Gigafast WF747-Ul Manual de usuario
Wireless 802.11 g/b USB 2.0 adapter
WF 747-UI
User Manual
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FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This
equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever
measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the
European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member
states relation to electromagnetic compatibility
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Table of Content:
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..……….4
1.1 Features ……………………………………………………………....……………………..4
1.2 Package Contents ………………………………………………………………………....4
1.3 System Requirements …………………………………………………………..................5
1.4 Your Wireless 802.11 g/b USB 2.0 adapter ………………………………………….5
Chapter 2: INSTALLATION OF THE Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 adapter……….6
2.1 Installation Procedures…………………………………………………………………....6
2.2 Installation Notes - Windows XP………………………………………………………..9
2.3 Verifying a Successful Installation ……………………………………………………..11
Chapter 3: CONFIGURATIONS FOR WINDOWS XP…………………………….……….12
3.1 To Connect an Available Network via Wireless Zero Configuration ……………..13
3.2 To Configure the Wireless Networks Properties ……………………………………...13
3.3 To Access to Certain Wireless Network Type ………………………………………..18
Chapter 4: WIRELESS-G CONFIGURATION TOOL BASIC………………………...19
4.1 Tray Icon ………………………………………………………………………………………….19
4.2 Right-Click Menu of the Tray Icon……………………………………………………………19
4.3 Program Controls ……………………………………………………………….............21
4.4 The Advanced Properties ………………………………………………………….…32
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................36
APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………….42
APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY………………………………………………………………44
APPENDIX D: WARRANTY INFORMATION…………………………………………..46
APPENDIX E: CONTACT INFOMATION……………………………………………….46
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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
Being five times faster than the speed of 802.11b network standard devices, the
innovative 802.11g standard lets the wireless network become incredibly easier and faster
(up to 54Mbps) than ever. Your Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER surely will bring you
into such a high-speed network sphere. This document describes how to install your
Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER, which aims to let your computer communicate
with 802.11 networks quickly and seamlessly. Wireless LAN is local area networking
without wires, which uses radio frequencies to transmit and receive data between PCs or
other network devices. Additionally, wireless LAN is able to configure either independent
networks, which is also known as peer-to-peer or ad-hoc network, or infrastructure
networks. The former is suitable for small or temporary peer-to-peer configurations,
and the later is offering fully distributed data connectivity via micro cells and roaming.
To obtain most benefits your Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER provides, please read
this manual carefully before using it.
1.1 Features
With the Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER, you can
•establish a wireless connection without the hassles and cost of cabling
•operate Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode
•utilize up to 128-bit WEP encryption
•enjoy high-speed data transfer rate up to 54 Mbps
•employ automatic data rate switching which offers maximum reliability, throughput and
connectivity
•possess the network’s range up to 100 meters indoor and 400 meters outdoor
•monitor and configure the network via the supplied friendly-interfaced application –
Wireless-G Configuration Tool
1.2 Package Contents
Before starting the installation, please make sure the package you purchased includes the
following items:
•One Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER
•One Setup Wizard CD with User Manual
•One Quick Installation Guide
•One Limited Warranty card
1.3 System Requirements
To properly operate your Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER, your computer
must meet the following minimum requirements:
•32 MB RAM or above
•A CD-ROM drive
•300 MHz processor or higher
•Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP
•USB Port version 2.0
1.4 Your Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER
Your Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER should be located in the USB port of your
computer, and it looks like the following picture:
Figure 1.4-1: Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER
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Chapter 2: INSTALLATION OF THE Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0
ADAPTER
It’s free and easy for you to install your Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER and the
attached software – Wireless-G Configuration Tool. Simply with a few clicks of the
mouse, you will succeed the completion of installation.
2.1 Installation Procedures
To have the Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER operated appropriately, please read
and go along with the instructions below carefully. Here we take Windows XP as an
example.
a) Plug your Wireless 802.11g/b USB 2.0 ADAPTER into a USB 2.0 port on your PC.
b) Your system will detect the device, and the Found New Hardware Wizard
dialog box will appear. Choose Cancel to proceed.
Figure 2.1-1: The Found New Hardware Wizard Dialog Box
c) Insert the supplied Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. On the prompted startup
screen below, choose Install Driver & Utility to start the installation.
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d) Click next in the WLAN 802.11G USB window to proceed. The system
will start to copy the drivers found.
Figure 2.1-2: The 11Mbps Wireless LAN Window
e) Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed the Windows Logo
testing. Because the USB Adapter has been tested to work with Windows XP,
please choose Continue Anyway in the Hardware Installation dialog box.
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Figure 2.1-3: The Hardware Installation Dialog Box
f) On the Reboot screen, you may choose either Yes, I want to restart my computer
now or No, I will restart my computer later. Then click Finish to complete the
installation.
Figure 2.1-4: The Reboot
screen
Now you shall find the Wireless-G Configuration Tool tray icon, , appeared in the system
tray. The installation is entirely finished at the moment.
Double-click the icon to launch the application and open the Wireless Settings dialog
box, in which you may freely arrange your network connection afterwards.
For more details about Wireless-G Configuration Tool, please refer to “WLAN-G Configuration
Tool Basics” in this manual.
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2.2 Installation Notes - Windows XP
If your system is running Windows XP, you shall find that four tabs are contained in the
Wireless Settings dialog box after you’ve followed the instructions above and successfully
installed the drivers. However, normally, the dialog box should be consisted of seven tabs.
This is because Windows XP has its built-in configuration tools – Windows XP Zero
Configuration to assist you in networking activities. It is recommended to utilize the
attached Wireless-G Configuration Tool to enjoy more benefits it will bring.
Thus, to employ your Wireless-G Configuration Tool under Windows XP, please proceed to
the next step to change the default settings of Windows Zero Configuration to Wireless-
G Configuration Tool.
Figure 2.2-1: The Wireless-G Configuration Tool Tray Icon
Figure 2.2-2: The Wireless Settings Dialog Box
a) Right-click the Network Connections icon at the task bar to open the Wireless
Network
Connection Status dialog box, and then select Properties.
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Figure 2.2-3: The Wireless Network Connection Status Dialog Box
b) Choose the Wireless Networks tab in the Wireless Network Connection
Properties dialog box, and remove the tick from the Use Windows to configure
my wireless network settings checkbox.
Figure 2.2-4: The Wireless Network Connection Properties Dialog Box
c) Click OK. Now, you have successfully removed the Windows Zero Configuration.
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