Octagon WL018 Manual de usuario
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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 ................................................................................................................ 9
B. Profile Page ................................................................................................................ 10
C. Available Network(s) .................................................................................................. 10
D. Status Page ................................................................................................................. 12
E. Wi-Fi Protect Setup Page ............................................................................................ 13
F. Virtual WiFi Page ........................................................................................................ 13
3.2 Introduction of Main Window ........................................................................................... 14
A. Main Menu ................................................................................................................. 14
B. Adapter List Area ........................................................................................................ 15
C. Properties Area ........................................................................................................... 15
D. Global Control Bar ..................................................................................................... 16
3.3. AP Mode ........................................................................................................................... 17
A. General Page .............................................................................................................. 17
B. Advanced Page ........................................................................................................... 20
C. Statistics Page ............................................................................................................. 20
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Thank you for choosing our wireless adapter!
The wireless adapter supports IEEE wireless standards, and is able to quickly process file
transfer, video, multi-media and other applications that require higher bandwidth.
This wireless adapter 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 wireless adapter 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 the
product 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 Wireless Adapter 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 network
anywhere inside their company.
2. Enables wireless communication for companies or places which are not suitable for wired
LAN installation because of budget or building environment restrictions, such as
historical buildings, rentals, or places for short-term usage.
3. Suitable for Enterprises or individuals requiring to regularly alter the networking topology
4. Helps enterprises or individuals who would like to use wireless to establish wireless
network 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.
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2. Please close or uninstall the configuration programs of other manufacturers’ before you install
the 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 other
manufactures’, 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”, and
right 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.
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1.6 Product Maintenance
1. Please keep the product away from water and humid environment to guarantee its normal
performance
2. 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 Wireless USB Adapter into the USB port of your computer.
2.1.2 Ignore the following dialog. Please click “Cancel”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A: General Page
1. Status
The status of station connection to AP.
2. Speed
Current transition speed in Mbps (Mega-Bits-Per-Second).
3. Type
Current wireless LAN configuration type.
4. Encryption
Current encryption mode used.
5. SSID
Name of wireless network.
6. Signal Strength
The average signal quality of packets received from wireless network.
We recommend connecting AP with over 70% signal strength.
7. Throughput Diagram
Current throughput, including transmission (Tx) and total traffic (Total).
8. Network Address
Mac Address: six two-digital number of this Wireless LAN USB adapter
IP Address: assigned network address by DHCP server or self-definition in four
three-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 this
field empty.
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B. Profile Page
This 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.
1. Add
Add a new profile for AP or IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode).
2. Remove
Remove the selected profile.
3. Edit
Edit contents of selected profile.
4. Duplicate
Make copy of selected profile.
5. Set Default
Set the selected profile as default selection.
6. Available Network Page
This page presents all BSS, including AP and IBSS, around this system. You can pick any
one of these network connections.
C. Available Network(s)
Show network connection around this system
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