Airlink AWLH3028V2 User Manual

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    802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter Model # AWLH3028v2 User's Manual Rev. 1.0
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    1.1 Package Contents ...3 1.2 Features ...3 2. Installation...4 2.1 Install Driver & Utility...4 3. Connect to Wireless Network ...9 4. Configure Wireless LAN Monitor 14 4.1 General...14 4.2 Profile Settings...16 4.3 Available Network ...18 4.4 Status...19 4.5 Statistics ...20 4.6 Wi-Fi Protected
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    package. The package should include the following items: • Wireless PCI Adapter • Antenna • Quick Installation Guide • Installation CD (Driver/Utility/Manual) 1.2 Features • Compatible with IEEE 802.11g high rate standard to provide wireless transmission speeds of up to 54Mbps data rate • Maximum
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    on the wireless PCI adapter. Replace the cover of your computer. Step 2.3 Switch on the computer. Step 2.4 Click Cancel when you see the Found New Hardware Wizard. Windows XP/2000 Users: Windows 7/Vista Users: After turning on the computer, Windows will install its built in drivers for this
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    Step 2.5 Insert the CD into the CD drive. The Autorun screen will pop up. Windows 7 Users: Select Install Driver (Windows 7) from the menu. Windows Vista/XP/2000 Users: Select Install Utility and Driver (Windows Vista/XP/2K) from the menu. Note: If the Autorun screen doesn't appear automatically, go
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    Step 2.7 Click Install to start installing the driver/utility. 6
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    Step 2.8 Windows 2000/XP Users: Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen. (For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature Not Found prompt). Please wait when Windows is installing the driver for Airlink101 802.11g Wireless Adapter and the utility, Airlink101 Wireless LAN Monitor. Step
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    Step 2.10 Select Yes, I will restart my computer now. Click Finish to reboot the computer. The driver and utility have been installed. Please continue to next chapter. 8
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    3. Connect to Wireless Network For Windows 7 Users: You will need to use the utility built in Windows 7 to manage this wireless PCI adapter. Currently, Airlink101 Wireless LAN Monitor does not support Windows 7. Step 3.1 Click on the wireless icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner
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    For Windows Vista/XP/2000 Users: Step 3.1 Open the Airlink101 802.11g Wireless LAN Monitor utility by double clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. 10
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    the connection. Step 3.3 Enter the wireless security key into the Network Key and Confirm Network Key box if the network you are attempting to connect has wireless security enabled. Click OK. The wireless adapter will automatically detect the type of Network Authentication and the Data encryption
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    Step 3.4 The connection should be now established. Under General tab, you can check the status of wireless connectivity. Verify that IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway have valid numbers assigned to them (instead of all 0's). The Status should be Associated, and there
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    Congratulations! You have now connected to the wireless network successfully. 13
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    This section describes the various functions of the 802.11g Wireless LAN Monitor that you can configure, including the settings of wireless encryption. 4.1 General The General tab provides you with the status of the current connection, including signal, network name (SSID) and IP Address. At the
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    /enable the wireless adapter. For Windows XP users, you will see a checkbox "Windows Zero Config" which can be used to enable or disable the Windows XP's built-in wireless utility, Windows Zero Configuration. It is suggested NOT to check this box and use Airlink101 Wireless Monitor that provides
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    . The Available Profile(s) box lists all the profiles that you've created for your network. A profile is automatically created and added to this list when you connect to a new network. You can also manually add a profile. → To modify an existing profile, select the profile from the Available Profile
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    the profile settings here, including Profile Name, SSID, Network Authentication, Data Encryption and Network Key. Click OK to save the changes. The section 4.7, Configuring Encryption will give you the information of how to set the different options of the wireless network encryption settings. 17
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    4.3 Available Network The Available network tab lists all of the networks that the adapter detects in your area. Clicking Refresh will refresh the list. To connect to a network, select a network from the list and click Add to Profile. 18
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    4.4 Status The status section provides you with a list of information about the current status of the adapter. 19
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    4.5 Statistics The Statistics section gives you information about transmit and receive packet count. 20
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    does not support this feature, you will need to set up the wireless security manually and you can skip this section. We are using the AWLH3028v2 and the AR570W Airlink101 Wireless 150 Router to illustrate the following setup instructions. Step 4.6.1 Open the Airlink101 802.11g Wireless LAN Monitor
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    4.6.3a Step 4.6.2 When you see this window pops up, within the following 2 minutes, push the Easy Setup Button (i.e. WPS button) on the back of the router and release it right away. The router will now start to synchronize the security settings with the wireless PCI adapter. The connection will be
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    Step 4.6.3a If you choose the Pin Code method, click Yes when prompted with the question "Do you want to select a specific AP?". Select the Access Point that you want to connect, and then click Select. 23
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    for each router. Please refer to the user's manual of your router for detailed instructions.) Step 4.6.3b Log on to the router AR570W's web configuration page from the browser (i.e. Internet Explore or Mozilla Firefox) and click on Wireless
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    After a few moments both the router configuration screen and the adapter configuration screen should show a message telling you that a connection is established. Note: If you cannot connect successfully with WPS, you need to log in to
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    most cases, encryption type will be automatically detected by the wireless adapter; all you need to do is to enter the Network key, as described in Section 3, Step 3.3. If you are creating a custom profile, you need to manually configure the encryption settings. The encryption settings you configure
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    encryption Select WEP from the Data encryption box. Under Network Authentication, select either Shared key or Open System, that is currently in use. Enter the network security key that matches the one on the router to Network key and Confirm network key boxes. Click OK to save your settings. 27
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    home users) Select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the Network Authentication box. Under Data encryption select either AES or TKIP depending on the settings for your router. Enter the encryption key that the router is using into the Network Key, Confirm network key boxes. Click OK to save your settings. 28
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    4.7.3 Configuring WPA/WPA2 Encryption (for corporate networks) Select WPA 802.1x / WPA2 802.1x from the Network Authentication box and click OK. The following window will pop up after few seconds. 29
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    You can choose a network authentication method: Protected EAP or Smart Card or other Certificate then click Settings to configure the advanced settings. 1) Choose Protected EAP then click on Settings to configure the advanced security settings. 30
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    Configure the advanced security settings for PEAP then click OK. Refer to your system administrator for information about what settings you should enter here. 31
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    2) Choose Smart Card or other Certificate then click on Settings to configure the advanced security settings. Refer to your system administrator for information about what settings you should enter here. 32
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    , you will need to create a new profile. Open the Wireless LAN Monitor. Click on Profile and click on Add. The profile settings box will appear. First change the network type to Adhoc, by checking the computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network. Enter a network name (SSID) into the SSID box. Select your
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    you choose WEP security, you can follow the instructions in the Configuring Encryption section of the manual. Click OK to save the profile. Select any of the settings are different, the network will not function. Note: If you are having trouble connecting, slow connection, or connection is unstable
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    4.9 About The About window provides the information about the Airlink101 802.11g Wireless LAN Monitor Utility version and the current driver version. 35
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    5 Troubleshooting 1. If you cannot open the Wireless LAN Monitor utility, make sure that the PCI adapter is inserted firmly into the PCI slot. 2. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, you may want to double check the wireless security settings on the router. The network key you entered in
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    64 / 128-bit WEP encryption • WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK • 802.1x Diagnostic LEDs • Link • Activity (TX/RX) Transmission Rate • 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (auto sense) Transmitted Power • 16 ~ 18dBm System requirement • Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 • Available PCI slot Dimensions • 122 x 120 mm
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    Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network
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802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
Model # AWLH3028v2
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0