Adaptec Ultra Wireless WirelessTM USB Adapter User Manual

RAdaptec Ultra WirelessTMUSB AdapterUser’s Guide

3Installation Task ListInstallation Task ListTo successfully install your Wireless USB Adapter, complete each of these tasks, in order:❏ If you are un

4Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideInstalling the Wireless USB AdapterYour Wireless USB Adapter, shown below, connects to a USB port of y

5Installing the Wireless USB AdapterRemoving the Wireless USB AdapterYour Wireless USB Adapter is hot-swappable, which means that you can remove it wh

6Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideInstalling the Device DriverBefore you continue, ensure that you have:❏ Reviewed About Wireless Techno

7Installing the Device DriverWindows XP Driver InstallationTo install the device driver on Windows XP:1Install the Wireless USB Adapter into your comp

8Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide5 Click Finish.The device driver installation is complete.Windows XP automatically begins the next ins

9Installing the Device DriverWindows 2000 Driver InstallationTo install the device driver on Windows 2000:1Install the Wireless USB Adapter into your

10Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide5 Select CD-ROM driver, then click Next.6 Click Next.

11Installing the Device Driver7 Click Yes.8 Click Finish.The device driver installation is complete.Windows 2000 automatically begins the next install

12Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideWindows Me Driver InstallationTo install the device driver on Windows Me:1Install the Wireless USB Ad

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13Installing the Device Driver5 Click Yes to restart your computer.When the restart is complete, Windows Me automatically begins the next installation

14Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideWindows 98SE Driver InstallationTo install the device driver on Windows 98SE:1Install the Wireless US

15Installing the Device Driver5 Select CD-ROM drive, then click Next.6 Click Next.Windows 98SE copies files to your hard drive.

16Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide7 Click Finish.8 Click Yes to restart your computer. When the restart is complete, Windows 98SE autom

17Installing the Adaptec Wireless UtilityInstalling the Adaptec Wireless UtilityBefore you continue, make sure that you have:❏ Reviewed About Wireless

18Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide2 The installation wizard chooses a default destination folder for the software files. Click Next to

19Installing the Adaptec Wireless Utility4 Click Next.5 The software installation begins. The Setup Status appears on screen.6 Click Finish.

20Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideNote: Windows XP users only—Windows XP has a built-in configuration application called Zero Configura

21Disabling Zero Configuration (Windows XP only)Disabling Zero Configuration (Windows XP only)Although the Adaptec Wireless Utility is installed on yo

22Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide3 Ensure that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is deselected, then click

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23Installing Network ProtocolsInstalling Network ProtocolsBefore you continue, make sure that you have completed these tasks:❏ Reviewed About Wireless

24Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideWindows 98SE/Me UsersTo install the appropriate network protocols:1 From the Start menu, click Settin

25Installing Network Protocols3 Select Adaptec Wireless USB Adapter, then click Add.4 Select Protocol, then click Add.

26Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide5 Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft, under Network Protocols, select TCP/IP, then click OK.6 See

27Connecting to the WLANConnecting to the WLANBefore you continue, make sure that you have:❏ Reviewed About Wireless Technology and LANs on page 42 fo

28Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideTo link your Wireless USB Adapter to your WLAN:1 Open the Adaptec Wireless Utility by double-clicking

29Connecting to the WLAN3 Click the Encryption tab.a Ensure that the Encryption Key Length setting is correct for your WLAN. Each station on your WLAN

30Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideChecking Your Network ConnectionYou can check the status of your network connection three ways: Look

31Changing the Set-up of Your WLANChanging the Set-up of Your WLANYou can use the Adaptec Wireless Utility to change the set-up of your WLAN by: Chan

32Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideChanging the Operating ModeThe Adaptec Wireless Utility offers two possible operating modes: Ad-hoc

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33Changing the Set-up of Your WLANChoosing an Access PointYou can choose to connect to a specific AP from a list of all APs currently available to you

34Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideChanging the Encryption SettingsWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security feature that encrypts th

35Changing the Set-up of Your WLAN3 In the Encryption (WEP) drop-down box, select the setting you want.4 If you select either 64-Bit or 128-Bit, you m

36Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideCreating the Keys with a Passphrase1 Click Create with Passphrase, then type in your chosen word or p

37Changing the Set-up of Your WLANChanging the Transfer RateThe default transfer rate setting, Auto Rate, allows your Wireless USB Adapter to automati

38Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideEnabling the Power Saving ModeYou can enable the Power Saving Mode if you want your Wireless USB Adap

39Changing the Set-up of Your WLANSaving and Using Configuration ProfilesYou can save your Wireless USB Adapter set-ups in different profiles for use

40Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideTroubleshootingIf you encounter difficulties installing or using your Wireless USB Adapter, work thro

41Troubleshooting3 Select an Access Point, then click Connect.If a link is made, the Adaptec Wireless Utility icon turns green (see page 30) and the L

42Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideAbout Wireless Technology and LANsThis section provides a general overview of Wireless technology and

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43About Wireless Technology and LANsWhat About Security?You have multiple options for adding security to your WLAN. Set security according to the need

44Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideTechnical SpecificationsStandards IEEE 802.11bUSB 1.0, 1.1Channels 11 channels (US, Canada)13 channel

45GlossaryGlossaryAccess PointAn Access Point (AP) is a wired controller that sends data to the wireless NICs installed in your network computers, and

46Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuidefirewallA firewall is a security device that helps prevent users outside your network from accessing

47Glossarynetwork protocolsNetwork protocols are rules that determine how devices on a network communicate with each other.NICStands for Network Inter

48Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guidetransfer rateThe transfer rate is the speed at which your Wireless device is sending data. It is expr

49GlossaryWireless Network IDThe Wireless Network ID (also referred to as the SSID) is like a secret code that your AP and your Wireless devices share

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1In this GuideGetting Started 2Installation Task List 3Installing the Wireless USB Adapter 4Installing the Device Driver 6Installing the Adaptec Wirel

2Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter User’s GuideGetting StartedThis User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and configuring your Ad