode.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 15 D. Global Control BarEach control item on this bar affects the adapter or management GUI directly. Show Tray Icon Checking "Show Tray Icon" and clicking “Close” button, the management GUI will be minimized and stay on the tray icon located at the right bottom corner of Windows. If not, management GUI will shut down while clicking "Close" button with unchecked condition. Radio Off Turn off the radio to save power. While the radio is off, the links with other wireless network nodes are disconnected. User should be aware that while the wireless configuration is in AP mode. The radio off will cause the sub network belonging to the AP to be disconnected with internet/intranet. Disable Adapter Stop wireless USB device. Virtual WiFi allowed
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 16 Switch utility to virtual WiFi setting tool. Close Whether to check or uncheck "Show Tray Icon" is to shut down or hide the management GUI. 3.3. AP Mode Click main menu Mode(M) and choose “Access Point” to switch AP mode. You will see the following window. A. General PageThis page provides general information of this AP, including name, MAC address and list of joined stations.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 17 1. SSIDThe name of this AP.2. BSSIDSix two-digital numbers of the MAC address of this AP.3. Association TableIt is the list of joined stations to this AP.4. AID (Association ID)The AID field is a value assigned by an AP during association that represents 16-bit ID ofa station. It is a unique value assigned by AP.5. MAC AddressIt is the six two-digit numbers that assemble the MAC address of respected joined station.6. Life TimeIt is the timer that counts down from 10 minutes whenever the AP connects the stationsuccessfully. If an STA associated to SW AP does not have any interaction with the AP in10 minutes, it will be disassociated from the Infra-structure BSS.7. ConfigA dialog of this AP is shown for configuration modification
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 18 7.1. Network Name (SSID) Name of the AP is searchable by other wireless Modes. The length of SSID should be shorter than 32 characters. 7.2. Channel Select the wireless channel within current channel plan. 7.3. Network Authentication & Data Encryption There are three types of authentication: ■Open SystemIt is combined with data encryption type to be WEP or to be disabled.Encryption ~ disabled: you decide to open this AP to every one without networkauthentication.Encryption ~ WEP: you decide to setup the basic data encryption with a defined networkkey.■Shared Key + WEPYou decide to apply both authentication and data encryption to prevent unauthorizedlogin.■WPA-PSK + TKIP & WPA2-PSK + TKIPThe most advanced authentication and data encryption that provide the best securityprotection.7.4. ASCII/ PASSPHRASEThe most advanced authentication and data encryption that provide the best securityprotection.box. 64 bits: The generated pass key is 64-bit to be complied with data packets. 128 bits: The generated pass key is 128-bit to be complied with data packets. ■Hexadecimal: While both ASCII and PASSPHRASE are not checked, you shouldinput hexadecimal number in the network key box. For example, 10 digits hex number for64-bit WEP or 26 digits hex number for 128-bit WEP.7.5. Key index (1 ~4) At most four key index to represent the opposite network key. B. Advanced PageUsers could setup the advanced characteristics of network packet for transmission on this page.
802.11b/g/n USB WIFI DONGLE 19 1. Beacon IntervalThis filed indicates the interval between each beacon that this AP sends out in unit of TU(1024 micro-seconds).2. DTIM PeriodThe DTIM Period field is the number of Beacon intervals between successive DTIMs.3. Preamble Mode■ Long: higher quality but with lower performance than preamble short mode.■ Short: Normal quality but with higher performance then preamble long mode.■ Auto: select the proper preamble mode by current signal frame information.C. Statistics PageThe Tx/Rx status of current wireless connection is shown. A statistics analysis of packet transition is listed.
FCCCautionThisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.AnyChangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.Note: ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgeneratesusesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.-Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.-Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

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