Airlink AWLL017 Quick installation guide - Page 3

Note to Windows XP Users Only Windows XP provides a built-in Wireless Zero Configuration Utility for configuring and monitoring wireless devices on your computer. When it is enabled, it will override the Wireless Configuration Utility. To disable the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility and have the Wireless Configuration Utility manage your USB adapter, perform the following steps: Step 1 Double-click the Windows XP network icon and click Advanced (or Properties). Step 2 On the Wireless Networks tab, uncheck the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box and click OK. This will restore the management function to the Wireless Configuration Utility. Basic Configurations Select the Monitor tab in the Wireless Configuration Utility to set your settings. See Fig. 3.2 The current settings are grayed out. To change the settings click Change. After changing the settings, click Submit to activate the new settings. Operating Mode: There are two operating modes for the Wireless USB Adapter, Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc mode. If you choose Infrastructure mode, the USB adapter will connect to an access point/ wireless router. If you choose Ad-Hoc mode, the USB adapter will connect to a wireless station directly. Channel: Displays the channel number that is currently being used by the USB adapter. The channel number can only be set under the Ad-Hoc mode. In Ad-Hoc mode, each client must have the same channel number and SSID in order to connect to each other properly. In Infrastructure mode, the USB adapter will automatically detect and use the channel number provided by the access point/wireless router. SSID: Enter the SSID of the network you wish to join. The SSID distinguishes one WLAN group from another, so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN group must use the same SSID. Fig. 3.2 Once you have configured and submitted your settings, go to the Site Survey Tab. See Fig. 3.3 Fig. 3.3 Double-click the BSSID of the SSID you wish to connect to. You should now have connection with the target network.