Dynex DX-NUSB Troubleshooting, Advanced Diagnostic Tools

24	Troubleshooting

WNU Help

The WNU Help tab lets you access online and telephone support, as well as advanced diagnostic tools.

Advanced diagnostic tools

The Advanced Diagnostic Tools section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity services to ensure optimal network performance.

Troubleshooting

Placement of your wireless networking hardware for optimal performance

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your wireless router (or access point). Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your wireless router (or access point) and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther from your wireless router (or access point), connection speed may decrease.

Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances, obstructions, and walls.

Contents

DX-NUSB Contents Introduction Product features Page Setting up your wireless network adapter Page Network and Sharing Center Connect to a network Page To install the software: Insert the Installation Software CD into your computer’s CD/DVD drive. The InstallShield Wizard Welcome Note My Computer 3Click Next. The Please plug in your USB Adapter now screen opens Click Next . The screen opens Note: If your system did not prompt you to insert your Card, do so now Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard , then click . Your computer will restart and the Dynex Wireless Networking Utility opens Select a network to connect to from the Available Networks Connect To use the wireless networking utility: After restarting your computer Available Networks Connect Note To access the WNU from the Windows system tray: Current Status Stop Open Wireless Utility Network Status My Connections 128-bit) the user will be asked to input a 10- or 26-character hex key. A hex key is a combination of letters a–f Currently, there are four encryption methods available: 64-BitWired 128-BitWired Wi-FiProtected Equivalent Page To use the PBC method: Open the WNU and select the network name, then click To use the PIN method: 1Open the WNU and select the WPS-enablednetwork, then click Connect To access the security settings on your card: Passphrase Generate Click Save Setting up 128-bitWEP encryption: WPA2-PSK(no server) is typically used in home and small office networking Page Troubleshooting The window that opens should have a list of If you are using a Dynex 802.11n router, Dynex is the default name The name of your wireless network appears in Available Networks list 1Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list Broadcast SSID Channel and SSID To start the installation manually: If the WNU screen does not appear within My Computer Changing the wireless channel Limiting the wireless transmit rate Start Network Connections Configure General Specifications Legal notices Page Page One-YearLimited Warranty This warranty also does not cover: •Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance •Connection to an incorrect voltage supply •Products sold as is or with all faults •Consumables, such as fuses or batteries