User manual OVISLINK WIRELESS-G DONGLE

[. . . ] And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802. 11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, your wireless communications are protected by up to 256-bit encryption, so your data stays secure. So don't hassle with running cables through your house - get your notebook connected the easy way with the Wireless-G USB Dongle. 1. 2 Key Features Investment Protection: 5 Times Faster and Interoperate with Existing Wireless-B Equipment Seamlessly 64/128-bit WEP and Advanced 256-bit WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Encryption Provides Maximum Wireless Security Ease of Use: Simple Installation with the Help of the Simple Setup Wizard Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XPhe Wireless 2. Planning Your Wireless Network 2. 1 Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. [. . . ] Alternately, double-click "My Computer" and double-click the "Setup. exe" icon in the folder that appears. Fig 4-9 4- Click Install Wireless-G USB Dongle Driver and Utility. (Fig 4-10) Fig 4-10 5- You will see the following page. (Fig 4-11) Fig 4-11 6- Please click "Install" to install the 802. 1x utility. (Fig-4-12) Fig 4-11 7- When you see Fig 4-11, the 802. 1x utility has installed successfully. Please click "Cancel" to continue driver installation. (Fig 4-12) Fig 4-12 8- Upon clicking "OK", you will see the following screen. Click OK on (Fig 4-13). Fig 4-13 9. Click Finish on the Setup Page. (Fig 4-14) Fig 4-14 10- Please reboot the computer after the installation of drivers and utility is completed. 5. Using the Configuration Utility for 98SE/ME/2000/XP 5. 1 Overview The wireless Configuration Utility can be used to check link information, search for available wireless networks, or to create profiles that hold different configuration settings. 5. 2 Access the Configuration Utility After installing the adapter, the Configuration Utility icon will appear in your system tray. (Fig 5-1) Fig 5-1 The utility is divided into six parts: Profile, Link Status, Site Survey, Statistics, Advance, and About. You should change all your configuration settings for your Wireless-G USB Dongle by using this utility and not with the Network Properties section in your Control Panel. 5. 3 Profile The Profile screen (Fig 5-2) lets you save different configuration profiles for different network setups. Fig 5-2 Profile Profile Name ­ Connection profile name. SSID ­ The Wireless unique name of the profile. Channel ­ The channel which the wireless network devices are set on. Authentication ­ The Authentication method used in this profile. Encryption ­ The Encryption type used for this profile. Network Type ­ The Network type used for this profile. Add- Click the Add button to create a new profile. Please refer the "5. 4 Create a New Profile". Delete - Click the Delete button to delete a profile. Edit- Select a profile, and click the Edit button to change an existing profile. Activate- To activate a specific profile, select the profile, and click the Activate button. 5. 4 Create a New Profile 1- Enter the Profile Name. Fig 5-3 2- Fill the following information. SSID: Enter the SSID for the wireless network. [. . . ] (Fig 5-11) Fig 5-11 Site Survey Information: SSID ­ Service Set ID of the Wireless Network. BSSID ­ MAC Address of the Wireless Network. Channel ­ The Channel Wireless Network devices are using. Authentication ­ Authentication type used. [. . . ]