User manual TRENDNET TEW-424UBK

[. . . ] This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2. 1091, 2. 1093, and 15. 247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio i frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95. 1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm. 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. [. . . ] The mobility of the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter provides productivity and service, which are not available under wired networks. The Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter can easily adapt from peerto-peer networks, suitable for a small number of users, to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users that allow roaming around a broad area. Overview of this User's Guide Introduction. Describes the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter and its features. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter. Describes the LED indicator on the Adapter. Describes how to setup the driver and the utility setting. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental) specifications of the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter. 1 UNPACKING AND SETUP This section provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter. Unpacking The box should contain the following items: One Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter One Driver & Utility CD-ROM One Quick Installation Guide One Type-A USB male to female extension cable If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement. Setup Before installation, check the following: Make sure your computer is running at least a 300Mhz or above processor with 256MB RAM or above Make sure the USB ports are USB 1. 0, 1. 1 or 2. 0 The operating system on your computer must be the following: Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE Make sure the environment has minimal interference and obstructions. Connecting the USB Extension Cable The USB extension cable that comes with the Adapter has Type A connectors on both ends. One end of the cable is a male Type A connector that plugs into the PC's USB port. The other end of the cable is a female Type A connector that plugs into the Adapter. This USB extension cable can be adjusted to improve the wireless connection. It is recommended that the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter is perpendicular to the ground. 2 IDENTIFYING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS LED The LED blinks green when the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter is successfully connected to a wireless network. The LED is steady green when the Wireless USB Adapter is not connected to a wireless network. 3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This section describes how to install the driver and utility for the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter. Windows Vista Installation Note: DO NOT install the utility program on the Driver CD-ROM that comes with the unit. The utility program does not work on Windows Vista. 1) Insert the Driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive 2) When the Autorun screen appears, click Exit. 2) Connect the wireless adapter to an available USB port of your Windows Vista computer. 4 3) Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). 4) Click Don't search online. 5) Click Browse my computer for driver software (advanced). 5 6) Type in F:\. Then click next or click browse to locate the drivers. Note: F:\ represents the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM drive. 7) Click Close. 6 Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Utility Installation 1) Insert the Utility and Driver CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM Drive and then click Install Utility. 7 2) Follow the InstallShield Wizard Instructions 3) Click Yes (Windows 2000) or Continue Anyways (Windows XP) 4) Click Finish. 5) Plug the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter into an available USB slot on your computer Windows XP 6) Select No, not this time and then click Next. 8 7) Click Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. 8) Click Continue Anyways. 9 9) Click Finish. Windows 2000 10) The drivers will install automatically. 10 11) Click Yes. 12) Click Finish. 11 Windows 98SE/ME 13) The drivers will install automatically. 14) Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click OK. Vista Wireless Setting Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Connection 1) On the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, right click the wireless network connection icon and select Connect to a network. 2) Select the desired network and then click Connect. 12 3) Click Connect Anyway. 4) Click Close. 13 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Connection(WEP-PSK and WPA-PSK) Note: Make sure you know the wireless encryption key before proceeding. If you are not sure, contact the network administrator or log on to your wireless router. Power Mode: There are 3 modes to choose from. Continuous Access Mode (default) ­ the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter is constantly operating with full power. Maximum Power Save ­ the Wireless LAN USB 2. 0 Adapter consumes the least power. This mode only operates when there is wireless network activity. [. . . ] Products returned to TRENDnet must be pre-authorized by TRENDnet with RMA number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET'S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF TRENDNET'S PRODUCTS. [. . . ]