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IOGear GWU513 Table of Contents, Package Contents, Introduction, Features, Requirements

Models: GWU513

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Package Contents	05
Introduction	06
Features	07
Requirements	08
Pictorial Introduction	09
Installation	10
- Installtion Procedures	10
- Installation Notes – Windows XP	13
- Verifying a Successful Installtion	15
Configuration for Windows XP	17
- To Connect an Available Network via Wireless Zero configuration	17
- To Configure the Wireless Networks Properties	18
- To Access to Certain Wireless Network Type	22
Wireless-G Configuration Tool Basics	23
- Tray Icon	23
- Right-Click Menu of the Tray Icon	24

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Wireless-G USB2.0 Flex Adapter User Manual GWU513Page Welcome 2003 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0095Table of Contents Package ContentsFeatures InstallationConfiguration Program Controls Appendix and Troubleshooting SpecificationLimited Warranty The Advanced Properties ControlPackage Contents IOGEAR Wireless-G USB 2.0 Flex Adapter Installation/Manual CDQuick Start Guide Warranty/Registration Card The package you have received should contain the following itemsIntroduction Features FeaturesWireless-G Configuration Tool Requirements System RequirementPictorial Introduction Installation Installation ProceduresInstallation Installation g On the Reboot screen, you may choose either Yes, I want to restart my computer now or No, I will restart my computer later. Then click Finish to complete the installationInstallation Notes - Windows XP InstallationInstallation b Choose the Wireless Networks tab in thethe chapter Wireless-G Configuration Tool Basics below InstallationVerifying a Successful Installation Installation the Device Status pane to learn if the USB Adapter is working properly. However, if there’s an error message shown, please choose Uninstall from the opened menu while right-clicking the USB Adapter item, to which a red or yellow icon is attached beside, in the Device Manager dialog box. Then restart your system and go through the installation procedures againConfiguration for Windows XP Configuration for Win XPTo Connect an Available Network via Wireless Zero Configuration To Configure the Wireless Networks Properties Configuration for Win XPNote For more detailed information about each tab, please Configuration for Win XPrefer to the Windows XP Online-Help Configuration for Win XP the Add button. After clicking Add, the Wireless Network Properties dialog box will appear as Figure 3.2-3 displays. Note that to delete any item under the Preferred networks area, simply click on it and then select the Remove button. Additionally, you may adjust the items in the list by clicking the desired item and then choosing the Move up or Move down button. It is, however, important to realize that Windows XP will always choose the first one in the list to establish the networking connectionConfiguration for Win XP Wireless Network Connection Proper- ties dialog boxup wireless network configuration at the bottom of the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Configuration for Win XPWireless-G Configuration Tool Basics Tray IconWireless Radio On Wireless Radio OffRight Click Menu of the Tray Icon Remove Status IconWireless Network Status Advanced ConfigurationG Configuration Tool and the USB network IBSS ChannelConfiguration Program Controls The Status TabConfiguration Program Controls Statesection in the manual Configuration Program Controls Signal Strength Current Tx RateCurrent Channel Throughout bytes/secThe Configuration Tab Profile NameConfiguration Program Controls icon will launch this tab tooNetwork Type Network NameConfiguration Program Controls Transmit Rate Peer-to-Peer ChannelConfiguration Program Controls Encryption WEP security The Encryption TabConfiguration Program Controls Create Keys Manually Use WEP KeyCreate Keys with Passphrase Configuration Program ControlsThe Site Survey Tab Configuration Program ControlsConfiguration Program Controls The IBSS TabOn the other hand, while in the Access Point The Domain Tab 802.11d SupportConfiguration Program Controls launch this tab tooCountries/Domains Configuration Program ControlsConfiguration Utility The About TabNetwork Driver NIC FirmwareAdvanced Properties Control 4. When you click on the Advanced tab in the opened dialog box, a display similar to the following appears Advanced Properties ControlConfiguration Profile Fragmentation ThresholdNitro Mode Advanced Properties ControlRTS Threshold Power Save ModeAdvanced Properties Control The Long/Short Retry Limit Advanced Properties ControlAppendix and TroubleShooting Uninstall Wireless-G Configuration Tool and the Stick’s Driver7. Click the Change/Remove button under WLAN 802.11G USB Appendix and TroubleShooting8. Please follow the on-screen instruction to complete the removal The Wireless-G USB 2.0 Flex Adaptor Does Not Work Properly Appendix and TroubleShootingSpecification Specification Specification Glossary Glossary IEEE - IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is the world’s largest technical professional society and is consisted of more than 366,000 members in approxi- mately 150 countries. As a leading authority on areas ranging from for computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, IEEE endeavours to set more than 800 active consensus standards till now and publish 30 percent of the world’s literature in electrical engineering, computers and control technologyRoaming - Roaming is an ability to allow users from one cell or BSS to another without losing connection via a wireless device GlossaryWLAN - Wireless local area network WLAN receives and transmits data over the air by using radio frequency RF technology. The vital significance of WLAN is it minimizes the requirements for wired connections and provides not only data connectivity but also user mobility. Without the constraint of physical location, wireless LAN allows clients to transmit and receive data via high-frequency radio waves rather than wires GlossaryTechnical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Contact info