The Wireless LAN USB Adapter is shown in Figure 2-2.It has a built- in antenna for the transmission and reception of the radio frequency (RF) waves.

Power LED Indicates power status. The LED turns on when Wireless LAN USB Adapter, which gets its power from your computer, is turned on.

Link LED Indicates link status. The LED turns on when the adapter is active.

USB port

Your Wireless LAN USB Adapter comes with a USB cable that has different types of USB connectors at both ends (see Figure 2-3). The type A connector of the USB cable is the most common connector that fits into a USB port of a desktop computer. The type B connector of the USB cable connects to the USB port of your Wireless LAN USB Adapter.

Figure 2-2: Network Blaster Wireless LAN USB Adapter

Type A

Type B

Figure 2-3: The USB cable connectors

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